Newest member of the TBS tank club

[jcmccue]

I am making major progress on my 90 gallon tank build. I received part I of my package last Monday (July 20). I ordered a 60 gallon package along with extra sand and dry rock (along with some live rock for my sump). The new dry rock is amazing, I wish it was ready to ship " in a live version.

Immediately after adding the sand and rock the snails started climbing out of the sand. The last count is more than 25 snails of 3 different types. Also last count has more than 8 gorilla crabs.

Tonight's water analysis shows 0 ppm ammonia, so I am almost ready for part 2. I am so excited.

The shipment was smooth with no problems, despite Richard have to really search to a carrier into our small airport. Thanks Richard!!

I do need some hep and advice. Anyone have tips on catching the gorilla crabs???? Those guys are really quick.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Also - thanks for all the info on your previous posts. They have really helped and made me decide to go with TBS.

For the TBS addicts - I will posts pictures soon after I receive part 2

Craig

 

[noahm]

Don't be surprised if you lose a fair amount of the part 1 snails. They tend to be tough to acclimate and will crawl all over and then some will die. No worries though.

Check out this thread for some ideas on gorilla trapping. Pretty much same as for mantis, though the shot glass with shrimp in the bottom works good sometimes too.... leaned against a rock..

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1630201

 

[jcmccue]

noahmhow -
thanks for the info. How were you able to access this thread? I tried searching for it and could not find it.

 

[noahm]

I just knew it was a few pages back

 

[lionbacker54]

awesome, welcome to the club! look forward to your pictures when part II comes in.

 

[jcmccue]

pictures

pictures

So.. it has been a week since I added part 2. Every night we see more critters. The diversity is just amazing. Here are some pictures

tank after part 1
http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad357/jcmccue/th_IMG_1743.jpg[img]

tank after part 2

[img]http://s951.photobucket.com/albums/ad357/jcmccue/?action=view&current=IMG_1751.jpg[img]

my first crab trap :)
[img]http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad357/jcmccue/th_IMG_1765.jpg[img]

 

[jcmccue]

OK

so that did not work....will try again

 

[Reefing102]

The only problem with the post is the last [ img] at the end of the link is supposed to be [/img]

hth

 

[jcmccue]

tank after part 1

tank after part 2 was added

my first crab trap

yellow sponge

right side of tank

 

[noahm]

pretty sweet stuff. Is that red encrusting thing under the snail in the last pic a coral, sponge, or colonial tunicates? Looks pretty neat whatever it is.

 

[Madratter]

Very nice! Makes me want to get my part 2 right now. Almost there on the ammonia and Richard needs to get back from fishing.