North Ridgeville Reef 72x36x24 eurobraced
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SaltwaterAdict
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Looking great! I really like rock work. Nice selection of fish and corals.
The tank is doing well. I have added an auto doser for my two part to make that easier. It is so nice not to have to physically pour two part into my tank every night. I have two single parastaltic pumps hooked up to a digital timer. My alk has been stable for the whole time the pumps have been running.
Corals are growing at what seems a slow pace to me. I do notice that all my corals are encrusting their bases. My red planet theat I thought I lost looks to be making a comeback. I see what looks like tisssue growth on one of the branches. My pink monti cap is still continuing to color up. Honestly, I thought it would be back to full color by now.
I lost my convict tang. Even though it was eating it just seemed to get skinny and weak. It eventially died. I don't plan on adding any more fish for awhile.
Here are some Pics:
Corals are growing at what seems a slow pace to me. I do notice that all my corals are encrusting their bases. My red planet theat I thought I lost looks to be making a comeback. I see what looks like tisssue growth on one of the branches. My pink monti cap is still continuing to color up. Honestly, I thought it would be back to full color by now.
I lost my convict tang. Even though it was eating it just seemed to get skinny and weak. It eventially died. I don't plan on adding any more fish for awhile.
Here are some Pics:
My tank is looking good. Nothing major has happened since my last post. SPS are growing steadily. Parameters have been steady. I have had to supplement my two part once but have not increased my dosing pumps. My corals must of been overeating for a bit.
I am looking to add a third MP40 now. The two I have now move the water pretty good but I think a third pump will cover the three foot span better.
I am admitting that my fish husbandry is not as good as my coral husbandry so I am changing that. I have been doing some research and have decided to use some vitamin supplements. I am adding it to my frozen food as well as soaking my nori. My powder blue and naso still will only eat nori. I have been doing this for about a week. I am interested to see if anything happens. Does anyone have any hints or secrets to keeping you fish healthy?
I am looking to add a third MP40 now. The two I have now move the water pretty good but I think a third pump will cover the three foot span better.
I am admitting that my fish husbandry is not as good as my coral husbandry so I am changing that. I have been doing some research and have decided to use some vitamin supplements. I am adding it to my frozen food as well as soaking my nori. My powder blue and naso still will only eat nori. I have been doing this for about a week. I am interested to see if anything happens. Does anyone have any hints or secrets to keeping you fish healthy?
shannonpayne86
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How's the yellow and Powder Blue doing?
Shannonpayne86: The yellow tang is doing well as always. The powder blue is still battling ich. It never shows any signs of stress but has a little ich now and again. I am trying to fatten him up still and it is working slowly but surely. I am thinking that making the powder blue more healthy will decrease the ich. The one thing I am very happy about is that all my tangs get along.
Jflip2002: Thanks! I appreciate it.
Jflip2002: Thanks! I appreciate it.
yoccm: Thanks. Where are you getting your tank from? As for the mp40's:I have mine mounted on the right side of the tank. I have them set in long pulse mode which gets a goood wave down 3/4 of the tank. I think a third mp40 would get the wave all the way down to the other side. I plan on adding a third mp40 soon.
yoccm
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I am considering a local builder (near Detroit) called Great Lakes Aquarium. I am still undecided though. I am starting to think seriously about a 72l x 36 w tank like yours which they do not make. I think the extra depth would make for great aquascaping. I have heard great things about AGE b ut figure the total cost after crating and shipping to Michigan might make it cost prohibitive. Also looking into the Marineland 300G DD.
langtudatinh01
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wow, very nice tank Lowman. that is a fantastic size. i am planning one like this in the far future. Did you call AGA and order or did you have to go through a local dealer? i hope they will take direct order and shipping. the LFS here try to get my whole body and not just a limb for the price they are asking. Thanks.
yoccm
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Mind me asking how much the A.G.E. Tank put you back?
That is really the ideal setup for me. I also like the idea of the beveled back edge with an outside overflow. I have been so focused on budgeting for all the equipment I have been kinda cheeping out on the tank. It is pretty important to get that right so I think I need to reprioritize my budget!
That is really the ideal setup for me. I also like the idea of the beveled back edge with an outside overflow. I have been so focused on budgeting for all the equipment I have been kinda cheeping out on the tank. It is pretty important to get that right so I think I need to reprioritize my budget!
