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Hello all. I have been real busy lately between work, other responsibilities and my tank, so I haven't had time to stop by here for a bit. I can only log on using my one work computer, my ones at home aren't staying logged on to the website so I cant log in and do anything.
I received my second shipment a week or two. I had considerably more sponge die off this time and ended up with a few bad hitchhikers. It took the box a day in half to get to me and things were pretty cold when I got them. I drip acclimated all my inverts and hoped for the best and looks like everything made it. Originally I was supposed to receive the shipment 3 days earlier but tbs called and said they would have to move it to Thursday. Fine I said. Thursday came and I didn't receive an email from them or a call from the southwest airlines, so at about 6 that night I thought what the hell is going on and called tbs and emailed them asking if it was coming or if they wanted to reschedule(since Id never received any shipping confirmation). I didn't get an email until the next morning saying that they did ship it, they just didn't send me the tracking number. So I had to use a personal day at work(without pay) and go pick up my boxes of critters which I though would all be dead since they were so cold.
My cycle was a little more severe this time. Instead of topping out at .25 ammonia it hit .5+ this time. A lot of my tube worms died off but seem to be returning. I had some sponges that where covered in white stuff and had to be removed.
I found a few fish lice so far, but havent seen any for about a week. Hoping that they are gone for good. Will they eat things other then fish? I found one attached to my cucumbers and promptly squished him. I have a few crabs that are wreaking havoc on my tube corals but they are too small to catch. I also found this pruple spotted rock crab looking thing but I havent been able to catch him. If he wasnt destructive he would be sweet.
Batteling some hair algae and cyano atm so I dont feel like taking pictures, they are kind of ugly.
As usual, TBS totally out ddi themselves. They included all sorts of free critters and through in some extra sand. The second shipment was full of cup corals! I had a hard time fitting everything into the tank so it would receive porper flow. Some of the cups corals have orange and bright green "mouth" parts. They are very neat. I also have some encrusting corals but they are limited to one rock.
I got one black cucumber and a smaller one that was yellow with black "spikes". Ive found atleast 4 porcelain crabs. The decorator crabs are on my kill on site list. Ive found them eating coral and attacking my snails. There also a lone green legged hermit crab. My condy has been pretty tempermental. Every day he seems to look different in terms of size and tentacle size and color.
Well Ill try to snap some pics so youll have something to look at. Take it easy guys.
I received my second shipment a week or two. I had considerably more sponge die off this time and ended up with a few bad hitchhikers. It took the box a day in half to get to me and things were pretty cold when I got them. I drip acclimated all my inverts and hoped for the best and looks like everything made it. Originally I was supposed to receive the shipment 3 days earlier but tbs called and said they would have to move it to Thursday. Fine I said. Thursday came and I didn't receive an email from them or a call from the southwest airlines, so at about 6 that night I thought what the hell is going on and called tbs and emailed them asking if it was coming or if they wanted to reschedule(since Id never received any shipping confirmation). I didn't get an email until the next morning saying that they did ship it, they just didn't send me the tracking number. So I had to use a personal day at work(without pay) and go pick up my boxes of critters which I though would all be dead since they were so cold.
My cycle was a little more severe this time. Instead of topping out at .25 ammonia it hit .5+ this time. A lot of my tube worms died off but seem to be returning. I had some sponges that where covered in white stuff and had to be removed.
I found a few fish lice so far, but havent seen any for about a week. Hoping that they are gone for good. Will they eat things other then fish? I found one attached to my cucumbers and promptly squished him. I have a few crabs that are wreaking havoc on my tube corals but they are too small to catch. I also found this pruple spotted rock crab looking thing but I havent been able to catch him. If he wasnt destructive he would be sweet.
Batteling some hair algae and cyano atm so I dont feel like taking pictures, they are kind of ugly.
As usual, TBS totally out ddi themselves. They included all sorts of free critters and through in some extra sand. The second shipment was full of cup corals! I had a hard time fitting everything into the tank so it would receive porper flow. Some of the cups corals have orange and bright green "mouth" parts. They are very neat. I also have some encrusting corals but they are limited to one rock.
I got one black cucumber and a smaller one that was yellow with black "spikes". Ive found atleast 4 porcelain crabs. The decorator crabs are on my kill on site list. Ive found them eating coral and attacking my snails. There also a lone green legged hermit crab. My condy has been pretty tempermental. Every day he seems to look different in terms of size and tentacle size and color.
Well Ill try to snap some pics so youll have something to look at. Take it easy guys.
beachroadbum
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Hey Now all,
Still waiting on the phone call! I'll keep you posted.
Take care,
Jared
Still waiting on the phone call! I'll keep you posted.
Take care,
Jared
beachroadbum
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Hey Now,
Wheels are in motion :smokin:
I'll let you guys know the arrival date and then I will be sure to post pics!
take care,
Jared
Wheels are in motion :smokin:
I'll let you guys know the arrival date and then I will be sure to post pics!
take care,
Jared
beachroadbum
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Ok...
Now you guys tell me if you think this is fast!?!
Richard is putting the boxes in at noon tomorrow
non stop flight to buffalo and is arriving at 3:45 pm
yowzaaa :eek1:
so if no flight delays i mean we are smokin :smokin:
red stripes are in the fridge, jerrys in the stereo,and I am ready to get to work on this TBS tank!!
I'll get nice and juicy pics up this weekend
Take care,
Jared
Now you guys tell me if you think this is fast!?!
Richard is putting the boxes in at noon tomorrow
non stop flight to buffalo and is arriving at 3:45 pm
yowzaaa :eek1:
so if no flight delays i mean we are smokin :smokin:
red stripes are in the fridge, jerrys in the stereo,and I am ready to get to work on this TBS tank!!
I'll get nice and juicy pics up this weekend
Take care,
Jared
beachroadbum
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hey now kraj,
45 gallon package! cameras ready
45 gallon package! cameras ready
Grand Wazoo
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Are these little white organisms all over my glass pods? And if so where did they come from? They are little specs--but they swiggle along. Ya need a magnifying glass...
:celeb1:
:celeb1:
Grand Wazoo
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7304823#post7304823 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by krajacich
That's great Jared! You'll probably have an easier cycle since it'll spend so little time out of a tank. What size package did you order? Are your camera batteries all charged?
Sounds great--we wait patiently for pictures.
This is meant for JARED!
beachroadbum
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Hey Now all!
Everything went so smoothly!
Everything is in the tank now. I took pictures of the process which I will post asap. I couldn't believe all the critters...mustve pulled out 5 beautiful purple brittlestars the size of my palm. spaghetti worms...mini brittle stars...amazing!
I once paid 100 dollars at ipsf.com to get basically the same critters that were in this sand.
Just awesome!
take care,
Jared
Everything went so smoothly!
Everything is in the tank now. I took pictures of the process which I will post asap. I couldn't believe all the critters...mustve pulled out 5 beautiful purple brittlestars the size of my palm. spaghetti worms...mini brittle stars...amazing!
I once paid 100 dollars at ipsf.com to get basically the same critters that were in this sand.
Just awesome!
take care,
Jared
beachroadbum
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Hey guys,
Here are two quick shots of the first box of rocks and the second. Can you guys help me out and let me know if you think it is keys or gulf? I just e-mailed Richard about it. I guess I could have had a preference but it doesn't matter to me. Here you go!
take care,
Jared
Here are two quick shots of the first box of rocks and the second. Can you guys help me out and let me know if you think it is keys or gulf? I just e-mailed Richard about it. I guess I could have had a preference but it doesn't matter to me. Here you go!
take care,
Jared
beachroadbum
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Ok now!
here are some more pics after I aquascaped and things cleared up.
ok now mind you this full tank shot is just the basics...i havent cleverly hidden the heater yet hung my halide pendant etc. but it will be neat to see the tanks progress.
Ok...so is this rock gulf or keys? I can't figure it out.
take care,
Jared
here are some more pics after I aquascaped and things cleared up.
ok now mind you this full tank shot is just the basics...i havent cleverly hidden the heater yet hung my halide pendant etc. but it will be neat to see the tanks progress.
Ok...so is this rock gulf or keys? I can't figure it out.
take care,
Jared
beachroadbum
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ok so things are going good...nine hours after rocks in tank
no ammonia yet
rocks are bit more covered in algae than I would like...sure wish I could throw a tang and blenny in there now.
hearing a few clicks but the most I get is two clicks at a time then it stops.
everything seems very healthy!
u guys think I should leave the caulerpa or pull it out?
take care,
Jared
no ammonia yet
rocks are bit more covered in algae than I would like...sure wish I could throw a tang and blenny in there now.
hearing a few clicks but the most I get is two clicks at a time then it stops.
everything seems very healthy!
u guys think I should leave the caulerpa or pull it out?
take care,
Jared
Stormtrker
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Jared I'm almost certain this is Gulf rock due to amount of cup corals. My Keys rock didn't have any. From what I have read TBS is currently Harvesting from Gulf now. Sounds like you have a pistol shrimp which is great. I love the hitchhiker pistols I got and they continue to do great-got my TBS rock last August. Your pics are great keep them coming! I know you are enjoying setting up this tank. Lots of potential and great fun!
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