Schreiba's 83g Miracles Rimless [40x24x20]

So I have a problem, but let me run through the history of fish in my tank...

I started with 3 Bartlett's Anthias, all was well with no issues. Around 2 months ago I added a female swallowtail angelfish, everyone got along great and there were no problems. Around 1 month ago the large male anthias jumped through the tiny opening in the screen top that my tank sitter left open on accident after feeding. The other two female anthias did okay for about a week but since then they barely come out of the rocks because when they try the swallowtail scares them back in. I figured this had something to do with the anthias no longer having the dominant male around so yesterday I picked up a large male anthias and another small female. The anthias have all taken to each other very well but the swallowtail still won't let them come out the rocks without chasing them back in.

So my question, has the swallowtail established the entire tank as her own at this point and needs to go? Or is there a chance this behavior will subside after a few days since the fish are new? I guess if I did it again I would add the swallowtail last but in my research I did not see any indications that swallowtails would be aggressive. I'm thinking it is just this particular fish and/or maybe the tank is just too small for her. I would also really like to see my other fish especially since anthias are supposed to be swimming around the water column. Please let me know if you have suggestions or experience with these types of problems. Thanks!
 
I really like the stand. How did you finish the sides and doors to give it the smooth glossy look. I'm trying to plan out and skin a stand for my cube, but have no idea to achieve that look (except in black).

WOuld you mind enlightening me? :)
 
TheMikey said:
I really like the stand. How did you finish the sides and doors to give it the smooth glossy look. I'm trying to plan out and skin a stand for my cube, but have no idea to achieve that look (except in black).

WOuld you mind enlightening me? :)
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Thanks! The front door is a custom made cabinet door so I can't take credit for that :p The upper trim and side doors both have 2 coats of kilz latex primer and 2 coats of Olympic ONE flat white paint, all applied with a roller.
 
reeflover7826 said:
How about some more pictures of the DIY concrete floating canopy and a little more detail of how you applied the treatment.
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Here ya go...



As I posted before, I used a product called Ardex SD-M and applied a very thin layer on top of the primer'ed wood. Just letting this dry naturally, even when making sure it is spread very even, produces a dull/boring surface. I had thought I was going to need to polish this surface, similar to concrete countertops, but I had a lucky discovery. After letting the concrete dry in the container I was using to mix it, I was breaking pieces out and noticed that the parts that were firm against the edges has a polish to them. I then thought to use the same process for my floating canopy. Without going as far as to make a complete mold, I used acrylic sheets and finished one edge at a time. I either clamped them down or used bricks to apply pressure on the long edges. As you can see in the pictures, it is not perfect and there were air pockets but I feel these actual add character and I prefer it this way. All that was left after this was to clean up the edges since when you clamp the acrylic down some concrete will push out the sides. I think you could go another step and seal it too but I didn't feel the need since it won't be experiencing any wear and tear. Let me know if you have any other questions about the process!
 
I know I've been promising this forever but it's finally here! Been almost 4 months since I've posted an FTS so it really gives you a good sense of growth. Also, I know this isn't as clean as shots I normally post but I really just wanted to get one up. You can also see how the colonista snails have taken over my tank.

 
Looking great mate, i can see good growth when i compare this shot to your last FTS 4 months back. :thumbsup:
How did things end up with the fish you were having a problem with, are you running just a single MP40 with your split return for circulation ?
Some yummy close ups would be nice - hint hint lol...........
 
biggles said:
Looking great mate, i can see good growth when i compare this shot to your last FTS 4 months back. :thumbsup:
How did things end up with the fish you were having a problem with, are you running just a single MP40 with your split return for circulation ?
Some yummy close ups would be nice - hint hint lol...........
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Thanks biggles! I ended up moving my swallowtail angel to another tank but everything is going great now!

Yes, for circulation it's the one MP40 (at 100%) and the split return. It seems to be enough for now but once the SPS really start to grow out another pump may be needed.

I'll try and get on those close ups too ;)
 
Glad to hear you moved that annoying swallowtail - my patented fish taming method - S.L.A.P. also would have worked wonders to halt its aggression but that's a tad controversial so i won't go into detail here..........:hmm2:
I'm pretty certain that a second pump will be required down the track once your corals start to invade more of the free water column - needing to add a second pump at some stage due to coral growth is a good thing :thumbsup: I was thinking you could place the MP40 on the right hand end and perhaps get a Tunze 6095 to place on the overflow box with full angle adjustment. That way you free up that nice clean open left hand end of any equipment clutter, just something to run through your head at a future date :)
I bumped the WP-25 this morning and only realised it was pointing in the wrong direction when i saw the skin literally blown off one of the blue stags tips lol - they have a very narrow stream so i have mine ramping up and down blowing head on into a 6095 at full speed - the middle third of the tank is a pitched battle for flow superiority lol.
Close ups will be good but don't go to too much trouble cough, top downs, cough cough........:lol2:
 
biggles said:
Glad to hear you moved that annoying swallowtail - my patented fish taming method - S.L.A.P. also would have worked wonders to halt its aggression but that's a tad controversial so i won't go into detail here..........:hmm2:
I'm pretty certain that a second pump will be required down the track once your corals start to invade more of the free water column - needing to add a second pump at some stage due to coral growth is a good thing :thumbsup: I was thinking you could place the MP40 on the right hand end and perhaps get a Tunze 6095 to place on the overflow box with full angle adjustment. That way you free up that nice clean open left hand end of any equipment clutter, just something to run through your head at a future date :)
I bumped the WP-25 this morning and only realised it was pointing in the wrong direction when i saw the skin literally blown off one of the blue stags tips lol - they have a very narrow stream so i have mine ramping up and down blowing head on into a 6095 at full speed - the middle third of the tank is a pitched battle for flow superiority lol.
Close ups will be good but don't go to too much trouble cough, top downs, cough cough........:lol2:
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I've thought about moving the MP40 to the other side anyway for the exact reason you said. I'm just worried the left side wouldn't have as good of flow, although the the corals down there are just zoas/palys/chalices so it may not matter. Will have to give that some thought...

I'll definitely keep the pump recommendations in mind too. And hopefully take some macros. I've always had trouble taking good top downs so we'll have to see on that one.
 
teamschreiba said:
I know I've been promising this forever but it's finally here! Been almost 4 months since I've posted an FTS so it really gives you a good sense of growth. Also, I know this isn't as clean as shots I normally post but I really just wanted to get one up. You can also see how the colonista snails have taken over my tank.

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Looks great, nice clean presentation.
 
teamschreiba said:
I know this isn't a macro but it is the view from the left side of the tank :-)
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That's a bad flubber infestation you've got there mate, i'd suggest liberal doses of kalk paste :blown: followed up with an SPS frag 'carpet bombing' of the affected rockwork area to prevent re-infestation. ;)

Seriously though, that's a really cool angle you've used to catch that end shot - nice work mate :thumbsup: The zoos with pink centres in the middle of the shot look amazing. Is that a P. damicornis colony hanging out towards the front of the rocks, i won't keep damicornis again as they cause major headaches when they spawn on you repeatedly and the hundreds of 'cute' 1/4" spots start stinging stuff - i even had them all over the inside of my overflow box lol.
 
Your tank is maturing nicely, and is truly beautiful! What is your lighting comprised of, and what is your photo period? Thanks
 
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