Sonicboom's 180 build in Tampa

[Sonicboom]

Thanks, spraybar is great, I have 16 holes going forward and pointing down at an angle and since Teri of the holes are right at the water surface when power goes out there is an instant siphon break. Plenty of movement in all directions too .

 

[Sonicboom]

Just saw one of my cleaner shrimps get on the top of the highest rock, tail up in the air and spewed a few thousand babies into the water column, it's a terrible pic but each white spec is one.

 

[Stylo328]

That is very cool. Did the fish go crazy I. A feeding frenzy?

 

[Sonicboom]

The bangaii cardinal and the chromis went nuts, the wrasses were sleeping so they missed out..lol The crazy part was how they were released, it looked like a smoke plume from an underwater volcano.

 

[Sonicboom]

just noticed some chunks of polyps missing, could this be from my pygmy angel or worse?

 

[Newbie Aquarist]

Is that the frag I donated to you?

 

[Sonicboom]

Sure is! One of my fastest growers.

 

[Newbie Aquarist]

Sure is! One of my fastest growers.

Wow. You might want to frag it above that spot. If it returns then you have a biter.

 

[Sonicboom]

As in a fish or a pest ?, I took some pics to compare. The other green one you sold me is fine so I wonder why this one is getting picked on..

 

[Newbie Aquarist]

As in a fish or a pest ?, I took some pics to compare. The other green one you sold me is fine so I wonder why this one is getting picked on..

Fish.

 

[Sonicboom]

Ahh, that's my own fault then, I have been neglecting the nori and he probably got a craving...

 

[zachfishman]

Coming along nicely! There's a perfect spot in my new place for a 180, just have to decide if I have the funds (otherwise it's going to be a Marineland 45g cube). You a TBRC member? Our meeting is this coming Saturday.

 

[Newbie Aquarist]

Ahh, that's my own fault then, I have been neglecting the nori and he probably got a craving...

Not your fault dude. Remember those fish are reef safe with caution.

 

[Stylo328]

Looks like a fish bite to me, unless a nearby coral has sweeper tentacles that can reach those spots.

 

[tanksfishtank]

Are you liking the spray bar? Was it worth the effort to install?

 

[Sonicboom]

Coming along nicely! There's a perfect spot in my new place for a 180, just have to decide if I have the funds (otherwise it's going to be a Marineland 45g cube). You a TBRC member? Our meeting is this coming Saturday.

Thanks zachfishman!, yes unless you are upgrading, a new 180 will definitely dwindle the funds fast. I am not a member, not sure how to join :facepalm:

Not your fault dude. Remember those fish are reef safe with caution.

Yea, believe it or not the coral has almost fully recovered, that thing grows so fast it's crazy, I'll try to post a new pic tomorrow.

Looks like a fish bite to me, unless a nearby coral has sweeper tentacles that can reach those spots.

no other sweepers nearby, just a ruthless little pygmy..

Are you liking the spray bar? Was it worth the effort to install?

I absolutely love the spray bar, not only can i control each corner output now, but i have 14 jets shooting downwards and 16 shooting forwards. i think it was definitely worth the effort.

 

[zachfishman]

Sonicboom,

You don't need to be a member to attend meetings, only to participate in frag auctions, raffles, etc. Below is the link to this Saturday's meeting info, we hope to see you there! Bring a friend, the more the merrier! You can ask us about membership then. :beer:

 

[Sonicboom]

thanks Zachfishman, my daughters birthday party is this weekend so if i can kick the people out early enough i will def make it by. where is the link?, NM search ftw

 

[zachfishman]

Woops, here it is:

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2334311

 

[Sonicboom]

So i just installed my second Hydra and i am not happy, apparently AI is now shipping a V2 with brighter LED's and a thinner body. Now my lights are not even in height or light output..

New one on left