octoreef
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If they are only at 10 %, I really want see when it will be at 100 %, because the result now is original and beautiful! My compliments for the style.
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"The Cavernous Reef" - A 180G Build
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Reefing is my middle name
Now I understand the cavern theme much better now. You cleared alot of things up. Tank looks awesome.
rickcasa
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My initial goal was to provide just bigger digs for my existing roster, but I'm beginning to realize I should focus on smaller species that stay relatively under 3-4" max. The clown trigger at 5" is the exception, he's a lifer in this tank, and same goes for the 4" purple and yellow tangs. The 2 blue regals I'll part with...I mean 4" inch growth in under a year is scary fast.
The goal now then is bio diversity collecting as many species as possible and the cavern will provide shelter for the delicate ones and as well as the cave dwellers and light worshippers alike.
Dendros and sponges i'm reading up on as I do want a variety.
rickcasa
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I feel this manner of aquascaping is as natural to marine life as I could provide. The cavern provides respite for the swimmers and protection for lightweights. Now I'm in search of one showcase species that would call this cavern home...like a dragon or ribbon eel minus the predatory tendencies. Oxymoron i know.
Thanks for the prop Wayne.
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Reefing is my middle name
Definitely a ribbon eel. My fav fish.
rickcasa
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I read up on the ribbon fish and they're nasty...Ya, he'll use the cavern for his personal buffet trap. I saw a snowflake in a fully stock cube complete with damsels so they may a better choice for me...not as vibrant for sure.
Anyways so I took some shots of the tank in its nighttime mode...
You can see one of the ball valves in the background just nicely blurred. I'll be sticking something like a cardboard cutout of something rocklike in front of it to disguise it.
Anyways so I took some shots of the tank in its nighttime mode...
You can see one of the ball valves in the background just nicely blurred. I'll be sticking something like a cardboard cutout of something rocklike in front of it to disguise it.
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rickcasa
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I'll need to set the DSLR and tripod one day, but for now another so so Samsung phone shot. Hope you enjoy it!
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mr.lamnguyen
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oh sssshhhhhh..this is super nice aquacap idea. i like it. i am in love with your aqua cap
The Cardinal
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Very nice and original idea that is shaping up to be a very unique tank!
I like the Banggai Cardinals and think they are a really nice choice for this setup. I used to breed them and was wondering if the survival rates have improved in wild caught specimens. Or are they bred?
I like the Banggai Cardinals and think they are a really nice choice for this setup. I used to breed them and was wondering if the survival rates have improved in wild caught specimens. Or are they bred?
I read through the whole thread at work last night/this morning and this is probably one of my favorite aquascapes i've seen. Great work.
I'm a huge plumbing/equipment/sump kinda guy and I don't remember seeing any/much of that throughout the thread. How is all that coming along so far?
I'm a huge plumbing/equipment/sump kinda guy and I don't remember seeing any/much of that throughout the thread. How is all that coming along so far?
rickcasa
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It's a good thing I'm not claustrophobic ... much.
Dave.M
...Or scared of the dark...look out, I think that may be a moray staring you down. :uhoh3::uhoh3:
rickcasa
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Hey Pearson, I'm stuck on stupefied with the sump I have. I'm overthinking the design and trying to be too clever with flow using ATS and RDSB...not to mention the built-in reactor chambers I want to incorporate.
But thanks for the compliment, it sure is rewarding.
rickcasa
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Really appreciate the props guys, I'm hoping to prove that this will look even more natural as it matures. Thanks!
rickcasa
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Well that makes me think now. I've just really assumed Banggais are generally hardy, thus the choice to start with them. The 2 that I have are the senior members of my tank upstairs and they ate flakes with gusto from day 1. These new ones though are spitting out any flakes I throw at them.
A cube of mysis it will be then for their dinner.
rickcasa
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Amore?
Dave.M
That I hardly doubt, unless you slither too. lol One of the only positives I read about morays is that they can coexist with other morays, male or female, and even share the same hole...ah, cave hole, that is.
dave.m
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Eels are not so dangerous unless you get the really big ones. Just don't try to keep shrimp with them. From my limited experience they can be interesting pets but very fussy, going on long hunger strikes for no apparent reason, sometimes surviving, sometimes dying. They do better in a species tank than in a community tank as they mostly hide out, especially during the day, only coming out when they expect you to feed them. Once they're used to you, though, they will take food from your (well protected) hand.
Dave.M
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