The Journey - 300+ Gallon System Build - Picture Heavy

Newbie Aquarist · Mar 24, 2013

That aquascape looks awesome and what a killer deal on the rock. How many pounds did you get from the guy?

bpcardona · Mar 25, 2013

Newbie Aquarist said:
That aquascape looks awesome and what a killer deal on the rock. How many pounds did you get from the guy?

I did get a great deal. It was 100+ pound of rock.

worm5406 said:
Very nice. All those look nice and large. Cant wait to see it with sand and then all setup and working.

Just drying the sand, then it goes in. I can't wait to see it under lights!

worm5406 · Mar 25, 2013

Hummm it will look like sand.

Lights on or lights off... Look the same...

Come on... WATER CORAL FISH Anemones... Then you will see it POP!

bpcardona · Mar 25, 2013

worm5406 said:
Hummm it will look like sand.

Lights on or lights off... Look the same...

Come on... WATER CORAL FISH Anemones... Then you will see it POP!

Baby steps my friend. Brady steps.

However I did go look at fish at the local shops today. I am starting a stocklist.

worm5406 · Mar 25, 2013

GOOD.. Wait... you know this is supposed to be a PICTURE heavy thread... where have the pictures been lately?

I enjoy seeing the ideas and the progress.

bpcardona · Mar 25, 2013

So he are some pictures to please the mass (worm). These are some fish I looked at today. Keep in mind I have done zero research on any if these, just the ones I liked.

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/taikisan/8440585616/" title="Tinker's Butterfly by TaikiSan, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8510/8440585616_94d92edd57_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="Tinker's Butterfly"></a>
Tinkers butterfly

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/az84/6689656187/" title="Red Coris Wrasse (Coris gaimard) by KimLomman, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7024/6689656187_1b929bdb33_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="Red Coris Wrasse (Coris gaimard)"></a>
Red coris wrasse

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordhowensis/7706156020/" title="tang, sailfin by Lordhowensis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8009/7706156020_d93585c708_z.jpg" width="586" height="640" alt="tang, sailfin"></a>
Sailfin

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kien_tran/4684081539/" title="Clown Tang by Kien Tran, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4071/4684081539_e664df01a8_z.jpg" width="640" height="426" alt="Clown Tang"></a>
Clown tang

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kien_tran/4290256260/" title="Blue Hippo Tang by Kien Tran, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4035/4290256260_245e687998_z.jpg?zz=1" width="640" height="426" alt="Blue Hippo Tang"></a>
Blue hippo tang

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/earthinfocus/5894697773/" title="Neon Blue Gobies (Elacatinus oceanops) on Massive Starlet Coral (Siderastrea siderea), Utila, Honduras, Central America by Earth In Focus, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5235/5894697773_5935492090_z.jpg" width="640" height="426" alt="Neon Blue Gobies (Elacatinus oceanops) on Massive Starlet Coral (Siderastrea siderea), Utila, Honduras, Central America"></a>
Neon goby

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tyler-merrick/3876707584/" title="Blonde Naso Tang by Tyler Merrick, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2430/3876707584_766087c09e_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="Blonde Naso Tang"></a>
Naso blonde tang

worm5406 · Mar 25, 2013

WOW... If it was possible all of those would look great in that tank!

I have two of the blue hippo's. They are a trip to watch.

OK... how is the QT set up? ready to add some egg crate to keep these separate from each other?

bpcardona · Mar 25, 2013

The QT is set up in the garage with the rest of the equipment. For that reason I have a small chiller for it, and it needs to be set up. I will do some research on these guy, narrow the wish list and purchase a few week before the tank cycles. I still have my current inhabitants to move over. I currently have:

Two clowns
Sleeper goby
Molly miller
Clown fairly wrasse
Spotted manderine

owenspackman · Mar 25, 2013

bpcardona said:
So he are some pictures to please the mass (worm). These are some fish I looked at today. Keep in mind I have done zero research on any if these, just the ones I liked.

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/taikisan/8440585616/" title="Tinker's Butterfly by TaikiSan, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8510/8440585616_94d92edd57_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="Tinker's Butterfly"></a>
Tinkers butterfly

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/az84/6689656187/" title="Red Coris Wrasse (Coris gaimard) by KimLomman, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7024/6689656187_1b929bdb33_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="Red Coris Wrasse (Coris gaimard)"></a>
Red coris wrasse

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordhowensis/7706156020/" title="tang, sailfin by Lordhowensis, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8009/7706156020_d93585c708_z.jpg" width="586" height="640" alt="tang, sailfin"></a>
Sailfin

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kien_tran/4684081539/" title="Clown Tang by Kien Tran, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4071/4684081539_e664df01a8_z.jpg" width="640" height="426" alt="Clown Tang"></a>
Clown tang

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kien_tran/4290256260/" title="Blue Hippo Tang by Kien Tran, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4035/4290256260_245e687998_z.jpg?zz=1" width="640" height="426" alt="Blue Hippo Tang"></a>
Blue hippo tang

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/earthinfocus/5894697773/" title="Neon Blue Gobies (Elacatinus oceanops) on Massive Starlet Coral (Siderastrea siderea), Utila, Honduras, Central America by Earth In Focus, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5235/5894697773_5935492090_z.jpg" width="640" height="426" alt="Neon Blue Gobies (Elacatinus oceanops) on Massive Starlet Coral (Siderastrea siderea), Utila, Honduras, Central America"></a>
Neon goby

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tyler-merrick/3876707584/" title="Blonde Naso Tang by Tyler Merrick, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2430/3876707584_766087c09e_z.jpg" width="640" height="427" alt="Blonde Naso Tang"></a>
Naso blonde tang

We got some similar ideas on stocking. I have 2 baby Blue Hippos in quarantine already. The Sailfin and Naso have also been my favorites, haven't decided on the Naso for this one. I'm a tang guy through and through though, I'm loving the Eibli Mimic Tang currently though.

Is that Butterfly reef safe? I've not had any experience with them.

K AVEYARD · Mar 26, 2013

im liking this build so far...ideas ideas ideas.

bpcardona · Mar 26, 2013

So I finished drying the sand today and added to the tank. While the sand baked in the sun, I cleaned and plumbed the frag tank.

worm5406 · Mar 26, 2013

Very nice... It is getting there. It really is... I like the layout and use of space. How much LR are you going to put in the sump?

owenspackman · Mar 26, 2013

bpcardona said:
So I finished drying the sand today and added to the tank. While the sand baked in the sun, I cleaned and plumbed the frag tank.

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/90102096@N03/8589191851/" title="Untitled by elitecoral, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8112/8589191851_aa994705d9_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="Untitled"></a>

This one was for you Owen!!!

Is that a Saab? I love Saabs! They've always made some great looking cars.

bpcardona · Mar 26, 2013

owenspackman said:
We got some similar ideas on stocking. I have 2 baby Blue Hippos in quarantine already. The Sailfin and Naso have also been my favorites, haven't decided on the Naso for this one. I'm a tang guy through and through though, I'm loving the Eibli Mimic Tang currently though.

Is that Butterfly reef safe? I've not had any experience with them.

The mimic is very aggressive right? Should be the only tang in the tank, so it out for me. The butterfly is one of the two butterfly's considered reef safe. This is coming from a trusted LFS. I will do some research but I love him. He a little pricey at $450.

K AVEYARD said:
im liking this build so far...ideas ideas ideas.

Thanks for following along. I hope some of te designs discussed here will help you in the future.

worm5406 said:
Very nice... It is getting there. It really is... I like the layout and use of space. How much LR are you going to put in the sump?

I don't have a clear amount, but the area of the sump I labeled as equipment will be full of it.

owenspackman said:
Is that a Saab? I love Saabs! They've always made some great looking cars.

It is a Saab! I have always wanted to belong to the Saab club, and now I am. They really do make great cars!

owenspackman · Mar 26, 2013

bpcardona said:
The mimic is very aggressive right? Should be the only tang in the tank, so it out for me.

I've read that before but I have previously had a Lemon Peel Mimic Tang and never had any problem with him. Very docile, he was the smallest tang in the tank though and last placed in, so that could have been why.

You'll love that Naso. What size are you planning on getting it?

Newbie Aquarist · Mar 26, 2013

Man keep an eye on that Tinker. Everywhere I read it eats invertebrates, mushrooms, and zoas. Maybe SPS also. Hope he just told you that to make a quick buck as those fish do demand a high price tag.

biecacka · Mar 26, 2013

Great looking progress. I really like the "ABC reefs" touch! Can't wait to see how it unfolds

Corey

bpcardona · Mar 26, 2013

owenspackman said:
I've read that before but I have previously had a Lemon Peel Mimic Tang and never had any problem with him. Very docile, he was the smallest tang in the tank though and last placed in, so that could have been why.

You'll love that Naso. What size are you planning on getting it?

I want all my tangs to start a little guys. I want to keep them around as long as possible.

Newbie Aquarist said:
Man keep an eye on that Tinker. Everywhere I read it eats invertebrates, mushrooms, and zoas. Maybe SPS also. Hope he just told you that to make a quick buck as those fish do demand a high price tag.

I haven't done any research on theses guys. I am thinking that these are hit or miss, I thrust the the LFS guy. With that said I will be researching all of these fish extensively before they go in the tank. Thank Wayne for your input on the matter, I trust your opinion as much as the LFS guy.

biecacka said:
Great looking progress. I really like the "ABC reefs" touch! Can't wait to see how it unfolds

Corey

Thanks for tagging along! The ABC thing was just an after thought. I think it gives it a personal touch.

owenspackman · Mar 30, 2013

What build work is planned for the weekend?

bpcardona · Mar 31, 2013

owenspackman said:
What build work is planned for the weekend?

This has been my weekend!

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