Yellowwatchmens 40 breeder thread. (pics)

[yellowwatchmen]

I decided it is about time i made a thread for my tank. It has been set up for about 3 and a half months. Here are some pics it is from the When i first started to present.

 

[yellowwatchmen]

This is when i redid my plumbing.

 

[yellowwatchmen]

And this is Present.

 

[yellowwatchmen]

Fish and corals.

 

[yellowwatchmen]

Tank specs.

Size- 40 Breeder AGA
Lighting- Corallife aqualight 192 watt Power Compact
Rock- 69 lbs
Power heads- 1 KH3, and 1 Aquaclear 30
return pump- Mag 5
Skimmer- Corallife 125 Superskimmer
Fish- Yellow Watchmen Goby, Coral Beauty, Green Target Mandrin
Corals- Xenia, Yellow colony Polyps, 1 purple Mushroom,1 green frilly mushroom.
Inverts- Tiger Pistol Shrimp, Green BTA
Clean up Crew- 15-20 asst snails. 10-15 asst hermits.


I am fighting Diatomes right now because i just added 30 lbs of rock 3 days ago. I do a 5 gal water change every weekend. I did a 10 gal yesterday because of the rock. And i am doing a 5 gal tommorow.

Paremeters of right now. (API test kit)

Ammonia-.50ppm
Nitrates- .0ppm
Nitrites-.0ppm
Ph-8.3
Phosphates-.oppm

 

[Ritten]

Looks really nice. I love your little goby - I love those guys. It looks like in the last pictures you added a black background? I really like the way the black brings out the colors of the fish.

 

[yellowwatchmen]

No, i havent got a background yet. It looks like that because thye wall behind it is blue and my camera makes it look black. I have meant to get a background but every time i go to the LFS i forget.
Yeah the ywg is my favorite also but he is kinda making mad because since i got the tiger pistol shrimp he has been hanging out with it and he wont come out.:mad2:

 

[ClayWagner]

nice pics...

 

[yellowwatchmen]

Thanks, they aren't the best but they are the best i can do.

 

[yellowwatchmen]

So over the last week i have had diatoms like crazy. I will clean the sand off completely white. I get up in the morning still nothing there cuz no light. But when i get home around 6-7 the sand is completely covered. I already raised my flow. With the Korilia Hydor 3. I am redusing my photo period. I am also doing more water changes 5gal every 2 days. I turned up my skimmer. Any other suggestions to get rid of diatoms. May i need new light bulbs?

 

[yellowwatchmen]

I am thinking about buying a frogspawn from a local reefer. Do you guys think my tank has strong enough lighting for it. And also does any one have any suggestion on how to get rid of the diatoms.

 

[teamdulski]

You have enough light for a frogspawn, and start using RO/DI water to get rid of the diatoms.

 

[yellowwatchmen]

I do use ro water i must of forgot to mention that. I have been skimming heavier also.

 

[cd77]

yellowwatchmen -- I have a similar size Perfecto tank that is currently a planted FW and I'm thinking about switching it to SW. I've bookmarked this thread for inspiration, very nice job!

What size sump/fuge tank are you using?

 

[cd77]

Also -- what size PVC pipe and drill size holes are you using? This tank really looks sharp! If your design is copyrighted, here's a heads up to phone your attorney because I'm thinking my 40 just might end up looking exactly like yours!

 

[yellowwatchmen]

The PVC is 1". My sump is a 20long. The drilled hole is one inch in diameter. Have you seen Mr.spiffys thread? Thanks for all the kind words.

 

[Chrisrush]

Are you sure on those test values? You shouldn't have any ammonia in the tank, otherwise your tank is not fully cycled.

 

[yellowwatchmen]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10948675#post10948675 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Chrisrush
Are you sure on those test values? You shouldn't have any ammonia in the tank, otherwise your tank is not fully cycled.

I took those about two days after i added 30 lbs of rock.I think that is what the ammonia is from. I kept the light off all day today to try and kill nuisance algae. And i just got home and the tank is cloudy. Does any one know what would cause this?

 

[yellowwatchmen]

Well i found my pistol shrimp in my sump today. I have no idea how long it has been ther but it was nice to see him. Has any one else had there pistol shrimp wander around there tank. I have just never heard of any one have this happen to them.

 

[Snowboarda42]

He was probably looking for a new home and ended up in the wrong spot. Was your goby with him? Remember, these shrimp are ~%90 blind...