Blackice Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 That's great news I have found may a fish in my sumps lol and yes you always want to add lest aggressive to most aggressive but finicky fish are better to add to a Mature tank. What's you fish list? Or are you like me and buy what ever is nice at the store in at lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Tank is looking awesome, congrats! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanmike01 Posted January 31, 2015 Author Share Posted January 31, 2015 That's great news I have found may a fish in my sumps lol and yes you always want to add lest aggressive to most aggressive but finicky fish are better to add to a Mature tank. What's you fish list? Or are you like me and buy what ever is nice at the store in at lol.. I have a list so to speak but I'm admittedly like you. I tend to buy whatever is pretty at the time. I plan on however: Yellow tang Hippo tang Naso tang Purple tang Powder blue. Midas Blenny Sailfin Clown gobies A few cardinals A few wrasses Dragonette Chromis So far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackice Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Well if your like me then you will probably end up with about 10-20% of that list lol My tank goal was lot of small reef fish lots of movement!!!!!! Current fish list. Purple tang Chromis Blackice clown Blue jaw pair(male male) Lepared wrasse Duskiy wrasse pair 3 azure damsels Flameback angel So yeah kinda missed that goal lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanmike01 Posted January 31, 2015 Author Share Posted January 31, 2015 Well if your like me then you will probably end up with about 10-20% of that list lol My tank goal was lot of small reef fish lots of movement!!!!!! Current fish list. Purple tang Chromis Blackice clown Blue jaw pair(male male) Lepared wrasse Duskiy wrasse pair 3 azure damsels Flameback angel So yeah kinda missed that goal lol I totally forgot clowns. Lol. Most likely Picassos. The wife and I told the kiddos (we have 6) they could each pick a fish so yeah I'm sure that list will fall apart in short order. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninjabeaver Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 When my clowns were babies they went down the overflow and survived the night in the sock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanmike01 Posted February 1, 2015 Author Share Posted February 1, 2015 When my clowns were babies they went down the overflow and survived the night in the sock Lol. Mine were there for at least 3 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanmike01 Posted February 1, 2015 Author Share Posted February 1, 2015 Diatoms! Day 7, Woke up this morning to discover the beginning of the diatom bloom. So exciting! Ammonia is still at .25, only approached .50 for a day Nitrates are nearly 0 and have been that way the whole time. These color coded test kits are so frustrating to me as I'm horribly colorblind. I'm constantly running to the neighbors, mail man, family members, ect going, hey look at this for me. Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandinga Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Your stocking list looks great! Only suggestions I have are to add the dragonette a year down the road...unless you can get one which you witness eating frozen. And the sailfin I would think about substituting a bristle tooth tang variety: kole, chevron, tomini, etc. 6 kids! Wtg! I've got three...I used to let my daughter take live specimens to her show and tell days in elementary school. Crabs and snails were always a hit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandinga Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Diatoms! Day 7, Woke up this morning to discover the beginning of the diatom bloom. So exciting! Ammonia is still at .25, only approached .50 for a day Nitrates are nearly 0 and have been that way the whole time. These color coded test kits are so frustrating to me as I'm horribly colorblind. I'm constantly running to the neighbors, mail man, family members, ect going, hey look at this for me. Lol. I hear you there. One thing that helps me decipher color is I hold the test up to a blank white sheet of paper...with no lines...just white. The ammonia coming down is a good and normal sign...I wouldn't expect to see any nitrates for another week or two. How are you handling the nitrates? Refugium? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitrillion Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Any updates??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanmike01 Posted February 18, 2015 Author Share Posted February 18, 2015 Not anything noteworthy. Diatoms at this point have all but gone. I'm left with some short hair algae of sorts but its slowly going away. I was left with once again 4 out of 10 chromis, they seem to be going strong though. Added 25 small hermits to help aid in the removal of the algae. Hoping to pick up some new additions soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitrillion Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Sounds awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitrillion Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 I just love to hear about this tank! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanmike01 Posted February 24, 2015 Author Share Posted February 24, 2015 Picked up a new toy last night. Thanks again Robert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Nice, another calcium reactor club member! Looks good... I am not there yet but always thinking about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanmike01 Posted March 9, 2015 Author Share Posted March 9, 2015 Thought I'd post this here as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandinga Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 :clap: :clap: Great looking setup. I envy your under tank space! The video shows your aquascaping so much better than your pictures! really well done...i especially like the left side, great areas for corals. Is that a AquaC Beckett skimmer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitrillion Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 I love this tank and can't wait to see full of corals Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanmike01 Posted March 10, 2015 Author Share Posted March 10, 2015 :clap: :clap: Great looking setup. I envy your under tank space! The video shows your aquascaping so much better than your pictures! really well done...i especially like the left side, great areas for corals. Is that a AquaC Beckett skimmer? Thanks! There actually is not much room as you would think left, the 75 gal sump is only like 6-7 inches from the underside of the stand. makes for working in it kinda pain in the butt status but it wors well thus far. Yes, its an Aqua C 240. ive run the aqua c models since i started the hobby, they have always worked well for me. I love this tank and can't wait to see full of corals Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Thanks as well. Im starting to get it stocked now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanmike01 Posted March 16, 2015 Author Share Posted March 16, 2015 I've done quite the shopping this last week. Thanks to a few individuals here I've added to the tank ; Teal digitata German blue digitata Montipora setosa Green w/ purple rim Montipora Red planet Poker star Montipora Sunset Montipora Tri color Neon green toadstools Hammer coral Forest fire Montipora Some cool rainbow stylo And I'm probably forgetting something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanmike01 Posted March 16, 2015 Author Share Posted March 16, 2015 I suppose I should include livestock as well... 4 Chromis 1 Hippo Tang 1 Powder brown Tang (gorgeous specimen) 2 pacific cleaner shrimp 20 or so hermits and 1 bamboo shark egg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanmike01 Posted March 16, 2015 Author Share Posted March 16, 2015 Powder brown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanmike01 Posted March 16, 2015 Author Share Posted March 16, 2015 Short vid of the shark egg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanmike01 Posted March 19, 2015 Author Share Posted March 19, 2015 Finally got the lights up off of the tank. Still looking for a fourth unit but you'd get the idea. And a quick pic of the powder. He showed signs of ick the day after being introduced. Dosed garlic to the tank and saturated nori as well and he's looking amazing just a day later. Fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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