TJ_Burton Posted August 15, 2008 Author Share Posted August 15, 2008 Alrighty, -Update- time... So the tank is doing quite well, and my SPS growth/color are leaps and bounds better then when I had my halides. My clown isn't going to host that Pizza Nem - so I may or may not keep it around. I think it is beautiful, it eats well, and it is out of the way, but at the same time I could try to find a small Hadoni or Giant carpet to sit in the same place (yeah I know they will get massive but meh, I could deal with that when it comes). Anemone's aside, I will be doing some aquascaping/coralscaping on the tank soon to try and rebuild what I had before I broke my middle pillar up to get the damn bubble tip out. I will also be using epoxy/super glue to attach all of my SPS and zoa frags to my rocks. (I actually have only 2 of my 20+ morphs in my tank right now, the rest are in the prop tank. I will be taking only frags from my small colonies for the main display, and then frag/sell the rest of my colonies). I am officially on the quest for outstanding SPS. I personally LOVE Milleporas and table type growth acros so I will be starting there. Goals for Millepora are to find Blue/Pink/Yellow/Green and any nicely colored tables are great (I need them to coralscape my tank to perfection - growth type makes all the difference to where it gets placed in the tank). I am also scouting for purple rim monti cap since it has always been a favorite of mine. Sofar I have my Palawensis, Purple Cap, Toxic Green Cap, Red/Orange Cap, and Normal Green Cap. Lots of caps! lol... Once I get my tank sorted out and all the zoas/acros in place I will snap some shots for you folks! Hopefully in 2yrs time I will be TOTM material!!! We are all allowed to dream right? Link to comment
brshriver Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 So the tank is doing quite well, and my SPS growth/color are leaps and bounds better then when I had my halides. My clown isn't going to host that Pizza Nem - so I may or may not keep it around. I think it is beautiful, it eats well, and it is out of the way, but at the same time I could try to find a small Hadoni or Giant carpet to sit in the same place (yeah I know they will get massive but meh, I could deal with that when it comes). I have two black ocelaris clowns in a 46. They have hosted everything in the tank at one time When I finally added an RBTA, they took months to actually move over to it, so your clowns may still go to your Pizza Nem. That is interesting to hear about your T5 growth with SPS. I am setting up a 215 (72x24x30) and am debating lighting. It will either be MH w two VHO, all LED or all T5s. Your T5 results look great so far and are much cheaper than LED. Link to comment
iglowce Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 any latest FTS to go wt the update? Link to comment
FishHeaded Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 omg! where are the pics? where are the pics?! Link to comment
TJ_Burton Posted August 26, 2008 Author Share Posted August 26, 2008 I think I have to sell the system - I am going to be moving to BC. If there is anyone in the GTA that is interested feel free to PM me. I am trying to sell it as a complete system. It's a sad time for TJ Link to comment
SeeDemTails Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 WHAT!!!! OMG TJ I am sorry! Link to comment
Matty1124 Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 NOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! that is sad news... does that mean your taking a break from reefing... or just setting up another tank when you get there?? Link to comment
TJ_Burton Posted August 26, 2008 Author Share Posted August 26, 2008 NOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! that is sad news... does that mean your taking a break from reefing... or just setting up another tank when you get there?? I probably won't be able to set up another tank for a year or two. So I guess it is a forced break... Link to comment
brshriver Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Good luck with the sale and move. Link to comment
TJ_Burton Posted August 26, 2008 Author Share Posted August 26, 2008 Good luck with the sale and move. Thanks, I have a ton of inquiries already, mostly for livestock - but I did get 3 people looking at taking the whole system. Hopefully one of them goes through. Link to comment
fiction101 Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 You're selling both of your new tanks? Link to comment
glennr1978 Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Wow man, that sucks. Your tank was destined for TOTM for sure (should've been already if you ask me!!). Why are you moving, work I assume? I probably won't be able to set up another tank for a year or two. So I guess it is a forced break... You better stick around here, you're definitely one of my "go to guys" whenever I need assistance!! Link to comment
TJ_Burton Posted August 26, 2008 Author Share Posted August 26, 2008 Wow man, that sucks. Your tank was destined for TOTM for sure (should've been already if you ask me!!). Why are you moving, work I assume? You better stick around here, you're definitely one of my "go to guys" whenever I need assistance!! Yeah - it's work related. I will be around, feel free to contact me via email if you ever need anything! Link to comment
scottyreef Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Oh bollocks buddy thats sad to here well BC is nice and i hope your tank transactions turns out well. I know its hard to break something down that you really love. the strong will out I bet your next tank will be amazing imagine cheers Link to comment
stoney waters Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Man, that's a shame TJ. Thanks for sharing such an amazing build. Its hard to get rid of the bug, you'll be back. You won't even have to change the name of your thread. Good luck in BC. Link to comment
iglowce Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 sigh! such a beauty... HUGSSSSSSS hope you feel better Link to comment
nanoty Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 I'll give you $7 for it........but you have to bring it to Texas. Seriously though, that really sucks. Hope you get another one set up soon. Link to comment
TJ_Burton Posted August 27, 2008 Author Share Posted August 27, 2008 Thanks for all the kind words everyone Link to comment
TJ_Burton Posted August 28, 2008 Author Share Posted August 28, 2008 Well, It looks as though I may have a buyer to come pick up the system this weekend. I will keep you all informed. Link to comment
SeeDemTails Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Again, I am so sorry TJ! TJ_Burton better return again!!!!!!!! Link to comment
brshriver Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 Good luck with the sale and we all await TJ_Birton Returns - the trilogy - back in business! Link to comment
TJ_Burton Posted August 30, 2008 Author Share Posted August 30, 2008 Thanks everyone! Today is the day - The new tank owner is coming to pick up the 40 any minute now. I will tell you a little secret: He is a member on this forum I won't say who just in case they don't want to make it known. I will post some shots of the tanks breakdown later on... I must say this has to be the saddest day ever for TJ_Burton's 40br thread Link to comment
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