MJ's 29g Barrel 'O Monkeys, It's a Monkey Business Bonanza! Options

[Militant Jurist]

Some testing done today of Calcium and Alk. These were the two measures that had me worried the most, since I'd imagine them being the most in flux in a new tank. Since the SPS frags were a deal I couldn't pass up, but it was early in the tank, I was a bit concerned. Thankfully, the tests are backing up the dosing I've been doing. Each test since I've had the SPS has yielded the same results: 10.5 dKH and 450 ppm Calcium.

I'm really tempted to get one more frag.... a local reefer has a 4" green slimer frag for $15. I'm doing my best to hold off on any additional purchases under after Christmas. That's when I'd like to buy the pair of chalk bass, so I'll need all of my pennies!

Of course, that assumes they are in stock then, which they currently are not.

Oh, and referring back to the three options from earlier. Perhaps it would be best to simply get a rubbermaid that will fit the area? That way, I could have the best of both worlds, with a tank that will fill the area under the tank while still providing a larger volume of water. I probably won't use baffles on this tank, because I plan to just have a fuge and equipment in the sump. If I end up with a skimmer down the road, I might go with a HOB such as the one DH is using. Hm.... I wonder how much a plastic container would run me....

This post has been edited by Militant Jurist: Dec 9 2009, 06:27 PM

[Militant Jurist]

Well, the deal on the K1 fell through. However, I found a K2 for sale at $20 + shipping. Would a K2 be a bit rough on a 29g tank?

[spanko]

Nope K2 will be fine. (maybe even a little too soft)

Oh yeah for $15 get the slimer foo!!!!!!!!!

This post has been edited by spanko: Dec 10 2009, 09:15 AM

[Militant Jurist]

Nope K2 will be fine. (maybe even a little too soft)

Thanks! That's what I wanted to hear. That will give me 1200GPH with the Koralias (nano, 1, and 2) and about 400 or so from the return. If I'm doing the mental math correctly, that's a 55x turn over. Fantastic.

Oh yeah for $15 get the slimer foo!!!!!!!!!

Well, here's the other factor. Calvin is selling 1" frags for $10... and he also has a blue stag that I really want as well. Still, I might get the 4" frag anyways, just because it would be nice to have a ready-made larger frag.

[spanko]

And if you want you can start to frag it sooner to
trade
sell
take care of your buds with presents
Or just enjoy its fullness!!!

[Militant Jurist]

And if you want you can start to frag it sooner to
trade
sell
take care of your buds with presents
Or just enjoy its fullness!!!

Precisely! Ok, you've talked me into it.

[Militant Jurist]

First of all, NOT MY PHOTO.



I got this photo from the local guy, with the difference in sizes. As you can see, the $15 slimers are huge! The tri-color large frag is $15 and is in the top right; the small colony is $20, and is in the lower left. What do you think? Large frag or small colony? I'm leaning toward the small colony.

[spanko]

IDK can't really tell but the top one looks to have better color, or it is just these old eyes of mine. If the coloring looks the same to you go for the colony.

The slimers are beautiful!!!! My suggestion is when \ if you get one mount it so that the branch is horizontal. This allows more corallite (sp.) exposure and you will get more branches growing from the one. If you mount it standing vertically like it is will grow cactus like.

Just sayin.

[Militant Jurist]

IDK can't really tell but the top one looks to have better color, or it is just these old eyes of mine. If the coloring looks the same to you go for the colony.

Good call! It is indeed hard to tell from that photo. The guy is selling a lot of corals right now, but he said he'd hold them until I came over to make a decision.

The slimers are beautiful!!!! My suggestion is when \ if you get one mount it so that the branch is horizontal. This allows more corallite (sp.) exposure and you will get more branches growing from the one. If you mount it standing vertically like it is will grow cactus like.

Just sayin.

Well that explains a lot. The slimer in my 20L is growing like a cactus/tree. It's getting good and fat though. I think this bigger slimer will go in the 29g, because the 20L is overcrowded as is. Now I just need to figure out where to mount a 4 or so inch slimer horizontally in the 29g.

[DHaut]

1. Get slimer
2. Grow out slimer and frag for DHaut
3.??????
4. PROFIT!

[Militant Jurist]

1. Get slimer
2. Grow out slimer and frag for DHaut
3.??????
4. PROFIT!

I think #3 should be "ship to DHaut." Other than that, it makes perfect sense!

[spanko]

Or
3.Sell at above market price to enhance the thickness of MJ's wallet.

[Militant Jurist]

Or
3.Sell at above market price to enhance the thickness of MJ's wallet.

Law school has had a significant thinning effect upon the wallet after all.....

[spanko]

Hey MJ, about the fragging gig. Here is the article I like to go back to from time to time. Calfo does some good explaining here.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthre...threadid=708423

[Militant Jurist]

Hey MJ, about the fragging gig. Here is the article I like to go back to from time to time. Calfo does some good explaining here.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthre...threadid=708423

Thanks!

*Runs off to read....*

Ok read it. That's good stuff! Of course, cutting a slimer down the middle would make me rather nervous. However, it has convinced me of the benefits of placing this puppy horizontally!

This post has been edited by Militant Jurist: Dec 10 2009, 10:36 AM

[DHaut]

Har har har!


No reason for that outburst at all.

[Militant Jurist]

Har har har!


No reason for that outburst at all.

[spanko]

Thanks!

*Runs off to read....*

Ok read it. That's good stuff! Of course, cutting a slimer down the middle would make me rather nervous. However, it has convinced me of the benefits of placing this puppy horizontally!

Yeah doing the banana split gig seems a little bold to me too. But I thought the disc slicing to be pretty cool too. Someday when my colonies of SPS have grown I am going to try both of those techniques.

[Militant Jurist]

Yeah doing the banana split gig seems a little bold to me too. But I thought the disc slicing to be pretty cool too. Someday when my colonies of SPS have grown I am going to try both of those techniques.

Same here. When my green slimer gets big enough that I can lop off an inch or two just because, I'll give it a try as well!

[Militant Jurist]

Here's another question for ya'll. My Reef Octopus recently started churning out bubbles again from the output, something it hasn't done since break in. Do I need to tear it down and clean it, or is this just break in, part 2?