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MedicBMC

Apr 22 2010, 08:18 PM

Well over the past two days I have added all of the corals I've been piling in my BC14. I haven't got them off the frag plugs though cause I'm not sure exactly where I want to glue them down.

I got another frag of Meteor Shower Cyphastrea....for the 3rd time. I swear I think they're under the least amount of light and before I know it their bleached and dying. This time I will succeed. I really want to get this encrusting in my tank because it is one of my favorite corals.

Picked up a Hydor 1400gph evolution.....this will do the job for now until I can get the funds to pick up a new MP40w Ecosmart. Anyways here it all is....everything scattered about.

Left side

Right side

FTS

I also picked up a beautiful little blue hippo tang. He's about 1.5" and shy. I picked him up some nori and he ignored it. I figure there is enough stuff on my rocks from him to graze on for a day or so.

Here he is!

What fish should I get next?

SoCalDude

Apr 22 2010, 08:30 PM

QUOTE (MedicBMC @ Apr 22 2010, 06:18 PM)

What fish should I get next?

Nice tank! Sweet frags in there.

I vote for Christmas or McCosker's Flasher Wrasse... some type of Wrasse would be awesome imo

MedicBMC

Apr 22 2010, 09:34 PM

A wrasse is definitely going to be in this tank....I was thinking maybe a mystery wrasse or if not maybe some anthias. I saw this sunburst anthia today at OC aquatics and it was absolutely beautiful. I'd love to see one of them in my tank.

hmmm Soo many decisions

chuckstyl5

Apr 27 2010, 09:33 PM

i highly suggest 2 MP10 Ecosmart wireless .. I have them on my 72 and I can get about a 2 inch swell with them

MedicBMC

Apr 27 2010, 09:33 PM

Got the first of my CUC in yesterday.
4 Turbo snails
4 Nassarius snails

I had some serious cyano on my rocks and in 1 day they did business! I only plan on adding maybe a cleaner shrimp and a couple snails maybe some cerith snails or margherita snails.

As for the blue hippo tang....he really isn't eating that much. At least the food I give him...he grazes all day on the rocks though. I've been putting some nori on a veggie clip and he doesn't even touch it. I did give him some rod's food and he took in some of that. Any tips for this little guy?

On another note, I have decided that I'm going to dose vodka. I started today with 0.3ml of Skyy 80 proof. I'm going to continue that for another 2 days and bump it up 0.5ml for a total of 0.8ml.

MedicBMC

May 2 2010, 06:26 PM

QUOTE (chuckstyl5 @ Apr 27 2010, 07:33 PM)

i highly suggest 2 MP10 Ecosmart wireless .. I have them on my 72 and I can get about a 2 inch swell with them

Ehhh that's a little more expensive though....plus I wouldn't definitely not like the look of my tank with earmuffs on. haha

adam87

May 2 2010, 07:00 PM

Nice tank.

How is your blue hippo tang doing?

MedicBMC

May 2 2010, 11:19 PM

Thanks!

The little hippo is doing great! He's a little stressed but acclimating very well to his new surroundings. He really only stays on the right side of the tank, but today I saw him venture out into the left side. He loves rod's food, but completely ignored the nori I give him. Anyone have any advice?

fiddly_foo

May 3 2010, 07:13 AM

Looks good great tank and sump he does build some great tanks thats were I would go to get an acrylic tank.. Good luck and let those corals grow...

MedicBMC

May 6 2010, 12:15 AM

John really does put out a great product. I would recommend Advanced Acrylics to anyone.

On another note.....

Blue spot Jawfish is moving in this weekend! He's at my "dealers" house in his holding tank! Beaufitul and soo much personality!

Bamato

May 6 2010, 09:14 AM

Everything is looking really good medic

MedicBMC

May 9 2010, 09:01 PM

Thanks Bamato!

Picked up my jawfish today! Couldn't be happier; I've wanted one of these since I first started reefing.Her home now is on the right side of the tank where she has excavated a series of tunnels and basically thrown the sand into huge piles.....If she's happy I'm happy.

MedicBMC

May 14 2010, 03:45 PM

Well the battle has begun.....green hair algea has attacked.

My plans: less feeding, chemi-pure in the filter sock, water changes, increased vodka dosing to 1.0ml a day, and maybe a media reactor.

DCG1286

May 14 2010, 04:20 PM

Nice collection of corals ... and I am digging the rock structures!!!

BTW your mailbox is full, may want to delete some messages.

-David

MedicBMC

May 19 2010, 04:29 PM

Thanks DCG1289!

-UPDATE-

Today marks day 1 of Neozeo. With a lot of research and an 18pg pdf explaining the Brightwell's Neozeo method I have finally decided this system is suitable for my tank. My goal is to achieve an ULNS (Ultra low nutrient system) and provide an environment that can improve the health of both fish and coral. Now I'm not using the full on Brightwell Aquatic's neozeo method. I will be tweaking and using a hybrid of supplements to keep an efficient yet cost effective system running. First off when it's time to add a carbon source I will be dosing 80 proof Skyy Vodka instead of Reef Bio-fuel. Also I will be using ESV B-Ionic for dosing instead of BA brand. Other than that when it comes time to dive into the full method I will be using their Potassion, Vit C, etc. but that won't be for another 5 or more weeks.

Anyways today I bought 2.2kgs of Neozeo media, a Two Little Fishies Phosphate reactor, and a mini-jet 404 to get the system up and running. Per the intructions I added 150g of stones to my reactor with a flow of approx. 25gph. I added 5mL of Microbacter7 which will be repeated for the first 2 weeks. After week 2 I will add another 150g of stones and introduce my carbon source (vodka).

Wish me luck! I'm really hoping I see positive results from using this method. I know it's not going to be overnight but we will see once I have some before and after pictures.

DCG1286

May 19 2010, 04:33 PM

QUOTE (MedicBMC @ May 19 2010, 05:29 PM)

Thanks DCG1289!

-UPDATE-

Today marks day 1 of Neozeo. With a lot of research and an 18pg pdf explaining the Brightwell's Neozeo method I have finally decided this system is suitable for my tank. My goal is to achieve an ULNS (Ultra low nutrient system) and provide an environment that can improve the health of both fish and coral. Now I'm not using the full on Brightwell Aquatic's neozeo method. I will be tweaking and using a hybrid of supplements to keep an efficient yet cost effective system running. First off when it's time to add a carbon source I will be dosing 80 proof Skyy Vodka instead of Reef Bio-fuel. Also I will be using ESV B-Ionic for dosing instead of BA brand. Other than that when it comes time to dive into the full method I will be using their Potassion, Vit C, etc. but that won't be for another 5 or more weeks.

Anyways today I bought 2.2kgs of Neozeo media, a Two Little Fishies Phosphate reactor, and a mini-jet 404 to get the system up and running. Per the intructions I added 150g of stones to my reactor with a flow of approx. 25gph. I added 5mL of Microbacter7 which will be repeated for the first 2 weeks. After week 2 I will add another 150g of stones and introduce my carbon source (vodka).

I will has pics of shortly of my reactor and equipment.

Wish me luck! I'm really hoping I see positive results from using this method. I know it's not going to be overnight but we will see once I have some before and after pictures.

Awesome!!!

I just read your PM now ... I will send you a reply ... but sounds like you got things going nicely so far!!! I will definitely be tagging along on your thread!

GOOD LUCK!

MedicBMC

May 22 2010, 01:32 PM

These two colonies are just waiting patiently to be moved into my 75. In the back is an unk. acro with PE out of this world! Up from is a nice humilus acro with some rainbow monti encrusting to the right. I also got about 30polyps of both purple deaths and eagle eyes which I'll be mounting somewhere tonight.

MedicBMC

May 23 2010, 07:58 PM

It's been a little over two months since the tank has been up. Everything is running smoothly; my corals are starting to grow and encrust. I'm excited to see where my tank is 2 months from now.

ENJOY!

nanoreef-R

May 23 2010, 08:03 PM

Great looking tank!

I too am using NeoZeo with MB7 and I'm a bit more into it than you are. Let me tell you, I have noticed great results with algae all over the tank! It's really great.

johnwin84

May 24 2010, 03:44 PM

looking good cant wait to see it all grown out

MedicBMC

May 30 2010, 11:55 PM

My 21st B-day present is in the mail and will be here Tuesday.....

Guess what it is?

jeremy0411

May 30 2010, 11:57 PM

QUOTE (MedicBMC @ May 31 2010, 12:55 AM)

My 21st B-day present is in the mail and will be here Tuesday.....

Guess what it is?

New tank?

lol

MedicBMC

May 31 2010, 12:03 AM

Haah I wish...If I brought another tank into the house I'd get kicked out. I make too big of a mess with this one as it is.

Hint:
It rhymes with ShmempeeshfourD

MedicBMC

Jun 1 2010, 04:59 PM

Just got my MP40w this morning!

Wow! do I love this thing.

I really didn't realize how much flow I wasn't giving my tank until I put this bad boy on! When I turned it on all of the detrius and fish poo started flying everywhere! Along with that the polyp extension on all my corals turned into balloons! My whole tank was happy! ahah

I've been messing around with all the different modes for a couple hours. Right now I have it on 100% Nutrient Transport mode which creates a nice back and forth motion. I'll probably settle on 100% Reef Crest later tonight and keep it there.

Anyways here's a pic of where it's positioned now. Anyone have any better ideas of where to place it?

MedicBMC

Jun 12 2010, 05:58 PM

Hannah Phosphate colorimeter reading......0.05ppm

I find this hard to believe because of the hair algae I have, but this little green egg doesn't lie from what I've read. I can't wait for Hannah to come out with the nitrate and calcium meters. YAY!

adam87

Jun 13 2010, 03:28 PM

How is your Blue tang doing?

MedicBMC

Jun 15 2010, 09:27 PM

My blue tang unfortunately got ich and passed away. I don't think I'm going to get another tang for a long time. Right now I'm just focusing on my Jawfish and Midas Blenny and keeping them happy and healthy. My next fish is going to be an ORA mandarin which my LFS said they're getting them in any day now.

On another note I just picked up some Tropic Marin Pro. I mixed up 5g and did a WC on my BC14. Overall I really like this stuff a lot more than the D-D H2Ocean mainly because it doesn't have residue. I will see how my corals respond to it.

johnwin84

Jun 17 2010, 01:30 AM

which fish store was getting them in..i want one as well.

MedicBMC

Jun 17 2010, 01:33 AM

Mystic Reef in Riverside. They might be in already I haven't talked to him in about a week and he said an order was coming in last Friday.

johnwin84

Jun 17 2010, 01:42 AM

lol that what i thought...as i don't really know any other ie fish store that stock ora..

MedicBMC

Jun 20 2010, 11:14 PM

Just a little update....

Checked PO4 today....0.04

Ordered some coral from Mr. Coral
1. Rainbow trach
2. dragon soul favia
3. 25 eye Hollywood stunner chalice

His Father's day sale was Kick butt!

Gerber77

Jun 20 2010, 11:19 PM

This tank is awesome and the new additions from Mr Coral will look aweosome.Keep up the good work with the tank.

MedicBMC

Jun 22 2010, 01:10 PM

Just got my order from Mr. Coral about an hour ago. I must say I'm very impressed....everything was quadruple bagged and lined with styrofoam. I'll let the pics do the talking.....

Rainbow trach

Hollywood stunner chalice & Dragon Soul Favia

Also this morning I picked up a mater pair of B&W clowns and a RBTA.....actually 2 RBTA (there's a small one on the back).

B&W clowns

RBTA

iglowce

Jun 22 2010, 01:19 PM

its time for a FTS

MedicBMC

Jun 22 2010, 01:45 PM

QUOTE (iglowce @ Jun 22 2010, 11:19 AM)

its time for a FTS

I agree....tomorrow! I want to clean this tank up there's frags scattered all over.

redkneecoral

Jun 23 2010, 02:11 PM

you have done so much since I was last on here.
What a great job i i love it

MedicBMC

Jun 23 2010, 09:17 PM

QUOTE (redkneecoral @ Jun 23 2010, 11:11 AM)

you have done so much since I was last on here.
What a great job i i love it

Thanks....it's a work in progress.

Just picked up:
Sunny D's (5 polyps)
Vivid Rainbow paly (4 polyps)

quickfinger

Jul 11 2010, 11:00 PM

Nice tank dude....How's the neozeo working out so far?

redkneecoral

Jul 16 2010, 04:22 PM

QUOTE (MedicBMC @ Jun 23 2010, 10:17 PM)

Thanks....it's a work in progress.

Just picked up:
Sunny D's (5 polyps)
Vivid Rainbow paly (4 polyps)

Tanks are always a work in progress lol

I'll be looking forward on seeing pix of your new additions. When you get a chance

MedicBMC

Jul 16 2010, 08:25 PM

Neozeo is working as planned although I've decided to make this tank more of an LPS/ zoa paly tank so I don't need to maintain an ULNS.

Anyways today I got an unexpected surprise....Sunlight supply sent my a replacement fan kit since I guess they are having problems. They also sent me a 5lb bucked of D-D H2Ocean, CoralRX, Elos fish food, and a cool coral viewer like you see in your LFS. So tonight I'll be installing that tonight.

I'm going to make a video with my new phone which shoots HD. I'll also have some pics up of some new corals and my CLAM!

MedicBMC

Jul 24 2010, 01:02 AM

I need a quick ID. I picked up this RBTA about a month ago with a mated pair of B&W clowns. I noticed when I got home I had this little freebie anenome hitchhiker that the guy didn't even know about. It's green and about an inch wide. Is it a maxi mini or some mini nem?

redkneecoral

Jul 25 2010, 03:00 PM

I cannot make out what it is. Are you able to get a closer shot

MedicBMC

Jul 27 2010, 04:01 PM

New better picture....hope that helps.

What is it?!

MedicBMC

Aug 7 2010, 09:58 PM

After some success with nezeo I've decided to take it offline for ease of maintenance. I got accepted into the fire academy so with all of my time being dedicated to that I'll really only have time to do my dosing, feeding, and WC on the weekend.

Other than that I got a couple new frags of zoas and have taken some other things out. I'll have a new FTS next thursday cause I'm going on vacation!

MedicBMC

Aug 30 2010, 04:56 PM

I've really been slacking on updates.....Oops

I'm really starting to enjoy this tank more and more every day. So since my last update I've got a few corals and fish. I picked up:

lunar eclipse zoas
watermelon zoas
blastomussa wellsi
True Red ppl Eaters
Tyree Green polyp toadstool
Green bay packer zoas
Yellow tang
(2) Bangaii cardinals

Here's some new pics. Enjoy

I'm picking up a nice plate coral later this week and a beautiful Australian elegance coral.
FTS coming later this week.

redkneecoral

Aug 31 2010, 05:29 PM

your tank sure is looking great. I love how your lights makes your tank look.

I love your acan, it's so beautiful and your blasto looks amazing

MedicBMC

Aug 31 2010, 06:29 PM

Thanks a lot!

Those shots are just with 2 ATI Blue +. I'm actually considering taking out my aquablue specials and replacing them with a Blue + and a Super Actinic. I want more of a bluer look.

I Also want to add some LED supplements...any recommendations?

adam87

Aug 31 2010, 06:53 PM

Nice yellow tang

MedicBMC

Sep 2 2010, 09:27 PM

I picked up a beautiful Australian Elegance coral today. It has about 6-7 heads. I bought it through a friend I met in the hobby who has a reseller permit and takes trips to the wholesaler near the Long Beach harbor. This is one of my favorite corals, and I've wanted one since I got in the hobby.

redkneecoral

Sep 3 2010, 04:12 PM

like the Elegance, look like a good size.

i need to get those bulbs for my tank