skyzpop Posted August 27, 2014 Author Share Posted August 27, 2014 Just added my first two corals! They were FREEBIES from a buddy of mine. Candy Cane and Pink Zoa (been told it could be a Pink Paly) Link to comment
Genie382 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Hi, your build is looking great so far! Just wanted to drop a quick thank you, after seeing your screen top, I had to make one for myself. Finally went out to Lowe's and got a screen kit, everything cost less than 20$ (and I could probably make 4 more tops if I needed to!). Screen fits wonderfully, I think I'm getting better light penetration and best part is that it's not collecting condensation like the glass top did. It is sooooo much cleaner and convenient to get in and out of the tank. Thanks for the tip! P.S I also have some trumpet frags, they're awesome corals Link to comment
skyzpop Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 Hi, your build is looking great so far! Just wanted to drop a quick thank you, after seeing your screen top, I had to make one for myself. Finally went out to Lowe's and got a screen kit, everything cost less than 20$ (and I could probably make 4 more tops if I needed to!). Screen fits wonderfully, I think I'm getting better light penetration and best part is that it's not collecting condensation like the glass top did. It is sooooo much cleaner and convenient to get in and out of the tank. Thanks for the tip! P.S I also have some trumpet frags, they're awesome corals Glad to hear! The only real drawback I can see with a screen top is you will get more evaporation and dust particles falling into your tank, but a ATO system and weekly water changes take care of this IMO. Where are you placing your trumpet coral? I currently have mine of a frag rack trying to determine where to put it. Link to comment
Genie382 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I placed mine around the low-mid area in the tank, beneath one of the lights. It seems to be doing very well. I spot fed it and it just opened and took whatever food I threw its way. It's definitely fun to watch, as its tentacles retract and contract fairly consistently based on the lighting (day vs. actinic) and they ballon when they eat. Link to comment
cju84 Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Skyz - saw you post in another thread and found your link to this one. Just wanted to comment and say your scape is absolutely amazing. Probably the most visually appealing I've seen on the site! Link to comment
skyzpop Posted September 24, 2014 Author Share Posted September 24, 2014 Skyz - saw you post in another thread and found your link to this one. Just wanted to comment and say your scape is absolutely amazing. Probably the most visually appealing I've seen on the site! Thank you very much! Nothing much has changed with my tank because we are planning on moving soon but once the move happens and the tank gets settled I will be adding more corals and posting an update, so stay tuned! Again, thank you for the kind words! Link to comment
skyzpop Posted September 27, 2014 Author Share Posted September 27, 2014 I thought this was a cool picture of my Trumpet Coral splitting as it gets bigger, reminds me of a cell splitting. Link to comment
skyzpop Posted November 30, 2014 Author Share Posted November 30, 2014 I know I haven't updated in a while but for those that are following my wife and I sold our house and finally bought a new one. I did the tank transfer last night and everything seems to have made the journey/move. Once the tank settles I plan on finally adding more coral and maybe a cleaner shrimp, etc. I will update changes that I make soon. Happy Holidays! Link to comment
Sk8n Reefer Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 I know I haven't updated in a while but for those that are following my wife and I sold our house and finally bought a new one. I did the tank transfer last night and everything seems to have made the journey/move. Once the tank settles I plan on finally adding more coral and maybe a cleaner shrimp, etc. I will update changes that I make soon. Happy Holidays! Post up a FTS with your stand- sounds cool- 5 gal. ATO - perfect! Link to comment
Sk8n Reefer Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 that's some nice looking rock- nice and porous Link to comment
APLATN13 Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Could you take better pics of your screen? Thanks Link to comment
BriFran9 Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 tank looks great, love that rock Link to comment
skyzpop Posted December 20, 2014 Author Share Posted December 20, 2014 tank looks great, love that rock Thank you! I got the rock from BRS when I ordered my Nuvo16 starter kit from them. Link to comment
skyzpop Posted December 23, 2014 Author Share Posted December 23, 2014 Could you take better pics of your screen? Thanks Here you go! Link to comment
APLATN13 Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Epic! Seem like I'm gonna make me one too Link to comment
thomas8man Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Here you go! how do you like the screen other than the glass top ? Link to comment
skyzpop Posted December 23, 2014 Author Share Posted December 23, 2014 how do you like the screen other than the glass top ? I like the screen top over the glass simply because the screen does not have the gaps in it for your fish to jump out. Also, the screen top seems to keep my tank at a more consistent temperature but you will get more evaporation with the screen top which wont matter if you have an ATO system. Let me know if you have any other questions. Link to comment
thomas8man Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 I like the screen top over the glass simply because the screen does not have the gaps in it for your fish to jump out. Also, the screen top seems to keep my tank at a more consistent temperature but you will get more evaporation with the screen top which wont matter if you have an ATO system. Let me know if you have any other questions. Yeah i am running a Hydor ATO so it doesn't matter to me about it evap Link to comment
skyzpop Posted January 26, 2015 Author Share Posted January 26, 2015 Here is an updated shot of my tank showing my new Maxspect light. Link to comment
Sk8n Reefer Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 nice ! time to grow some corals? Link to comment
skyzpop Posted January 26, 2015 Author Share Posted January 26, 2015 nice ! time to grow some corals There are some in there, just need to get a better camera so you can see them plus I can only afford small frags... Link to comment
Sk8n Reefer Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 that's cool- small frags are awesome! wish I had that light-? Link to comment
skyzpop Posted March 30, 2015 Author Share Posted March 30, 2015 [FTS] 8 months in. http://i.imgur.com/xKLzzW1.jpg Link to comment
Sk8n Reefer Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Nice! Looks good and clean- what's are your frag rack? Link to comment
skyzpop Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 Nice! Looks good and clean- what's are your frag rack? I have a Candy Cane that is not doing too well since I updated my lights (still trying to find the correct percentages). I also have a couple of Zoas, one being a Sunny D (one head) some yellow unknown at the moment (5 heads) and some green unknown at the moment ones (5 heads). Thanks for looking at my post! Link to comment
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