Galli Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Hello all. I've posted here and there about my failures in this hobby, but this is my prized possession now. The coral came from my 5 gallon and survived moving through three different tanks and has finally arrived here. This thread is made to chronicle my journey to my dream tank. A 40G. Follow along with me!Onyx snowflake clownBlack clownTailspot blennyHawaiian Feather dusterRed fromia starPair of Neon hybrid sharknose gobies! (will be replaced with a bonded pair)Eagle Eye ZoaArmor of God ZoaGreen Star PolypsMint blue candy canesNeon green candy canesDuncanHammerWar CoralPompom xeniaAnd one unidentified coral.20 gallon with AC70 illuminated by Current USA ORBIT20151020_123337 by Chance Elliott, on Flickr Link to comment
Slowtwitch Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 It's a great beginning. Things should fill in nicely. Following along. Link to comment
2 f15hy 4u Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 I love your clown pair! That's looking nice so far! Link to comment
Galli Posted August 11, 2015 Author Share Posted August 11, 2015 I'll probably be using this thread for my other animals as well since my dream build will take a while. It's that okay with everyone? Link to comment
Slowtwitch Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Fine with me. I love seeing everybody's menagerie Link to comment
Galli Posted August 12, 2015 Author Share Posted August 12, 2015 Good news! In a few days I'll be moving somewhere with actual internet and we'll be able to update everyone more frequently! Also, is that Mr. Fason I see in my future? BETTER NEWS! The fish survived the move! Will post pictures tomorrow while the lights are on. Link to comment
Galli Posted August 15, 2015 Author Share Posted August 15, 2015 Okay, update time! Not much has changed in the tank except for the rockwork and placement of coral. BTA has to go, I believe. It's hurting my war coral and looks like it's not doing too hot anyway. Probably because of my terrible light. FTS 8/15/15 by Chance Elliott, on Flickr The female clown is being hosted by the featherduster! Aww, its hosting by Chance Elliott, on Flickr Next plan is to get my water changing station set up on the porch and then to buy a new batch of salt. Probably hw-marinemix. Been hearing WONDERS about that salt. After that, I'll begin upgrading my light with the assistance of Mr. Fason. Link to comment
dpoltsdsu Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Nice looking tank! The clown pair is great and that Duncan coral is going to look great when it starts growing Link to comment
Galli Posted August 16, 2015 Author Share Posted August 16, 2015 I did a thing! Hybrid sharknose gobies! by Chance Elliott, on Flickr In preparation of upgrading in the coming months, I bought what seems to be a pair of ORA Sharknoses! Link to comment
Galli Posted August 24, 2015 Author Share Posted August 24, 2015 Tank build is on hold, because of this. Link to comment
Slowtwitch Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Sweet! Always wanted a panther. Someday..... Link to comment
Reefin Ric Flair Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Nice tank! I have a snow onyx clown as well and they are gorgeous. Great choice I am feeling that feather duster too. That is making me want to get one! Link to comment
Galli Posted August 31, 2015 Author Share Posted August 31, 2015 Okay, so here's a little update that some of you might be able to help me with. 1. Feather duster has disappeared. No body or feathers laying anywhere. Maybe retracted into the tube and won't come out? 2. Duncan coral is permanently shriveled. I did notice some white spots on it's sides that look like maybe it's growing new heads? Anyway, here's a picture of my wonderful clown pair. Jupiter and Pluto! by Chance Elliott, on Flickr Link to comment
Galli Posted September 3, 2015 Author Share Posted September 3, 2015 Does anyone know a cheap piece of SPS, such as a birdsnest, to test out my tank? I wish to see if it can handle a SPS coral. Link to comment
Slowtwitch Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Know of them or know where to get them? Monticaps, monti digis (any montiporas really)and birds are all pretty forgiving SPS. You could also try psammacora if you want something encrusting Link to comment
Galli Posted September 3, 2015 Author Share Posted September 3, 2015 I just needed some recommendations on what might be the easiest to test out. Soon the girlfriend and I will be making the first push to our new tank! The 10G will be turned into a frag tank with the IM shelves, and our Current USA light will serve it until I can replace that. Currently saving funds for a Nanobox Duo. Link to comment
Galli Posted September 4, 2015 Author Share Posted September 4, 2015 Here's a few photos! Tailspot Blenny and his home! by Chance Elliott, on Flickr Scarlet Skunk! by Chance Elliott, on Flickr Frosty FTS 9/3/15 by Chance Elliott, on Flickr Link to comment
myarmolich Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 That tailspot blenny <3 haha Link to comment
Galli Posted September 5, 2015 Author Share Posted September 5, 2015 Possibly some of my favorite photos in this batch; Pom Pom Xenia! by Chance Elliott, on Flickr Photobomb! by Chance Elliott, on Flickr Hammer Heads from above! by Chance Elliott, on Flickr Neon Blue Candy Canes after feeding! by Chance Elliott, on Flickr Green Candy Canes after feeding! by Chance Elliott, on Flickr Duncan after feeding! by Chance Elliott, on Flickr I don't really care for the duncan photo, but it's whatever. Plans for the upgrade are now as follows;Mr. Aqua 60 gallon cube with Nanobox Duo 20 gallon refugium plumbed directly to it with the more aggressive species of fish and macro algae Link to comment
Galli Posted September 20, 2015 Author Share Posted September 20, 2015 By far my favorite layout of this tank! Saltwater Reef FTS 9/20/15 by Chance Elliott, on Flickr Also, say hello to Frosty's tank. Frosty being my betta, that is. Frosty FTS 9/20/15 by Chance Elliott, on Flickr Frosty FTS 9/20/15 by Chance Elliott, on Flickr The money for the nanobox is almost here! After that, the next step is the cube, followed by the Trigger System's sump. Link to comment
Galli Posted September 23, 2015 Author Share Posted September 23, 2015 Trying to save the Eagles! by Chance Elliott, on Flickr Any tips for saving some shriveling zoas? I really like the color of these guys and hate to see them disappear. Link to comment
Galli Posted October 3, 2015 Author Share Posted October 3, 2015 FTS 10/3/15 by Chance Elliott, on Flickr Things are happening! Got my 200 gallon box of salt from Amazon today! 55$. 8) Changed out the crushed coral with live oolite sand, and picked up some unknown zoas and a small GSP colony. Link to comment
Galli Posted October 12, 2015 Author Share Posted October 12, 2015 Valspar's Updated Cage! by Chance Elliott, on Flickr Valspar looking good! by Chance Elliott, on Flickr The sleeping giant! by Chance Elliott, on Flickr Link to comment
Galli Posted October 23, 2015 Author Share Posted October 23, 2015 UPDATE TIME! 20151020_123337 by Chance Elliott, on Flickr Link to comment
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