Needreefunds Posted March 13, 2009 Author Share Posted March 13, 2009 A couple quick ones..... As you can see, lots of micro bubbles. I was a tad late with top off this morning So there ya go D, straight out of the cam and untouched. Link to comment
brshriver Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 It's a jungle out there!! Did you add anything other than snails and hermits? Is everything else a hitch hiker? Link to comment
Needreefunds Posted March 16, 2009 Author Share Posted March 16, 2009 It's a jungle out there!! Did you add anything other than snails and hermits? Is everything else a hitch hiker? I added the mini nems, pom-pom and the cowrie. The rest rode in on the rock. I think there are two pistols in here. One seems to be in the Porites rock and the other is under that rock. It's a jungle out there!! Did you add anything other than snails and hermits? Is everything else a hitch hiker? I added the mini nems, pom-pom and the cowrie. The rest rode in on the rock. I think there are two pistols in here. One seems to be in the Porites rock and the other is under that rock. Nice tank Awesome! Thanks everyone this little tank is fun to observe. Link to comment
clifford513 Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 I don't know how I missed it for so long I love the natural look of it Link to comment
Needreefunds Posted March 16, 2009 Author Share Posted March 16, 2009 I don't know how I missed it for so long I love the natural look of it Mebe that's what I like about it the most. Just wc's and a prune now and again and that's really about it. Just let it do its thing. Thanks for the kind words Cliff. Link to comment
debbeach13 Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 I do so enjoy checking out all the fuzzy's here even if I do not know what most of then are. Link to comment
Needreefunds Posted March 16, 2009 Author Share Posted March 16, 2009 OK, so this is it. The final post for the contest. Simple Wonders. The Simple- The idea was to pick up fresh live rock, soft cycle and try to save all the life I could. Ken at Sealife was very helpful and he sent me some freshly picked rock. The Wonders- Wonder what will survive the trip from Fla to NJ. What will the tank become? Will I be lucky enough to have a few hitchhiker corals and macros to keep the tank interesting? The results- This little tank has provided me all I could have possibly hoped for and more. Too many macros to even begin to ID. Two types of Porites survived. One seems to do very well while the other is barely hanging on. Various crabs, snails, worms, bivalves and shrimp ( two pistols methinks ) all in the mix. A pencil urchin survived as well. I did add a small CUC from Reefcleaners. I also added a pom pom crab and two mini nems. Not so much to add to the tank, simply this tank was the best option for both at the time. Also added a money cowrie to help keep the fuzzies at bay. So that is really it, short and sweet. I am not going crazy with this write up as I doubt I have any chance of wining. I did not participate with hopes of a prize. I joined in for the fun of it. This contest came about and gave me the final push to put together this little tank that I had thought about for some time. I have had a blast following the others and I was also rather saddened by those who had to drop out for various reasons, but as we all know things happen. Ok, the rundown....... THE LIST Tank-------------------------------------------free Delphin 25w ultra compact heater-------------------21.99--(LFS and that's what I paid rant01.gif laugh.gif ) 18" Nove xtreme --T5 fixture-----------------------62.99 Subcurrent filter system----------------------------26.19 Coralife digi thermometer ( 6.99 ) -------------------free Super fresh Live rock *special thanks to Ken at Sealife!* --50.00 CUC members *special thanks to John at Reefcleaners!* --15.00 Pompom crab * special Thanks to Eugene ( Rehype ) * --15.00 Money cowrie * special thanks to Weetabix *------------6.00 (2) mini 'nems @ $15 each* Thanks again to Weetie!! *---30.00 I know that Live rock is not supposed to count against the budget but in my case I think it should as this is the main element of my tank. Also rather than drive poor Weetie to drink by trying to figure out the "cost" of each hitchhiker this seems the best way all around. And now a few progression shots here for you to (hopefully) enjoy. Getting started with some cleaning and a couple beers. Tank should smell lemony fresh soon! :rolleyes: Up and running The day the rock arrived 10-17-08 FTS 11-17-08 FTS 12-16-08 FTS 01-17-09 FTS 02-16-09 FTS 3-16-2009 FTS Think I may be pushing the limit here, so these are my favorite shots- I intend on keeping this tank going. I would love to add other mini nem morphs, but as most of you know Daniel and Adin have all of them and will NOT share Also perhaps a couple sexies, but I need to talk to Lani about that Thanks so much to everyone who followed along. I very much appreciate the kind and encouraging words. Good luck to all the contestants !! --Richie Link to comment
Lalani Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Bravo, I love this tank, really! Some sexies would look awesome in there. Link to comment
weeber Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 very nice. im guessing thats florida rock Link to comment
Needreefunds Posted March 17, 2009 Author Share Posted March 17, 2009 Bravo, I love this tank, really!Some sexies would look awesome in there. Well, I guess that answers that. Thanks Kim very nice. im guessing thats florida rock Good guess. Added final FTS to last post Link to comment
got2envy Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 I wub it Good Luck Richie!! Link to comment
BibleSue Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 You are not the only one that has enjoyed watching this tank progress. This was a wonderful idea to me since I am a fan of the Sea Life rocks as well. I have gotten instant email notification so I could check to see if there were more pics. Great tank. Don't forget to keep posting pics from time to time! You, too have earned the Sponge Bob Thumbs Up Award. Good luck! Link to comment
Deleted User 6 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Good luck!!! Your tank is such an inspiration! Link to comment
cracker Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Love the tank! Amazing what you can do! Link to comment
Gerber77 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 The tank is amazing Richie, so different and so cool. Good luck with the contest buddy. Link to comment
spanko Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Great job Richie! I love that you did the soft cycling with the Florida rock and just let it....er......rock! Good luck with the voting!!!! Link to comment
debbeach13 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Good luck in the contest I have enjoyed this tank. Nice write up glad you plan on keeping it running. Link to comment
angelacbishop Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Wow, I've got to imagine that there are quite a few people out there who want to try starting a tank up just like yours. I know the idea has crossed my mind every time I check out your tank thread. Truly beautiful and so natural. Link to comment
Deleted User 6 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Got my rocks, Richie! I hope they turn out to be half as cool as yours! Link to comment
Needreefunds Posted March 17, 2009 Author Share Posted March 17, 2009 :blush: Wow guys! Thank You so much !! It's great when fellow reefers show appreciation for your efforts. It is an awesome feeling knowing you enjoyed following along and watching this little 5.5 come together. I think I will add some sexy shrimp to this tank, and I would also like to get some of those Fla blue zoos. But dats about it really, other more mini's should I be lucky enough to score a few. Thanks again all. Got my rocks, Richie! I hope they turn out to be half as cool as yours! Cool! I would be surprised if they are anything less. I'll be watching your thread. Link to comment
dshnarw Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 I intend on keeping this tank going. I would love to add other mini nem morphs, but as most of you know Daniel and Adin have all of them and will NOT share Eric pwns us all now Looks good Richie good luck on the vote Link to comment
Needreefunds Posted March 18, 2009 Author Share Posted March 18, 2009 Eric pwns us all now Looks good Richie good luck on the vote Why not, he has all the other cool stuffs too. Thanks D. And Thanks for helping Weets with running the contest. Added a few pics and edits to "final" post. Pg 18 Link to comment
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