MarvinsReef Posted August 20, 2012 Author Share Posted August 20, 2012 Dang that tank is awesome! I'm really liking it! It must be a blast to watch in person. Thank you. it's been the best set up I've had yet. I can honestly say that the clownfish/nem tank is more mesmerizing than watching booger size frags grow. LoL. I'm still in awe every time I see ur tank. Few questions for you since you've gone through such a huge transition. How would you rate the maintenance vs your previous tank? I would imagine feeding is probably more important but what about water changes and stuff? What do you feed? Also, given the size of your BTA's, do you think this could be done successfully in a nano? Lets say over 20G but under 50G? Or do you think the limited volume would pose a problem. Obviously not with the amount the livestock you have in there Would you consider this species only tank "easier" or "harder" vs a mixed reef? I would imagine you wouldn't have to worry as much if they moved around and stuff. I really have no experience with BTA's so just wanted to get your thoughts. Sorry if u answered these questions before. Again, beautiful tank! - Maintenance is much better.. once/week 10-15% water change and feeding for BTA's - I only feed TDO pellets to my fishes and once/week PE mysis and other stuff I have left over for the BTA's - I would not recommend setting up a clownfish/nem tank less than 36" wide or depth, the bigger, the better of course - Not necessary easier than a mixed reef. I'm just comfortable with my current routine above - I designed the rock work so the BTA's are less likely to move around. hope this helps. here's a few more shots. 2/3 left 2/3 right Link to comment
kmaintl Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Very nice update Marvin... remember, if you ever get a clone you don't need... LoL Thank you. it's been the best set up I've had yet. I can honestly say that the clownfish/nem tank is more mesmerizing than watching booger size frags grow. LoL. - Maintenance is much better.. once/week 10-15% water change and feeding for BTA's - I only feed TDO pellets to my fishes and once/week PE mysis and other stuff I have left over for the BTA's - I would not recommend setting up a clownfish/nem tank less than 36" wide or depth, the bigger, the better of course - Not necessary easier than a mixed reef. I'm just comfortable with my current routine above - I designed the rock work so the BTA's are less likely to move around. hope this helps. here's a few more shots. 2/3 left 2/3 right Link to comment
tennis20 Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 I'm lovin those scollys! Link to comment
MarvinsReef Posted October 24, 2012 Author Share Posted October 24, 2012 a vids to enjoy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq2rIeTwkZo Link to comment
Marteen Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Wow! That's my dream tank! Link to comment
kmaintl Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 a vids to enjoy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq2rIeTwkZo I did! So inspiring... Link to comment
d'Espresso Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Wow Marvin! your tank is so incredible Link to comment
Marteen Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Do you have just one dominate female clown in your tank? The clowns look small but it's a big tank so it is hard to tell. Link to comment
jgpico Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 wow this tank is awesome!!!!!! I have always wanted a nem dominated tank, it looks so graceful! Link to comment
hypersnyper694788 Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 WOW! really got some money in fish there eh.... Link to comment
MarvinsReef Posted October 26, 2012 Author Share Posted October 26, 2012 Wow! That's my dream tank! Wow Marvin! your tank is so incredible Thank you. I did! So inspiring... LoL. yours is gonna look better than mine soon. Do you have just one dominate female clown in your tank? The clowns look small but it's a big tank so it is hard to tell. yes, I have a 3yrs old ORA Premium (~3"). she was another ORA Picasso for a year or so before I converted the tank. I planned on having her in an acclimation box for however long I needed to because I feared that she'll go on a rampage when I added the juvis. had her on the box when I introduced the juvis but somehow the gate opened and I saw her the next day swimming around with the juvis. she can careless about them. she took the longest to find the BTA's, but once she found them, she's been ruling the BTA field since. wow this tank is awesome!!!!!! I have always wanted a nem dominated tank, it looks so graceful! Thanks. it's been the most fun set up I've had and almost a year and I'm not getting bored at all. WOW! really got some money in fish there eh.... a little bit. Link to comment
Asureef Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 This tank is simply beautiful!! Ever thought about throwing in some green bubble tips in the mix? Link to comment
MarvinsReef Posted October 26, 2012 Author Share Posted October 26, 2012 This tank is simply beautiful!! Ever thought about throwing in some green bubble tips in the mix? Thank you. yes, I will be looking for other color morphs of BTA's and will slowly add them in the near future. Very nice. Thanks. Link to comment
steely185 Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Congrats on the reef 2 reef nod. Link to comment
Lawnman Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 As Steely said congrats over at Reef2Reef. Tank is looking awesome my friend. Link to comment
MarvinsReef Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share Posted November 15, 2012 Congrats on the reef 2 reef nod. As Steely said congrats over at Reef2Reef. Tank is looking awesome my friend. Thanks guys. adding updated pics... added 11-04-2012.. new BTA morph. really like the orange tips on this one. Right side BTA's and clowns Left side BTA's and clowns VID -- 1080p available Link to comment
MarvinsReef Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share Posted November 15, 2012 here's the other pics that only had 5 bulbs on (4 Blue+ & 1 Fiji Purple). in the middle of me taking pics, the 2 BlueSp turned off. LoL BIG MAMA BIG MAMA & BIG BOY, cuddling before lights out in their favorite spot. they're also cleaning in this area for the past few days with ARROW, the ever so supporting young male that's been with this group for a while Bubbly BTA's! I dunno why mine are more bubbly than some. even my big ones (8"+) are bubbly, esp when more blue lights are on. Link to comment
Marteen Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Amazing! That color morph is fantastic! Let's get a video of it! Link to comment
MarvinsReef Posted November 16, 2012 Author Share Posted November 16, 2012 Amazing! That color morph is fantastic! Let's get a video of it! Thank you. unfortunately, the BTA moved in the back so I can't take a nice vid of her. at least she's happy and fully expanded now. Link to comment
MarvinsReef Posted November 19, 2012 Author Share Posted November 19, 2012 iPhone 4s Tank Vid. I thought it turned out alright. sorry for the dirty glass. Link to comment
saltwatercoral Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 iPhone 4s Tank Vid. I thought it turned out alright. sorry for the dirty glass. Love the vid! I may try to get another Anemone now that all my parameters are stable. Link to comment
MarvinsReef Posted November 20, 2012 Author Share Posted November 20, 2012 Love the vid! I may try to get another Anemone now that all my parameters are stable. good deal! good luck. Thanks for the kudos. Link to comment
MarvinsReef Posted January 29, 2013 Author Share Posted January 29, 2013 these trio of clowns were brought home on 09-14-2012, so it's almost 4 months since then. the White eyed Platinum has gotten the biggest (about 1.25"). the (2) Top shelf Picasso's are around 1" and have developed their black pretty good. All 3 are close to 9 months old.White eyed PlatinumTop Shelf Picasso (1)Top Shelf Picasso (2) this Top shelf Picasso was added on 04-28-2012. I don't have a pic of him but I do have a vid with his brother (Fu Man Chu) when I brought them home. I'd say this one has developed some nice black as well. he is approximately 13 months old and approx 1.5". 07-201201-2013 lastly... these ones have been with me since 1st or 2nd week of Dec 2011, they are approximately 17 months old. 1st one is SPARTAN, a top 3 on my favorite Picasso's. he doesn't get to hang out in the BTA's but can pretty much roam around the whole tank as long as he doesn't get too close to the BTA's. he's approximately 1.5". 2nd one is FRECKLES, another on the top 3 favorite Picasso. he has a dot on the other side so I named him Freckles. he hangs out and guard the right BTA island with a few of his brothers. he's approx 2". 3rd is TIGER, he hangs out on the right BTA island with Freckles, along with a few other Picasso's. he's approximately 1.75". 4th and last one is SYMM, he is one of the two candidates to mate with Big Mama (3 yrs old ORA Premium). he's slightly smaller than the other dominant male. there's a group of 4 Picasso's that guard the left BTA island. he's approximately 2.25". hope you enjoyed the update. any comments or questions, post away. SPARTANFRECKLESTIGERSYMM 1 Link to comment
NanoReefFL Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Must say If I had the chance to come snag "Spartan" in the middle of the night I wouldnt think twice. Awesome fish! Where did you purchase them? Currently working on a RBTA/Picasso tank myself. 40B w/ 40B sump, One female and 2-3 males. SImple CUC and call it a night. Awesome stuff man. Link to comment
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