Militant Jurist Posted March 11, 2010 Author Share Posted March 11, 2010 I'm just afraid that when I go to the LFS, I'm going to see just how cool the yellow tang is, and might be compelled to get it instead. WILL POWER..... MUST RETAIN WILL POWER..... Link to comment
Needreefunds Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 From the pain of physical therapy or the pain killers? meh, its a tossup. In a fog all day... For example, I have been PMing this poor guy all day long and I have NO idea what I'm talking about. Link to comment
Militant Jurist Posted March 11, 2010 Author Share Posted March 11, 2010 meh, its a tossup. In a fog all day... For example, I have been PMing this poor guy all day long and I have NO idea what I'm talking about. It's all good. It's kind of like the Wizard of Oz... listen to the talking head, but pay no attention to the man behind the curtain! Link to comment
fewskillz Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 I'm just afraid that when I go to the LFS, I'm going to see just how cool the yellow tang is, and might be compelled to get it instead. WILL POWER..... MUST RETAIN WILL POWER..... DON'T DO IT! A yellow is way too aggressive for a 75. A kole is a perfect choice. Link to comment
Militant Jurist Posted March 11, 2010 Author Share Posted March 11, 2010 DON'T DO IT! A yellow is way too aggressive for a 75. A kole is a perfect choice. Hm.... in that case, I think my will power just got stronger to avoid the yellow tang. I'll just have to be sure the vet isn't around when I buy a kole tang. Link to comment
Weetabix7 Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 McCosker's Trio: http://www.liveaquaria.com/diversden/ItemD...&ddid=83828 I saw that and drooled. Luckily I have wipes on hand cause of the kids 'n stuff. I also would like to cast my vote for the Kole Tang. Dunno if it makes any difference, but I recently learned that Scopus Tangs eat Bryopsis. Link to comment
Militant Jurist Posted March 11, 2010 Author Share Posted March 11, 2010 I had a feeling you'd enjoy those wrasses! It's amazing the world of options that open up in the wonderful world of large tanks. Link to comment
Needreefunds Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 It's all good. It's kind of like the Wizard of Oz... listen to the talking head, but pay no attention to the man behind the curtain! So, perhaps we both be swayed back towards the Kole my friend. This is why we "hash" these things out right here on NR. Link to comment
Militant Jurist Posted March 12, 2010 Author Share Posted March 12, 2010 So, perhaps we both be swayed back towards the Kole my friend. Maybe we'll end up ordering at the same time, and get cousins. This is why we "hash" these things out right here on NR. Indeed! Many decisions have been made or changed based on these conversations! Of course, now I want the tang sooner rather than later! Thankfully, the tank will be here Saturday, with my brother's help. If all goes well, it will also be drilled that day. Then, the plumbing begins. Here's my thoughts on that: I'm thinking about using vinyl tubing for the most of the drain and return. Since the 20L is currently holding LR, coral, and my chalk bass, it will be a week or so before it can be converted to a sump. That all means that I'll be going sumpless for a while on this tank. I'll actually be stealing Richie's sump design. Link to comment
Militant Jurist Posted March 12, 2010 Author Share Posted March 12, 2010 New twist: I'm NOT drilling! I'm going to use the LifeReef overflow I got from Richie on this tank. This will equal an extra $25 in my reef budget, which is nearly a fish! Link to comment
Militant Jurist Posted March 12, 2010 Author Share Posted March 12, 2010 Tomorrow is the big day! Link to comment
hazmat Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 I vote for the Kole Tang.....not that I'm anybody! Had one, getting another one for my 75 gallon. I always look at others 75 gallon tanks to get ideas for mine Link to comment
Militant Jurist Posted March 12, 2010 Author Share Posted March 12, 2010 I vote for the Kole Tang.....not that I'm anybody! Had one, getting another one for my 75 gallon. Was yours an early addition to the tank, or later on? I'm debating the order in which I'll get mine. I always look at others 75 gallon tanks to get ideas for mine Me too! I've spent way too much time already doing that. Link to comment
Militant Jurist Posted March 13, 2010 Author Share Posted March 13, 2010 Time to go pick up the new tank!! False Alarm: The guy got called in to work today, so I can't pick it up this morning. Link to comment
Militant Jurist Posted March 13, 2010 Author Share Posted March 13, 2010 inorite? Well, I suppose the upside is that it gives me time today to pick up a new trash can for making RODI, I can order some rocks from John, and do some more planning of the livestock. The pick up has been rescheduled for 10am tomorrow. T-Minus 24 hours, 3 minutes. Wow, two whole pages without me posting any pictures. Time to fix that. The tank will be going between the two bookshelves. Link to comment
Needreefunds Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 Awe shuks...no tank today? Oh well- patience is a huge part of the game right? Was that hazmat I saw around here??? I am honored that you like my sump design. Link to comment
Militant Jurist Posted March 13, 2010 Author Share Posted March 13, 2010 Awe shuks...no tank today? Oh well- patience is a huge part of the game right? Yup, no tank. Indeed, patience is a big part of it. I got a new 32g brute trash can today, so some majorly wet water will be made. Was that hazmat I saw around here??? Yup, that was really hazmat! It wasn't a drug induced delusion.... this time. I am honored that you like my sump design. It's got all the great elements of a functional sump and a fuge as well. It's just what the doctor (or vet? ordered! Link to comment
Militant Jurist Posted March 13, 2010 Author Share Posted March 13, 2010 I put in my order with John for 50lbs of dry rock. I've got probably 15 to 20 pounds of LR in the 20L, and I've got some sump LR. Between the three sources, it should be enough rock for a 75. I'll probably get a piece of new LR just for some extra biodiversity and to help the cycle. Link to comment
Militant Jurist Posted March 14, 2010 Author Share Posted March 14, 2010 Planned livestock:Either a Kole or blue tang Some kind of blenny or gobies A pair of clowns A wrasse or two A pair or trio of chalk bass A Mandarin, much further down the road. Inverts: Cleaner shrimp A few peppermints (perhaps) Updated. Thoughts? Too much? Conflicts? Link to comment
Militant Jurist Posted March 14, 2010 Author Share Posted March 14, 2010 Heading out soon to pick up the tank! Link to comment
Militant Jurist Posted March 14, 2010 Author Share Posted March 14, 2010 I'm not happy with the paint job. Despite two coats of paint, it didn't stick very well. I need to find a plan B to make up for it. Link to comment
Weetabix7 Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Yaaaay, new tank!!! This is gonna be awesome!!! If you're talking about Krylon Fusion on the back glass, it took me about 5 coats to get it thick and solid enough in appearance. BibleSue had the same experience. You can also get vinyl that will stick on from a sign place, I've heard of ppl doing that. Link to comment
Militant Jurist Posted March 14, 2010 Author Share Posted March 14, 2010 Yaaaay, new tank!!!This is gonna be awesome!!! If you're talking about Krylon Fusion on the back glass, it took me about 5 coats to get it thick and solid enough in appearance. BibleSue had the same experience. You can also get vinyl that will stick on from a sign place, I've heard of ppl doing that. Yeah, I used the fusion. The bummer is that I really don't have anyone around here who can help me move, repaint, and move the tank back. So, I that leaves the vinyl option. When it was outside, the paint seemed fairly thick and uniform, but now that the tank has some back-lighting from the window behind it, it looks bad. What do you think about using construction paper on the backside of the tank to block the back-light? Update: The tank has been given a vinegar wipe down, and a tap water wipe down. I'm going to let it dry, and then the RODI water will be added. I've got 30 gallons already made up, and I'll make another 30 tomorrow. The last 15 or so gallons for the tank will come from WC water. I just realized that I don't have enough salt to mix up. I last picked up a 50g bag, and it's already down a quarter or so. I might have to break my tradition and go to a different store, because Phishy's isn't open again until Wednesday. That, or I just leave it RODI until then. Which I just might do... Link to comment
got2envy Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 What da You sneakin' threads by me Mister Link to comment
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