Rehype Posted November 22, 2010 Author Share Posted November 22, 2010 ok dude that does look freaking epic but did you plan in the shimmer from the sun coming in from a near by window it makes it look that much more dramatic. and the answer i'm looking for is no. becuase if you did thats just wrong to plan it ahead that much!! lol looks great as usual. lol yea i kind of did I planned in advance to keep the tank close to a window that gets direct sunlight.When i saw the light hitting the water that way i decided to take the pic. It looks really dramatic when the tank lights are still out and the morning sun rays come through. Thanks gabe Link to comment
steely185 Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 What type of anthias are you looking at getting? Link to comment
Rehype Posted November 22, 2010 Author Share Posted November 22, 2010 Havent decided just yet...im thinking a longfin or randalls. Link to comment
animalmaster6 Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 I don't commend your choice of putting anthias in a tank this size but I will put a vote in for Randall's Anthias. They are an awesome species. Link to comment
J-Ranko Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 I don't commend your choice of putting anthias in a tank this size but I will put a vote in for Randall's Anthias. They are an awesome species. A small individual anthias will do just fine (they need about 25 gallons). If he wanted an entire harem, though, then it could be too crowded. Keep in mind this shallow tank has a very wide footprint (24 x 24), so going by the water volume is a little misleading. Link to comment
jgpico Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 where are some more pics?! Link to comment
animalmaster6 Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 I disagree with that. This tank is tiny. Rehype has great reefing skills though, he can provice proper care for them (hes done it with Red Spots, mini darts, and seahorses). Some anthias that are 3 inches need at least 80 gallons. Link to comment
J-Ranko Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 I disagree with that. This tank is tiny. Rehype has great reefing skills though, he can provice proper care for them (hes done it with Red Spots, mini darts, and seahorses). Some anthias that are 3 inches need at least 80 gallons. Well, I imagine not every species of anthias can fit in a 24x24. But I thought I read somewhere that when kept alone, some of the smaller species can be housed in 25 gallons. Link to comment
J-Ranko Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Well, I imagine not every species of anthias can fit in a 24x24. But I thought I read somewhere that when kept alone, some of the smaller species can be housed in 25 gallons. I've done a little bit more research and it appears to be mostly liveaquaria and other vendors that state the 25 gallon minimum for a small individual. I can't find anything more objective at the moment. And hype's gonna have his hands full feeding anthias 4x a day. (unless he'll be using an automatic feeder of some sort.) Link to comment
animalmaster6 Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 I've done a little bit more research and it appears to be mostly liveaquaria and other vendors that state the 25 gallon minimum for a small individual. I can't find anything more objective at the moment. And hype's gonna have his hands full feeding anthias 4x a day. (unless he'll be using an automatic feeder of some sort.) What species do they list? I just double checked and all they had were usually around 70 gallons. I'm really interested to see where you found this Link to comment
steely185 Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 He shouldn't have to feed that often. My lyertails do fine on every other day feeding schedule of mysis. Link to comment
J-Ranko Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 What species do they list? I just double checked and all they had were usually around 70 gallons. I'm really interested to see where you found this Well, several of them actually. You have to read the description below the picture, instead of the "Quick Stats" table. Here's the page for the Dispar Anthias: http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_di...8&pcatid=48 Other vendors say the same thing, but then they could just be copying liveaquaria's description. Link to comment
animalmaster6 Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Well, several of them actually. You have to read the description below the picture, instead of the "Quick Stats" table. Here's the page for the Dispar Anthias: http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_di...8&pcatid=48 Other vendors say the same thing, but then they could just be copying liveaquaria's description. Interesting, thanks! Link to comment
Rehype Posted November 22, 2010 Author Share Posted November 22, 2010 Yea just to add to the discussion.,,A few species of anthias can be kept in a tank as small as 25 gallons provided you keep only one indvidual(keeping a harem is when they suggest tanks of 100 or so gallons) Now i wouldnt recommend keeping it in biocube because of the small display area but in a tank my size with such an open area to swim just one individual would do just fine. I kept a sunburst for about a year and a half with no issues. Ill also add the 3-4 recommended feedings a day isnt necessary. They get along just fine with 1. where are some more pics?! what would you like to see pics of? Link to comment
jgpico Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 um how about the sump and just other aspects of this tank. have you added anything else worth snappin a pic of? i can only look at the other pics so many times before i need more lol. although i can look at the other pics nonstop and still be amazed lol Link to comment
Rehype Posted November 22, 2010 Author Share Posted November 22, 2010 ill have some worthwhile pics shortly as im adding some new equipment. Should be within the next few days Link to comment
Giga Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 hmmm waiting on those pics-there where almost 3 pages without pics Link to comment
Rehype Posted November 23, 2010 Author Share Posted November 23, 2010 Ill make up for it tomorrow. Ill have something to actually take a pic of BTW giga i kept a mangrove just for you buddy its standing in the overflow area Link to comment
Giga Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 BTW giga i kept a mangrove just for you buddy its standing in the overflow area Link to comment
jgpico Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 ok so im beginning to think that this tank isnt real....its been multiple days and no update or new pics. whats goin on hype? lol the world of NR are waiting to see what else you have up your sleeve. i hope its taking so long because you have taken so many pictures and made more epic additions. the suspense is killing me!!!! Link to comment
Rehype Posted November 24, 2010 Author Share Posted November 24, 2010 well some of my equipment was delayed a few more days than anticipated.So i havent really had anything to share.But i will do a mini update. The tank is going through a mini cycle since i added brand new sand. Right now theres a small diatom bloom sandbed so hopefully my ceriths take care of it in a timely manner. But i will have a real update by this weekend..hang in there bud. Link to comment
Rehype Posted November 28, 2010 Author Share Posted November 28, 2010 Quick update.picked up some new equipment. mp10,Giesemann 24" MH/T5 Combo and Bubble magus nac3+ skimmer.So far everythings installed and working great. Link to comment
MedRed Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 It is evident that you are not playing around, lol Link to comment
davidr2340 Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 It is evident that you are not playing around, lol I came to say this! Nice 'Hype!!! Link to comment
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