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Yes, 33 Long. It was really an amazing tank. I'll def post the link here if I can find it.

 

That's what I thought ... 28 fish in a 29 Liter tank would have been a bit hard to do :-) Don't think that 1 fish per liter would work out too well :-)

 

And yes if you do find that link that would be super. Thanks

 

Albert

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That's what I thought ... 28 fish in a 29 Liter tank would have been a bit hard to do :-) Don't think that 1 fish per liter would work out too well :-)

 

And yes if you do find that link that would be super. Thanks

 

Albert

 

I found it!!!! (with the help of got2envy :flower: ) Although it turns out this used a custom wavebox utilizing Tunze pumps, rather than the Tunze Nano Wavebox.

Tidal Wave! 30 gallons worth! by eklikewhoa:

http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?...20wave&st=0

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Breeder's Net: Easy Berghia Nudibranch Propagation and Breeding Them

 

© By Justin Credabel (11/2008)

 

Applied Sustainable Aquaculture Inc., The Science and Technology Magnet High School of Southeastern Connecticut. Justin discusses his methods for propagating this interesting nudibrach.

 

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We all know what they are for ... but think of the money you could make from breeding them or trading with others who need them for frags or corals

 

Link: http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2008/11/breeder

 

And a link to another Article : http://reeftown.com

 

 

Albert

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Breeder's Net: Easy Berghia Nudibranch Propagation and Breeding Them

 

© By Justin Credabel (11/2008)

 

 

 

berghianudi.png

 

We all know what they are for ... but think of the money you could make from breeding them or trading with others who need them for frags or corals

 

Link: http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2008/11/breeder

 

Albert

 

I have a friend from here who did this at one point. Haven't heard from him in a while. Berghias look pretty cool in real life.

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I found it!!!! (with the help of got2envy :flower: ) Although it turns out this used a custom wavebox utilizing Tunze pumps, rather than the Tunze Nano Wavebox.

Tidal Wave! 30 gallons worth! by eklikewhoa:

http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?...20wave&st=0

 

Thanks Weetabix and Maria ... but I went to the link, and saw a large number of great Pictures for sure, but the links to the videos give me a message that they are private ...

 

Am I doing something wrong ?

 

Albert

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Thanks Weetabix and Maria ... but I went to the link, and saw a large number of great Pictures for sure, but the links to the videos give me a message that they are private ...

 

Am I doing something wrong ?

 

Albert

 

That's unfortunate. He may have changed the settings since he posted it-- it's been a little while.

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I have a friend from here who did this at one point. Haven't heard from him in a while. Berghias look pretty cool in real life.

 

Yes they do actually and as long as you can provide them with Aiptasia you can keep them in your tank but even though they are pests, they are not always that easy to come by ...

 

However one can set up a tank to culture them and since they multiply by splitting at the base one can get quite a few in not too long a time.

 

Touch wood ... have not had Aiptasias yet, well that's not true, I had one on a piece of rock that came from a member and I "glued" it in immediately and have not seen any since, but then I have seen a bunch of other HH's like the Stomatella and now the Pineapple sponge or sponges ...

 

Guess it seems like we always find "something" new in our tanks ... Wonder what will be next, may be one of these ..

 

hairyfrog.png

 

Well not really :-) Hairy frog fish would be quite noticeable ... and not much would still be alive in the tank ...

 

Albert

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A much cheaper version of the Tunze Wave Box with videos of it working.

http://www.fish-street.com/product_details...rrency_code=USD

 

Wow ... what a wave motion indeed ... and the price is right too !

 

Good find Les

 

Albert

 

 

 

 

That's unfortunate. He may have changed the settings since he posted it-- it's been a little while.

 

I guess so indeed ... pity ... but the pictures shown are definitely worth looking at.

 

Thanks. Albert

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Pataecus fronto - Red IndianFish - More info

 

This is a really gorgeous fish but obviously not for a reef tank ...

 

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And here are some links to a lot more information on this unusual fish :

 

1. http://www.daveharasti.com/articles/specie...dindianfish.htm

 

2. http://www.australianmuseum.net.au/Red-Ind...Pataecus-fronto

 

3. http://www.searchfish.org/fish/26162/pataecus-fronto/

 

This really is a gorgeous fish but odd to say the least ... and as I said not a reef fish, not even a FOWLR one IMHO.

 

Albert

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That's unfortunate. He may have changed the settings since he posted it-- it's been a little while.

 

Haven't seen any recent pics of your tank Weetabix7 ... wanna post some here ...

 

I'd love to get a nice look at your tank ... I appreciate it.

 

Albert

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Albert, i added some flakes to my new tank to kick off the cycle like u suggested. Also removed the poly-fil.

 

Should i be keeping the lights off the whole time or run them as normal. I have left them off completely to this point. Its been about 5 days

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Omobranchus anolius Info on this really interesting Small Fish

 

© The owners of the linked sites listed below, including LiveAquaria

 

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Links to Information :

 

1. http://glassbox-design.com/2010/brachiosau...anchus-anolius/

 

2. http://australianmuseum.net.au/image/Oyste...ranchus-anolius

 

3. http://tinyurl.com/8n6ezbl - (a site with lots of Pictures of the Fish)

 

And a Video:

 

Albert

 

 

 

 

Albert, i added some flakes to my new tank to kick off the cycle like u suggested. Also removed the poly-fil.

 

Should i be keeping the lights off the whole time or run them as normal. I have left them off completely to this point. Its been about 5 days

 

It really does not make much difference as the bacteria will develop anyway. Are you measuring any ammonia and/or nitrite, and what is your nitrate level right now.

 

Your tank may be ready for life forms but checking those parameters will tell you.

 

If you do not have CUC's in there that is what I would start with, and maybe 1 Coral or 1 Fish.

 

Let me know what you find after testing ....

 

Albert

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Omobranchus anolius Info on this really interesting Small Fish

 

© The owners of the linked sites listed below, including LiveAquaria

 

omobranchusanolius.png

 

 

omobranchusanolius2.png

 

Links to Information :

 

1. http://glassbox-design.com/2010/brachiosau...anchus-anolius/

 

2. http://australianmuseum.net.au/image/Oyste...ranchus-anolius

 

3. http://tinyurl.com/8n6ezbl - (a site with lots of Pictures of the Fish)

 

And a Video:

 

Albert

 

 

 

 

 

It really does not make much difference as the bacteria will develop anyway. Are you measuring any ammonia and/or nitrite, and what is your nitrate level right now.

 

Your tank may be ready for life forms but checking those parameters will tell you.

 

If you do not have CUC's in there that is what I would start with, and maybe 1 Coral or 1 Fish.

 

Let me know what you find after testing ....

 

Albert

 

yesterday i measured a very slight trace of ammonia. I did not check nitrite or nitrate yet. I will do checks tonight and let you know thanks.

 

I have not had any diatom bloom or anything like that yet though.

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yesterday i measured a very slight trace of ammonia. I did not check nitrite or nitrate yet. I will do checks tonight and let you know thanks.

 

I have not had any diatom bloom or anything like that yet though.

 

Well if you have a slight amount of ammonia then I suspect that it is going to increase before it goes down to zero ...

 

Yes do some testing and let me know this evening ...

 

Thanks

 

BTW the diatoms come later ... and will go away but you can siphon them out easily if you wish

 

Albert

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Yes they do actually and as long as you can provide them with Aiptasia you can keep them in your tank but even though they are pests, they are not always that easy to come by ...

 

However one can set up a tank to culture them and since they multiply by splitting at the base one can get quite a few in not too long a time.

 

Touch wood ... have not had Aiptasias yet, well that's not true, I had one on a piece of rock that came from a member and I "glued" it in immediately and have not seen any since, but then I have seen a bunch of other HH's like the Stomatella and now the Pineapple sponge or sponges ...

 

Guess it seems like we always find "something" new in our tanks ... Wonder what will be next, may be one of these ..

 

hairyfrog.png

 

 

Well not really :-) Hairy frog fish would be quite noticeable ... and not much would still be alive in the tank ...

 

Albert

 

I would think I had died & gone to Heaven if I found a Hairy Frogfish in my tank!!! :wub:

I love, love, love Frogfish. I used to have a really cool Sig on here w/Frogfish in it.

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I would think I had died & gone to Heaven if I found a Hairy Frogfish in my tank!!! :wub:

I love, love, love Frogfish. I used to have a really cool Sig on here w/Frogfish in it.

 

Yes this one is a real special one indeed .... but in a species tank that is large enough ... why not ? Of course it would have to be a rather large one :-)

 

But some hobbyists do keep them ! At least from what I have seen on this and other forums.

 

Gorgeous looking fish for sure. Grows up to about 10 inches is what I find.

 

http://www.frogfish.ch/species-arten/Anten...s-striatus.html

 

Video :

 

Albert

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Haven't seen any recent pics of your tank Weetabix7 ... wanna post some here ...

 

I'd love to get a nice look at your tank ... I appreciate it.

 

Albert

 

I have actually been tankless for a few months, but here are links to threads for my 2 most recent tanks:

http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=235460

http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=267188

 

And here's a pic from the "fanciest" tank I set up:

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(I'm embarrassed to admit I couldn't find the tank thread for this one, although there is one.)

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I have actually been tankless for a few months, but here are links to threads for my 2 most recent tanks:

(I'm embarrassed to admit I couldn't find the tank thread for this one, although there is one.)

 

Thanks for the links. Will look at them when I get back home and on my laptop

Albert (iPhone)

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I have actually been tankless for a few months, but here are links to threads for my 2 most recent tanks:

http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=235460

http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=267188

 

And here's a pic from the "fanciest" tank I set up:

(I'm embarrassed to admit I couldn't find the tank thread for this one, although there is one.)

 

Very very nice indeed, but sorry to read that you are currently tankless ... thinking about starting one soon again? I am sure you are missing having one, or two ... or maybe three :-)

 

Great links and very nice tanks weetabix7. I liked how they came out and how good everything looks.

 

Now all you have to do is put all your skills to work together to set up your next super tank.

 

Albert

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A few Tank shots taken around 18:15 today

 

 

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To put things in perspective, the Mushroom to the right is about 1 inch across ....

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dunccandy.png

 

The Duncan now has 4 heads and it looks like another one is ready to pop up soon.

 

The Candy Cane has several heads but two are not visible and one is not getting much light (front middle bottom) and I think it is getting too close to the Duncan so I'll have to move the CC a little to the right.

 

Albert

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A few Tank shots taken around 18:15 today

 

 

fts1005.png

 

 

 

To put things in perspective, the Mushroom to the right is about 1 inch across ....

yuma1005.png

 

 

 

dunccandy.png

 

The Duncan now has 4 heads and it looks like another one is ready to pop up soon.

 

The Candy Cane has several heads but two are not visible and one is not getting much light (front middle bottom) and I think it is getting too close to the Duncan so I'll have to move the CC a little to the right.

 

Albert

 

Tanks looking really good Albert and is maturing nicely. :D

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A few Tank shots taken around 18:15 today

 

 

fts1005.png

 

 

 

To put things in perspective, the Mushroom to the right is about 1 inch across ....

yuma1005.png

 

 

 

dunccandy.png

 

The Duncan now has 4 heads and it looks like another one is ready to pop up soon.

 

The Candy Cane has several heads but two are not visible and one is not getting much light (front middle bottom) and I think it is getting too close to the Duncan so I'll have to move the CC a little to the right.

 

Albert

 

I like the 'scape.

What kind of lighting are you using with this?

How long has this tank been set up?

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Video of my Betta Lifespace 1000 taken 3 years ago showing the water movement created by my Tunze Nano Wave Box. This was a very successful tank which regretably I had to break down.

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