jedimasterben Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 I'm not sure if the pistol dieing was a good thing or not. Haha. When I saw him he was eating like a pig. I would say it is possible that a parasite is involved, but he's had the fish for a few months now. it's probably about 2.5-3 inches long. Long goby is long. Link to comment
albertthiel Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 So this guy I know has a tiny goby. I have no idea what kind, but it is pure black, a big head like a clown goby, but a body and personality of a watchman. He breaks his tank down after every summer, so should I take it? If its too similar and my existing goby doesn't like it, I can sump it or just give it away. Is this what that Black Goby Looks like? Link to comment
patback Posted August 17, 2012 Author Share Posted August 17, 2012 Yes, well, sorta. The one I was talking about was a midnight black, that's how dark it was. * second drumroll* * still drumming* They're still giving out thermometers too Link to comment
Bakenn Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Very nice setup you got going there, can't wait to see what you make of it! Link to comment
albertthiel Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Yes, well, sorta. The one I was talking about was a midnight black, that's how dark it was. Now that IS what I call a great looking tank for Sure. Wow ! that's a beaut! Link to comment
albertthiel Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Yes, well, sorta. The one I was talking about was a midnight black, that's how dark it was. Maybe this one : Link to comment
patback Posted August 18, 2012 Author Share Posted August 18, 2012 Thanks guys. I need to meet up with kgoldy tomorow, then hopefully I'll get a rock scape going so I can figure out where I want to drill I'm pretty nervous. I've also got to finish the doors, trim, and stain my stand. I'll take pictures of the scape before I start to drill, just in case. Albert, that fish is pretty darn close. Do you know te species of that one? Link to comment
metrokat Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 We're holding your hand virtually as you drill. that tank looks so cute! Give KG a hi-five for me. And a birthday kiss. J/K! Link to comment
albertthiel Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Thanks guys. I need to meet up with kgoldy tomorow, then hopefully I'll get a rock scape going so I can figure out where I want to drill I'm pretty nervous. I've also got to finish the doors, trim, and stain my stand. I'll take pictures of the scape before I start to drill, just in case. Albert, that fish is pretty darn close. Do you know te species of that one? I believe that one is just commonly referred to as a Black Goby, but I do not think that it is the one you have. If I find the scientific name for the one you have I will let you know, although you may already have that. Link to comment
patback Posted August 18, 2012 Author Share Posted August 18, 2012 Hey! It's not cute, it's manly Jk thanks kat! I'm waiting for my girlfriend and then I'm heading out to kris' Link to comment
patback Posted August 18, 2012 Author Share Posted August 18, 2012 I met k goldy for the first time today. Let me just say that he is a very nice guy and his tank is amazing. It has more life in it than most tanks twice it's size. After getting licked to death by his dogs I got some chaeto, pink sponge, black sun coral and a frag of regular orange/yellow sun coral. Awesome stuff and he definitely hooked me up. The lights are off for the night and I will put them in the back corner for now until the tank is set up. Link to comment
metrokat Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 so jealous that you met Sticka and Ashley. Link to comment
patback Posted August 19, 2012 Author Share Posted August 19, 2012 They're sweethearts. I miss having a big dog like them. Link to comment
patback Posted August 19, 2012 Author Share Posted August 19, 2012 Not-so-mental notes on what to scoop up with the group buy. Just a Easy way to keep links handy. http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/pumps/submer...-40-267gph.html http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/plumbing/bul...-strainers.html http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/plumbing/bul...d-x-thread.html Link to comment
patback Posted August 20, 2012 Author Share Posted August 20, 2012 I'm just getting GFO Party pooper. Pick up some toys. Link to comment
metrokat Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 meh. Okay I'll pick up some carbon too. Just got a $5 coupon and I have like $0.28 in rewards. woot Link to comment
patback Posted August 21, 2012 Author Share Posted August 21, 2012 Ordered my eheim 1000 and another bulkhead, waiting for the shipment of black Hawaiian sand, and need to order an mp10 and I will be set on everything i think. I cut a wrong angle with trim, so I need to pick up another one f those at home depot. All in all, this is finally starting to take shape. My plan is to run the tank with the mp10 once I get it to see how the sand is handled and to find the sweet spot for the water level BEFORE I drill. I hear drill holes are more or less permenant. Link to comment
jedimasterben Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Ordered my eheim 1000 and another bulkhead, waiting for the shipment of black Hawaiian sand, and need to order an mp10 and I will be set on everything i think. I cut a wrong angle with trim, so I need to pick up another one f those at home depot. All in all, this is finally starting to take shape. My plan is to run the tank with the mp10 once I get it to see how the sand is handled and to find the sweet spot for the water level BEFORE I drill. I hear drill holes are more or less permenant. Psh, nothing a glob of silicone cant fix! The mp10 needs to be 2" below the water line so it doesnt suck in air and gurgle, which will send microbubbles into your tank. Link to comment
kgoldy Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Forgot to tell ya, pat- if you wanna spoil those suns (like I clearly never did) - Put a rocks glass in the tank, face the pumps away, and cover em with food. When they open up, use a small baster to disturb the food and blow it up into their tentacles... or just dump more food on em. It's possible to train them to extend for food during the day too. Link to comment
metrokat Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 My suns were pigs, I would put chunks of food on them whenever I could. The soon learn to extend during the day whenever they smell food. Link to comment
patback Posted August 21, 2012 Author Share Posted August 21, 2012 Thanks. Since it is such a shallow tank, itll be hard to find a sweetspot but apparently possible as others have done it. I am worried that the sand won't work, but I have faith. Worst comes to worst, I'll pull the sand out . I also want to see how high I can get the water level and drain at without any of the wave motions spilling out. I'm using a 1" bulkhead with a relatively small pump, so hopefully clogs won't be an issue with the display overflowing. Im hoping to keep the level higher than usual. It sucks that I have to wait to buy the most expensive equipment before I drill. Thanks. The suns are doing great. Ate the first night, and again after lights were on the next day. I'm gonna shoot for feeding then every other day, so tonight I'll squeeze a little mysis and cyclops their way. Btw, you gave me a few zoanthids on the orange ones kat, what did you normally feed yours? The orange ones are in a somewhat shaded area and partially opened for most of the day, just not all the way. Link to comment
kgoldy Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Those guys eat everything meaty. Most responsive to cyclops with garlic.... but probably ate spectrum pellets more than anything. Link to comment
patback Posted August 21, 2012 Author Share Posted August 21, 2012 Cool. A lot of people have told me pellets are no good for coral but I started feeding omega one with garlic a while ago to my candy cane and it quadrupled In size. I'll try some pellets tonight and see how they like it. Link to comment
patback Posted August 22, 2012 Author Share Posted August 22, 2012 I was wondering which I should believe. The coralife temp probe I have has recently been jumping all over the place, but it is somewhat true since when I leave the door shut and ac off it raises and when put the ac on it lowers. It never goes below 79, but routinely goes above 85. I got the glass thermometer when i bought this tank with the blue (mercury?) fluid an it has been reading a constant 80 degrees both day and night. Which would you trust? Link to comment
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