JR! Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 id look into one of these http://www.sicce.com/prodottiLista_eng.php...dtipo=4/idcat=1 best pumps made imo Link to comment
TristanC Posted December 6, 2012 Author Share Posted December 6, 2012 id look into one of thesehttp://www.sicce.com/prodottiLista_eng.php...dtipo=4/idcat=1 best pumps made imo Wow those are nice, I may look into them. The overflow quieted down a bit over night. Did my first water change today, I'll add my Cuc after work. Friday ill be picking up my True perc, then after about a week I'm going to be placing an order with cultivatedreef.com. Super stoked, can't wait to see this thing with some life in it!! 1 Link to comment
Thelizardkin Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 I can't wait ether do you have any idea what you're going to dose with Link to comment
alexversa Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 So what are your current plans for stocking this thing? Link to comment
TristanC Posted December 6, 2012 Author Share Posted December 6, 2012 I can't wait ether do you have any idea what you're going to dose with I'm not too sure, ill be using Red Sea coral pro salt which has elevated levels, depending on what my tank need ill either do b-ionic 2 part, or kalk in my ATO. That won't be until I have sps in the tank though. So what are your current plans for stocking this thing? I don't have a set plan yet, and things always change. Ill be doing a true perc, maaayyybbbeee a tailspot Benny if I feel like my system can handle it comfortably, for coral ill have a patch of rics, a selection of acans, few zoa frags. The rest will be sps. Link to comment
Thelizardkin Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 I'm not too sure, ill be using Red Sea coral pro salt which has elevated levels, depending on what my tank need ill either do b-ionic 2 part, or kalk in my ATO. That won't be until I have sps in the tank though. I don't have a set plan yet, and things always change. Ill be doing a true perc, maaayyybbbeee a tailspot Benny if I feel like my system can handle it comfortably, for coral ill have a patch of rics, a selection of acans, few zoa frags. The rest will be sps. Thanks and I'm thinking of the same stocking list but with a sun coral under the overhang and maybe a Yellow Sea cucumber and red star fish Link to comment
TristanC Posted December 7, 2012 Author Share Posted December 7, 2012 Thanks and I'm thinking of the same stocking list but with a sun coral under the overhang and maybe a Yellow Sea cucumber and red star fish I was at an lfs today and they had a few yellow cucumbers, they look huge. Link to comment
TristanC Posted December 7, 2012 Author Share Posted December 7, 2012 My first additions to the tank are acclimating as we speak. I got a very small True Percula Clown, he has such vivd colors and i had them feed him before i purchased, he eats like a champ. I also purchased two small frags, a purple monti cap, and what looks like a sunset monti. The colors on the "sunset" are a little washed out but im hoping with better lighting and good params it will color up and be a great addition. I will post pics after they are done acclimating. Link to comment
TristanC Posted December 7, 2012 Author Share Posted December 7, 2012 Here are some pics of my frags, the fish, and a few of my system. The "sunset" looks exactly like this one. The clown is happy as ever in his new home, already eating and exploring the tank. The Sump Overflow Link to comment
alexversa Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Tank looks great. I would go with the blenny, you definitley have room. Link to comment
TristanC Posted December 8, 2012 Author Share Posted December 8, 2012 Tank looks great. I would go with the blenny, you definitley have room. Thank you. I'm really thinking I may do that. Ill give the tank some time to stabilize before I add. So far the clown is doing great, no signs of stress whatsoever. The two frags I picked up look great as well. Link to comment
npatching Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Nice job with the overflow and return. Your tank looks clean. Have you had any issues with the noise from water gurgling or dumping? Link to comment
TristanC Posted December 8, 2012 Author Share Posted December 8, 2012 Nice job with the overflow and return. Your tank looks clean. Have you had any issues with the noise from water gurgling or dumping? Thank you, actually no. The overflow is dead silent, No gurgling or anything. The loudest thing is my ac50 in the sump running chemipure and purigen haha Link to comment
cmac23 Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Did you use acrylic for the baffles? If so that is not a good idea.. If you used glass then no issue Link to comment
TristanC Posted December 9, 2012 Author Share Posted December 9, 2012 Did you use acrylic for the baffles? If so that is not a good idea.. If you used glass then no issue Baffles are acrylic, is the ac50 what your referring to? Because its hanging off the side of the tank (glass) Link to comment
alexversa Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 I just got a tail spot Blenny and its got to be one of the coolest fish I've had. So much personality and they stay so small. I would definitely recommend it. Link to comment
TristanC Posted December 9, 2012 Author Share Posted December 9, 2012 I just got a tail spot Blenny and its got to be one of the coolest fish I've had. So much personality and they stay so small. I would definitely recommend it. Really?! Damn I'm jealous, I'm happy to hear you love it so much though. Can you post a pic? Link to comment
alexversa Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 I'll try tomorrow, its lights out right now XD Anyway, unlike other Blennies Iv'e seen he's out way more. He still perches on rocks but he also swims around and wasn't shy at all when I first added him. I got him for $15 which is pretty good considering Live Aquaria has them for $25. Link to comment
TristanC Posted December 9, 2012 Author Share Posted December 9, 2012 I'll try tomorrow, its lights out right now XD Anyway, unlike other Blennies Iv'e seen he's out way more. He still perches on rocks but he also swims around and wasn't shy at all when I first added him. I got him for $15 which is pretty good considering Live Aquaria has them for $25. Wow thats a great deal, no fish stores near me carry them. I may end up ordering it online but i wanted to get it locally.. Oh well. Great to hear hes doing good! Link to comment
alexversa Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Wow thats a great deal, no fish stores near me carry them. I may end up ordering it online but i wanted to get it locally.. Oh well. Great to hear hes doing good! Why don't you see if your lfs can get them for you? It shouldn't be too much of a problem. Link to comment
TristanC Posted December 9, 2012 Author Share Posted December 9, 2012 Why don't you see if your lfs can get them for you? It shouldn't be too much of a problem. Good idea, I don't know why I didn't think of that. Link to comment
alexversa Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Here ya go! Swimming near his clam home. Perched on my rocks. (In this pic he has some white blotches on his body, these seem to show up when he's not moving or when he's sleeping. In his clam home. Also, after watching countless pieces of brine shrimp float by, he finally ate! Link to comment
TristanC Posted December 9, 2012 Author Share Posted December 9, 2012 He is so awesome!! Looks way more active than I thought they were. I am definitely going to place an order for one... Thanks for the pics! Link to comment
alexversa Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 No problem. And ya he's a pretty active member of my tank. He more or less "lives" in that dead clam but if he's not sitting in it then he's swimming around or perched in the open. Everything I've read says that they're a more active blenny compared to others. UNLESS you have aggressive fish. So far no one's bothered him so I'm feeling pretty confident about his well-being. I really hope I can keep him long term. He hasn't really bothered anyone either, however he did chase after my Clownfish when they got too close too him. But really he's peaceful. As long as he leaves my sexy shrimp alone we're fine. XD Another cool thing is he really like to pick off the rocks, I have no idea what he's been eating but he enjoys it. Link to comment
TristanC Posted December 9, 2012 Author Share Posted December 9, 2012 Thanks for the input man, I figure the blenny should be fine with my small perc. So far the clown hasn't claimed any territory but I'm sure that will change with the addition of the blenny haha. My scape offers tons of holes and caves to hide in so I'm thinking it will be one happy family. I will be sure to post pics when I get mine, should be a week more or less. Trying to take is slow with this tank and do it Link to comment
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