fretfreak13 Posted April 16, 2013 Author Share Posted April 16, 2013 She really is. I used to be disappointed with her because I've always wanted one of the striped ones. When I saw her steal mysis out of a scolys mouth at the store though I took her home even though she was a target. I'm so glad I did. She has the cutest, friendliest personality! Most people with mandarins say they don't see theirs for days at a time, but not me. She follows me around everywhere! Link to comment
jadedanime Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Lol she is most laid back fish ever. "You're messing with the rocks? Lemme sit on your hand..." Link to comment
fretfreak13 Posted April 20, 2013 Author Share Posted April 20, 2013 Picked up a Spectrapure RO unit yesterday. First official purchase for this tank! Link to comment
Ocho Cinco Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Nice looking tank! Are you going to run it open top? I hope you get a good discount at your work!! Link to comment
fretfreak13 Posted April 23, 2013 Author Share Posted April 23, 2013 Oh, I do. About 40%, give or take, but it also depends on how generous my manager is feeling that day. I also picked up my first two dry rocks for the tank! I'm at 11lbs now out of about 60. I want to do a minimalist scape, especially because the tank is so shallow. Gotta give them acros space to grow up! I'm at school now, so I'll take pictures of the pieces when I get home. Its nice to have first pick of rock too! I will have a lid, but I'm going to try my hardest to make it look good. I will most likely be using the DIY screen top kit from BRS. Link to comment
rb1685 Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I will have a lid, but I'm going to try my hardest to make it look good. I will most likely be using the DIY screen top kit from BRS. You could perhaps use the BRS kit with these. Fit the kit to the inside of the rim for a slimmer profile. Link to comment
fretfreak13 Posted April 23, 2013 Author Share Posted April 23, 2013 That's exactly what I was thinking. I just have to make sure I can find ones to fit over the exact size of the glass on this tank. Not sure if I can find them in different sizes like that, or if I have to make my own.Or I may stick a little extra dab of silicone in the corners so that it'll sit on the silicone. Shouldn't be noticeable at all. Link to comment
Ocho Cinco Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 It sucks have to have a top on a rimless IMO but with your stock list and most you really don't have a choice Link to comment
fretfreak13 Posted April 23, 2013 Author Share Posted April 23, 2013 Oh I know...darn me for lovin the wrasses. I'm going to try the silicone bead first to see if that'll work before I invest in the little clips. Link to comment
Tamberav Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Following along.. looks like it is going to be great! Link to comment
elev8 Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 I'm tagging along too... it's nice to see other college reefers going ham! you clearly have way more passion and are really bright eyed about this hobby, I foresee nothing but the best... keep at it!!! Aj Link to comment
fretfreak13 Posted April 24, 2013 Author Share Posted April 24, 2013 D'aw, thanks guys. =) Saltwater is kind of my life. I used to work at a public aquarium, now I work at the LFS, and I maintain tanks as well. I'm a biology major as well. lol Link to comment
Blubbernaut Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Nice tank! I wish I could get a huge tank, but no such luck That's Chunk...lol I see why he's called chunk.... Link to comment
metrokat Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Chunk is a chunkster. The store has awesome tanks. Link to comment
fretfreak13 Posted April 29, 2013 Author Share Posted April 29, 2013 Thank you. I didn't build them myself, but there are only four employees that work the store, including the owner. I take a lot of pride in just being a part of such a great place! =) Link to comment
Blubbernaut Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 How long is Chunk? I get the feeling that he's about a foot long..... Link to comment
uglyfish Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 How long is Chunk? I get the feeling that he's about a foot long..... and half a foot wide Link to comment
fretfreak13 Posted April 29, 2013 Author Share Posted April 29, 2013 Probably around 10"? He's a very slow mover, as you could probably imagine. I'm sure I could throw a ruler up against the tank and measure him. He's about 4" wide, give...but not take! lol Link to comment
fretfreak13 Posted April 29, 2013 Author Share Posted April 29, 2013 rtgdijgdfiogj ROTF!!!! Thats SO him!!! The LIPS! Link to comment
Blubbernaut Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Probably around 10"? He's a very slow mover, as you could probably imagine. I'm sure I could throw a ruler up against the tank and measure him. He's about 4" wide, give...but not take! lol I'm kinda surprised he can even swim...... Link to comment
fretfreak13 Posted April 29, 2013 Author Share Posted April 29, 2013 I'll take a video. lol We just swapped out one of the MP40s on that tank for another MP60 (there are two of them now!), so maybe that'll help him slim down. lol Link to comment
seabass Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Would you get a deal on the old MP40s? Link to comment
Deckoz2302 Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Heres some more inspiration...from a deep blue 80....now lets see some updates Also I run 3 mp10s on my DB80. So yes mp10s work as its 3/8ths glass...id also suggest amag drive 9.5 instead of the 7. The 7 is to slow. You wont get the water level high enough and youll get gurgling. It is to slow Link to comment
Blubbernaut Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 so maybe that'll help him slim down. lol Good luck with one...... Link to comment
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