Steelen Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 This thing still grows out of control. Stop feeding them roids man! Link to comment
Chris! Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 This thing still grows out of control. Stop feeding them roids man! I believe he is working on patenting CGH..... Coral Growth Hormone lol Link to comment
Sk8n Reefer Posted January 24, 2015 Author Share Posted January 24, 2015 My fav tank Hey thanks man- appreciate that? This thing still grows out of control. Stop feeding them roids man! Hahaha- them corals are always hungry ? I believe he is working on patenting CGH..... Coral Growth Hormone lol Shhhh- don't expose my secret? Link to comment
markalot Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 The green birdsnest is frustrating. It grows so darn fast and I never found a way to trim it that didn't end up making a complete mess and ruin the natural look of the colony. Your tank really looks first rate. Imagine what you could do with twice as much space! Link to comment
Sk8n Reefer Posted January 24, 2015 Author Share Posted January 24, 2015 The green birdsnest is frustrating. It grows so darn fast and I never found a way to trim it that didn't end up making a complete mess and ruin the natural look of the colony. Your tank really looks first rate. Imagine what you could do with twice as much space! Thanks Mark, Ya I fragged it a while back and now that piece is turning into a pretty good size piece- quite a bit less light and it's still growing. I am still dreaming up a bigger tank - probably should just get a 40 breeder and start making it into a sump to kick start things. Still really enjoying this small tank though - but then I see one like yours and Chris's and the dream starts all over again? Link to comment
Sk8n Reefer Posted January 25, 2015 Author Share Posted January 25, 2015 Hanging around the shrooms! Link to comment
Jay Wee Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Top down shot with the iPad. Shows where the green Poci has been fragged and how the Birdsnest is starting to shadow a few corals. Shot during today's w/c Man your birdsnest is outa control. Best looking nuvo 16 ever! Are you still only using spin stream nozzles for flow? What's do you feed your SPS? And what's your feeding schedule? Link to comment
Sk8n Reefer Posted January 25, 2015 Author Share Posted January 25, 2015 Man your birdsnest is outa control. Best looking nuvo 16 ever! Are you still only using spin stream nozzles for flow? What's do you feed your SPS? And what's your feeding schedule? Thanks Jay- very kind of you to say! Yes , still using the spin streams ( and their still working too) with an upgraded pump. I am very pro feeding. Morning is flake and pellets for the fish and inverts then the evening just before the whites dim off I mix a concoction of Phyto, roti , oyster feast (2-3drops each) 1/2spoon of reef chili(spoon provided) and 1/2 spoon of reef roids and mix in a little mysis and prime reef frozen. Mix this all together and broadcast feed the tank. This is the daily ritual. Keeping phosphate under control with w/c and GFO ? Link to comment
markalot Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 So how big was your previous tank before the vacation disaster? Link to comment
Sk8n Reefer Posted January 25, 2015 Author Share Posted January 25, 2015 So how big was your previous tank before the vacation disaster? I previous had a 90 (LPS dominated) 20yrs. ago that I ran for about 5 yrs. and broke down into two 40's kept for another 2 yrs. and the more recent vacation disaster tank was a 50 acrylic with diy sump with metal halides and VHO's - started into sps with a green slimmer that was going nuts- this was about 7 -8 yrs. ago on that one. We were in the lfs yesterday and my wife was loving the IM 40 cube- but I am pushing for something bigger. They also had a marineland 90 that freaked her out alittle ? Link to comment
markalot Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Excellent. I always liked the 65 gallon size wise, a tall 40 breeder. If I could have fit a 36" cube into the house I would have, but the widest I could fit without actually removing both parts of a sliding glass door was 18" deep. I really wanted a 180. Link to comment
Sk8n Reefer Posted January 25, 2015 Author Share Posted January 25, 2015 Here's some shots from last night Pink Stylo- for you Tigerlily?- can't wait to watch yours blossom Green w/ purple rim cap Pink/purple Mille- still a growing machine! Green mille- starting to take off Undata- encrusting more and getting that purple edge going Purple stylo Idaho grape Bubblegum - still struggle getting the true color of this coral in a foto- pink rims on the coralites and developing some nice blue on the tips too. Encrusting well Link to comment
teenyreef Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Beautiful pictures of beautiful corals, as always I love the shape of the green monti cap! Link to comment
Sk8n Reefer Posted January 25, 2015 Author Share Posted January 25, 2015 Excellent. I always liked the 65 gallon size wise, a tall 40 breeder. If I could have fit a 36" cube into the house I would have, but the widest I could fit without actually removing both parts of a sliding glass door was 18" deep. I really wanted a 180. Ya I blew it on a 180 on Craigslist - tank and and stand was $600- looked to be in really good shape but it went fast. I like the 32-36" cubes cause I can get away with one light and save that way- but the hybrid led/T5's aren't cheap but one should do it Link to comment
Dryland Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Which LFS's in Denver would you recommend? I'm planning to visit some friends up there in the next couple of months and would like to pick up a piece or two. Link to comment
Sk8n Reefer Posted January 25, 2015 Author Share Posted January 25, 2015 Beautiful pictures of beautiful corals, as always I love the shape of the green monti cap!Thanks Teeny- it's restricted in plating out so its starting to spiral nicely! Which LFS's in Denver would you recommend? I'm planning to visit some friends up there in the next couple of months and would like to pick up a piece or two.Cool- hit me up when your around maybe I can meet you there. Definately the best livestock is from Aquatic Arts in Highland's Ranch - south of downtown Denver about 20 min. . Here's their website www.aquaticartinc.com Great selection of frags and colonies. They have an incredible 500gal. Show tank with large pieces - some over 15 yrs. old. Owner Chris is extremely knowledgable and approachable ?. Only place in Denver I trust Link to comment
NorthGaHillbilly Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Damn man, as always, things are looking stellar. Im beyond jealous of your growth rates, Im in stagnation. Link to comment
Sk8n Reefer Posted January 25, 2015 Author Share Posted January 25, 2015 Damn man, as always, things are looking stellar. Im beyond jealous of your growth rates, Im in stagnation. Thanks man- appreciate it- are you feeding regulary? Since my light is minimal at best imo- I think my feeding has really helped out Link to comment
NorthGaHillbilly Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Thanks man- appreciate it- are you feeding regulary? Since my light is minimal at best imo- I think my feeding has really helped out I feed pretty heavily, the fish get 1/2 a cube mysis, 1/2 cube of blood worms, pellets daily. Then I feed a mix of oysters and a few other things every 3 or 4 days. Im not really sure what the deal-eo is. But while I figgure it out Im going to just enjoy seeing yours. Link to comment
markalot Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 I feed pretty heavily, the fish get 1/2 a cube mysis, 1/2 cube of blood worms, pellets daily. Then I feed a mix of oysters and a few other things every 3 or 4 days. Im not really sure what the deal-eo is. But while I figgure it out Im going to just enjoy seeing yours. Reef Roids, and see what happens! Link to comment
Sk8n Reefer Posted January 25, 2015 Author Share Posted January 25, 2015 I feed pretty heavily, the fish get 1/2 a cube mysis, 1/2 cube of blood worms, pellets daily. Then I feed a mix of oysters and a few other things every 3 or 4 days. Im not really sure what the deal-eo is. But while I figgure it out Im going to just enjoy seeing yours. Hahaha- bigger tank makes everything look smaller - lol. Ya that's a good amount of food- another benefit of your bb- getting all that extra food out! How often do you have to siphon out to keep a clean look? Link to comment
NorthGaHillbilly Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Well just brain storming as I clean up down in the man cave and I just checked the calibration on my refractometer it's off... my tank had been running at 1.023. everything has been looking good, just no growth. Might be the main cause. So upping salinity and getting reef rods are on the schedgule Link to comment
Sk8n Reefer Posted January 25, 2015 Author Share Posted January 25, 2015 Well just brain storming as I clean up down in the man cave and I just checked the calibration on my refractometer it's off... my tank had been running at 1.023. everything has been looking good, just no growth. Might be the main cause. So upping salinity and getting reef rods are on the schedgule Cool- something always creeps up? roids is good - I really like reef chili too Link to comment
Jay Wee Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Thanks Jay- very kind of you to say! Yes , still using the spin streams ( and their still working too) with an upgraded pump. I am very pro feeding. Morning is flake and pellets for the fish and inverts then the evening just before the whites dim off I mix a concoction of Phyto, roti , oyster feast (2-3drops each) 1/2spoon of reef chili(spoon provided) and 1/2 spoon of reef roids and mix in a little mysis and prime reef frozen. Mix this all together and broadcast feed the tank. This is the daily ritual. Keeping phosphate under control with w/c and GFO Man that's like a Chinese buffet everynight! Link to comment
Sk8n Reefer Posted January 26, 2015 Author Share Posted January 26, 2015 Man that's like a Chinese buffet everynight! Ha- yes sir! variety is the spice.... Link to comment
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