Cove Posted April 23, 2015 Author Share Posted April 23, 2015 I would max out at 4 fish. We have a pair of Ultra Picasso Clowns & plan on getting a yasha goby w/ a pistol & a flasher wrasse. Yikes.. I had 4 fish in my 10.. Thats why I chose the live stock I previously listed. The sharknose goby is barely a bio load, and the wrasse I probably won't get. The tank is in my hands.. Finally!!! It's actually quite a nice sized tank! Im really looking forward to this build. Link to comment
FlamingPrawn Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Yikes.. I had 4 fish in my 10.. Thats why I chose the live stock I previously listed. The sharknose goby is barely a bio load, and the wrasse I probably won't get. The tank is in my hands.. Finally!!! It's actually quite a nice sized tank! Im really looking forward to this build. Gotta post some pictures! Yeah I just like to go light on my bioload I would rather have a bunch of coral Link to comment
Cove Posted April 24, 2015 Author Share Posted April 24, 2015 Gotta post some pictures! Yeah I just like to go light on my bioload I would rather have a bunch of coral Were remodelling the up stairs right now, pics to follow in a week or two! Next steps: Order inTank media baskets Purchase the furniture/stand Cycle the tank Link to comment
Cove Posted May 26, 2015 Author Share Posted May 26, 2015 Sorry guys! Been crazy in my house, did a full renovation on the upstairs. Thursday and Friday this week is the last week of renovations, next week I'm buying a bedroom set and were off on the new build! Link to comment
uwdanno Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Cool list but 6 fish is a lot for this tank... Imo! Link to comment
Cove Posted June 6, 2015 Author Share Posted June 6, 2015 Cool list but 6 fish is a lot for this tank... Imo! Im going with small fish, if I maintain the chemistry in the tank I should have no problems. Updates! Renovation is finally done and I'm getting my new furniture in a few days! I see that IM released filter socks for the Nuvo 20, ordered a pair for my Nuvo 20, adding a Reactor and that should take out the need for the inTank baskets. Not that I don't want the inTank Baskets but its just a lot easier for me to buy these products than the inTank stuff. Opinions? Link to comment
Cove Posted June 16, 2015 Author Share Posted June 16, 2015 Here she is! Also ordered my two snowflake clowns and a tail spot blenny! The RODI unit should be here around Friday, going to mix some water up and get the tank cycling. Link to comment
Cove Posted June 25, 2015 Author Share Posted June 25, 2015 UPDATES! 1. Got my RODI Unit, working great! made about 5 gallons of water today, going to try and make another 10-15 tomorrow? 2. FISH CAME IN! My LFS is going to hold them for me, and as the tank progresses ill be adding them in.ORA- Snowflake pairTailspot BlennyYellow Banded Possum Wrasse (surprise fish for me from the owner of the LFS) Fish to purchase-Helfrichi FirefishORA Sharknose Goby. Also be advised Stevie, I ordered my media baskets! Link to comment
Cencalfishguy56 Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 UPDATES! 1. Got my RODI Unit, working great! made about 5 gallons of water today, going to try and make another 10-15 tomorrow? 2. FISH CAME IN! My LFS is going to hold them for me, and as the tank progresses ill be adding them in. ORA- Snowflake pair Tailspot Blenny Yellow Banded Possum Wrasse (surprise fish for me from the owner of the LFS) Fish to purchase- Helfrichi Firefish ORA Sharknose Goby. Also be advised Stevie, I ordered my media baskets! The yellow based possum wrasse is a pretty neat fish just like the tanakas but a little more color! Cool selection! Link to comment
Cove Posted June 25, 2015 Author Share Posted June 25, 2015 The yellow based possum wrasse is a pretty neat fish just like the tanakas but a little more color! Cool selection! Cheers mate! My good buddy ordered a Tanaka from the custom order, both fish came in and we compared them side by side. The Tanakas colours are bold and vibrant, a very beautiful fish! And you are right, the yellow banded looks a lot like the Tanaka but with some unique yellow striping. I love it! I tried very hard to make sure the fish I get are captive bred or at least caught with care if they're from the wild. My original plan was to go entirely ORA in this tank but two clowns, YWG, and the shark nose goby felt too basic. Link to comment
Cencalfishguy56 Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Cheers mate! My good buddy ordered a Tanaka from the custom order, both fish came in and we compared them side by side. The Tanakas colours are bold and vibrant, a very beautiful fish! And you are right, the yellow banded looks a lot like the Tanaka but with some unique yellow striping. I love it! I tried very hard to make sure the fish I get are captive bred or at least caught with care if they're from the wild. My original plan was to go entirely ORA in this tank but two clowns, YWG, and the shark nose goby felt too basic. Yea I hear you man, I felt the same way! Some wild fish aren't picky and can be easily trained with other food but ora are guaranteed healthy fish so that's another big reason people like them Link to comment
Cove Posted June 26, 2015 Author Share Posted June 26, 2015 Yea I hear you man, I felt the same way! Some wild fish aren't picky and can be easily trained with other food but ora are guaranteed healthy fish so that's another big reason people like them ORA is great! There are only 3 LFS in the area that care to get aquaculture fish, they get it from ORA and Sustainable Aquatics, and Proaquatix! Im happy there are those options! UPDATES! TANK GOT WET! MEDIA BASKETS SHIPPED! LET THE CYCLE BEGIN! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!! Link to comment
Cencalfishguy56 Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 ORA is great! There are only 3 LFS in the area that care to get aquaculture fish, they get it from ORA and Sustainable Aquatics, and Proaquatix! Im happy there are those options! UPDATES! TANK GOT WET! MEDIA BASKETS SHIPPED! LET THE CYCLE BEGIN! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!! Sweet man glad to hear that! And happy birthday btw! Also you in Australia by any chance? Link to comment
Cove Posted June 26, 2015 Author Share Posted June 26, 2015 Sweet man glad to hear that! And happy birthday btw! Also you in Australia by any chance? Thanks! No I'm currently in Toronto, Canada. Bad news, turns out Quality Marine was short a tanaka possum wrasse, they sent an extra yellow banded possum for my buddy instead of a tanaka. So that leaves me short a fish Now I need to add something to the list since these fish are insanely hard to get a hold of! Link to comment
deathbyart Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 ORA is great! There are only 3 LFS in the area that care to get aquaculture fish, they get it from ORA and Sustainable Aquatics, and Proaquatix! Im happy there are those options! UPDATES! TANK GOT WET! MEDIA BASKETS SHIPPED! LET THE CYCLE BEGIN! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!! Such a good feeling. Link to comment
Cencalfishguy56 Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Thanks! No I'm currently in Toronto, Canada. Bad news, turns out Quality Marine was short a tanaka possum wrasse, they sent an extra yellow banded possum for my buddy instead of a tanaka. So that leaves me short a fish Now I need to add something to the list since these fish are insanely hard to get a hold of! Does live aquaria ship to Canada? Their divers den fish section is great!! I saw a tanakas on there the other day Link to comment
Cove Posted June 27, 2015 Author Share Posted June 27, 2015 Does live aquaria ship to Canada? Their divers den fish section is great!! I saw a tanakas on there the other day Negative, they don't However my LFS buys from a wholesaler called Quality Marine, Quality Marine supplies Live Aquaria with their Divers Den stock Link to comment
Cencalfishguy56 Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Negative, they don't However my LFS buys from a wholesaler called Quality Marine, Quality Marine supplies Live Aquaria with their Divers Den stock Well looks like a win in your book my brotha Link to comment
Cove Posted June 27, 2015 Author Share Posted June 27, 2015 Well looks like a win in your book my brotha Yeah, he orders from them only on custom orders. So its a bit of a wait, every few months he sends out an order form for us. UPDATES 1. My friend does not want the Yellow Banded Possum Wrasse anymore, he wants to re order a Tanaka. So that now becomes mine again! 2. Since my stuff is scattered everywhere Ive decided to use Dr Tims One and Only Bacteria to cycle my tank. Will be adding it in a day or two with a pair of clowns. Link to comment
Cencalfishguy56 Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Yeah, he orders from them only on custom orders. So its a bit of a wait, every few months he sends out an order form for us. UPDATES 1. My friend does not want the Yellow Banded Possum Wrasse anymore, he wants to re order a Tanaka. So that now becomes mine again! 2. Since my stuff is scattered everywhere Ive decided to use Dr Tims One and Only Bacteria to cycle my tank. Will be adding it in a day or two with a pair of clowns. Sounds good man! Hope everything works out!! Link to comment
Cove Posted July 21, 2015 Author Share Posted July 21, 2015 Few updates-Added a yellow watchman goby, a new tailspot blenny and a purple firefish. The YWG was hiding under the rocks for a day or two but not he's I guess within the rocks. Haven't seen him at all? D: also added a load of coral! Ill post pictures tomorrow! Link to comment
StimulusPackage Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 I have a Fusion 20 and am thinking about getting a AI Prime. Do you still like yours, what light intensity did you settle on? Link to comment
Cove Posted August 19, 2015 Author Share Posted August 19, 2015 I have a Fusion 20 and am thinking about getting a AI Prime. Do you still like yours, what light intensity did you settle on? I love the Prime! Such a good light! However my zoas were stretching for light... I added a second prime and everything seems to be doing amazing! Settings DB-100% B-100% UV-100% V-100% DR-25% G-25% W-25% Heres my tank! Link to comment
StimulusPackage Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Thanks Cove!!! It looks GREAT!!! I may start another thread, I'd like to know what other people are doing it their Fusion 20, like filtration, flow, lighting, if their having problems and how they are fixing them. Link to comment
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