HarryPotter Posted September 23, 2015 Author Share Posted September 23, 2015 Some favorites in the tank! Red Acropora (unknown) Lucinda, the teal clam that decided to become rainbow Link to comment
patback Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 That orange and green shroom. Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted September 23, 2015 Author Share Posted September 23, 2015 That orange and green shroom. Yessss! They didn't all open great today but still looked really nice The Montipora he sent is beautiful, but the size of a BOOGAR! I didn't realize how tiny it was from the picture lol Link to comment
patback Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Did I miss a picture of it? Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted September 23, 2015 Author Share Posted September 23, 2015 Did I miss a picture of it? Glenn's picture: It's gorgeous color wise, I can't wait till it starts growing! Here's my bad picture. It's on the rear frag rack so I can't focus Link to comment
metrokat Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Okay Harry, so what I was trying to say back there was that the acropora will grow tall and block the view of the encrusting montiporas you have behind it. I tried to draw it out for you Link to comment
jedimasterben Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 The acros will, indeed, grow to block out the corals behind them, but it will take a while. I would very highly recommend to move the encrusting montipora off of the rock with the acros on it. They will take over and are extremely aggressive. Move the slimer to the rear of the tank. Look at photos of the colonies your acros came from (if the person you bought it from doesn't keep a colony, try and find out who they got it from and what their colony looks like)so that you can figure out their growth pattern and then place them accordingly. Also, don't forget to place complementary colors near to each other. https://www.reefs.com/forum/mag.php?do=wp_post&articleId=90 Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted September 23, 2015 Author Share Posted September 23, 2015 Okay Harry, so what I was trying to say back there was that the acropora will grow tall and block the view of the encrusting montiporas you have behind it. I tried to draw it out for you Aha I see what you mean.... Thanks for taking the time to make that What should I do? The entire left side of the scape is one piece of rock, mostly vertical. Original from the nanocube. There's not really enough horizontal room on it for the encrusting montipora a below that. What should I do? Buy more reefcleaners and redo the left side? Or is that excessive? The acros will, indeed, grow to block out the corals behind them, but it will take a while. I would very highly recommend to move the encrusting montipora off of the rock with the acros on it. They will take over and are extremely aggressive. Move the slimer to the rear of the tank. Look at photos of the colonies your acros came from (if the person you bought it from doesn't keep a colony, try and find out who they got it from and what their colony looks like)so that you can figure out their growth pattern and then place them accordingly. Also, don't forget to place complementary colors near to each other. https://www.reefs.com/forum/mag.php?do=wp_post&articleId=90 I think that sounds like a great plan! My issue is that I don't have any horizontal room below that area for encrusting montipora. The entire left rock is one piece from the NanoCube... Time for a redo? Link to comment
plainrt Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Yep I can't wait to see the montis kill off the acros soon down the road. Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted September 23, 2015 Author Share Posted September 23, 2015 Yep I can't wait to see the montis kill off the acros soon down the road. Is it that exciting? I'll bring the popcorn I'm going to possibly do a complete re-scape of the left side. Never liked the "WALL" rock Link to comment
teenyreef Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Is it that exciting? I'll bring the popcorn I'm going to possibly do a complete re-scape of the left side. Never liked the "WALL" rock Go for it! I think the ability to continually reinvent things is one of the most exciting things about this hobby. You never have to get bored (Kat seems to rescape her tank twice a day some weeks) Oh, and Lucinda Link to comment
righttirefire Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Lol... don't listen harry! Small changes over the long term! Remember you're acting as god. Or aliens depending on your belief system Link to comment
metrokat Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Go for it! I think the ability to continually reinvent things is one of the most exciting things about this hobby. You never have to get bored (Kat seems to rescape her tank twice a day some weeks) Link to comment
righttirefire Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Why are you so violent Kat? You're so hands-ie. In your tank... but obviously you know what you're doing. Link to comment
metrokat Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Why are you so violent Kat? You're so hands-ie. In your tank... but obviously you know what you're doing. I like things a certain way. Link to comment
HOTWATER Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Some favorites in the tank! Red Acropora (unknown) Lucinda, the teal clam that decided to become rainbow That clam is bonkers! Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted September 24, 2015 Author Share Posted September 24, 2015 That clam is bonkers! Same clam, roughly 5 months ago. It's color shifting? Lol Link to comment
kimberbee Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Really nice clam!! Awesome how its changed colors! Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted September 24, 2015 Author Share Posted September 24, 2015 So I came home to a tank absolutely full of bubbles! I forgot to turn off my skimmer after adding some Chemi-Clean yesterday, so it was overflowing right into the next chamber with the return pumps. Turned off the skimmer and everything looks good. Razored all the hard algae off the glass and the rounded corners. Did I mention I'm planning on trading in the large Squamosa soonish? Its just too big for the tank IMO, and I am trying to simplify it. Yes I'm planning on re-doing the left side for the Acropora- just need some time to let them recover and then make a plan Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted September 24, 2015 Author Share Posted September 24, 2015 I am having trouble with the Vortech MP40w. I can program it over and over using EcoSmart live, but it still defaults to around 20% power all the time. Any ideas? Might make a thread on this. Link to comment
thecoralbeauty Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 So I came home to a tank absolutely full of bubbles! I forgot to turn off my skimmer after adding some Chemi-Clean yesterday, so it was overflowing right into the next chamber with the return pumps. Turned off the skimmer and everything looks good. Razored all the hard algae off the glass and the rounded corners. Did I mention I'm planning on trading in the large Squamosa soonish? Its just too big for the tank IMO, and I am trying to simplify it. Yes I'm planning on re-doing the left side for the Acropora- just need some time to let them recover and then make a plan dang, I go quiet for a month or two and come back to a totally full tank!!! everything looks nice, glad the squammy is still kicking. looks like lots of crazy growth too. especially the red/orange cap in the middle!! if you ever want to part with lucinda.... i want her! Link to comment
Steensj2004 Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Show me a pic of it, the one that's provided sure does look like a long tent plate. Let me see a close up After looking back at it, you're correct. I missed the stalk... It looks like a bleached frog/hammer as you suspect. They will be fine together My LTP and Fungias hang together. They touch all day and never bother eachother. Link to comment
Dan R Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Tank is looking good. You need to post another video. Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted September 24, 2015 Author Share Posted September 24, 2015 Tank is looking good. You need to post another video. Yessir, thanks! I'll post one this weekend LONGER haha Link to comment
ManGups Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 This is a pretty good controller. I had is all setup it using a Radiosharck project box See here: http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/diy-do-yourself/157017-diy-temp-controller-both-heating-cooling.html Link to comment
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