Matteo Posted November 17, 2019 Author Share Posted November 17, 2019 13 hours ago, debbeach13 said: Looks great. Hard to believe it has only been running since June. Already thinking about what's next. Well rock came from an existing setup but yeah it seems things have finally balanced nicely out over the 6 months. Excited to it grow for another 6! 2 Quote Link to comment
Matteo Posted November 18, 2019 Author Share Posted November 18, 2019 OG Bounce Mummy Eye Aussie Gold Torch (hopefully will split in the next two months) Distant FTS NO EDIT NO FILTER Top Down with the Pumps Off 3 2 Quote Link to comment
Matteo Posted November 18, 2019 Author Share Posted November 18, 2019 Nice angled FTS 11:17/2019 got color? 9 6 Quote Link to comment
frahny Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 11 hours ago, Matteo said: Nice angled FTS 11:17/2019 got color? really dig this scape, you're doing a great job placing corals for the right pop as well. Following this to see how she grows out! 1 Quote Link to comment
mitten_reef Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 11 hours ago, Matteo said: Nice angled FTS 11:17/2019 got color? Very nice color balance. Need more sticks to take advantage of all that nanobox pucks have to offer 😉 it's funny that I've been avoiding green so much, that I now am missing that color in the new scaping effort. 🤪 I only have one green slimer colony that I'd consider "true green" in the tank, all others are various shades of green/teal. 1 Quote Link to comment
Matteo Posted November 18, 2019 Author Share Posted November 18, 2019 2 hours ago, frahny said: really dig this scape, you're doing a great job placing corals for the right pop as well. Following this to see how she grows out! Thank you! I have been adding my coral piece by piece over the past 8 months. Just super picky on what I want. Lately I have been focusing on higher end pieces as I am running out of room. I agree, I can't wait for it all to fill in. This is my nicest work yet! :) 1 Quote Link to comment
Matteo Posted November 18, 2019 Author Share Posted November 18, 2019 2 hours ago, mitten_reef said: Very nice color balance. Need more sticks to take advantage of all that nanobox pucks have to offer 😉 it's funny that I've been avoiding green so much, that I now am missing that color in the new scaping effort. 🤪 I only have one green slimer colony that I'd consider "true green" in the tank, all others are various shades of green/teal. Thank you! Like I mentioned above I am super picky on my frags. I think sometimes we scare ourselves away from green because its the most common color and it's really easy to make an entirely green coral tank by accident. I need more teals actually and yes a few more sticks glued higher up on the right side scape would probably seal the deal! For awhile I had a bunch of red coral (still sorta do) so right now I avoid anything red haha. 1 Quote Link to comment
Matteo Posted November 19, 2019 Author Share Posted November 19, 2019 Bought a Flame Angel! I'm such a high risk high reward kind of guy. I 100% know they can nip at coral and I have about $1k in coral in my tank so BIG RISK. However he seems to be a model citizen ignoring all coral and polyps and eating pellets and frozen food. 🙂 My Maroon Clowns are not worried about him either, they actually will even swim together. I will grab pics of him tonight but he's sorta of camera shy so we'll see! I want ONE MORE fish, just another open swimmer to liven up the tank a bit. I was thinking baby Yellow Foxface but maybe just some sort of Damsel or Wrasse? Thoughts? 1 1 Quote Link to comment
Ratvan Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 My vote will almost always be Wrasse. But a fox face would be cool 1 Quote Link to comment
Matteo Posted November 19, 2019 Author Share Posted November 19, 2019 41 minutes ago, Ratvan said: My vote will almost always be Wrasse. But a fox face would be cool If wrasse I would want something blueish I think 🤔 1 Quote Link to comment
Ratvan Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 9 minutes ago, Matteo said: If wrasse I wouldn't want something blueish I think 🤔 Looking at your tank..... female red lined? You got a nice Crest and sandbed? Might lose your dusters and any shrimp though..... Would say yellow or purple lined, but mine is a bit of a richard Quote Link to comment
A.m.P Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 I don't think wrasse or damsels really fit the bill for open swimming fish myself, can't wait to see the shots of the angel and hope it doesn't become a devil after it gains a few years >_> 1 Quote Link to comment
Matteo Posted November 19, 2019 Author Share Posted November 19, 2019 20 minutes ago, Ratvan said: Looking at your tank..... female red lined? You got a nice Crest and sandbed? Might lose your dusters and any shrimp though..... Would say yellow or purple lined, but mine is a bit of a richard Sorry I meant I did want blue lol 1 Quote Link to comment
Matteo Posted November 19, 2019 Author Share Posted November 19, 2019 Ran an errand while at work today and picked up a Blue Velvet Damsel. Going to be the perfect little guy for my new/final addition when it comes to fish. 2 Quote Link to comment
Matteo Posted November 19, 2019 Author Share Posted November 19, 2019 https://m.liveaquaria.com/product/6748/four-line-wrasse?pcatid=6748&c=15+1378+6748 Oh man this would be the perfect little dude if not so expensive. Excited about my little damsel though. When these return to stock however that damsel may go.... Which I just remembered I left in my car's center console and I've been home for 20mins 😂😬 Imma go grab him... 3 2 Quote Link to comment
Matteo Posted November 21, 2019 Author Share Posted November 21, 2019 So one of you Richards bitched and said I need more sticks. I hope you are happy because I have four frags coming home with me 😤 2 5 Quote Link to comment
Ratvan Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 On 11/19/2019 at 9:31 PM, Matteo said: https://m.liveaquaria.com/product/6748/four-line-wrasse?pcatid=6748&c=15+1378+6748 Oh man this would be the perfect little dude if not so expensive. Excited about my little damsel though. When these return to stock however that damsel may go.... Which I just remembered I left in my car's center console and I've been home for 20mins 😂😬 Imma go grab him... Four line is indeed a pretty fish, hows the forgotten damsel? 1 Quote Link to comment
Reefkid88 Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 This better be good !!! 1 Quote Link to comment
Matteo Posted November 22, 2019 Author Share Posted November 22, 2019 Two more frags are coming home... And 10gallons for a FAT water change 3 1 Quote Link to comment
WindyCityReefer. Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 Looking forward to more photos! I also agree that damsels are underrated. How big is yours? 1 Quote Link to comment
Matteo Posted November 22, 2019 Author Share Posted November 22, 2019 Tis the Season Partners 3 Quote Link to comment
Matteo Posted November 22, 2019 Author Share Posted November 22, 2019 New friends! Purple Dotty Back Flame Angel Blue Velvet Damsel 2 1 Quote Link to comment
Matteo Posted November 22, 2019 Author Share Posted November 22, 2019 New Corals! Don't know the name SPS Still don't know the name of the teal one, below is a PC Rainbow and to the left is a little blue stylo, and the big ass colony on the right I have no idea, waiting to color up! New Favia! (on the right blue one) FTS: 11/21/2019 1 Quote Link to comment
Matteo Posted November 22, 2019 Author Share Posted November 22, 2019 Angled FTS: 11/21/2019 2 Quote Link to comment
Wonderboy Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 Very very nice! 1 Quote Link to comment
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