mitten_reef Posted March 3 Author Share Posted March 3 This just happened today… guess we can call it the first step of breaking down this tank. the digi colony was so brittle, it just crumbled as I tried to saw off the branch end that it was attached to, was hoping to sell the whole colony locally. 🤷🏻♂️ 5 Quote Link to comment
mitten_reef Posted March 4 Author Share Posted March 4 Did y’all not see the last post on previous page? 🤔 Quote Link to comment
debbeach13 Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 Does this mean you are not swapping tanks? Quote Link to comment
Pjanssen Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 I think we were sad about your digs colony crumbling. Besides, it's not spring break yet. You are a bit premature! *Digi Quote Link to comment
mitten_reef Posted March 4 Author Share Posted March 4 1 hour ago, debbeach13 said: Does this mean you are not swapping tanks? I am, the guy is dropping off his tank this week. 44 minutes ago, Pjanssen said: I think we were sad about your digs colony crumbling. Besides, it's not spring break yet. You are a bit premature! *Digi Ahh, was wondering if the digi caused the sad reaction part. The rock was getting overrun by bubble algae, so a drastic move was much needed before it gets all over the tank. So far it seemed mostly contained to the rock, with a few strays on some frags. Also Spring break is the last week of the month, which means there are only two weeks left. We’ll be gone for two weeks for the break, so less stuff to worry about will be best as well 1 Quote Link to comment
NoOneLikesADryTang Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 16 hours ago, mitten_reef said: The rock was getting overrun by bubble algae, so a drastic move was much needed before it gets all over the tank. An 80 gallon tank means you’ve got room for a fox face! In my experience, they’re the best algae eaters you can have in your reef tank. They’ve always tackled bubble and hair algae that others wouldn’t touch. Congrats on the new tank! Also… Those chalice and Jawbreakers are sweet! 1 1 Quote Link to comment
mitten_reef Posted March 6 Author Share Posted March 6 Well, the wife is gonna like this little surprise after work today. pardon all the mess 😂 6 2 Quote Link to comment
tmc1313 Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 1 hour ago, mitten_reef said: Well, the wife is gonna like this little surprise after work today. pardon all the mess 😂 Ummm, excuse me sir, How dare you foul these hallowed nano halls with that monstrosity of a tank. You are not allowed here anymore😁. Of course, I kid. Congrats, on the new tank. New starts are always fun. So many possibilities!!! 3 Quote Link to comment
mitten_reef Posted March 15 Author Share Posted March 15 Last shot before a very long spring break trip. new iPhone does a decent job, probably looks better if I turned off the blue bars. had to do it while thinking of it, blue bars off 9 Quote Link to comment
debbeach13 Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Looking good. I hope you have a great trip. 1 Quote Link to comment
Koleswrath Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Man, I gotta get me a clam! Beauty! Looking forward to seeing a new tank setup...even if it's one of those...ugh....big fancy one's. 😉 1 Quote Link to comment
mitten_reef Posted March 15 Author Share Posted March 15 5 hours ago, debbeach13 said: Looking good. I hope you have a great trip. Thanks Deb! really excited for it. 1 hour ago, Koleswrath said: Man, I gotta get me a clam! Beauty! Looking forward to seeing a new tank setup...even if it's one of those...ugh....big fancy one's. 😉 Big? yes. Fancy? hm, not really. It is nice, it's the DeepBlue 80G rimless that most LFS's carry. AND it IS the size and dimension that I've wanted for a long time. 4 Quote Link to comment
mitten_reef Posted April 9 Author Share Posted April 9 These tiny chunks of real ocean live rocks hopped in my suitcase over spring break. I let them air dry for a bit prior to putting them in the suitcase. But as you can see some colors are still there after spending time traveling around. 4 3 Quote Link to comment
geekreef_05 Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 Super awesome! Look at that coralline! totally cant wait to see how you use it. 1 Quote Link to comment
mitten_reef Posted April 9 Author Share Posted April 9 5 minutes ago, geekreef_05 said: Super awesome! Look at that coralline! totally cant wait to see how you use it. Right now, just putting them in the sump, hoping that any remaining microbes will be revived. now that you mentioned the coralline, maybe I DO need to put them up in the display so the algae gets some light for photosynthesis as well. 1 Quote Link to comment
NoOneLikesADryTang Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 4 hours ago, mitten_reef said: These tiny chunks of real ocean live rocks hopped in my suitcase over spring break. I knew I liked your style Mr. Mittenz! 1 1 Quote Link to comment
mitten_reef Posted April 30 Author Share Posted April 30 New top down your around the tank 7 1 Quote Link to comment
Airedale.Reef Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 Very Nice! Clams are 🔥 Excited to see the FTS reveal in the future! 1 Quote Link to comment
mitten_reef Posted April 30 Author Share Posted April 30 3 minutes ago, AiredaleReef said: Very Nice! Clams are 🔥 Excited to see the FTS reveal in the future! Unless you meant in the 80G tank, there won't be one coming from this one 😄🙃 . This tank is now just primarily holding racks and corals scattered around the tank floor. Quote Link to comment
Airedale.Reef Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 Yes Indeed - I was referring to the new 80g tank! You may have answered this in a previous post, but will you be continue this thread for the 80g, or starting a new journal? 1 Quote Link to comment
ajmckay Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 Nice top down shots! Love all the colors - and those rhodactis... mmmm 1 Quote Link to comment
mitten_reef Posted May 1 Author Share Posted May 1 11 hours ago, AiredaleReef said: Yes Indeed - I was referring to the new 80g tank! You may have answered this in a previous post, but will you be continue this thread for the 80g, or starting a new journal? i think it’d be it’s own thread, cuz this tank was a hot mess most of its life. Or maybe it’ll good to see the transition/transformation. 11 hours ago, ajmckay said: Nice top down shots! Love all the colors - and those rhodactis... mmmm I think you’re referring to the rainbow chalice on the square tiles? They do look like rhodactis now that you pointed it out Quote Link to comment
ajmckay Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 On 4/30/2024 at 10:00 PM, mitten_reef said: I think you’re referring to the rainbow chalice on the square tiles? They do look like rhodactis now that you pointed it out One image after the chalice on the tile, on the egg crate. I'm about to swap tanks also so taking some time to read up on various tank threads. Definitely inspirational 🙂 Quote Link to comment
Justind823 Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 Nice top downs! You've got some real beauts in there. How's the new tank coming along? Is there a thread I need to be aware of? 😅 Quote Link to comment
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