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Chase31 01-07-2010 05:15 AM

wow looks great! love the aquascape

Carmen 01-07-2010 08:05 PM

Thanks Chase31!

So have made some minor changes to the aquascape. Decided to take fishytime's advice and place a bridge across the two structures. I like the look of it and it will look even nicer with CORALS all across the top! Ofcourse I will go broke filling this tank! I have ALOT of space to fill! Not complaining...since I am sure it will be full before I know it and I'll be wishing I'd gone bigger!:lol:

Looking to add some T5's to supplement the MH since I find the color too white. Tried my 6 bulb Tek and they were a really nice color but much too dim. I was sure to have nems crawling to the top with the Tek lights. Just a little too deep for the 6 bulb. Guess I have to sell it.
Still not sure about the flow in the tank, might try one more K4. I am having some real problems cleaning the curved glass. I got lazy and let some green algae accumulate on the bottom of the glass and all the "blades" just don't work on the curve. I physically cannot reach the bottom edges. My magfloat/Easyblade is a tad worn out so I hope that a replacement will do the trick or I may need to HIRE someone with really long arms to clean my glass! HA HA!:neutral:

http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r...4Jan100037.jpg
http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r...4Jan100051.jpg

My most recent additions include a Purple Tang, a Red Scooter Dragonet and a Red Brain on Boxing Day! I have always LOVED the Purple Tangs but was hesitant to get one since they can have aggressive personalities and ofcourse are sensitive to ich. But who can resist a BOXING day sale of 40% off and a purple tang that had been at Red Coral for a couple months and was incredible and FAT! He/she adjusted immediately to the new tank and has taken to swimming with the Regal and PESTERING my Copperband (Same body shape). They should work it out though.
http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r...4Jan100025.jpg
http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r...4Jan100038.jpg
The Dragonet is a great little fish and is constantly out in the open and scanning the rock for pods...also eating frozen food.
http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r...4Jan100015.jpg
Have added a couple frags of an Orange Rodactis, Purple Hairy shroom, and some of my FAVORITE Blue Zoos that I lost in the move. Thanks Fishytime.
http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r...4Jan100049.jpg
Also did my first WaterChange on the new system. Did a 25Gallon W/C using a hose right to the bin in the laundry room. Really efficient but a little slow. Just need to invest in a stronger pump.
http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r...4Jan100031.jpg

Carmen 01-07-2010 08:06 PM

Some extra pics of some of my favorite corals and fish that made it through the move.
http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r...4Jan100054.jpg
http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r...4Jan100055.jpg
http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r...4Jan100059.jpg
http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r...4Jan100057.jpg
http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r...4Jan100065.jpg
http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r...4Jan100062.jpg
http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r...4Jan100056.jpg
http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r...4Jan100024.jpg
http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r...4Jan100076.jpg
A completely browned out hairy Shroom that came with the 144G that is coloring up to a nice bright green.
http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r...4Jan100078.jpg
Dori
http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r...4Jan100068.jpg
Royal Gramma that came with the 144G
http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r...4Jan100066.jpg
My huge Devils Hand Recently fragged because it was dropping little frags all over my tank!
http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r...4Jan100077.jpg

Skimmerking 01-07-2010 08:28 PM

Hey Carmen that is looking sweet. well done

Carmen 01-07-2010 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asmodeus (Post 479231)
Hey Carmen that is looking sweet. well done

Thanks Mike! Tough to capture the true look of the tank with such a curve. And I find the tank looks small in the pictures. but... it's coming along.

freezetyle 01-07-2010 08:47 PM

Really like the Aquascape. The new Bridge gives it a really neat look

Lance 01-07-2010 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by freezetyle (Post 479240)
really like the aquascape. The new bridge gives it a really neat look



+1

lorenz0 01-07-2010 10:23 PM

oooh everything is going to look awesome once it grows in. looking good carmen

Leah 01-07-2010 11:41 PM

Oh, Carmen,

I Love, Love your tank, we are suckers for softies and LPS's. :mrgreen::wink:

And it is so your fault I am going bigger....so when mine is built can I send you the bill, he he!!:razz:

~Leah~

Carmen 01-08-2010 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leah (Post 479302)
Oh, Carmen,

I Love, Love your tank, we are suckers for softies and LPS's. :mrgreen::wink:

And it is so your fault I am going bigger....so when mine is built can I send you the bill, he he!!:razz:

~Leah~

OOOH Awesome LEAH! YAY! I can't wait to see your build Journal! YOU WILL MAKE A BUILD JOURNAL RIGHT? WITH pics!!:wink::lol:


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