wow looks great! love the aquascape

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:

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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.
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The Dragonet is a great little fish and is constantly out in the open and scanning the rock for pods...also eating frozen food.
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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.
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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.
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Some extra pics of some of my favorite corals and fish that made it through the move.
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A completely browned out hairy Shroom that came with the 144G that is coloring up to a nice bright green.
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Dori
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Royal Gramma that came with the 144G
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My huge Devils Hand Recently fragged because it was dropping little frags all over my tank!
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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.

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

+1

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

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:

I will clean glass for home cooked food, cookies, or beer. :lol:

The bridge looks great Carmen... will look even more awesome with some big bright SPS colonies. :shocked!: Nice snag on the Purple Tang too... which tank did you take him from?

Careful Josh...I may take you up on that!:wink:
Ya, think I will stick a couple SPS in there on top to try it out...we'll see how it goes this time around...but it will never be SPS dominant!:wink::biggrin:
Took the purple from the Anemone tank...biggest and fattest of the bunch! And ATTITUDE!:neutral:

Thanks guys!:wink:

Thanks Laurier, I am excited too to see it all full! It's always nicer to see corals rather than ROCK! ...will take awhile...may need to pull off some extra shifts at RC just to pay for it all!:neutral:

:smile:




I like the bridge....Looks gooood.......are you happy with it?....Your welcome to come and shoplift out of my tank anytime Girly...I think my arms are a tad longer than Josh's and I will do it for.....:lol:....still getting the micro bubbles?

WoW !!! That looks really good :biggrin:I like the half circle look ... nice job on the rock work also !!!!!!:mrgreen:

And I do like the bridge. The fish seem to love the structure to swim under and I think it looks more interesting. Will look neat with a couple nice corals ontop...and when I am ready...I will try a couple sps from you...
Still getting microbubbles and they drive me nuts! Maybe abit better...or just wishful thinking!:wink:

Thanks Shawn, I love the half circle too despite it being extremely difficult to clean.:wink:

Tank looks great Carmen. I use a tiger shark algae free magnet with the acrylic pad on it to clean my tank and it works great. My glass isn't quite as curved, but I think it would work still, just make sure the acrylic pad covers the edges. I also have a mag float but never use it as it's not a strong enough magnet to get the corners of the tank good. They are expensive, but worth it.

beauty tank!

Thanks Scott, perhaps I will have to give one a try.

Thanks for looking!

Your tank looks really good. I know that you can not get a good pic of this tank as i have the same one. You really have to spend the money on a good algae magnet as the cheaper ones don't work. This is the one that i have http://www.jlaquatics.com/product/cl...ng+Magnet.html it comes with relacement pads and I have had mine for about 2 years and have yet to replace the pads.

Looks like I better save up for a good magnet scraper!:wink:
I see now what you meant about how hard it is to take a good pic of the circle tank!:neutral:

Was that last set of pics with the same settings as before....or did you tinker a bit with the camera?

I'm trying to tinker with the settings like you showed me but can't say as I'm all that happy with the colors still. Not the best camera, I know. I'll keep playing around with it...maybe get the hang of it eventually.:wink:

The Tank is looking Awesome Carmen;

Great idea with the bridge and ya you can put a whole bunch of SPS on it.

Kevin

Thanks Kev!:wink:

2 New additions...picked up a Red-Striped Skunk Goby this week and another Flame Angel last week from RC. Just couldn't resist! I miss my flame angel so much and the Skunk's are such a neat looking fish and I've never seen one before.
Brought home the skunk goby, acclimated him, put him in and he INSTANTLY JUMPED! Jumped right into the overflow..!!!!!! Then he proceeded to try jumping out of there and landed on the little 1/2" slit between the overflow and tank (hard to describe) that runs the full depth of the overflow and just as I go to scoop him off, he wriggles down the slit! NOW WHAT? I can't even shine a light down there it's so narrow. Tried to scoop him out with wire, sticks, you name it! Eventually gave up. Checked on it one last time before bed only to find the little dude back in the overflow! Managed to scare him back to the top where I scooped him into the tank. AND.......wouldn't you know it.....he tried jumping again! I managed to corral him to the bottom of the tank where he vanished under the rocks hiding with the gudgeon pair. What an ordeal!
So the little guy showed up for feeding 24 hours later. He has been out and about on occasion and hides out with the gudgeons, which I thought was abit weird. They are similar shape and I thought they might chase eachother but not so. He is about 4" long and almost eel like. Quite an active fish. I will hold my breath as to how long this little guy stays put without jumping again...may not be so lucky next time! Hoping the 30" keeps him satisfied and with less reason to "skim the top"!
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Pucker up....SMOOCH.... Flame is such a character and is doing fantastic! Immediately upfront and center!
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Carmen,

They are both adorable, I would love to have them both :biggrin::mrgreen:
We have a lot of the same likes, funny huh! :wink:

Sounds like a great time was had by all! :lol:

Flame looks like she had some work done on her lips, sporting the Angelina look. Nice!

hey carmen your tank looks sweet, it would be a pain to clean that thing. and your flame angeal looks pretty awesome too.

We do seem to don't we?!:wink:

Well I wasn't exactly having fun...spent the entire night cursing!! Worked out in the end I suppose!:biggrin:

Perhaps we shall name her "Angelina!":wink:

It is no small task to clean but....I am NOW the proud owner of a MAGNAVORE Algae Magnet (thanks Dez) and let me tell you...those magnets WORK INCREDIBLE! Even takes off coralline! I am so much happier now. I do have to use 2 hands and put all my weight into it just to push the magnet...a real workout...but I don't have to get wet!:lol:
Thanks!

my thread had a trickle effect here?.....and am I reading that right???:redface:

Glad to hear the skunk decided to stay wet......still amazed at your fish pics.....wanna come take some pics of my fish?.....I so suck at fish pics.....

:wink:

Thanks Doug. I seem to be able to capture the fish but CORALS...my camera sucks...I need an underwater one I suppose. Why is it that the colors for the fish are fairly accurate but when I take tank or coral pics, I just can't capture their true colors?

Tank looks great Carmen.. Flame is sure a looker!

As for dougs fish pics, I seem to have dropped to the bottom of the totem pole.:cry:

Well......I'll tell you what......you come do me and I will go do you.......how's that sound???:wink:

:lol:

O.M.G I can't believe you said that!

What are you laughin at????......It was an innocent proposal.......geez....:biggrin:

It alway's, alway's starts out that way then someone ends up cryin !!:wink:

What's going on in the shop on the weekend's when I'm not around????
Kevin

Pictures.....people.....thats all I was talkin bout.....