Nice guy, tries hard. I can live with that. :biggrin:

Of course there is gold in the water, wouldn't be epic without it now would it? You really should be doing something constructive like building your post count!

MrFish:

Wow this really turned out awesome! I thought I had posted in here but turns out I didnt lol, because I've read through it before. You did an amazing job and congrats on the awesome score of a tank! Acrylic sure can be awesome hey? Im really pleased with my acrylic tanks!

Hope most(all) of the fish are doing ok!

Cheers,

Chris

Thanks, was never really a fan of acrylic (had one years ago) but I guess you really do get what you pay for, the build quality on this tank is spectacular. Only one small hicup after a power outage, everyone is doing well, still thinking about how I want to finish the room off.

The last planned addition to the tank, finally added my Emporer, was a little concerned how it would go as he is quite small but allready has become the ruler of the tank, funny watching the jumbo French run and hide when the Emporer gets in one of his moods (come to think of it perhaps he is a she:lol:)
http://i472.photobucket.com/albums/r...5/IMG_2533.jpg
And a group shot to show how small it really is
http://i472.photobucket.com/albums/r...5/IMG_2534.jpg

Nice score Dave. He/she is a beauty. Wifey is happy I bet. Hard to believe Frenchie is afraid of it; could gulp it down in one bite.

Yes she is pleased, I was concerned how the addition would make out after the gongshow when I added the trigger, so when I put this guy in I fed the tank at one end and added him at the other end, he immediately went over and chased everyone away from the food, sure has made the whole tank more lively.

LOL well at least you didn't add him through the feeding hole :razz:

LMAO
Hmmm new fish, might just call for another trip to the Powell River Public aquarium. Lookin good Dave.

Ya, won't be doing that again

Thanks, pretty happy with this tank, seriously considering shutting down the small tank though, only thing stopping me is my bubble coral, had that one too long to part with.

Must be nice to be able to call a 300g a small tank. :mrgreen: How come you're considering shutting down the reef?

Partly the last hydro bill but mostly not happy with how it has progressed over the last year, seems to be one problem after another, have a battle on with red turf algea now, that stuff is a real PITA. Seems I am constantly fighting the reef yet the FOWLR only needs food and every couple weeks wipe it down, no dying corals, no pest algea, no expensive equipment that seems to break as soon as I leave the house etc etc etc. Rant over, I'm going to drink a bottle of 20 year old scotch before it goes bad :twitch: Next time Marie starts talking bigger tank I'll give her the deal of the decade.

I can't imagine your hydro bill. Mine's bad enough with only 400 gallons of water!
I think Marie has changed her mind. When she thinks about moving all those SPS colonies it kind of scares her off. Can't blame her.
I've got a beer in my hand right now, so I'll tip my beer to your scotch and here's to 2010 being kinder to your reef.
PS: If you leave that 20 yr old scotch untapped for another 20 you can sell it and buy yourself a solar panel. :wink:

You think your hydro's bad LOL, try having tanks AND a 18,000W powder coating oven LOL. Although, the oven makes me money hahaha.

But ya, to call a 300g a small tank!!!

From the man who probably writes off his tank's power bill on his business.:wink:

WOW!!!!That tank is a beautiful beast..:surprise: Dont ya ever feel like going for a snorkel in it...I sure would :mrgreen:

LOL, maybe!!!!


Acctually, the PC biz has never made enough profit for me to write ANY of my power off :( But I do get break's elsewhere!

hey! I would like an update on this tank :razz:

Few months back I lost all three large angels (French, Queen and Blue face) within 24 hrs, suspect it was some bad food, thru the rest of that batch away and did a large water change, never lost any others, was pretty upset about losing the three, they were the favorites and seriously considered selling it off, however stepped back and let it be, all is doing well and the Clown trigger and Emperor angel are growing quick so I think in time they will fill the void. I will try and get some fresh pics up here in the next few days. The reef is another story all together, seems it is going down the same path it did last spring, corals that were growing and doing well suddenly RTN for no reason, not going to add anything new to that tank, when it gets to the point I cant stand to look at it anymore I will break it down and sell it off.

Really sorry to hear about the losses :( Those fish were amazing, to say the least. It would seem a shame to throw it all in after you put so much work into it and the 300G. Are you running Ozone or anything on the 300G? perhaps its some kind of pathogen.

No Ozone, although I could thow it on there and see if it makes a difference, funny thing is everything has been working like a fine watch, no glitches with any equipment and regular testing shows nothing abnormal, some stuff is doing real good, some just hanging in there and some that was doing real good just dropped dead without warning, looks great one day and shiny white skeleton the next, go figure.

Oh Dang it. I loved seeing such big beautiful angels in your tank when I came to visit. I'm coming up to PR again next weekend if you want me to bring up anything.

How's about that 16" Yellowfin tang someone is selling in Abby:biggrin:

Got myself a new video camera so here is a short clip, time off comming up so should find time for some updates, Cheers.
http://i472.photobucket.com/albums/r...10451short.jpg

LOL, that sailfin tang cracks me up every time I see it. I've never seen a fish with triple chins before :razz:

Awesome! Hey, any chance you would have room for a red and white squirrel fish in your mix?

Funny how with all that space to swim around he just hangs out in the corner waiting for more food, I cant really cut back on the feed that hits the water, that bloody snapper gets cranky and starts eating the little guys.

How Big? if its cranky it could allways live in the sump, not as bad as it sounds tho as the sump is 250gal.

He's about 3.5-4 inches and isn't cranky at all, actually did quite well with a mixed reef but, there aren't many appropriate homes for it here! But he's quite entertaining and certainly healthy. Wish I'd asked yesterday, could've sent it over to you today with my Mom. If you want, it's yours as you could give it a much better home than it's in right now. Can I send it over next time? I'd really appreciate it!

I'm sure it will be quite happy in the 750, I will be on the Island on the 23rd, if the timing works out I can pick it up or we can figure out another way to get it here, no worries.

AWESOME! That would be fantastic!!!! I really appreciate it! We will get it arranged so he goes home with you!

Guess it's time for an update on this, everything has been fine since the unexpected loss of the large Angels, new additions are growing and everyone is fine, I did discover that rabbits (as in the furry long ear type) find power cords to be quite tasty (long story) needless to say there has been a few upgrades and changes to the equipment, will try and get some updated pictures soon, that nem from Marie was absolutely huge today, don't think it was happy with the warmer temperatures, the Clarkki's are so nasty the Clown Trigger steers clear, funny to watch.

I know you didn't offer to shoot us a video but we're going to REALLY enjoy it all the same. ETA? :biggrin:

I haven't missed that damn female clarkii the least little bit, why I ever thought it was a good idea to get her a mate and a home I'll never know.

I can do a video, tank still looks the same, just some equipment upgrades and working on finishing the back room.

Feel free to visit them anytime, they actually behave for the most part, although I do believe they are responsible for the nips I see out of the odd fin on eveyone else (being as they are pretty much the only ones not missing a small part somewhere, it must be them)

How is the tank ???

Tank is doing well, will get some updated pics soon, my computer suffered a meltdown, currently using my 12yr old Dell and I think the hamster that powers the hard drive is ready to retire, wouldn't dare try and upload any pictures right now.

When are you going to post a pic/video with the Morish Idol in it?

Ooooooh you should have told me, I sell hamsters and could have sent one over with the Moorish Idol! LOL:lol:

I second that!

:lol:

LOL, no hamsters we finally got rid of the rat, go figure we have 2 cats I walk in the room and they are sleeping on the couch while a bloody rat eats their food, stupid animals, I will get some pics when I get home, in LA for a few days, Go Canucks Go! Kings tomorrow, Ducks on Sunday and they better not play like they did last night!