400 gallon project

[Jason McK]

Very cool. I did not realize that the foam would actually rise in the neck. But after thinking about it, it makes sense as there is less resistance as the foam climbs

J

[untamed]

A quick report on the performance of the wetneck: I'm very pleased. The wetneck is keeping the throat of the skimmer clean, so I will only have to remove the top of the skimmer every month or two now. I would say that the volume of skim has tripled, but that the skim is less dark than before. Basically, I'm skimming much wetter than before.

Nitrates measured "0" the other day, so either the skimmer is working or 6ml/day of vodka/vinegar/sugar combo. Either way, something is good.

Breaking the cardinal rule of "clean tank before photographing...." Here is how things look at the moment.


A few fish hit 2 year anniversary in the past weeks. Here's some shots of a couple of birthday boys, along with the newest fish.."Rusty", who arrived in November.

[JDigital]

That wet-neck mod is GENIUS! Is that a feature of your specific skimmer, or just some awesome idea you came up with?

Does your Achilles always have Ich? Can't recall if I read a post by you or someone else on RC in the Achilles Thread in "Reef Fishes" that mentioned theirs always has it.

Rusty Angel looks awesome BTW..

[untamed]

The wet neck came with the skimmer, which I purchased used. The maker sells it as an upgraded version.

That was me on RC, talking about my Achilles tang. For the most part, I've simply ignored the ich. In keeping an Achilles for over 2 years with ich, I think I've done better than most with this particular fish. It doesn't seem to be the death sentence people think it is.

[JDigital]

No doubt.. He certainly doesn't look "not happy".

[untamed]

Actually, it turns out it was my Foxface that just turned "2" in the tank. The Achilles was added in May, 2007...so he's actually closer to "3", than "2".

Checking the records also tells me that my oldest fish is "Chuck" the (now) female clown who will be 4 years in April. Mostly, I still have young fish.

[pascalsimpson]

I'd love to go have a drink at your place