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03-18-2012, 08:41 PM
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Yeah I have a little bit of a list in mind. These will all be added slowly over time: -Tang of some sort.. looking at Scopas, Tomini, Kole, but I really want a Whitecheek! -Lyretail Anthias -Bicolor, Midas, or Tailspot Blenny -2x Percula Clownfish -Either a Blue Spotted/Yellowhead Jawfish or a Watchman Goby/Pistol Shrimp combo -Hawaiian Flame Wrasse -Another wrasse, not too sure yet -Flame Angel (maybe) -Purple Firefish -Mandarin Dragonet Subject to change of course, but thats a general list. 
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03-20-2012, 01:37 AM
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Picked up the CUC and my first few fish today! The DT is looking good and is starting to grow some algaes hence the cleanup crew!
My cleanup crew list so far is: (pictures are not mine, my camera is out of service at the moment so this will have to do for now) -10 x assorted snails (Trochus, Nassirus, Cerith) -10 x hermit crabs (Red scarlet, blue legged) -1 x Cleaner Shrimp  -1 x Peppermint shrimp  -1 x Ruby Red Emerald Crab, he's missing one claw but this guy munches algae like its going out of style!  The new fish that went into QT are: -A Ocellaris Clown pair  -Blue Sided Wrasse  The wrasse seems to be quite stressed out, hiding at the bottom and not swimming at all so I am hoping he will pull through. Last edited by wmcinnes; 03-20-2012 at 01:45 AM.
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03-27-2012, 05:34 AM
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A few updates to share with you! (I apologize for the poor picture quality, still need to get a camera charger)
The clean up crew absolutely devoured the hair algae growth on my sand and rocks and stopped any diatoms that were starting to grow in their tracks. I had the hardest time finding my peppermint shrimp the other morning and then I came across this...  I think my Ruby Red Emerald like the taste of peppermint... little bugger! The crab also scared me another time when I found it lying on the sand bed not moving.. buuuuut after closer inspection it was his first molt! He is quite a bit larger now and has grown his second claw back! The unfortunate peril of my shrimp called for me to go out and get another invert that would protect itself! I picked up a Boxer Shrimp/ Coral Banded Shrimp and this guy means business. I am hoping it doesnt cause too much havoc. So far so good.  Also went out and got this little guy. Hes a busy boy thats for sure, digging himself dens/holes all over the place!  Picked up a nice size Red Starfish too add a little color! I didnt manage to get a photo because he was up against the viewing glass and I couldnt get a good shot. Another time. Got my hands on a few more pieces of equipment as well: A Marine Magic Doser, which will probably not be used for a while but I got it throught Eli's group buys at a deal I could not pass up  ..and a Neptune Apex Lite Controller from fellow Canreefer, Wayne Mah. His tank is amazing by the way. Its got me already planning my 200+ gallon tank of the future! Awesome work Wayne and thanks again!  I did a little bit of cleaning up and organized the electrical tonight as well. Hoping to do some Apex programming after work tomorrow! Next purchase will be lights, probably Sols, but I will be waiting until I get my income tax refund!  Oh and just for fun, this is where I was this weekend. Man oh man was it nice!  Cascade Mountain and Banff below it.
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03-28-2012, 08:33 PM
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DAM! I was careless and left the screen top off my tank think, 'Oh the Goby doesn't go anywhere near the top of the tank so it doesn't matter if this is on'...
Well think again Wayne!  Found that my Goby went carpet surfing last night as I found him shrivelled up on the floor when the tank lights went on this morning.. Stupid mistake. Oh well, first casualty (besides the Peppermint Shrimp dinner) and I am hoping that this is my LAST!
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04-03-2012, 08:05 AM
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Quick update: Tank is doing very well. ATO and Apex have been fully integrated into the system! ALLLSOOO...Apex VDM Module and 2x AI Sol Superblues (Black) ordered from Martin @ ModularLED! Woo am I ever excited to get them!
Oh and I also spent some money on my other toy... nice and shiny now!!   
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04-08-2012, 09:50 AM
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04-08-2012, 10:11 AM
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Update
DO NOT TRUST CRABS! My Ruby Red Emerald crab, which after some research is actually a Minthrax crab is a trecherous little bugger. He ate the very first coral I put in the tank, just some GSPs, but still! Without further adieu I captured him and put him in the refugium where he can hang out by himself with all the bubble algae any crab could ever want!
On another note, my AI sols have been ordered and should be here Tuesday, can't wait to get them running!! Bought the ELOS Magnesium, Calcium, and Alkalinty test kits and found my parameters to be: Mag= 1250, Cal= 380, and Alk= 7.. not bad, but I will be doing some water changes with Oceanic Reef Crystals and dosing Kalwasser soon to bring the numbers up a little bit. Now knowing where my tank chemistry is I picked up a couple corals (Frogspawn frag, 2 Zoa colonies, and the GSPs), and have them in temporary placement near the top of the tank because they are currently under the 2x39W T5s (Superblue Plus + Actinic). Also added the clowns and wrasse over from QT. One thing I am still trying to adjust is a consistant water level where my ATO float switches are. I am really having a hard time getting the drain line and return pump flows to match and therefore, the level drops slowly over time (not due to evaporation) and the ATO comes on, diluting the salinity and causing the overflow to fill right to the rim. Hoping I can get it dialed in so this doesnt happen anymore! Still bad quality photos, waiting on that replacement camera charger to come in. Frogspawn frag (been knocked all over the place by the friggen crab!)  Zoa Colonies   Blue-Sided Wrasse hiding out in the background, still a little shy..   Some new additions soon to come  Last edited by wmcinnes; 04-08-2012 at 10:15 AM.
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I have yet to build mine.
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