RyanGSP's 80G Build

[Ryan]

I got out the underwater camera when I got home. Still trying to find the best angles to allow light and exposure levels.

Hopefully I get better because I am not too happy with these. Maybe a SLR with a macro lens is in order this summer.


I love this piece when its in full colour. Its a blue polyp A. austera and I cant wait for it to colour back up.




Ultra Acans





I call these Hawk`s Envy and they are wicked in person.




Super Grape Mille




Close-up of my Frogspawn




Red & Green Blastomussa wellsi

[Ryan]

Thanks Dana. They have browned out a little in the move. I am anxious for them to get back to the pitch black.

Today I sifted the sand in the display. I wasnt happy with the big hunks on the sand. I did it for half the tank and really liked it more than the other side. The bigger pieces I put down in the frag section. I figure it will make a great media for pods to live in.





I also took some time and installed my ATO. I was worried at 1st that it wouldnt be long enough to reach down into the return section but after I realized the tank needed to be topped up (DER!) it will work perfect with plenty of room for adjustment.




I also realized a few downfalls with this setup im not too happy with. I guess they will have to wait to be addressed the next time the tank is moved. A big one is the limited amount of space under the stand with a sump this size. I am thinking off the left size to build a storage cabinet for my electronics and bulk chemicals. The top could also double as an end table or bench.

Anyway thats it for the update for the day.

Ryan

[Ryan]

A little update, all the diatoms have come and gone but in their place has come a nasty film algae problem. I think it's my own fault as I over dosed some stuff a few days ago thinking the tank could handle it and I was wrong.

I have been fighting it for 3 days now with extra vodka and it looks like tonight my 1ml dose (I was dosing 0.4ml) has it slowed down. It was so bad the glass would algae up in less than 30min and my water was cloudy as heck. Now the glass is cleared up and the water clarity is improving.

Funny thing my corals look amazing right now.

[Ryan]

Well this is what you get I guess with captive bred clowns. Nice frogspawn 4" away and he chooses to host my Acans!











And I have been waiting a long time to get this picture.

[Trabby]

Awesome new pics Ryan!! Clown looks great! Our clowns won't host anything cool either so don't feel bad.

[Ryan]

Thanks Trabby. The acans dont seem to mind I just hope he doesnt get too comfortable until the Haddoni Arrives.

[AquaticFinatic]

Your picture taking sucks!!

[Ryan]

Your picture taking sucks!!!!!

[AquaticFinatic]

lol I left of the smiley face!

[Ryan]

ya ya excuses excuses cooper. You will have to stop in next time your out my way.