Ryan's 300 Gallon Starfire Journal - Page 19

roktsintst · 04/02/2010, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Reefaquariumnut

Get a shoal of Bartletts!!! Very hardy and very colorful

Another great alternative would be Carberryi Anthias.

The others you suggest are great as well, but Bartletts are so cool when they group and stack up in the water column.

Thanks David...

I like the color of the Bartletts, and I had the same opportunity that you did to switch from the Ventralis. My problem is that I know a few differnt people who say that the all just turn male and kill each ogther off!!! I really want to avoidthat if at all possible... I do liek the Carberryi as well!!!

I am going for that stacked up/full of motion look to the tank with many other very nice fish swimming in between!

roktsintst · 04/02/2010, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Sardaukar

Fathead/sunburst do tend to do better by themselves. They are not the usual big schooling anthias. The rest of the anthia Ryan mentioned should be fine in a small group.

With multiple comments on Fatheads not doing so good in groups, i think i'll pass on them...

Now Im leaning towards Bimacs... Anyone with any thoughts?

Maybe some Bimacs, Resplendents, Evansi, and Lyretails???

roktsintst · 04/02/2010, 01:33 PM

Now im reading mixed feelings on the Bartlets... I could get 10-12 and if I can keep them and they'll thrive, then im all in!

But ive most people's expierence is that they just wither away and/or all turn male and die, then i'd like to try somehting else...

Your thoughts???

Znut Reefer · 04/02/2010, 03:16 PM

Ryan what about the Dispars?

roktsintst · 04/02/2010, 03:29 PM

I've had them before and they all have since died except for 1.

If im gonna add more, i'd rather add more colorful ones...

roktsintst · 04/02/2010, 08:41 PM

Well, I just picked up 5 Resplendent Female Anthias! They'll be here Tuesday!!!

After which i think i'll add another 5-10 Ignatus!!!

shaunt · 04/03/2010, 01:22 AM

How have I not known about this beautiful setup for so long. I am in Merced all the time and feel like I have been kept out of the loop. Truely one the best setup and tanks I have ever seen.

I may have to come take some frags off your hands when those things start growing too big.

roktsintst · 04/03/2010, 07:34 AM

Come on by anytime! Just shoot me a pm...

roktsintst · 04/03/2010, 12:02 PM

Well, bad news this morning...

I woke up to find all 3 of my beautiful Rhomboids dead. I have no idea what happened...

I did a 100% wc 2 dyas ago to remove the 3 weeks fo copper and 6 days of Prazi. I matched sg, ph, and temp right on...

I tested everything and there was no issue i found!

The only thing I can think of is that i added just a litle more water when i did the wc so the water level in the qt was higher which gave less splash (o2) to the tank when the water came out of the HOB....

Friggin sucks man!

But the Blakc Tang still looks good and is eating???

Dejavu · 04/03/2010, 12:18 PM

Sorry to hear this. Ryan is the a reason you did 100% water change beside to remove the Cu+?

roktsintst · 04/03/2010, 12:21 PM

NOpe... The only reason was to take out the copper and prazi....

I am so bummed! Now I've got to spend another $500 on them instead of something else...

But, i think i'll go with 2 rhomboids and a male Lineatus this time... I was really hoping to save for a interrupta instead! What a waste. THe male was soooo pretty!

Dejavu · 04/03/2010, 12:25 PM

Have you ever thought of just running carbon and polyfilters to remove the meds? I have done it this way for yrs without any problems. Doing 100% wc, there are just so many risk and factor that can change. Once losing fish in QT is never fun at any expense.

roktsintst · 04/03/2010, 12:27 PM

I did think about it! i wont be doing anymore 100% wc from now on... 50% and some carbon from now on!!!

Dejavu · 04/03/2010, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by roktsintst

I did think about it! i wont be doing anymore 100% wc from now on... 50% and some carbon from now on!!!

25% will work too

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roktsintst · 04/03/2010, 12:33 PM

What a bad decision!!! Man this sucks!

Znut Reefer · 04/03/2010, 01:14 PM

Sorry to hear that Ryan. I'm saving for a pair of them too.

eagleONE · 04/03/2010, 01:30 PM

Sorry to hear that Ryan.

roktsintst · 04/03/2010, 01:49 PM

Thanks Jay and Fonda...

DanW · 04/03/2010, 09:24 PM

Man Ryan that sucks. BTW I lost my rhomboids also

roktsintst · 04/03/2010, 09:25 PM

thanks Buddy... What happened you yours???

ccampbell57 · 04/04/2010, 12:36 AM

Sorry dude...I should have emailed you earlier to warn you about the large WC and potential shock...

DanW · 04/04/2010, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by roktsintst

thanks Buddy... What happened you yours???

I think one developed a bladder issue, started to swimming erratic (sideways, upsidedown, circles). The other one just dissappeared

roktsintst · 04/04/2010, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ccampbell57

Sorry dude...I should have emailed you earlier to warn you about the large WC and potential shock...

Thats ok Chris... I know now! And luckily Rhomboids arn't as hard to come by or expensive compaired to some of the fish on my list. Better to learn on them vs my Conspic!

roktsintst · 04/04/2010, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanW

I think one developed a bladder issue, started to swimming erratic (sideways, upsidedown, circles). The other one just dissappeared

That sucks Dan... Were they QT'd?

roktsintst · 04/04/2010, 10:18 AM

I dont know why, but i LOVE the Roscoes!!!

04/02/2010, 01:33 PM	#453
roktsintst Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cental Cali Posts: 2,384	Now im reading mixed feelings on the Bartlets... I could get 10-12 and if I can keep them and they'll thrive, then im all in! But ive most people's expierence is that they just wither away and/or all turn male and die, then i'd like to try somehting else... Your thoughts??? __________________ --- Ryan --- Current Tank Info: 300 AGE Starfire SPS Reef75g frag tank lit w/ T5's Deltec 902ACIII4 400 Radium's4-160 vho'sGEO 818 CA RXReefTek Kalk RXDart Return on manifold to a wavy sea57 watt uvHammerHead w/ OceansMotion

04/02/2010, 03:29 PM	#455
roktsintst Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cental Cali Posts: 2,384	I've had them before and they all have since died except for 1. If im gonna add more, i'd rather add more colorful ones... __________________ --- Ryan --- Current Tank Info: 300 AGE Starfire SPS Reef75g frag tank lit w/ T5's Deltec 902ACIII4 400 Radium's4-160 vho'sGEO 818 CA RXReefTek Kalk RXDart Return on manifold to a wavy sea57 watt uvHammerHead w/ OceansMotion

04/02/2010, 08:41 PM	#456
roktsintst Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cental Cali Posts: 2,384	Well, I just picked up 5 Resplendent Female Anthias! They'll be here Tuesday!!! After which i think i'll add another 5-10 Ignatus!!! __________________ --- Ryan --- Current Tank Info: 300 AGE Starfire SPS Reef75g frag tank lit w/ T5's Deltec 902ACIII4 400 Radium's4-160 vho'sGEO 818 CA RXReefTek Kalk RXDart Return on manifold to a wavy sea57 watt uvHammerHead w/ OceansMotion

04/03/2010, 07:34 AM	#458
roktsintst Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cental Cali Posts: 2,384	Come on by anytime! Just shoot me a pm... __________________ --- Ryan --- Current Tank Info: 300 AGE Starfire SPS Reef75g frag tank lit w/ T5's Deltec 902ACIII4 400 Radium's4-160 vho'sGEO 818 CA RXReefTek Kalk RXDart Return on manifold to a wavy sea57 watt uvHammerHead w/ OceansMotion

04/03/2010, 12:02 PM	#459
roktsintst Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cental Cali Posts: 2,384	Well, bad news this morning... I woke up to find all 3 of my beautiful Rhomboids dead. I have no idea what happened... I did a 100% wc 2 dyas ago to remove the 3 weeks fo copper and 6 days of Prazi. I matched sg, ph, and temp right on... I tested everything and there was no issue i found! The only thing I can think of is that i added just a litle more water when i did the wc so the water level in the qt was higher which gave less splash (o2) to the tank when the water came out of the HOB.... Friggin sucks man! But the Blakc Tang still looks good and is eating??? __________________ --- Ryan --- Current Tank Info: 300 AGE Starfire SPS Reef75g frag tank lit w/ T5's Deltec 902ACIII4 400 Radium's4-160 vho'sGEO 818 CA RXReefTek Kalk RXDart Return on manifold to a wavy sea57 watt uvHammerHead w/ OceansMotion

04/02/2010, 03:16 PM	#454
Znut Reefer Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Claxton, Ga Posts: 3,396	Ryan what about the Dispars?

04/03/2010, 01:22 AM	#457
shaunt Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Visalia,CA Posts: 189	How have I not known about this beautiful setup for so long. I am in Merced all the time and feel like I have been kept out of the loop. Truely one the best setup and tanks I have ever seen. I may have to come take some frags off your hands when those things start growing too big.

04/03/2010, 12:18 PM	#460
Dejavu ReefKeeping Mag staff Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,423	Sorry to hear this. Ryan is the a reason you did 100% water change beside to remove the Cu+? __________________ Brian June 2013 TOTM Current Tank Info: 270 Starphire by Miracles in GlassBK 250 InternalSequence Blackfin 1800(2) 6105 Tunzes Streams(3) 400 watt Blueline E-Ballast400w 20k Radiums(3) Lumanarc IIIGEO 624 Ca ReactorTunze OsmolotorPM SR45 and TLF PhosBan Reactor 150Apex

04/03/2010, 12:21 PM	#461
roktsintst Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cental Cali Posts: 2,384	NOpe... The only reason was to take out the copper and prazi.... I am so bummed! Now I've got to spend another $500 on them instead of something else... But, i think i'll go with 2 rhomboids and a male Lineatus this time... I was really hoping to save for a interrupta instead! What a waste. THe male was soooo pretty! __________________ --- Ryan --- Current Tank Info: 300 AGE Starfire SPS Reef75g frag tank lit w/ T5's Deltec 902ACIII4 400 Radium's4-160 vho'sGEO 818 CA RXReefTek Kalk RXDart Return on manifold to a wavy sea57 watt uvHammerHead w/ OceansMotion

04/03/2010, 12:25 PM	#462
Dejavu ReefKeeping Mag staff Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,423	Have you ever thought of just running carbon and polyfilters to remove the meds? I have done it this way for yrs without any problems. Doing 100% wc, there are just so many risk and factor that can change. Once losing fish in QT is never fun at any expense. __________________ Brian June 2013 TOTM Current Tank Info: 270 Starphire by Miracles in GlassBK 250 InternalSequence Blackfin 1800(2) 6105 Tunzes Streams(3) 400 watt Blueline E-Ballast400w 20k Radiums(3) Lumanarc IIIGEO 624 Ca ReactorTunze OsmolotorPM SR45 and TLF PhosBan Reactor 150Apex

04/03/2010, 12:27 PM	#463
roktsintst Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cental Cali Posts: 2,384	I did think about it! i wont be doing anymore 100% wc from now on... 50% and some carbon from now on!!! __________________ --- Ryan --- Current Tank Info: 300 AGE Starfire SPS Reef75g frag tank lit w/ T5's Deltec 902ACIII4 400 Radium's4-160 vho'sGEO 818 CA RXReefTek Kalk RXDart Return on manifold to a wavy sea57 watt uvHammerHead w/ OceansMotion

04/03/2010, 12:33 PM	#465
roktsintst Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cental Cali Posts: 2,384	What a bad decision!!! Man this sucks! __________________ --- Ryan --- Current Tank Info: 300 AGE Starfire SPS Reef75g frag tank lit w/ T5's Deltec 902ACIII4 400 Radium's4-160 vho'sGEO 818 CA RXReefTek Kalk RXDart Return on manifold to a wavy sea57 watt uvHammerHead w/ OceansMotion

04/03/2010, 01:14 PM	#466
Znut Reefer Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Claxton, Ga Posts: 3,396	Sorry to hear that Ryan. I'm saving for a pair of them too.

04/03/2010, 01:30 PM	#467
eagleONE Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: CA Posts: 1,408	Sorry to hear that Ryan. __________________ Jay Current Tank Info: ATB powered

04/03/2010, 01:49 PM	#468
roktsintst Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cental Cali Posts: 2,384	Thanks Jay and Fonda... __________________ --- Ryan --- Current Tank Info: 300 AGE Starfire SPS Reef75g frag tank lit w/ T5's Deltec 902ACIII4 400 Radium's4-160 vho'sGEO 818 CA RXReefTek Kalk RXDart Return on manifold to a wavy sea57 watt uvHammerHead w/ OceansMotion

04/03/2010, 09:24 PM	#469
DanW Certified Stick Killer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: So. Cal. - North Tustin Posts: 2,784	Man Ryan that sucks. BTW I lost my rhomboids also

04/03/2010, 09:25 PM	#470
roktsintst Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cental Cali Posts: 2,384	thanks Buddy... What happened you yours??? __________________ --- Ryan --- Current Tank Info: 300 AGE Starfire SPS Reef75g frag tank lit w/ T5's Deltec 902ACIII4 400 Radium's4-160 vho'sGEO 818 CA RXReefTek Kalk RXDart Return on manifold to a wavy sea57 watt uvHammerHead w/ OceansMotion

04/04/2010, 12:36 AM	#471
ccampbell57 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Highlands Ranch, Colorado Posts: 2,138	Sorry dude...I should have emailed you earlier to warn you about the large WC and potential shock... __________________ ><((((> Chris <))))>< Death, Taxes, and QT'g are the only things I am 100% certain on. Rarity and beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Don't ask "how much $" a fish costs but rather "how much enjoyment" will I receive from this animal. Current Tank Info: 1000g Reef system

04/04/2010, 10:18 AM	#475
roktsintst Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cental Cali Posts: 2,384	I dont know why, but i LOVE the Roscoes!!! __________________ --- Ryan --- Current Tank Info: 300 AGE Starfire SPS Reef75g frag tank lit w/ T5's Deltec 902ACIII4 400 Radium's4-160 vho'sGEO 818 CA RXReefTek Kalk RXDart Return on manifold to a wavy sea57 watt uvHammerHead w/ OceansMotion