And this started with the $1 gallon Petco sale... - Page 2

asudavew · 02/18/2013, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by d2mini

Halimeda
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-04/nftt/index.php

Interesting read! Ty so much!

asudavew · 02/18/2013, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by rrasco

I guess that is confirmation that Aqueon doesn't temper anything but the bottom pane. Bold man you are drilling a tank that says 'Do not drill enclosure'. Did you call them or test the pane first? Just curious.

Just went for it!

My wife said, "You better try drilling it, so if it breaks we can get another before the sale is over."

so I went for it.

asudavew · 02/18/2013, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Neatfish

I wouldn't be touching that live rock without gloves or sticking my hand in the water.

Due to the aiptasia?

Xtrainer · 02/18/2013, 09:19 PM

Very nice i built my first tank the same way

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DM1975 · 02/18/2013, 09:47 PM

Nice rockscape!

asudavew · 02/25/2013, 06:53 PM

I've added a partial clean up crew.
I purchased my crew from liveaquaria.com
Sadly about 30% were dead upon arrival, so what is left follows:
3 Astraea Turbo Snail
3 Cerith Snail
1 Dwarf Blue Leg Hermit Crab
Dwarf Zebra Hermit Crab (dunno)
1 Electric Blue Hermit Crab
1Emerald Crab
3-4 Nassarius Snail
2 - Peppermint Shrimp
1 - Scarlet Reef Hermit Crab
1 - Snapping Shrimp maybe... have not seen it since release

I will add more snails as needed down the road.

asudavew · 02/25/2013, 06:57 PM

I plan to add add pistol shrimp/goby combo first.

I would also like to add a blenny. Second I think.

Followed by another fish... not sure what yet. 3rd

Then later down the road 2 clown fish with anemone. (2-3 months on the fish) and ... 6 months later for anemone?

Any suggestions would be helpful, compatibility, order to buy, etc.

Plus I'm not sure what to add for a third fish.

I would also like to add a cleaner shrimp in the very near future.

Carlwilliams · 02/25/2013, 08:52 PM

Looks Great!!! Be careful, its addicting, won't be long before you are knocking down walls for a bigger tank!!!

asudavew · 03/07/2013, 12:17 PM

I added a Blue Spotted Watchman Goby. It has adjusted and is eating well.

It took it all of one night to take over it's castle under a rock.
It gets less timid every day.
I'm now on the hunt for a pistol shrimp. I'm hoping they will pair up.

I think I will add a blennie after the shrimp, followed by something (not sure yet... )
then a clown or two. NO anemone for me after doing further reading/research. But possibly a hammer coral.

asudavew · 03/07/2013, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Carlwilliams

Looks Great!!! Be careful, its addicting, won't be long before you are knocking down walls for a bigger tank!!!

Funny you should say that......

Craigs list has a 1000 gallon aquarium for $1800........

If I had the space, my wife would even help set it up!

Time for a new house!

biggles · 03/07/2013, 01:07 PM

Looking good so far Dave. A small suggestion re your aquascaping, take that rock off the top of the right side and make a small outcrop on the left side totally separate from the right pile so you have a reef slope from right to left down to the sand bed and a gap before a second small rock outcrop. The small outcrop only needs to be one or two rocks and off the back glass. If you're game to have a play with your rock i think you will be pleased with the look i'm trying to explain, if not just ignore me lol.

anbosu · 03/07/2013, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by asudavew

I added a Blue Spotted Watchman Goby. It has adjusted and is eating well.

It took it all of one night to take over it's castle under a rock.
It gets less timid every day.
I'm now on the hunt for a pistol shrimp. I'm hoping they will pair up.

I think I will add a blennie after the shrimp, followed by something (not sure yet... )
then a clown or two. NO anemone for me after doing further reading/research. But possibly a hammer coral.

If you got Florida live rock there is a decent chance you got a pistol shrimp with your rock, so I would wait a little bit and see if you hear popping or clicking noises from your tank at night. If so, you either have a pistol or mantis in there.

I ordered some and got a few at a minimum.

asudavew · 03/07/2013, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by biggles

Looking good so far Dave. A small suggestion re your aquascaping, take that rock off the top of the right side and make a small outcrop on the left side totally separate from the right pile so you have a reef slope from right to left down to the sand bed and a gap before a second small rock outcrop. The small outcrop only needs to be one or two rocks and off the back glass. If you're game to have a play with your rock i think you will be pleased with the look i'm trying to explain, if not just ignore me lol.

That's funny. I did some moving around tonight after reading about positive and negative space. And 3rds.

Thanks for the input. I'll shoot a picture tomorrow. I had the tank clouded up tonight.

asudavew · 03/07/2013, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by anbosu

If you got Florida live rock there is a decent chance you got a pistol shrimp with your rock, so I would wait a little bit and see if you hear popping or clicking noises from your tank at night. If so, you either have a pistol or mantis in there.

I ordered some and got a few at a minimum.

I ordered one with my CUC. I haven't seen or heard it since adding it. I'll be patient and wait a little longer.

I guess the pistol shrimp could already be in he same hole already.

Thanks for the help.

asudavew · 03/12/2013, 08:37 AM

Rearranged the rock work the other day.

asudavew · 03/13/2013, 10:55 AM

I added an DIY ATO.

03/07/2013, 01:07 PM	#36
biggles Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 3,907	Looking good so far Dave. A small suggestion re your aquascaping, take that rock off the top of the right side and make a small outcrop on the left side totally separate from the right pile so you have a reef slope from right to left down to the sand bed and a gap before a second small rock outcrop. The small outcrop only needs to be one or two rocks and off the back glass. If you're game to have a play with your rock i think you will be pleased with the look i'm trying to explain, if not just ignore me lol. __________________ Andrew

02/18/2013, 09:19 PM	#29
Xtrainer Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Jacksonville, Fl Posts: 11	Very nice i built my first tank the same way Sent from my T-Mobile myTouch using Tapatalk 2

02/18/2013, 09:47 PM	#30
DM1975 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Kansas Posts: 183	Nice rockscape!

02/25/2013, 06:53 PM	#31
asudavew Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Angelo, Texas Posts: 1,010	I've added a partial clean up crew. I purchased my crew from liveaquaria.com Sadly about 30% were dead upon arrival, so what is left follows: 3 Astraea Turbo Snail 3 Cerith Snail 1 Dwarf Blue Leg Hermit Crab Dwarf Zebra Hermit Crab (dunno) 1 Electric Blue Hermit Crab 1Emerald Crab 3-4 Nassarius Snail 2 - Peppermint Shrimp 1 - Scarlet Reef Hermit Crab 1 - Snapping Shrimp maybe... have not seen it since release I will add more snails as needed down the road.

02/25/2013, 06:57 PM	#32
asudavew Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Angelo, Texas Posts: 1,010	I plan to add add pistol shrimp/goby combo first. I would also like to add a blenny. Second I think. Followed by another fish... not sure what yet. 3rd Then later down the road 2 clown fish with anemone. (2-3 months on the fish) and ... 6 months later for anemone? Any suggestions would be helpful, compatibility, order to buy, etc. Plus I'm not sure what to add for a third fish. I would also like to add a cleaner shrimp in the very near future.

02/25/2013, 08:52 PM	#33
Carlwilliams Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 51	Looks Great!!! Be careful, its addicting, won't be long before you are knocking down walls for a bigger tank!!!

03/07/2013, 12:17 PM	#34
asudavew Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Angelo, Texas Posts: 1,010	I added a Blue Spotted Watchman Goby. It has adjusted and is eating well. It took it all of one night to take over it's castle under a rock. It gets less timid every day. I'm now on the hunt for a pistol shrimp. I'm hoping they will pair up. I think I will add a blennie after the shrimp, followed by something (not sure yet... ) then a clown or two. NO anemone for me after doing further reading/research. But possibly a hammer coral.

03/12/2013, 08:37 AM	#40
asudavew Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Angelo, Texas Posts: 1,010	Rearranged the rock work the other day.

03/13/2013, 10:55 AM	#41
asudavew Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Angelo, Texas Posts: 1,010	I added an DIY ATO.