The Reef Central Corner Club Thread - Page 26

TheGuyWho · 02/02/2009, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Michael
why? thats a bad move, take them back and let the tank cycle naturally

Oh. Why is it bad? I went to a fish store, (that had a good rep btw) and they told me I should put some damsels in it to help with the cycling process. Dang, now I feel dumb. Did I get dooped for being a new guy? Crap! I wasted money didn't I?
Now what should I do?

Michael · 02/02/2009, 06:01 AM

sorry if i seemed nasty pal, not my intention, sticking 10 damsels in was a bad move buddy to be honest, your lfs is very bad for telling you to do that,id suggest you take them back, let the tank cycle naturally, some reefers do use damsels, im personally against it, but 1 or 2 if they do not 10,be very wary of them in future, ask here on rc before your next intended livestock purchase, we will be happy to help, dont be impressed with them they are trying to make the banks happy by getting turnover through their account. we all make mistakes no worries there but see if you can take them back, or at least 8 of them

Esquare · 02/02/2009, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by TheGuyWho
Oh. Why is it bad? I went to a fish store, (that had a good rep btw) and they told me I should put some damsels in it to help with the cycling process. Dang, now I feel dumb. Did I get dooped for being a new guy? Crap! I wasted money didn't I?
Now what should I do?

Don't feel bad, the neat thing about this hobby is there are many different ways to approach things. I agree with Michael though, Damsels can get aggressive and be hard to remove from the tank.

I really like your tank, 100 gallons is a nice size. I'm limited with what I can do as I only have a 54.

TridentSSBN · 02/02/2009, 08:18 AM

I had 2 Damsels and they were quite possibly the meanest fish I had seen to date. They were a PIA to get out of the tank as well. I had to remove 90% of the rock structure.

joeychitwood · 02/02/2009, 09:06 AM

I still have the first damsel I ever placed in my current tank, now years later. It is a Yellow-tailed Blue damsel. I've had the experience of trying to remove a couple of demon-spawn Domino damsels from a previous tank, so I know how nasty they can be. I don't have any problem with starting the cycle with a well-cared-for damsel, but 10 is certainly overkill.

charleskeller · 02/02/2009, 09:14 AM

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by flipsideleo
That's flippin' gorgeous!

Thanks!! It feels good to finally get rid of the noisy overflow box. those things suck.

Michael · 02/02/2009, 10:44 AM

well ive just stripped my top layers of figi rock out and moved the leathers down a couple of inches, moved the brain and the trumpet, and put the figi back in, its slightly different than before the rock layout that is, obviously the tank looks completely different, im off on vacation 2 weeks today for 8 days and when i get back im going to add 3-4 acorporas on top of the reef wall, this is why im moving stuff about, im hoping the next 3 weeks or so things will settle before the new arrivals, at the moment the tanks too cloudy to take a photo, but maybe tommorrow, ive just whacked a load of carbon in the sump to counter act against chemicals the softies will have released whilst i was moving them, hope it looks ok this time tommorrow, hope ive done the right thing, time will tell, might be knocking at sk8rs door later otherwise for help,lol

phish guy · 02/02/2009, 11:10 AM

cant wai to see the new set-up mike. have fun on vacation.

Michael · 02/02/2009, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by phish guy
cant wai to see the new set-up mike. have fun on vacation.

cheers phish

Bernie21 · 02/02/2009, 12:40 PM

Im looking forward to seeing new pictures Michael, have fun on your vac...

BackSpin · 02/02/2009, 01:51 PM

I am new to RC and in the mist of setting up my new 200g Pentagon corner tank 48" x 48" x 30" I will try to get pics up it will be seen from all three sides in three seprate rooms. I am working with Lifereef now trying to get a sump built to fit my custom stand I built, and working on my base rock set up..

Michael · 02/02/2009, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BackSpin
I am new to RC and in the mist of setting up my new 200g Pentagon corner tank 48" x 48" x 30" I will try to get pics up it will be seen from all three sides in three seprate rooms. I am working with Lifereef now trying to get a sump built to fit my custom stand I built, and working on my base rock set up..

welcome to the forum, and looking forward to some pics

phish guy · 02/02/2009, 05:01 PM

200g? i think you win for biggest corner thank. im waiting on the pics as well.

Michael · 02/03/2009, 12:20 PM

well heres a couple of shots after the bomb went off yesterday when i completely disrupted the tank for the arrival of 4 acorporas, i ordered them today, they will be glued to the top areas of the wall, as you can see ive lowered the toadie, he dosent seem to mind, h--mm and the devils finger just doesnt look right it might have to go

Hookup · 02/03/2009, 12:36 PM

Nice shots. I have to admit I've been less than good on posting any updated shots.. I have some new corals and some clams, and the new aquascape... tisk tisk...

Can I get a closeup of those new acros?

Michael · 02/03/2009, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Hookup

Can I get a closeup of those new acros?

im expecting them this week, i was going to wait until after the vacation, but excitment made me think otherwise, once they have been aclimatised, dipped and stuck on the wall i will give them a few hours and post some shots, possibly on the weekend

epstein · 02/03/2009, 01:54 PM

Lookin fwd to the updates Mike

RufRidn · 02/04/2009, 12:54 AM

I ordered a mp40w today so I should have it early next week. I'll let you guys know how it works out in a corner tank.

Im thinking about upgrading the pfo pendant I have right now to a better one with better spread. Any recommendations?

Also I need to pull the seios out next week but one of them has a rbta attached to it. Its been there for over a year so any ideas on removing it.

Esquare · 02/04/2009, 07:16 AM

Credit Card slowly slid under him

RufRidn · 02/04/2009, 10:11 AM

Thanks I'll try that out today.

Hookup · 02/04/2009, 11:31 AM

I ordered a pair of MP40's for the tank.. which are slated to arrive tomorrow... I have to move my tank from teh wall a 1/2 inch (YUCK) and am waiting on my reef-er buddy to come give a hand... hope to have the two of them flowing like crazyors by Monday.

Oh, I went with two, for even more random flow and, I want to run them at 50% power cause I heard they are quiter... also when I really want to BLAST the tank, or when acros get fully grown in, I can just up the power and get about 6500gph flow (65x turnover) I shiver just thinking about it...

Good thing the pumps have a feeding mode.. i'd like to see the fish try to get the mysis in that whirl-wind.

Reef-Ski · 02/04/2009, 12:03 PM

Hello,

I am in the process of setting up my 54 corner tank. Right now the tank is located at my parents house until the room in my house is completed.

Does anyone know what the overall height is inside the stock All Glass cabinet's. I think it was 24 inches but I can't remember.

I am looking into what skimmer to buy for my sump and I need to know the overall height I can work with.

Thanks for your help, and saving me a trip to get the measurement.

Reef-Ski · 02/04/2009, 05:39 PM

Thanks anyway everyone, I decided to make the trip and just pick up the tank.

Looks like I am setting it up sooner than I thought

sdoggssf · 02/04/2009, 07:37 PM

Hey everybody, just wanted to share a few pic's from above my 54 corner..
Sorry if the pics are hard to see, i tried my best.

The Middle

The Left Side

The Right Side

joeychitwood · 02/04/2009, 07:48 PM

Beautiful SPS, sdoggssf. Do you have any full tank shots from the front?

02/02/2009, 06:01 AM	#627
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	sorry if i seemed nasty pal, not my intention, sticking 10 damsels in was a bad move buddy to be honest, your lfs is very bad for telling you to do that,id suggest you take them back, let the tank cycle naturally, some reefers do use damsels, im personally against it, but 1 or 2 if they do not 10,be very wary of them in future, ask here on rc before your next intended livestock purchase, we will be happy to help, dont be impressed with them they are trying to make the banks happy by getting turnover through their account. we all make mistakes no worries there but see if you can take them back, or at least 8 of them __________________ Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club)

02/02/2009, 10:44 AM	#632
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	well ive just stripped my top layers of figi rock out and moved the leathers down a couple of inches, moved the brain and the trumpet, and put the figi back in, its slightly different than before the rock layout that is, obviously the tank looks completely different, im off on vacation 2 weeks today for 8 days and when i get back im going to add 3-4 acorporas on top of the reef wall, this is why im moving stuff about, im hoping the next 3 weeks or so things will settle before the new arrivals, at the moment the tanks too cloudy to take a photo, but maybe tommorrow, ive just whacked a load of carbon in the sump to counter act against chemicals the softies will have released whilst i was moving them, hope it looks ok this time tommorrow, hope ive done the right thing, time will tell, might be knocking at sk8rs door later otherwise for help,lol __________________ Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club)

02/02/2009, 11:10 AM	#633
phish guy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: South NJ Posts: 1,003	cant wai to see the new set-up mike. have fun on vacation. __________________ Who are we? We find that we live on an insignificant planet of a humdrum star lost in a galaxy tucked away in some forgotten corner of a universe in which there are far more galaxies than people. Current Tank Info: 150 Gallon Reef, Reeftech LEDs ( on their way out for reefbreeder Photons), Reef Octoput NWB250, Custom made Sump/Refufium, Mp40wES, Koralia's. SPS, LPS, Zoas/Palys

02/02/2009, 12:40 PM	#635
Bernie21 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Miami, Fl... Posts: 2,161	Im looking forward to seeing new pictures Michael, have fun on your vac... __________________ Reefing is an addiction rehab doesn't work for... Current Tank Info: Downgraded to a 0 Gal non Mixed Reef - Direct sun watts & 1x moon Actinics. RIO 00 return, no skimmer Skimmer.

02/02/2009, 05:01 PM	#638
phish guy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: South NJ Posts: 1,003	200g? i think you win for biggest corner thank. im waiting on the pics as well. __________________ Who are we? We find that we live on an insignificant planet of a humdrum star lost in a galaxy tucked away in some forgotten corner of a universe in which there are far more galaxies than people. Current Tank Info: 150 Gallon Reef, Reeftech LEDs ( on their way out for reefbreeder Photons), Reef Octoput NWB250, Custom made Sump/Refufium, Mp40wES, Koralia's. SPS, LPS, Zoas/Palys

02/02/2009, 08:18 AM	#629
TridentSSBN Moved On Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Marysville, OH Posts: 28	I had 2 Damsels and they were quite possibly the meanest fish I had seen to date. They were a PIA to get out of the tank as well. I had to remove 90% of the rock structure.

02/02/2009, 09:06 AM	#630
joeychitwood Schrödinger's Mod Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 3,488	I still have the first damsel I ever placed in my current tank, now years later. It is a Yellow-tailed Blue damsel. I've had the experience of trying to remove a couple of demon-spawn Domino damsels from a previous tank, so I know how nasty they can be. I don't have any problem with starting the cycle with a well-cared-for damsel, but 10 is certainly overkill.

02/02/2009, 01:51 PM	#636
BackSpin Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Springhill, FL. Posts: 106	I am new to RC and in the mist of setting up my new 200g Pentagon corner tank 48" x 48" x 30" I will try to get pics up it will be seen from all three sides in three seprate rooms. I am working with Lifereef now trying to get a sump built to fit my custom stand I built, and working on my base rock set up..

02/03/2009, 12:20 PM	#639
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	well heres a couple of shots after the bomb went off yesterday when i completely disrupted the tank for the arrival of 4 acorporas, i ordered them today, they will be glued to the top areas of the wall, as you can see ive lowered the toadie, he dosent seem to mind, h--mm and the devils finger just doesnt look right it might have to go __________________ Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club)

02/03/2009, 12:36 PM	#640
Hookup Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,281	Nice shots. I have to admit I've been less than good on posting any updated shots.. I have some new corals and some clams, and the new aquascape... tisk tisk... Can I get a closeup of those new acros? __________________ Spellking is an art form to which I have no brush. I'm not sure FOWLRs actually exist, I think they're like unicorns or platonic girlfriends. A FOWLR is just a reef tank that doesn't yet hold any coral. Current Tank Info: 180g display, 150gallon sump in-wall 4-side viewable sps dominated tank, ATI Powermodule, MRC MR-4 skimmer, GHL controller, Baling Method, Ultralith Reactor, Carbon & Phosphate Reactors, and general time consuming money pit that I live for.

02/03/2009, 01:54 PM	#642
epstein Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NYC transplant now in CT Posts: 1,501	Lookin fwd to the updates Mike __________________ I'd Rather be a failure at something I love , Than a sucess at something I hate . George Burns Current Tank Info: 150 DD Cube / 100 Gal Sump(basement) 30gal cube frag tank plumb Panworld 250ps return/ Reef Octopus SRO3000 Skimmer/ Bubble Magus Doser/Lumenmax reflector with 400 watt Radium bulb Ice Cap Ballast Apex Controller 2 MP40wes 2 gyre 150

02/04/2009, 12:54 AM	#643
RufRidn Premium Hustler Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Fernando Valley, Cali Posts: 609	I ordered a mp40w today so I should have it early next week. I'll let you guys know how it works out in a corner tank. Im thinking about upgrading the pfo pendant I have right now to a better one with better spread. Any recommendations? Also I need to pull the seios out next week but one of them has a rbta attached to it. Its been there for over a year so any ideas on removing it. __________________ Rav Current Tank Info: 100g Corner Tank, mag 18 return, Bubble Magus Nac6, Vortech MP40W, Retro T5 and 250w 14k de Lumenmax Elite

02/04/2009, 07:16 AM	#644
Esquare Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lorain, Ohio Posts: 1,954	Credit Card slowly slid under him __________________ Eddie Current Tank Info: 40 Breeder with Dwarf Lionfish

02/04/2009, 10:11 AM	#645
RufRidn Premium Hustler Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Fernando Valley, Cali Posts: 609	Thanks I'll try that out today. __________________ Rav Current Tank Info: 100g Corner Tank, mag 18 return, Bubble Magus Nac6, Vortech MP40W, Retro T5 and 250w 14k de Lumenmax Elite

02/04/2009, 11:31 AM	#646
Hookup Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,281	I ordered a pair of MP40's for the tank.. which are slated to arrive tomorrow... I have to move my tank from teh wall a 1/2 inch (YUCK) and am waiting on my reef-er buddy to come give a hand... hope to have the two of them flowing like crazyors by Monday. Oh, I went with two, for even more random flow and, I want to run them at 50% power cause I heard they are quiter... also when I really want to BLAST the tank, or when acros get fully grown in, I can just up the power and get about 6500gph flow (65x turnover) I shiver just thinking about it... Good thing the pumps have a feeding mode.. i'd like to see the fish try to get the mysis in that whirl-wind. __________________ Spellking is an art form to which I have no brush. I'm not sure FOWLRs actually exist, I think they're like unicorns or platonic girlfriends. A FOWLR is just a reef tank that doesn't yet hold any coral. Current Tank Info: 180g display, 150gallon sump in-wall 4-side viewable sps dominated tank, ATI Powermodule, MRC MR-4 skimmer, GHL controller, Baling Method, Ultralith Reactor, Carbon & Phosphate Reactors, and general time consuming money pit that I live for.

02/04/2009, 12:03 PM	#647
Reef-Ski Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: MA Posts: 368	Hello, I am in the process of setting up my 54 corner tank. Right now the tank is located at my parents house until the room in my house is completed. Does anyone know what the overall height is inside the stock All Glass cabinet's. I think it was 24 inches but I can't remember. I am looking into what skimmer to buy for my sump and I need to know the overall height I can work with. Thanks for your help, and saving me a trip to get the measurement.

02/04/2009, 05:39 PM	#648
Reef-Ski Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: MA Posts: 368	Thanks anyway everyone, I decided to make the trip and just pick up the tank. Looks like I am setting it up sooner than I thought

02/04/2009, 07:37 PM	#649
sdoggssf Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: South San Francisco, CA Posts: 127	Hey everybody, just wanted to share a few pic's from above my 54 corner.. Sorry if the pics are hard to see, i tried my best. The Middle The Left Side The Right Side

02/04/2009, 07:48 PM	#650
joeychitwood Schrödinger's Mod Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 3,488	Beautiful SPS, sdoggssf. Do you have any full tank shots from the front?