Starting 90g Reef Tank Build... Finally!!! - Page 15

kudora · 06/07/2008, 12:08 AM

opps i forgot to put that in my last post, as if were going to miss that nice looking PBT in the DT lol

Tswifty · 06/07/2008, 10:22 AM

So far the PBT and YT seem to be getting along well. They get a little upset with each other when the PBT tries to go into the YT's cave, but other than that there hasn't been any chasing around the tank or anything like that.

Here's a quick short video of all the idiots in my tank

Tswifty · 06/07/2008, 10:29 AM

Another thread link to something that has been going on in my tank:

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...9#post12698599

Some more responses:

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1406663

vader88 · 06/07/2008, 10:35 AM

Hey Swifty, you really should let your fish know the tank is bigger than 10 gallons so they don't have to stay in that corner. Or were they bad and you put them in timeout ?

Love the PBT, where's that PM you were gonna send me. LOL

Tswifty · 06/07/2008, 10:48 AM

Haha... no kidding... I have no idea why they stay in that corner. I feed from the center of the tank. Everyone has settled in that corner except one Yasha goby and my Coral Banded Shrimp.

Sorry about that... It definately slipped my mind... Shoot me a PM or send me a link to where I posted, and I'll get you a response.

SCIFI_3D_zoo · 06/07/2008, 11:09 AM

Probably b/c the two Tangs differ in shape they get along? My Powder Brown/Blue tangs aren't being very friendly. But they are fine with the Pacific Blue and Sailfin.

Tswifty · 06/07/2008, 11:23 AM

I've seen it often recommended in smaller (4ft) tanks to purchase different species of tangs such as one acanthurus & one zebrasoma in order to increase their compatability.

However, I'm not advocating that this is correct as I am unsure how much fact or truth is behind it. It may be another one of the "general consensus" kind of statements.

Tswifty · 06/07/2008, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by vader88
Love the PBT, where's that PM you were gonna send me. LOL

PM Returned

NanoGurl · 06/07/2008, 03:59 PM

In general tangs with different colors and body styles "get along better" then tangs with similar body shapes and/or color. That's why a Powder Brown and a Powder Blue will fight more often then lets say a Powder Blue and a Yellow.

But... Powder Blues are notorious for being bullys.. and will fight with almost anything placed into the tank after them until they work it out... Powder Browns are better about that but not always.. i guess with everything it's just a general thought. The tank will play a big part I think.

Tswifty · 06/07/2008, 04:29 PM

This weeks water parameters:

Phosphates are showing 0, but I'm pretty sure that's because the algae is consuming them. However, I have definitely began to notice a significant decline in algae throughout the tank.

This could be due to a number of things:
- Phosban reactors hooked up
- Turbo Snails added
- Feedings cut back to once daily
- Cheato maintenance

Tswifty · 06/07/2008, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by NanoGurl
In general tangs with different colors and body styles "get along better" then tangs with similar body shapes and/or color. That's why a Powder Brown and a Powder Blue will fight more often then lets say a Powder Blue and a Yellow.

But... Powder Blues are notorious for being bullys.. and will fight with almost anything placed into the tank after them until they work it out... Powder Browns are better about that but not always.. i guess with everything it's just a general thought. The tank will play a big part I think.

Thanks for the input NanoGurl... It's always appreciated

So far the Yellow Tang, and the PBT have been pretty tolerant of each other. However, they are always on top of each other. As far as one never lets the other out of his sight... I guess they want to make sure the other one doesn't get a special treat when they aren't looking

NanoGurl · 06/07/2008, 05:02 PM

Love the video! Your tangs are simply gorgeous!

new2sw776784 · 06/07/2008, 05:49 PM

So when you leaving for vacation?
congraulations on getting the PB in the display hope everything works out.

InsaneClownFish · 06/07/2008, 07:26 PM

Wow, I'm so impressed with the detailed log! What program did you use to get that going?

vader88 · 06/07/2008, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by InsaneClownFish
Wow, I'm so impressed with the detailed log! What program did you use to get that going?

He made up a Excel spreadsheet. If you ask nicely, he'll probably give you a copy if you want it.

Tswifty · 06/07/2008, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by NanoGurl
Love the video! Your tangs are simply gorgeous!

Thanks

Tswifty · 06/07/2008, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by new2sw776784
So when you leaving for vacation?
congraulations on getting the PB in the display hope everything works out.

I won't be going on vacation probably until the end of the summer. That was D to the P who was leaving for 2 weeks

Thanks... I was pretty worried about the PBT for the first night, but after inspecting him closely today under the bright lighting in the 90g tank, the black spots actually look like they are scars of some sort... maybe from capture or something??? So I am a lot less worried about the black ich returning now. In fact, it may never have even been black ich in the first place.. but I guess better safe than sorry.

Tswifty · 06/07/2008, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by InsaneClownFish
Wow, I'm so impressed with the detailed log! What program did you use to get that going?

Thank you

I just created a simple spreadsheet in excel to keep track of everything. If you would like a copy, just shoot me a PM with your email address.

Tswifty · 06/07/2008, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by vader88
He made up a Excel spreadsheet. If you ask nicely, he'll probably give you a copy if you want it.

I forgot to add... "say please"

InsaneClownFish · 06/07/2008, 10:51 PM

PLEASE!

InsaneClownFish · 06/07/2008, 10:53 PM

You inbox says empty me please!

Tswifty · 06/07/2008, 11:26 PM

Should be good now

Tswifty · 06/08/2008, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by InsaneClownFish
You inbox says empty me please!

Yours says the same

email sent though.

kudora · 06/08/2008, 09:54 AM

are there any large projects in the future swift?

bertmauricio · 06/08/2008, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by capn_hylinur

as you are aware vadar has set up a thread dedicated to quarantine tanks--which he beat me to it by a day or so

Would someone post the link to vadar's quarantine tank thread? i can't seem to find it.

06/07/2008, 10:22 AM	#352
Tswifty Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA Posts: 14,022	So far the PBT and YT seem to be getting along well. They get a little upset with each other when the PBT tries to go into the YT's cave, but other than that there hasn't been any chasing around the tank or anything like that. Here's a quick short video of all the idiots in my tank __________________ "Enough light? Heck I could go barebottom and grow SPS in the stand!" - DiscoReefRover

06/07/2008, 10:29 AM	#353
Tswifty Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA Posts: 14,022	Another thread link to something that has been going on in my tank: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...9#post12698599 Some more responses: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1406663 __________________ "Enough light? Heck I could go barebottom and grow SPS in the stand!" - DiscoReefRover

06/07/2008, 10:48 AM	#355
Tswifty Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA Posts: 14,022	Haha... no kidding... I have no idea why they stay in that corner. I feed from the center of the tank. Everyone has settled in that corner except one Yasha goby and my Coral Banded Shrimp. Sorry about that... It definately slipped my mind... Shoot me a PM or send me a link to where I posted, and I'll get you a response. __________________ "Enough light? Heck I could go barebottom and grow SPS in the stand!" - DiscoReefRover

06/07/2008, 11:09 AM	#356
SCIFI_3D_zoo Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sebring, Florida Posts: 1,072	Probably b/c the two Tangs differ in shape they get along? My Powder Brown/Blue tangs aren't being very friendly. But they are fine with the Pacific Blue and Sailfin. __________________ The Key to immortality is to first live a life worth living.... BRUCE LEE Current Tank Info: 90g Reef(no SPS b/c of AquaC skimmer) Pacific Blue Tang, Maroon Clown(hosting Finger Leather), Mystery Wrasse(who's location is a mystery), Coral Beauty, Mandarin. AquaC EV240, JBJ ATO, KALK top-off, Prodibio

06/07/2008, 11:23 AM	#357
Tswifty Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA Posts: 14,022	I've seen it often recommended in smaller (4ft) tanks to purchase different species of tangs such as one acanthurus & one zebrasoma in order to increase their compatability. However, I'm not advocating that this is correct as I am unsure how much fact or truth is behind it. It may be another one of the "general consensus" kind of statements. __________________ "Enough light? Heck I could go barebottom and grow SPS in the stand!" - DiscoReefRover

06/07/2008, 12:08 AM	#351
kudora thread reader Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minot, ND Posts: 1,639	opps i forgot to put that in my last post, as if were going to miss that nice looking PBT in the DT lol

06/07/2008, 10:35 AM	#354
vader88 Dolphin Finatic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Trinity, NC Posts: 844	Hey Swifty, you really should let your fish know the tank is bigger than 10 gallons so they don't have to stay in that corner. Or were they bad and you put them in timeout ? Love the PBT, where's that PM you were gonna send me. LOL

06/07/2008, 03:59 PM	#359
NanoGurl Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Earth Posts: 4,306	In general tangs with different colors and body styles "get along better" then tangs with similar body shapes and/or color. That's why a Powder Brown and a Powder Blue will fight more often then lets say a Powder Blue and a Yellow. But... Powder Blues are notorious for being bullys.. and will fight with almost anything placed into the tank after them until they work it out... Powder Browns are better about that but not always.. i guess with everything it's just a general thought. The tank will play a big part I think.

06/07/2008, 04:29 PM	#360
Tswifty Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA Posts: 14,022	This weeks water parameters: Phosphates are showing 0, but I'm pretty sure that's because the algae is consuming them. However, I have definitely began to notice a significant decline in algae throughout the tank. This could be due to a number of things: - Phosban reactors hooked up - Turbo Snails added - Feedings cut back to once daily - Cheato maintenance

06/07/2008, 05:02 PM	#362
NanoGurl Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Earth Posts: 4,306	Love the video! Your tangs are simply gorgeous!

06/07/2008, 05:49 PM	#363
new2sw776784 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: newark ohio Posts: 383	So when you leaving for vacation? congraulations on getting the PB in the display hope everything works out.

06/07/2008, 07:26 PM	#364
InsaneClownFish Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,069	Wow, I'm so impressed with the detailed log! What program did you use to get that going? __________________ 7 Years Reefing and Many Fresh 8 Foot Envisions

06/07/2008, 10:51 PM	#370
InsaneClownFish Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,069	PLEASE! __________________ 7 Years Reefing and Many Fresh 8 Foot Envisions

06/07/2008, 10:53 PM	#371
InsaneClownFish Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,069	You inbox says empty me please! __________________ 7 Years Reefing and Many Fresh 8 Foot Envisions

06/07/2008, 11:26 PM	#372
Tswifty Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA Posts: 14,022	Should be good now __________________ "Enough light? Heck I could go barebottom and grow SPS in the stand!" - DiscoReefRover

06/08/2008, 09:54 AM	#374
kudora thread reader Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minot, ND Posts: 1,639	are there any large projects in the future swift?