Tswifty's Custom 40g Rimless Build Thread - Page 17

Tswifty · 07/26/2009, 09:36 PM

Short video clip:

Tswifty · 07/26/2009, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DiscoReefRover
Sneaking across the border again are we ....lol

Haha... Yep, Phil and his brother were kind enough to let me crash in their guest bedroom for the night, so I didn't need to make the entire trip in one day like I usually do.

Also, thanks goes out to Keith for letting my Chromis crash in his refugium for the night too! One of these days we're going to have to force him to post pictures of his setup.

Quote:

Originally posted by Padrino
TJ,
Which regulator from aquarium plants are you looking at? I also am looking to replace my regulator with a better one that can adjust the pressure unlike our reef fanatics. I also want a better needle valve that is more sensitive. The ideal needle valve from rex's planted aquarium is 70 USD but it looks like the best. Are you looking at the manual regulator or their electronic one?

I'm just looking at their regular one... not the electronic version.

Quote:

Originally posted by scaryperson27
Yeah you must have shaken it loose.

I guess... the guy looked at me like I was crazy when it worked first shot. I just threw my hands up, and went... I dunno.

OwNeD162 · 07/26/2009, 10:59 PM

The new chromis look great TJ

!

Padrino · 07/27/2009, 04:08 AM

Tank look MINT TJ, Now its time to jump on the bandwagon and want a MASSIVE TANK!! lol i can't wait and i've barely got my feet wet

OwNeD162 · 07/27/2009, 06:36 AM

Haha, what size do you want to go to Padrino? When I get my own place I'm going 6x3x3

!

Tswifty · 07/27/2009, 12:19 PM

I figured out what was going on with my Millepora colony, which some people think is actually a Tenuis colony. Anyway, I pulled out the colony to inspect it for pests, and I've got red bugs all over the underside.

At least I know how to treat it now.

kudora · 07/27/2009, 01:02 PM

sorry to hear that

melev · 07/27/2009, 05:38 PM

I'm using the Milwaukee regulator with solenoid, and this is my third one already. I'm wanting to buy from AquariumPlants myself, but never seem to pull the trigger.

Maybe August will be the month I do so.

Red bugs? Not a big deal - totally treatable.

Tswifty · 07/27/2009, 06:46 PM

So it's official... Everyone told me how much of a wuss their Mystery Wrasse's are... mine is a bully. I'm now certain it is responsible for the deaths of all the other wrasses. I added a 3" Yellow Coris Wrasse today, which is a good bit larger than the Mystery Wrasse. The Coris was out swimming and eating immediately, and no one was hassling it... including the Mystery Wrasse. Then about 5 minutes later the Mystery Wrasse was relentlessly chasing the Coris around nipping at it. So I killed the lights, covered the tank, and hopefully everyone will head back to their corners for tonight.

Tswifty · 07/27/2009, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by melev
Red bugs? Not a big deal - totally treatable.

Yeah, that's the good part. They seem to be one of the easier pests to eradicate from a system. Since I killed the lights a little early tonight, I'm going to dose the tank here in a little bit.

Tswifty · 07/27/2009, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by OwNeD162
The new chromis look great TJ !

Thanks. The Bartlett's were smacking them around for a little yesterday, but it seemed like the initiation was over today and everyone was getting along.

Quote:

Originally posted by Padrino
Tank look MINT TJ, Now its time to jump on the bandwagon and want a MASSIVE TANK!! lol i can't wait and i've barely got my feet wet

Thanks.

Haha... I know, I would love a large system... but I probably won't be able to do one for a while. I'm thinking of going with the Deep Dimension 150 or 200 once I get to a place where I can set up a normal system again. Eventually, I would love something 400+ gallons for my dream tank... thinking around 8' in length. I can dream right?

Tswifty · 07/27/2009, 06:58 PM

Oh... I added 2 Mexican Turbo Snails to the tank today as well. So we'll see if they help out with any of this Red Turf Algae or not.

MADtanks · 07/27/2009, 10:59 PM

maybe you answered this already but how the hell do you keep your sand settled? i cant seem to find the sweet spot for my vortech lol i put it on the back wall left and right, then on the right wall center..... no matter what i end up just looking at acrylic lol.

Looking great brotha!

Tswifty · 07/28/2009, 11:09 AM

I received a response from Reef Fanatic this morning, and they are going to ship me out a new solenoid.

Also, I'm going to go fire up the TLF Reactor with some new carbon, and replace the airline tubing on the skimmer. So that'll be all for Interceptor dose #1. I'll post how everything looks, and maybe snap some pics once the lights kick on.

EDIT* Lost one of the Chromis today. It looks like it was the one that took the brunt of the initial beating from the Bartlett's. Hopefully no others follow suit.

Tswifty · 07/28/2009, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by MADtanks
maybe you answered this already but how the hell do you keep your sand settled? i cant seem to find the sweet spot for my vortech lol i put it on the back wall left and right, then on the right wall center..... no matter what i end up just looking at acrylic lol.

Looking great brotha!

Thanks Rich. I really don't have an answer for that. I'm using Fiji Pink sand, and it's just kind of always stayed in place for me. I did place the VorTech a little high on the side wall, but I can see the flow from the undertoe ripping over the sand when I feed or perform maintenance. What type of sand did you use?

MADtanks · 07/28/2009, 12:04 PM

hmmm, yea i am using the LS that you would buy from the LFS, like 80lb worth. I will place the vortech higher though and see how that does... bc now that i think about it its actually sitting a little above halfway up. Do you leave your vortech on Full blast? I keep mine at like 75% and use wave mode... creates a nice 1/2" atleast...

Tswifty · 07/28/2009, 01:52 PM

Fish Pictures:

Bartlett Anthias

Mystery Wrasse

Yellow Coris Wrasse

Tswifty · 07/28/2009, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MADtanks
hmmm, yea i am using the LS that you would buy from the LFS, like 80lb worth. I will place the vortech higher though and see how that does... bc now that i think about it its actually sitting a little above halfway up. Do you leave your vortech on Full blast? I keep mine at like 75% and use wave mode... creates a nice 1/2" atleast...

I changed up the flow a few months ago, and switched to ReefCrest mode, and I think I have it around 50-60% (my tank is only 30" in length).

melev · 07/29/2009, 05:52 AM

I don't think that is a Yellow Coris Wrasse, TJ. Take a look at some of these images:

http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=...form=QBIR&qs=n

kudora · 07/29/2009, 08:25 AM

i thought the same thing but i think bing is showing juvie yellow coris, they lose the black dot and have slightly different coloration as an adult. TJ prob has an adult since he mentioned its a decent size.
They both look great tho i am starting to like wrasses more and more. Just put my CBB and sunburst in the DT a couple of days ago so my QT is empty...

Tswifty · 07/29/2009, 11:01 AM

Yeah I know, mine has some additional coloration on the face. LiveAquaria had a picture that looked close.

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...386&pcatid=386

Yellow Wrasse
(Halichoeres chrysus)

The Yellow Wrasse is also referred to as the Golden Rainbowfish, Golden Wrasse, Yellow Coris, or Canary Wrasse. It is golden-yellow with a black eyespot on the dorsal fin.

A 55 gallon or larger aquarium with a sealed lid, a 2-3 inch sandy bottom to hide under when frightened, and other peaceful Wrasses, including its own species, provides a good environment. It will eat fireworms and pyramidellid snails, protecting corals and clams. In addition, it may eat feather dusters, wild shrimp, tubeworms, and flatworms. It may also eat parasites off of tank mates.

Tswifty · 07/29/2009, 11:22 AM

Wet Web Media is saying that the proper name is the Canary Wrasse, as it is not in the Coris genus.

http://www.wetwebmedia.com/halichoeres.htm

(7th one down)

DiscoReefRover · 07/29/2009, 11:29 AM

I was pretty sure it wasnt a Coris ...as I have had a few and it looks a lil big for a coris..imo but a fine looking wrasse at that better looking than coris imo ....good score I hope you paid for a coris they a lot cheaper ....lol

serpentman · 07/29/2009, 11:31 AM

That's the unfortunate side of common names. Looks like a great addition either way.

Tswifty · 07/29/2009, 11:32 AM

Yeah it was pretty cheap. Funny thing is that they had it labeled as a "Yellow Coris" on the tag, but right underneath of the common name they had the scientific name, which listed Halichoeres chrysus. So that's why I decided to purchase it... I was specifically looking for a wrasse in the Halichoeres genus.

Regardless, it's doing exactly what I had hoped for though... picking relentlessly at the rocks, around corals, etc...

07/26/2009, 09:36 PM	#401
Tswifty Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA Posts: 14,022	Short video clip: __________________ "Enough light? Heck I could go barebottom and grow SPS in the stand!" - DiscoReefRover

07/26/2009, 10:59 PM	#403
OwNeD162 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brisbane, QLD, Australia Posts: 873	The new chromis look great TJ ! __________________ [URL=https://matchnow.info]Womans in your town[/URL] Current Tank Info: 2 x 1 x 1ft + EcoSystem Pro 40 HOB + 1 x 150W DE MH, 2 x 24W Actinic, Hailea HC- 150A 1/10 HP Chiller, Vortech MP20

07/27/2009, 06:36 AM	#405
OwNeD162 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brisbane, QLD, Australia Posts: 873	Haha, what size do you want to go to Padrino? When I get my own place I'm going 6x3x3 ! __________________ [URL=https://matchnow.info]Womans in your town[/URL] Current Tank Info: 2 x 1 x 1ft + EcoSystem Pro 40 HOB + 1 x 150W DE MH, 2 x 24W Actinic, Hailea HC- 150A 1/10 HP Chiller, Vortech MP20

07/27/2009, 12:19 PM	#406
Tswifty Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA Posts: 14,022	I figured out what was going on with my Millepora colony, which some people think is actually a Tenuis colony. Anyway, I pulled out the colony to inspect it for pests, and I've got red bugs all over the underside. At least I know how to treat it now. __________________ "Enough light? Heck I could go barebottom and grow SPS in the stand!" - DiscoReefRover

07/27/2009, 01:02 PM	#407
kudora thread reader Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minot, ND Posts: 1,639	sorry to hear that __________________ You must use "Regular Clorox" Any scents like "New Fresh Scent Clorox" will kill all of your animals in a few minutes (don't ask) "Paul b" Current Tank Info: 84 gallon(60x18x18) tank, 40 breeder frag, 30 gallon lps

07/27/2009, 04:08 AM	#404
Padrino Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,934	Tank look MINT TJ, Now its time to jump on the bandwagon and want a MASSIVE TANK!! lol i can't wait and i've barely got my feet wet

07/27/2009, 05:38 PM	#408
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	I'm using the Milwaukee regulator with solenoid, and this is my third one already. I'm wanting to buy from AquariumPlants myself, but never seem to pull the trigger. Maybe August will be the month I do so. Red bugs? Not a big deal - totally treatable.

07/27/2009, 06:46 PM	#409
Tswifty Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA Posts: 14,022	So it's official... Everyone told me how much of a wuss their Mystery Wrasse's are... mine is a bully. I'm now certain it is responsible for the deaths of all the other wrasses. I added a 3" Yellow Coris Wrasse today, which is a good bit larger than the Mystery Wrasse. The Coris was out swimming and eating immediately, and no one was hassling it... including the Mystery Wrasse. Then about 5 minutes later the Mystery Wrasse was relentlessly chasing the Coris around nipping at it. So I killed the lights, covered the tank, and hopefully everyone will head back to their corners for tonight. __________________ "Enough light? Heck I could go barebottom and grow SPS in the stand!" - DiscoReefRover

07/27/2009, 06:58 PM	#412
Tswifty Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA Posts: 14,022	Oh... I added 2 Mexican Turbo Snails to the tank today as well. So we'll see if they help out with any of this Red Turf Algae or not. __________________ "Enough light? Heck I could go barebottom and grow SPS in the stand!" - DiscoReefRover

07/27/2009, 10:59 PM	#413
MADtanks Stix Anyone? Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: East Coast Posts: 5,392	maybe you answered this already but how the hell do you keep your sand settled? i cant seem to find the sweet spot for my vortech lol i put it on the back wall left and right, then on the right wall center..... no matter what i end up just looking at acrylic lol. Looking great brotha! __________________ M.A.D. 75G(36X24X20 E-Overflow) \| DIY - LED/T5 \| Tunze ATO \| Eheim 1260 \| Reef Keeper.... in progress Current Tank Info: 24X24X20 AIO SPS Dom

07/28/2009, 11:09 AM	#414
Tswifty Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA Posts: 14,022	I received a response from Reef Fanatic this morning, and they are going to ship me out a new solenoid. Also, I'm going to go fire up the TLF Reactor with some new carbon, and replace the airline tubing on the skimmer. So that'll be all for Interceptor dose #1. I'll post how everything looks, and maybe snap some pics once the lights kick on. EDIT* Lost one of the Chromis today. It looks like it was the one that took the brunt of the initial beating from the Bartlett's. Hopefully no others follow suit. __________________ "Enough light? Heck I could go barebottom and grow SPS in the stand!" - DiscoReefRover Last edited by Tswifty; 07/28/2009 at 11:27 AM.

07/28/2009, 12:04 PM	#416
MADtanks Stix Anyone? Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: East Coast Posts: 5,392	hmmm, yea i am using the LS that you would buy from the LFS, like 80lb worth. I will place the vortech higher though and see how that does... bc now that i think about it its actually sitting a little above halfway up. Do you leave your vortech on Full blast? I keep mine at like 75% and use wave mode... creates a nice 1/2" atleast... __________________ M.A.D. 75G(36X24X20 E-Overflow) \| DIY - LED/T5 \| Tunze ATO \| Eheim 1260 \| Reef Keeper.... in progress Current Tank Info: 24X24X20 AIO SPS Dom

07/28/2009, 01:52 PM	#417
Tswifty Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA Posts: 14,022	Fish Pictures: Bartlett Anthias Mystery Wrasse Yellow Coris Wrasse __________________ "Enough light? Heck I could go barebottom and grow SPS in the stand!" - DiscoReefRover

07/29/2009, 05:52 AM	#419
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	I don't think that is a Yellow Coris Wrasse, TJ. Take a look at some of these images: http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=...form=QBIR&qs=n

07/29/2009, 08:25 AM	#420
kudora thread reader Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minot, ND Posts: 1,639	i thought the same thing but i think bing is showing juvie yellow coris, they lose the black dot and have slightly different coloration as an adult. TJ prob has an adult since he mentioned its a decent size. They both look great tho i am starting to like wrasses more and more. Just put my CBB and sunburst in the DT a couple of days ago so my QT is empty... __________________ You must use "Regular Clorox" Any scents like "New Fresh Scent Clorox" will kill all of your animals in a few minutes (don't ask) "Paul b" Current Tank Info: 84 gallon(60x18x18) tank, 40 breeder frag, 30 gallon lps

07/29/2009, 11:01 AM	#421
Tswifty Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA Posts: 14,022	Yeah I know, mine has some additional coloration on the face. LiveAquaria had a picture that looked close. http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...386&pcatid=386 Yellow Wrasse (Halichoeres chrysus) The Yellow Wrasse is also referred to as the Golden Rainbowfish, Golden Wrasse, Yellow Coris, or Canary Wrasse. It is golden-yellow with a black eyespot on the dorsal fin. A 55 gallon or larger aquarium with a sealed lid, a 2-3 inch sandy bottom to hide under when frightened, and other peaceful Wrasses, including its own species, provides a good environment. It will eat fireworms and pyramidellid snails, protecting corals and clams. In addition, it may eat feather dusters, wild shrimp, tubeworms, and flatworms. It may also eat parasites off of tank mates. __________________ "Enough light? Heck I could go barebottom and grow SPS in the stand!" - DiscoReefRover Last edited by Tswifty; 07/29/2009 at 11:16 AM.

07/29/2009, 11:22 AM	#422
Tswifty Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA Posts: 14,022	Wet Web Media is saying that the proper name is the Canary Wrasse, as it is not in the Coris genus. http://www.wetwebmedia.com/halichoeres.htm (7th one down) __________________ "Enough light? Heck I could go barebottom and grow SPS in the stand!" - DiscoReefRover

07/29/2009, 11:29 AM	#423
DiscoReefRover Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Willowick, Ohio Posts: 1,603	I was pretty sure it wasnt a Coris ...as I have had a few and it looks a lil big for a coris..imo but a fine looking wrasse at that better looking than coris imo ....good score I hope you paid for a coris they a lot cheaper ....lol __________________ "I hope I'm not going to be the first person who lost a fish, because it superglued it's mouth shut. " Tswifty New ohio DUI law..1st. OFF get 2 Browns TICs 2nd OFF you have to use them !!! Current Tank Info: Divorced ....looking for my next hole to fill!!

07/29/2009, 11:31 AM	#424
serpentman part time superhero Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Deep in the Heart of the Snowbelt (NE OHIO) Posts: 5,698	That's the unfortunate side of common names. Looks like a great addition either way. __________________ BS in Marine Bio ('96), First SW tank in 1992. Current Tank(s) 300g SPS with 90g frag tank and 40 anemone tank - decommissioned 46g LPS/Softy Cube 300g FOWLR under construction - decommissioned

07/29/2009, 11:32 AM	#425
Tswifty Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA Posts: 14,022	Yeah it was pretty cheap. Funny thing is that they had it labeled as a "Yellow Coris" on the tag, but right underneath of the common name they had the scientific name, which listed Halichoeres chrysus. So that's why I decided to purchase it... I was specifically looking for a wrasse in the Halichoeres genus. Regardless, it's doing exactly what I had hoped for though... picking relentlessly at the rocks, around corals, etc... __________________ "Enough light? Heck I could go barebottom and grow SPS in the stand!" - DiscoReefRover