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Larah · 02/18/2008, 08:38 PM

Larah · 02/18/2008, 08:40 PM

ihopss · 02/18/2008, 08:44 PM

You have a nice tank, is the sand new.

Larah · 02/18/2008, 08:53 PM

thank you!

It's as old as the tank... 10 weeks

I am extremely anal about keeping the sand clean...

BLKTANG · 02/18/2008, 08:57 PM

Very clean tank.Any problems with your Angel nipping?

Also i would zap that aptasia before it gets outta control.

Larah · 02/18/2008, 09:09 PM

Blktang, I can always count on your for advice! LOL!
So far she hasn't nipped at anything, just been a piggy for the
mysis and spirulina brine when it comes to feeding time....

Yeah I knew you'd notice that darn Aptasia that came in on the Zoanthid... I was hoping that the Peppermint would eat it for me.. He's been so good with the others that came on live rock....

Tank is clean, but only beacuse I am so darn anal about it...
I clean the glass probably 3 times a week, baste the rock work twice a week and do 20% water change once a week...

evoracer · 02/18/2008, 09:40 PM

That's not real caulerpa is it?

.::Jun77::. · 02/18/2008, 09:44 PM

good job! is that green striped goby?

Tomorleans · 02/18/2008, 09:51 PM

I have a peice just like this one

Is it ok to place this directly on the sand bed? I think mine is getting bleached sitting at the top of my rock base so close to the lights.

Deb91 · 02/18/2008, 10:15 PM

Nice and tity there Larah! Your rocks are coloring up gorgeous. Keep up the great work!!!

gumby007 · 02/18/2008, 10:20 PM

WOW! The sand is immaculate. I wish mine looked like that. I will have to try your schedule of maintenance and see if I can do that. I like your tank, the aquascape is great too!

I used to keep caulerpa taxifolia in my DT but after a while it really took off. I pulled it out and it grows some deep roots in the sand, kind of made a mess and pieces floated all around. But it adds a nice color, I like it.

Larah · 02/18/2008, 10:25 PM

Yes it's real Calupera... and yes I will be removing it! LOL!
It's just a place holder for now and I do maintenance on it pretty
regularly... I trim it and pull it up to try to keep it at bay...

I really likemy sand CLEAN! LOL! My sand sifter ( the stipped goby) does a purty good job too...

I have the green zoanthid on a samll base rock on the bottom of the tank. So far it hasn't bleached and I don't expect them too, I have PCs and they're low in the tank...

Magga Pie · 02/18/2008, 10:27 PM

Nice tank it looks great!! How do you like the skimmer im thinking about buying the same one

Larah · 02/18/2008, 10:40 PM

So far it's been working just like it's supposed to! Pretty decent for the price..
That seems to be the concensus on the CSS 65... Decent skimmer for the price...

Toddrtrex · 02/18/2008, 10:48 PM

Very impressive. And I know how much what I think matters.

But, it does look really great, should be proud of yourself.

That one powerhead in the righthand corner that is pointing up, just make sure it doesn't splash the water too much and get on your lights and/or the shield for the lights. Will end up with lots of salt creep, and that is messy. And lord knows that would bother you.

cpl40475 · 02/18/2008, 10:58 PM

what type cam are you using im needing a new one my cam suxxx. Mines a kodak z740 i think

Larah · 02/18/2008, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Toddrtrex
Very impressive. And I know how much what I think matters.

But, it does look really great, should be proud of yourself.

That one powerhead in the righthand corner that is pointing up, just make sure it doesn't splash the water too much and get on your lights and/or the shield for the lights. Will end up with lots of salt creep, and that is messy. And lord knows that would bother you.

OMG! You do know me! LOL!!!

Yeah it does splash up a bit and I clean the sheild for my lights at least once a week as well

Thanks, todd, for your opinion, it does matter...

Larah · 02/18/2008, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by cpl40475
what type cam are you using im needing a new one my cam suxxx. Mines a kodak z740 i think

It is the Kodak Z812IS 8.1 mega pixels... I really like it, but I have yet to figure out the macro setting, so that I can take better close ups....

I swear my Coral Beauty actually poses for the photos.. She swims right up to the glass when she sees me with the camera.. Is it possibel she's vain? Ahhh women, what can ya do....

Toddrtrex · 02/18/2008, 11:05 PM

I know you because I am just as anal about that stuff.

Good for you, will help the tank too, having a more consistent level of lighting.

He he. You're very welcome. And I still have to clean my overflow box, was a slacker tonight. But, at least did a WC on my 58.

Toddrtrex · 02/18/2008, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Larah
It is the Kodak Z812IS 8.1 mega pixels... I really like it, but I have yet to figure out the macro setting, so that I can take better close ups....

I swear my Coral Beauty actually poses for the photos.. She swims right up to the glass when she sees me with the camera.. Is it possibel she's vain? Ahhh women, what can ya do....

No comment about women being vain.

But, I think that my potters is a female with how she has to be in every picture.

Larah · 02/18/2008, 11:16 PM

This is what it looked like in early December, when I first got the tank!

Larah · 02/18/2008, 11:17 PM

Yes those are damsels... No I dont' have them anymore...
though they are awful purty

So todd, where's the photos of your potters?

Toddrtrex · 02/18/2008, 11:27 PM

Wow, huge difference. Good job. Oh, BTW, just cleaned the light shield, hope you are happy.

Ask and you shall receive.

Little blurry.

Larah · 02/18/2008, 11:32 PM

WOW Todd!
Those are awesome pics!
She sure is purty!!!!

And your tank looks great! You really know how to do it right!

Larah · 02/18/2008, 11:32 PM

what's the green plant life on the rocks? It looks nifty...

02/18/2008, 08:38 PM	#1
Larah Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Portland, Oregon USA Posts: 1,932	! Most recent photos !

02/18/2008, 08:57 PM	#5
BLKTANG Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Never,Never Land Posts: 7,061	Very clean tank.Any problems with your Angel nipping? Also i would zap that aptasia before it gets outta control. __________________ We the few have done so much,for so long,for so little.That we are now qualified to do anything with nothing. ____________________________________________________________________________ Current Tank Info: RR 90 Maganvore sump,250w Hamilton fixture,VorTec's ASM skimmer.

02/18/2008, 09:40 PM	#7
evoracer Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Luis Obispo, CA Posts: 571	That's not real caulerpa is it? __________________ ______________________________________________________ Jeremy Second-Decade Club!

02/18/2008, 10:15 PM	#10
Deb91 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Scituate,Ma. Posts: 577	Nice and tity there Larah! Your rocks are coloring up gorgeous. Keep up the great work!!! __________________ Deb Current Tank Info: None running now.

02/18/2008, 10:20 PM	#11
gumby007 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 107	WOW! The sand is immaculate. I wish mine looked like that. I will have to try your schedule of maintenance and see if I can do that. I like your tank, the aquascape is great too! I used to keep caulerpa taxifolia in my DT but after a while it really took off. I pulled it out and it grows some deep roots in the sand, kind of made a mess and pieces floated all around. But it adds a nice color, I like it. __________________ PBITAWA - It's terREEFic The solution to pollution is Hi-Lex Current Tank Info: sumpless 40 Breeder

02/18/2008, 08:40 PM	#2
Larah Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Portland, Oregon USA Posts: 1,932

02/18/2008, 08:44 PM	#3
ihopss Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Gilmer,tx Posts: 751	You have a nice tank, is the sand new.

02/18/2008, 08:53 PM	#4
Larah Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Portland, Oregon USA Posts: 1,932	thank you! It's as old as the tank... 10 weeks I am extremely anal about keeping the sand clean...

02/18/2008, 09:09 PM	#6
Larah Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Portland, Oregon USA Posts: 1,932	Blktang, I can always count on your for advice! LOL! So far she hasn't nipped at anything, just been a piggy for the mysis and spirulina brine when it comes to feeding time.... Yeah I knew you'd notice that darn Aptasia that came in on the Zoanthid... I was hoping that the Peppermint would eat it for me.. He's been so good with the others that came on live rock.... Tank is clean, but only beacuse I am so darn anal about it... I clean the glass probably 3 times a week, baste the rock work twice a week and do 20% water change once a week...

02/18/2008, 09:44 PM	#8
.::Jun77::. Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 328	good job! is that green striped goby?

02/18/2008, 09:51 PM	#9
Tomorleans Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Orleans(Westbank) Posts: 226	I have a peice just like this one Is it ok to place this directly on the sand bed? I think mine is getting bleached sitting at the top of my rock base so close to the lights.

02/18/2008, 10:25 PM	#12
Larah Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Portland, Oregon USA Posts: 1,932	Yes it's real Calupera... and yes I will be removing it! LOL! It's just a place holder for now and I do maintenance on it pretty regularly... I trim it and pull it up to try to keep it at bay... I really likemy sand CLEAN! LOL! My sand sifter ( the stipped goby) does a purty good job too... I have the green zoanthid on a samll base rock on the bottom of the tank. So far it hasn't bleached and I don't expect them too, I have PCs and they're low in the tank...

02/18/2008, 10:27 PM	#13
Magga Pie Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Miami Fl Posts: 1,490	Nice tank it looks great!! How do you like the skimmer im thinking about buying the same one

02/18/2008, 10:40 PM	#14
Larah Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Portland, Oregon USA Posts: 1,932	So far it's been working just like it's supposed to! Pretty decent for the price.. That seems to be the concensus on the CSS 65... Decent skimmer for the price...

02/18/2008, 10:48 PM	#15
Toddrtrex Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 23,162	Very impressive. And I know how much what I think matters. But, it does look really great, should be proud of yourself. That one powerhead in the righthand corner that is pointing up, just make sure it doesn't splash the water too much and get on your lights and/or the shield for the lights. Will end up with lots of salt creep, and that is messy. And lord knows that would bother you. __________________ Click my name and then "visit toddrtrex's homepage" for tank pictures Current Tank Info: 210g reef and 65g reef

02/18/2008, 10:58 PM	#16
cpl40475 Just hanging out Join Date: May 2007 Location: ky Posts: 786	what type cam are you using im needing a new one my cam suxxx. Mines a kodak z740 i think __________________ Im just a redneck in a city slickers lifestyle Current Tank Info: WORKING ON IT

02/18/2008, 11:05 PM	#19
Toddrtrex Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 23,162	I know you because I am just as anal about that stuff. Good for you, will help the tank too, having a more consistent level of lighting. He he. You're very welcome. And I still have to clean my overflow box, was a slacker tonight. But, at least did a WC on my 58. __________________ Click my name and then "visit toddrtrex's homepage" for tank pictures Current Tank Info: 210g reef and 65g reef

02/18/2008, 11:16 PM	#21
Larah Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Portland, Oregon USA Posts: 1,932	This is what it looked like in early December, when I first got the tank!

02/18/2008, 11:17 PM	#22
Larah Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Portland, Oregon USA Posts: 1,932	Yes those are damsels... No I dont' have them anymore... though they are awful purty So todd, where's the photos of your potters?

02/18/2008, 11:27 PM	#23
Toddrtrex Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 23,162	Wow, huge difference. Good job. Oh, BTW, just cleaned the light shield, hope you are happy. Ask and you shall receive. Little blurry. __________________ Click my name and then "visit toddrtrex's homepage" for tank pictures Current Tank Info: 210g reef and 65g reef

02/18/2008, 11:32 PM	#24
Larah Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Portland, Oregon USA Posts: 1,932	WOW Todd! Those are awesome pics! She sure is purty!!!! And your tank looks great! You really know how to do it right!