some pictures

DSMchad · 01/09/2010, 07:10 AM

Heres some pics of what i have.
I know its not anything spectacular, but since im still new to this stuff i figured id share for some criticism.
I realize triggers dont mix with some things i have, that will be dealt with when it gets bigger, for now they get along just fine.
Firefish wont come out for a picture i guess.

Niger trigger that hitckhiked in on a rock, and before i got rid of hair algae.

triggers home - the large conch shell.

cardinals

Clowns investigating the presence of the camera

Corals

Next on the list is some dry lace rock, or cured live rock to add because obviously i dont have enough.
And working on an oak stand with hood - that should get interesting.
Motorola droid doesnt take as good of pictures as they claim.The tank looks much better than the pictures show.

Lightsluvr · 01/09/2010, 07:30 AM

A Niger Trigger hitchhiked in on a rock? That must have been run to see!

I've had Royal Gramma hide in LR holes before, but they made a major racket when the rock was taken out of the water...

I like your clown pair. The cleaner shrimp (?) looks interested in what's going on, too.

You might want to think about slowly adding more cured live rock. Unless you have rock in your sump, your tank could benefit from more filtration provided by LR.

Also, you might want to isolate that piece of rock with the green star polyps on it. Move it so the GSP can't jump to other rock - if you don't, eventually it will cover everything in your tank...

JMO

LL

DSMchad · 01/09/2010, 08:01 AM

Haha yea, had no idea untill it was swimming around the tank.
Playing with the camera setting a little, heres some more.

pineapple sponges

Pulsing xenia

sump monster

doryrocks · 01/09/2010, 10:05 AM

wow nice live rock!

Jonny Roks · 01/09/2010, 10:12 AM

i like it, definitely a great base to build on. definitely add some more cured rock as it will be better for the long run. i love the conches and cardinals. they are so basic but i love them for the home aquarium

spleify · 01/09/2010, 11:15 AM

Nice looking tank so far. Keep up the great work

Sisterlimonpot · 01/09/2010, 11:20 AM

More live rock will be a good idea. looks like things are starting off on the right foot, keep it up...

romsoccer12 · 01/09/2010, 01:19 PM

beautiful tank. IMO, take to offense, i think you should add some more liverock and make the aquascape better! to low rocks make the tank look dull

DSMchad · 01/09/2010, 01:59 PM

i definately need more rocks, just not in the budget ATM.

01/09/2010, 07:10 AM	#1
DSMchad Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 109	some pictures Heres some pics of what i have. I know its not anything spectacular, but since im still new to this stuff i figured id share for some criticism. I realize triggers dont mix with some things i have, that will be dealt with when it gets bigger, for now they get along just fine. Firefish wont come out for a picture i guess. Niger trigger that hitckhiked in on a rock, and before i got rid of hair algae. triggers home - the large conch shell. cardinals Clowns investigating the presence of the camera Corals Next on the list is some dry lace rock, or cured live rock to add because obviously i dont have enough. And working on an oak stand with hood - that should get interesting. Motorola droid doesnt take as good of pictures as they claim.The tank looks much better than the pictures show. Last edited by DSMchad; 01/09/2010 at 07:18 AM.

01/09/2010, 07:30 AM	#2
Lightsluvr Tangaroa to 500 gallons Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,855	A Niger Trigger hitchhiked in on a rock? That must have been run to see! I've had Royal Gramma hide in LR holes before, but they made a major racket when the rock was taken out of the water... I like your clown pair. The cleaner shrimp (?) looks interested in what's going on, too. You might want to think about slowly adding more cured live rock. Unless you have rock in your sump, your tank could benefit from more filtration provided by LR. Also, you might want to isolate that piece of rock with the green star polyps on it. Move it so the GSP can't jump to other rock - if you don't, eventually it will cover everything in your tank... JMO LL __________________ Click on my username and select "Lightsluvr's Home Page" for a recap of our build thread - AGE Hybrid Tank in a 500G system with dedicated fish room. (Takes a few minutes for photos to load) Leave a note if you stop by... Current Tank Info: 350G AGE Hybrid reef tank. 500G+ total water volume. Three sumps for filtration. Barracuda Gold return and Hammerhead Gold closed loop pumps. DIY T5 light system on rails. MP40W x3 to supplement closed loop. 130G Water management system.

01/09/2010, 11:15 AM	#6
spleify Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 9,579	Nice looking tank so far. Keep up the great work __________________ Make it a Great Day!!!! Current Tank Info: 60 gal SPS cube, with 25 gal refugium, 400W MH, DIY Lumenarc III, DIY skimmer, DIY stand and canopy. 40 breeder LPS with 40 gallon sump, DIY stand, 250W MH

01/09/2010, 11:20 AM	#7
Sisterlimonpot R.C. Fraternity President Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Litchfeild Park AZ Posts: 11,490 Blog Entries: 2	More live rock will be a good idea. looks like things are starting off on the right foot, keep it up... __________________ Jimmy MASVC President Dishes are done man! Current Tank Info: 300 in progress

01/09/2010, 01:19 PM	#8
romsoccer12 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: ohio Posts: 2,625	beautiful tank. IMO, take to offense, i think you should add some more liverock and make the aquascape better! to low rocks make the tank look dull __________________ Colin R Current Tank Info: 3rd tank working fine!(29gal oceanic biocube) 5-6months old

01/09/2010, 08:01 AM	#3
DSMchad Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 109	Haha yea, had no idea untill it was swimming around the tank. Playing with the camera setting a little, heres some more. pineapple sponges Pulsing xenia sump monster

01/09/2010, 10:05 AM	#4
doryrocks Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 51	wow nice live rock!

01/09/2010, 10:12 AM	#5
Jonny Roks Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 119	i like it, definitely a great base to build on. definitely add some more cured rock as it will be better for the long run. i love the conches and cardinals. they are so basic but i love them for the home aquarium

01/09/2010, 01:59 PM	#9
DSMchad Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 109	i definately need more rocks, just not in the budget ATM.