And it starts... 150g in-wall

[Wrangy]

Tank looks fantastic mate!! Everything is looking healthy and gorgeous!

 

[JJB103]

Thank you. Lots of trial and error, but I seemed to have it dialed in. For now. Haha.

 

[JJB103]

Here is a quick update picture and video. I'm still around, just very busy with work. I'm never too busy to maintain my tank though. I have to say that having an Apex has made my life much easier.

 

[JJB103]

This is when you know you love the hobby. I started a sleeve with it.

 

[JJB103]

It's crazy to look back through my thread and see all I've been through with this tank. It's been a fun ride. Frustrating at times, but fun.

Here is the tank when a started 2 years ago

And here it is today after all the trial and error.

 

[StirCrayzy]

I agree, man. I just went through you're build start to finish, it's a great testament to success via commitment and perseverance. Well done ! and Bravo !

 

[JJB103]

I agree, man. I just went through you're build start to finish, it's a great testament to success via commitment and perseverance. Well done ! and Bravo !

Thank you [emoji2]

 

[JJB103]

Here is a little update. Some things have changed and I am trying to catch my Blonde Naso. He is really aggressive and has killed a mystery wrasse and a red head Solon wrasse. He is about to kill my blue jaw trigger so he needs to go. He is about 6" now so he needs a bigger home.

I also added T5s to my lighting system to get more spectrum and even light coverage. It's too early to tell how much it will impact the growth and color.

 

[rostervandross]

Awesome collection of corals, Whats the one patch of stuff on the sand outside the cave on the right?


Good luck catching your tang. you should try a fish trap with a mirror in the back.. he will probably go after his reflection

 

[JJB103]

Awesome collection of corals, Whats the one patch of stuff on the sand outside the cave on the right?


Good luck catching your tang. you should try a fish trap with a mirror in the back.. he will probably go after his reflection

Thank you so much. It is a green fungia.

I like the idea of the mirror. I have a Fishtrap that I've used a few times but I never thought of the mirror for a tang.

 

[JJB103]

I caught him. He was really easy to catch using seaweed. It's hard to let him go because he is an amazing looking fish. My son named him Spike, but I don't allow bullies in my tank. .

 

[Squatch XXL]

It's hard to let him go because he is an amazing looking fish.

I can't agree more. He is a very awesome looking fish, and I generally dislike tangs. I looked up this variety and learned more, including I don't think I could keep one in any way.

Than I looked over your thread.

Thank you.

I am in the process of rebuilding an 85 gallon specifically for through the wall enjoyment. I have not gotten too many pages in, but I can assure you I will. You seem to have a similar diy thrills that I get into.

It is amazing how great your tank looks from day 1 to the most recent photo.

 

[Desmond]

Beautiful looking tank you have there ☺

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[JJB103]

I can't agree more. He is a very awesome looking fish, and I generally dislike tangs. I looked up this variety and learned more, including I don't think I could keep one in any way.

Than I looked over your thread.

Thank you.

I am in the process of rebuilding an 85 gallon specifically for through the wall enjoyment. I have not gotten too many pages in, but I can assure you I will. You seem to have a similar diy thrills that I get into.

It is amazing how great your tank looks from day 1 to the most recent photo.

Thank you very much. It's been a lot of work, but fun work.

 

[JJB103]

Beautiful looking tank you have there ☺

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Thank you

 

[saintsreturn]

Wow, I just read all the pages and cannot believe the ride you have been through. When my tank started having issues, carbon fixed most of them. I love your tank and look forward to your continued updates!

 

[JJB103]

Wow, I just read all the pages and cannot believe the ride you have been through. When my tank started having issues, carbon fixed most of them. I love your tank and look forward to your continued updates!

Thank you. We both agree on carbon. I believe carbon pulls things out we don't even know about. I will never go without it.

 

[StirCrayzy]

I can't think of any reason not to run carbon. Assuming there's no medication being administered.

 

[JJB103]

I picked up this blasto yesterday. I've walked by this 10 times thinking it was just a mushroom then I saw one closed up and it is definitely an LPS. The guy at the shop said it was a blasto. I've never seen one like it so I needed to have it.