Newcomer from Northern VA

jffoley · 04-24-2008, 12:52 PM

Greetings all!

150g reef, 180lbs live rock, DSB, lighting is PC's & VHO for 632 total watts, 16g refugium alternating lighting. Current population:

3 Green Chromis (Chromis viridis)
1 Hippo tang (Paracanthurus hepatus)
1 Emperor Angel (Pomacanthus imperator)
1 Powder Blue Tang (Acanthurus leucosternon)
1 pair of Tonozuka's Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus tonozukai)
1 pair of Square-Spot Anthias (Pseudanthias pleurotaenia)
1 Orangeback Bass (Serranus annularis)
1 Royal Gramma (Gramma loreto)
1 White-Striped Cleaner Shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis)
3 Green Emerald Crab (Mithrax sculptus)

Corals are star polyps, mushrooms and cabbage leather. Inverts are the usual crew of Blueleg hermits and Astrea snails. Lastly, a couple of peppermint shrimp, 1 Green Emerald Crab and several nails in the refugium as well.

My interest lies mostly with as many varieties and colors of compatible fish I can house without overtaxing the system. I would like to add a couple small Long-Fin Bannerfish (Heniochus acuminatus) but I'm worried that may overtax the system. Anyways, that's where I'm at...!

Regards to all, John

AQTCJAK · 04-24-2008, 12:53 PM

Welcome Aboard

Dentoid · 04-24-2008, 12:58 PM

Welcome to the Sanctuary! Not sure how big your current fish are, but by that line-up you are, or will very soon be, overtaxing your system. It looks like you know what you are doing though.

Are you a member of WAMAS?

Looking forward to seeing some pictures of your reef!

Anselth · 04-24-2008, 01:18 PM

welcome!

lcstorc · 04-24-2008, 01:40 PM

Welcome to RS!
The only thing you left out are the pics. I would love to see your system.

Stacef · 04-24-2008, 01:46 PM

Welcome to RS! Can wait to see your pictures!

jffoley · 04-24-2008, 01:57 PM

Thanks for the welcome! I'm looking forward to sharing and learning more on this awesome hobby here. I'm actually ramping my system back up after a bit of a hiatus. Long story for another post. I'm finding some amazing resources, including this one, browsing the web.

As for pix, I hope to figure that out soon. I'm a bit behind having purchased my first digital cameral just last year!

Dentoid, No, not a member of WAMAS. I've visited the website but have not made the leap. I take you would recommend it?

Thanks, John

Dentoid · 04-24-2008, 02:01 PM

I'm not heavily involved, but I do like the Spring and Fall meetings. They bring in some big name lecturers. I'm in Alexandria, VA so thought I may have seen you there.

jffoley · 04-24-2008, 02:11 PM

I will check it out. I'm in Fairfax...

John

lcstorc · 04-24-2008, 02:24 PM

I'm frequently in Chantilly so perhaps we can all get together. I think my next trip is mid May.

Dentoid · 04-24-2008, 02:46 PM

P-A-R-T-A-Y!

tbittner · 04-24-2008, 11:02 PM

Welcome to RS, John.

I'm also in Northern VA. I too would love to see some pics of your tank.

I also think you have your tank overloaded. Have you thought about a nice, new 265g? Superpets has great deals on them.

vdituri · 04-24-2008, 11:32 PM

I am not in VA, but welcome you anyways. lol

jffoley · 04-25-2008, 10:27 AM

Again, my thanks for the welcome messages... I've been exploring the chronicle forums and I can see what I've been missing. Some great info (and banter) going on here...

Terry, Overloaded? That's what I've been telling the missus and why we need something like your 450. That 265g suggestion sounds like a plan!

I do like my fishes and I am aware it's probably maxed. My Emperor is a sub-adult but he is king of this castle. The Hippo has been in there a long time and he does get pushy with the Powder Blue. Nothing too serious.

I have a prop system that I took down a few years ago due to job travel. I'm not traveling anymore so am considering restarting. It's a 56g main tank with 2 36g shallow tanks all plumbed together. Gots me some thinking and planning to do...

04-24-2008, 12:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
jffoley Tunicate Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 4 View Gallery Karma Komment	Newcomer from Northern VA Greetings all! 150g reef, 180lbs live rock, DSB, lighting is PC's & VHO for 632 total watts, 16g refugium alternating lighting. Current population: 3 Green Chromis (Chromis viridis) 1 Hippo tang (Paracanthurus hepatus) 1 Emperor Angel (Pomacanthus imperator) 1 Powder Blue Tang (Acanthurus leucosternon) 1 pair of Tonozuka's Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus tonozukai) 1 pair of Square-Spot Anthias (Pseudanthias pleurotaenia) 1 Orangeback Bass (Serranus annularis) 1 Royal Gramma (Gramma loreto) 1 White-Striped Cleaner Shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) 3 Green Emerald Crab (Mithrax sculptus) Corals are star polyps, mushrooms and cabbage leather. Inverts are the usual crew of Blueleg hermits and Astrea snails. Lastly, a couple of peppermint shrimp, 1 Green Emerald Crab and several nails in the refugium as well. My interest lies mostly with as many varieties and colors of compatible fish I can house without overtaxing the system. I would like to add a couple small Long-Fin Bannerfish (Heniochus acuminatus) but I'm worried that may overtax the system. Anyways, that's where I'm at...! Regards to all, John

04-24-2008, 12:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 7,224 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Newcomer from Northern VA Welcome Aboard __________________ A Wiseman once said build a stage add a pole & they will dance - Jack 2007 www.aquaticaggression.com Projects & Chronicels http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...car-buffs.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nts-tanks.html

04-24-2008, 12:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,289 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Newcomer from Northern VA Welcome to the Sanctuary! Not sure how big your current fish are, but by that line-up you are, or will very soon be, overtaxing your system. It looks like you know what you are doing though. Are you a member of WAMAS? Looking forward to seeing some pictures of your reef! __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

04-24-2008, 01:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
Anselth Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: South Jersey Posts: 943 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Newcomer from Northern VA welcome! __________________ -Adam Learning on the fly My 70 Gallon Reef My 110 Gallon Build

04-24-2008, 01:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,889 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Newcomer from Northern VA Welcome to RS! The only thing you left out are the pics. I would love to see your system. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

04-24-2008, 01:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
Stacef Reef Lobster Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dubuque Posts: 1,471 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Newcomer from Northern VA Welcome to RS! Can wait to see your pictures! __________________ Stace My 20g Build

04-24-2008, 01:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
jffoley Tunicate Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 4 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Newcomer from Northern VA Thanks for the welcome! I'm looking forward to sharing and learning more on this awesome hobby here. I'm actually ramping my system back up after a bit of a hiatus. Long story for another post. I'm finding some amazing resources, including this one, browsing the web. As for pix, I hope to figure that out soon. I'm a bit behind having purchased my first digital cameral just last year! Dentoid, No, not a member of WAMAS. I've visited the website but have not made the leap. I take you would recommend it? Thanks, John

04-24-2008, 02:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,289 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Newcomer from Northern VA I'm not heavily involved, but I do like the Spring and Fall meetings. They bring in some big name lecturers. I'm in Alexandria, VA so thought I may have seen you there. __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

04-24-2008, 02:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
jffoley Tunicate Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 4 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Newcomer from Northern VA I will check it out. I'm in Fairfax... John

04-24-2008, 02:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,889 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Newcomer from Northern VA I'm frequently in Chantilly so perhaps we can all get together. I think my next trip is mid May. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

04-24-2008, 02:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,289 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Newcomer from Northern VA P-A-R-T-A-Y! __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

04-24-2008, 11:02 PM	#12 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Newcomer from Northern VA Welcome to RS, John. I'm also in Northern VA. I too would love to see some pics of your tank. I also think you have your tank overloaded. Have you thought about a nice, new 265g? Superpets has great deals on them. __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

04-24-2008, 11:32 PM	#13 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 5,772 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Newcomer from Northern VA I am not in VA, but welcome you anyways. lol __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

04-25-2008, 10:27 AM	#14 (permalink)
jffoley Tunicate Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 4 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Newcomer from Northern VA Again, my thanks for the welcome messages... I've been exploring the chronicle forums and I can see what I've been missing. Some great info (and banter) going on here... Terry, Overloaded? That's what I've been telling the missus and why we need something like your 450. That 265g suggestion sounds like a plan! I do like my fishes and I am aware it's probably maxed. My Emperor is a sub-adult but he is king of this castle. The Hippo has been in there a long time and he does get pushy with the Powder Blue. Nothing too serious. I have a prop system that I took down a few years ago due to job travel. I'm not traveling anymore so am considering restarting. It's a 56g main tank with 2 36g shallow tanks all plumbed together. Gots me some thinking and planning to do...

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