Dentoid's Reeforama - Page 3

Dentoid · 01-13-2007, 06:03 PM

I noticed it before the tang went in. I suspect the foxface. However, they tend to pal around-if that's possible. Thanks for ya' all's input. It isn't getting worse though-seems to better, perhaps the tang is giving the foxface a run for its money.

Craig Manoukian · 01-13-2007, 06:25 PM

Yelloe tangs can be very aggressive. Good luck!

Dentoid · 01-13-2007, 09:18 PM

Thanks Craig. I'll keep a close eye on the angel. The tang went in last, so hopefully the angel knows the territory better.

sasquatch · 01-13-2007, 09:47 PM

GREATSCOTT!!!! lol nice job, wait a year until things grow in, should be amazing.Steve

Dentoid · 01-13-2007, 10:05 PM

Thanks Steve. I hope I'm not going too fast. I have decided to stop here for awhile and see what happens. I appreciate your input.

Woodstock · 01-14-2007, 08:23 AM

Looking great Dentoid

Dentoid · 01-14-2007, 12:18 PM

I try to emulate your greatness!

Woodstock · 01-14-2007, 04:45 PM

LOL! not greatness....... persistance

Dentoid · 01-15-2007, 10:11 PM

Well here is a weekend update. I tested and here are the parameters:

Ammonia=0
Nitrite=0
Nitrate=40 (eek!)
pH=8.2
Calcium=500
Alk=8
Phos=0.25

I have been working diligently on getting the nitrates down. I have removed all but about 1/4 of the bioballs from the trickle. As soon as I get them gone I will no longer use filter floss on the drip plate. I think this may be where they are coming from. Don't know why the Ca is so high. I do not add anything, although, I have a Ca reactor it is not hooked up yet. I hope to some day house SPS's.

All the inhabitants are doing well. The tang and foxface are bulking up in the waist, eating the caulerpa and other green macros. The flame still seems to be being picked on, by who I have not seen. They all pal around when out of the rock work. I think it's going on behind closed rock walls. At least he's not cowering and he doesn't miss a meal.

I've been doing research on a new sump/refugium. I have limited space with which to get large equipment into and out of my stand due to its location-bad planning. Hopefully, I will solve this dilemma.

I have added another coral and I have decided to stop adding livestock until I get the water parameters under control. Here is a picture of the recently added torch coral.

Woodstock · 01-15-2007, 10:27 PM

Nice torch coral Scott!

Dentoid · 01-15-2007, 10:30 PM

Thanks Doni! The temptation is to keep stocking, but I feel like my water chemistry is just not there for a tank this new.

Woodstock · 01-15-2007, 11:31 PM

The water isn't bad. Just keep cleaning out the ditritus and doing water changes to get the trAtes down. It shouldn't take long at all. Soon you'll have it fully stocked and looking for an upgrade! LOL~

Craig Manoukian · 01-16-2007, 02:33 AM

No problem and nice Torch for sure!

bluespotjawfish · 01-17-2007, 11:59 PM

Regarding your calcium, make sure you check your magnesium level. Also, I would think the filter floss would HELP clean stuff out of the tank -- as long as you are consistent at cleaning it! Also carbon will help if you aren't already using that. Patience is the key, and we all have plenty of that - right?

Dentoid · 01-18-2007, 09:30 AM

Bluespot'-Thanks for reminding me of the patience factor. It's so easy to overstock in the beginning because of the excitment level in this hobby. I am taking your advide and that of others. (Note to self-take it slow, patience, patience, patience.)

01-13-2007, 06:03 PM	#31 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 9,451 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Dentoid's Reeforama I noticed it before the tang went in. I suspect the foxface. However, they tend to pal around-if that's possible. Thanks for ya' all's input. It isn't getting worse though-seems to better, perhaps the tang is giving the foxface a run for its money. __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

01-13-2007, 06:25 PM	#32 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 15,484 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Dentoid's Reeforama Yelloe tangs can be very aggressive. Good luck! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

01-13-2007, 09:18 PM	#33 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 9,451 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Dentoid's Reeforama Thanks Craig. I'll keep a close eye on the angel. The tang went in last, so hopefully the angel knows the territory better. __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

01-13-2007, 09:47 PM	#34 (permalink)
sasquatch Brunt of all Jokes~ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the very farthest west coast of canada Posts: 8,465 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Dentoid's Reeforama GREATSCOTT!!!! lol nice job, wait a year until things grow in, should be amazing.Steve __________________ DIY stuff for my tank stand, 100g tank,rock lift, overflow, foam walls, closed loop,lighting reflectors, 50gal sump, bubbletrap and sock holder, ato bracket,kalk bucket and reservoir, 40gal fuge, fuge lighting, remotish dsb raceway, turf algae raceway, dual pumped recirc skimmer, more to follow. Peace, Loce and Understanding RIGHT NOW!

01-13-2007, 10:05 PM	#35 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 9,451 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Dentoid's Reeforama Thanks Steve. I hope I'm not going too fast. I have decided to stop here for awhile and see what happens. I appreciate your input. __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

01-14-2007, 08:23 AM	#36 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 21,615 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Dentoid's Reeforama Looking great Dentoid __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~29 gal QT/Hospital tank~* *~3 gal Pico~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MH, dual Actinic t5s,AquaController III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

01-14-2007, 12:18 PM	#37 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 9,451 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Dentoid's Reeforama I try to emulate your greatness! __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

01-14-2007, 04:45 PM	#38 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 21,615 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Dentoid's Reeforama LOL! not greatness....... persistance __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~29 gal QT/Hospital tank~* *~3 gal Pico~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MH, dual Actinic t5s,AquaController III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

01-15-2007, 10:11 PM	#39 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 9,451 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Dentoid's Reeforama Well here is a weekend update. I tested and here are the parameters: Ammonia=0 Nitrite=0 Nitrate=40 (eek!) pH=8.2 Calcium=500 Alk=8 Phos=0.25 I have been working diligently on getting the nitrates down. I have removed all but about 1/4 of the bioballs from the trickle. As soon as I get them gone I will no longer use filter floss on the drip plate. I think this may be where they are coming from. Don't know why the Ca is so high. I do not add anything, although, I have a Ca reactor it is not hooked up yet. I hope to some day house SPS's. All the inhabitants are doing well. The tang and foxface are bulking up in the waist, eating the caulerpa and other green macros. The flame still seems to be being picked on, by who I have not seen. They all pal around when out of the rock work. I think it's going on behind closed rock walls. At least he's not cowering and he doesn't miss a meal. I've been doing research on a new sump/refugium. I have limited space with which to get large equipment into and out of my stand due to its location-bad planning. Hopefully, I will solve this dilemma. I have added another coral and I have decided to stop adding livestock until I get the water parameters under control. Here is a picture of the recently added torch coral. __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

01-15-2007, 10:27 PM	#40 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 21,615 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Dentoid's Reeforama Nice torch coral Scott! __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~29 gal QT/Hospital tank~* *~3 gal Pico~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MH, dual Actinic t5s,AquaController III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

01-15-2007, 10:30 PM	#41 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 9,451 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Dentoid's Reeforama Thanks Doni! The temptation is to keep stocking, but I feel like my water chemistry is just not there for a tank this new. __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

01-15-2007, 11:31 PM	#42 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 21,615 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Dentoid's Reeforama The water isn't bad. Just keep cleaning out the ditritus and doing water changes to get the trAtes down. It shouldn't take long at all. Soon you'll have it fully stocked and looking for an upgrade! LOL~ __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~29 gal QT/Hospital tank~* *~3 gal Pico~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MH, dual Actinic t5s,AquaController III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

01-16-2007, 02:33 AM	#43 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 15,484 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Dentoid's Reeforama No problem and nice Torch for sure! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

01-17-2007, 11:59 PM	#44 (permalink)
bluespotjawfish Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 3,818 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Dentoid's Reeforama Regarding your calcium, make sure you check your magnesium level. Also, I would think the filter floss would HELP clean stuff out of the tank -- as long as you are consistent at cleaning it! Also carbon will help if you aren't already using that. Patience is the key, and we all have plenty of that - right? __________________ Lorraine To BB and all Bluespots - Journey of the 2nd Year ...The 2nd Year - Photoshow Check out Mr. BJ and friends... Mr. BJ's Aquarium - PhotoShow

01-18-2007, 09:30 AM	#45 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 9,451 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Dentoid's Reeforama Bluespot'-Thanks for reminding me of the patience factor. It's so easy to overstock in the beginning because of the excitment level in this hobby. I am taking your advide and that of others. (Note to self-take it slow, patience, patience, patience.) __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

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