My new Cube !!! - Page 8

cheeks69 · 05-23-2005, 12:17 AM

Thank guys

Unfortunately the problems continue...most of the SPS have lost their color due to not properly acclimating them to the new XM 10k bulb, although initially they reacted very well but the drastic increase in PAR levels was more than they could bear, hopefully I haven't lost them. I also lost my beautiful Scott's Wrasse which led me to taking the tank apart and finally removing the Dottyback and the Flame hawk which continually harassed both Wrasses, it hit me hard losing the Scott's I had grown really attached to him he had a rare color morph and was eating right out of my hand even would let me caress him.

I have added a new Velvet Wrasse aka Cirrhilabrus cyanopleura and will also replace the lost Scott's Wrasse. Will post some pics when I pick him up on tuesday.

mnreefman · 05-23-2005, 01:15 PM

its a shame to hear about the scotts wrasse they are wonderful additions. best of luck with the sunburnt sps... hopefully they will come around

Woodstock · 05-23-2005, 01:20 PM

Sorry about your loss Robert

Craig Manoukian · 05-23-2005, 01:20 PM

Absolutely a bummer Robert. Paracheilinus and Cirhillabrus rock! Good luck with the cyanopleura!

Gina · 05-24-2005, 05:56 AM

Sorry to hear of your problems Robert! Hopefully, things will turn around for you and you won't loose any more corals.

Looking forward to pics of the new fish!

Maxx · 05-24-2005, 10:57 PM

Hey Robert,
Sorry to hear about your troubles with the tank. I've been going through some obnoxious issues myself with my tank so I can sympathize. The tough part IMO is staying motivated through all the tough times and the frustrating trials and tribulations of reefkeeping. I've pretty much gotten a handle on my issues (or figured out how to get them solved), so I feel better about the tank. But for awhile there, I didnt want to even look at the tank....
Keep your chin up man....You'll get through it.

Besides, if you get discouraged and quit posting things, how else are we gonna get our fix?

Nick

cheeks69 · 05-25-2005, 04:54 PM

Thanx everyone for the kind words.

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The tough part IMO is staying motivated through all the tough times and the frustrating trials and tribulations of reefkeeping

Very well said Nick !
It's been really frustrating to see especially the Caps decline they were doing do well and had grown considerably from small frags now they have algea all over them now, I don't think they will recover and I feel like such an idiot for not aclimating them properly should've known better.

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Looking forward to pics of the new fish!

More bad news, the Scott's Wrasse is at the LFS and has been in a QT for a week but has developed Ick so he will continue to be there until he recovers.

cheeks69 · 05-26-2005, 06:17 PM

Here's a pic of the Cirrhilabrus cyanopleura which is doing very well and eating like a pig

Woodstock · 05-26-2005, 06:28 PM

yay!!

Nice hammer!

jhnrb · 05-30-2005, 01:02 AM

good looking Euphylia. i like how it is positioned on the rock. looks to have good circulation around it. nice piece.

mnreefman · 05-30-2005, 10:05 AM

beautiful fish! and hammer

cheeks69 · 05-30-2005, 05:07 PM

Here's a better pic of the Cirrhilabrus cyanopleura it's very difficult to get a good pic just a great swimmer

Here's the Brain eating under actinics and the Ricordia eating a rather large pieco of Scallop

Woodstock · 05-30-2005, 07:59 PM

Very nice!!! Beautiful fish Robert!

cheeks69 · 05-30-2005, 08:38 PM

Thanx Doni, mnreefman and jhnrb!
It looks like I'm gunna have to hit BrianE for more Cap frags I'm not noticing any polyp extension on the Red, Green and Purple Rim

jhnrb · 05-31-2005, 12:02 AM

additional pics are just great. nice shots of the the fish and corals. well done.

05-23-2005, 12:17 AM	#106 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 6,533 View Gallery Karma Komment	Thank guys Unfortunately the problems continue...most of the SPS have lost their color due to not properly acclimating them to the new XM 10k bulb, although initially they reacted very well but the drastic increase in PAR levels was more than they could bear, hopefully I haven't lost them. I also lost my beautiful Scott's Wrasse which led me to taking the tank apart and finally removing the Dottyback and the Flame hawk which continually harassed both Wrasses, it hit me hard losing the Scott's I had grown really attached to him he had a rare color morph and was eating right out of my hand even would let me caress him. I have added a new Velvet Wrasse aka Cirrhilabrus cyanopleura and will also replace the lost Scott's Wrasse. Will post some pics when I pick him up on tuesday. __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

05-23-2005, 01:15 PM	#107 (permalink)
mnreefman Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,393 View Gallery Karma Komment	its a shame to hear about the scotts wrasse they are wonderful additions. best of luck with the sunburnt sps... hopefully they will come around __________________ http://reefrock.com

05-23-2005, 01:20 PM	#108 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 21,670 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Sorry about your loss Robert __________________ ~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

05-23-2005, 01:20 PM	#109 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 15,732 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Absolutely a bummer Robert. Paracheilinus and Cirhillabrus rock! Good luck with the cyanopleura! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

05-24-2005, 05:56 AM	#110 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,292 View Gallery Karma Komment	Sorry to hear of your problems Robert! Hopefully, things will turn around for you and you won't loose any more corals. Looking forward to pics of the new fish! __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

05-24-2005, 10:57 PM	#111 (permalink)
Maxx Manta Ray Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: St Louis Mo Posts: 3,079 View Gallery Karma Komment	Hey Robert, Sorry to hear about your troubles with the tank. I've been going through some obnoxious issues myself with my tank so I can sympathize. The tough part IMO is staying motivated through all the tough times and the frustrating trials and tribulations of reefkeeping. I've pretty much gotten a handle on my issues (or figured out how to get them solved), so I feel better about the tank. But for awhile there, I didnt want to even look at the tank.... Keep your chin up man....You'll get through it. Besides, if you get discouraged and quit posting things, how else are we gonna get our fix? Nick __________________ "Chaos, confusion, despair...my work is done here." ...Some guy named Murphy.... A good friend will come and bail you out of jail...but, a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "Damn...that was fun!" Reef Sanctuary Knowledgebase (Answers to all your questions and then some!)

05-26-2005, 06:28 PM	#114 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 21,670 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	yay!! Nice hammer! __________________ ~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

05-30-2005, 01:02 AM	#115 (permalink)
jhnrb Scopas Tang Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Eureka, CALIF. Posts: 475 View Gallery Karma Komment	good looking Euphylia. i like how it is positioned on the rock. looks to have good circulation around it. nice piece. Last edited by jhnrb : 05-30-2005 at 01:03 AM. Reason: spelling

05-30-2005, 10:05 AM	#116 (permalink)
mnreefman Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,393 View Gallery Karma Komment	beautiful fish! and hammer __________________ http://reefrock.com

05-30-2005, 07:59 PM	#118 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 21,670 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Very nice!!! Beautiful fish Robert! __________________ ~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

05-30-2005, 08:38 PM	#119 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 6,533 View Gallery Karma Komment	Thanx Doni, mnreefman and jhnrb! It looks like I'm gunna have to hit BrianE for more Cap frags I'm not noticing any polyp extension on the Red, Green and Purple Rim __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

05-31-2005, 12:02 AM	#120 (permalink)
jhnrb Scopas Tang Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Eureka, CALIF. Posts: 475 View Gallery Karma Komment	additional pics are just great. nice shots of the the fish and corals. well done.

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