37g Build (PICS!!) - Page 3

Jason1 · 09-28-2009, 04:05 PM

Finally got my hand on a decent camera!

Since my tank is back to optimal running conditions (i.e. No algae), I decided to head to the LFS and see if there were any corals that I liked. Here are some pics

FTS

Fish
Hawk - he loves posing for the cam

True Perc Pair

Purple Firefish

Yellow Watchman

Algae Blenny

Inverts
CBS

Arrow crab

one of many Blue Leg hermit

Porcelain Crab

fan open

Hard to get a clean shot of him, my magfloat wont fit in there

not pictured
Fire shrimp
Green Bubble tip anemone
white claw crab
purple reef lobster

Coral
(New) zoa frag. Broke into 3 pieces during transport from lfs to my house. All the pieces are open and doing good =)

rics still doin good

buttons

purple shroom (new)

Star polyps (new) - havn't opened yet

Not pictured
Hairy mushroom green.

Everything seems to be doing good. all params normal!

molsen187 · 09-28-2009, 07:44 PM

looking good. the scape is awesome i always like the open sand in the middle. do you have any issues with your hawkfish and your shrimp. i've always wanted a hawkfish, but heard they like to eat shrimp.

Jason1 · 09-29-2009, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by molsen187

looking good. the scape is awesome i always like the open sand in the middle. do you have any issues with your hawkfish and your shrimp. i've always wanted a hawkfish, but heard they like to eat shrimp.

thanks...im really happy with this rock setup too, but i really want a bigger tank lol.

When I first got the hawk, I had a scarlet cleaner and a blood shrimp. He would attack the scarlet cleaner all the time, until the cleaner eventually went into hiding and later died. However, the hawkfish never attacked the blood shrimp once the entire time they were together (the blood died later of idk what).

Now, I have the CBS, a new blood, and a purple reef lobster in with the hawk. the cbs and the lobster have been in the tank a couple months now with no problems, and once again, the hawk does not mess with the blood shrimp at all. However, I will catch the hawk eating a blue leg hermit from time to time and I also watch him eat pods off rocks all the time. In the beginning, he would attack my arrow crab from the back, but the crab has since learned to keep his back to the rocks or wall and I havnt seen a scuffle between them in over a month now

molsen187 · 09-29-2009, 11:11 AM

thanks. i think the minute i set up my 55g i wanted to upgrade lol. its all part of the addiction. i don't have any hermits in my tank and i don't really mind if the hawk eats a few snails they are cheap enough to replace. i've heard mixed things about them with shrimp so i'm glad to hear your's has behaved mostly. i don't blame him for attacking an arrow crab, those things freak me out they like dam spiders.

Jason1 · 09-29-2009, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by molsen187

i don't have any hermits in my tank and i don't really mind if the hawk eats a few snails they are cheap enough to replace. i've heard mixed things about them with shrimp so i'm glad to hear your's has behaved mostly. i don't blame him for attacking an arrow crab, those things freak me out they like dam spiders.

My hawk never messed with any snails, hes more into the clawed inverts. I also figured that he would attack the cbs, so I just made sure that I bought one big enough so that it would be able to fend for itself. My hawk is just about 2" long so, any shrimp in future will have to be at least that to stay in the tank with him. However, the blood is considerably smaller than the cbs and the hawk doesnt mess with him. I guess he recognizes the color from the wild to be not a threat or food.

Either way, the hawk is my second favorite thing in the tank so I dont mind sacrificing a few crabs to keep him around.

Do you have a chronicle of your tank on this site?

molsen187 · 09-30-2009, 11:20 AM

no i don't hav a camera so i can't take pictures. i look around and ask questions when i need to. i belong to a local reef site too so i'm on there all the time.

Rhodes19 · 09-30-2009, 04:27 PM

Jason,

Nice tank! I like the open rockscape. How did you handle the HA?

sneaks03 · 09-30-2009, 04:58 PM

Hrrm love the rock scape, got me wanting to rescape mine now...lol

Jason1 · 10-01-2009, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Rhodes19

Jason,

Nice tank! I like the open rockscape. How did you handle the HA?

I added the ATS (algae turf scrubber) and that pretty much killed it. After about 3 weeks of it running, I could see the HA getting weaker and weaker in the DT. Then at about 2 months, there was about 1/4 the amount of algae. At that time I decided I wanted to change my rock setup as my fish were not using the whole height of the tank. So, I took out all the rock, freshwater dipped all of it, and scrubbed it with a toothbrush to get rid of the remaining algae. Its been about 3 weeks since then and everything is look great.

Funny thing is, about 2 and a half months ago, I came to the forums to see how much I could sell all my equipment for because I just couldnt deal with the HA anymore after 5+ months of an algae filled tank (kelp forest as most of my friends put it). While i was doing a search to see what others had been selling my sump for, I came across that ATS thread and decided to give it another shot. thank god I did and thank god for SantaMonica lol.

~thanks for all the comments on the tank guys, I appreciate it~

Rhodes19 · 10-02-2009, 10:50 AM

Hi Jason,

Thanks for the info. I have been looking at making an ATS for my tanks because of the nitrates levels but haven't done it yet. I have the parts, just haven't had time to put it all together. I think I will wait until I merg them into my 180 and do one for the 180 and my BC 14 at the office. The change you got is impressive and I'm glad it worked. It would be a shame to loose you from the hobby. I'll have to share your experience with a friend of mine who has a 55 that looks like yours did.

Jason1 · 10-02-2009, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Rhodes19

I have been looking at making an ATS for my tanks because of the nitrates levels but haven't done it yet. I have the parts, just haven't had time to put it all together. I think I will wait until I merg them into my 180 and do one for the 180 and my BC 14 at the office. The change you got is impressive and I'm glad it worked.

Just make sure you read up. go through this thread and follow the directions santa monica gives and it will work like a dream. Light placement, screen material, flow, and regular cleanings are very very important.

I'll answer any questions you guys have about that too.

nitrate and phospate have been at 0 since this has been installed. only 1 water change.

Rhodes19 · 10-02-2009, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason1

Just make sure you read up. go through this thread and follow the directions santa monica gives and it will work like a dream. Light placement, screen material, flow, and regular cleanings are very very important.

I'll answer any questions you guys have about that too.

nitrate and phospate have been at 0 since this has been installed. only 1 water change.

Cool beans. Thanks Jason.

Jason1 · 10-06-2009, 11:24 AM

just a couple more recent pics.

I was checking out my tank looking for changes and I noticed that the shroom in this pic (that is attached to the shell) disappeared.

but then I saw this...and lol'd

here are a couple more shots of the tank

one of my favorite shots of this goby. he has got some awesome blue spots

enjoy =)

Rhodes19 · 10-06-2009, 08:41 PM

Nice pics. I like your YWG. Mine is fun to watch.

goingsalt · 10-07-2009, 12:11 PM

I like your tank, I especially like your stand wondering if its wide enough for a 30L im putting together. Where did you get it ?

09-28-2009, 04:05 PM	#31 (permalink)
Jason1 Midas Blenny Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 92 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 37g Build (PICS!!) Finally got my hand on a decent camera! Since my tank is back to optimal running conditions (i.e. No algae), I decided to head to the LFS and see if there were any corals that I liked. Here are some pics FTS Fish Hawk - he loves posing for the cam True Perc Pair Purple Firefish Yellow Watchman Algae Blenny Inverts CBS Arrow crab one of many Blue Leg hermit Porcelain Crab fan open Hard to get a clean shot of him, my magfloat wont fit in there not pictured Fire shrimp Green Bubble tip anemone white claw crab purple reef lobster Coral (New) zoa frag. Broke into 3 pieces during transport from lfs to my house. All the pieces are open and doing good =) rics still doin good buttons purple shroom (new) Star polyps (new) - havn't opened yet Not pictured Hairy mushroom green. Everything seems to be doing good. all params normal! __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ My first tank - 37 gallons ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

09-28-2009, 07:44 PM	#32 (permalink)
molsen187 Cabbage Leather Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: haverhill, ma Posts: 394 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: 37g Build (PICS!!) looking good. the scape is awesome i always like the open sand in the middle. do you have any issues with your hawkfish and your shrimp. i've always wanted a hawkfish, but heard they like to eat shrimp.

09-29-2009, 11:11 AM	#34 (permalink)
molsen187 Cabbage Leather Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: haverhill, ma Posts: 394 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: 37g Build (PICS!!) thanks. i think the minute i set up my 55g i wanted to upgrade lol. its all part of the addiction. i don't have any hermits in my tank and i don't really mind if the hawk eats a few snails they are cheap enough to replace. i've heard mixed things about them with shrimp so i'm glad to hear your's has behaved mostly. i don't blame him for attacking an arrow crab, those things freak me out they like dam spiders.

09-30-2009, 11:20 AM	#36 (permalink)
molsen187 Cabbage Leather Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: haverhill, ma Posts: 394 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: 37g Build (PICS!!) no i don't hav a camera so i can't take pictures. i look around and ask questions when i need to. i belong to a local reef site too so i'm on there all the time.

09-30-2009, 04:27 PM	#37 (permalink)
Rhodes19 Scopas Tang Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 408 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 37g Build (PICS!!) Jason, Nice tank! I like the open rockscape. How did you handle the HA? __________________ 180 reef in the build 29 reef Biocube 14 reef 45 SWFO 45 FW 10 reef My wife notices any additions to the tanks. "Is that new"? "And if my wife asks, it was only $20!" (bodyguard295) My Addiction Rhodes19's 180 build

09-30-2009, 04:58 PM	#38 (permalink)
sneaks03 Neon dottyback Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Valdosta, Ga. Posts: 622 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: 37g Build (PICS!!) Hrrm love the rock scape, got me wanting to rescape mine now...lol __________________ Jonathan 55g FOWLR Wet/Dry Trickle Filter with external overflow Gamma UV Sterilizer 8w Korallia 3 and 2 2 Ocillaris Clownfish 6 Dwarf Blue Leg Hermit Crabs 4 Mexican Turbo Snails 5 Tube Worms 10 Nassarius snails 1 Emerald Crab 1 Sandsifting Star

10-02-2009, 10:50 AM	#40 (permalink)
Rhodes19 Scopas Tang Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 408 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 37g Build (PICS!!) Hi Jason, Thanks for the info. I have been looking at making an ATS for my tanks because of the nitrates levels but haven't done it yet. I have the parts, just haven't had time to put it all together. I think I will wait until I merg them into my 180 and do one for the 180 and my BC 14 at the office. The change you got is impressive and I'm glad it worked. It would be a shame to loose you from the hobby. I'll have to share your experience with a friend of mine who has a 55 that looks like yours did. __________________ 180 reef in the build 29 reef Biocube 14 reef 45 SWFO 45 FW 10 reef My wife notices any additions to the tanks. "Is that new"? "And if my wife asks, it was only $20!" (bodyguard295) My Addiction Rhodes19's 180 build

10-06-2009, 11:24 AM	#43 (permalink)
Jason1 Midas Blenny Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 92 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 37g Build (PICS!!) just a couple more recent pics. I was checking out my tank looking for changes and I noticed that the shroom in this pic (that is attached to the shell) disappeared. but then I saw this...and lol'd here are a couple more shots of the tank one of my favorite shots of this goby. he has got some awesome blue spots enjoy =) __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ My first tank - 37 gallons ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

10-06-2009, 08:41 PM	#44 (permalink)
Rhodes19 Scopas Tang Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 408 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 37g Build (PICS!!) Nice pics. I like your YWG. Mine is fun to watch. __________________ 180 reef in the build 29 reef Biocube 14 reef 45 SWFO 45 FW 10 reef My wife notices any additions to the tanks. "Is that new"? "And if my wife asks, it was only $20!" (bodyguard295) My Addiction Rhodes19's 180 build

10-07-2009, 12:11 PM	#45 (permalink)
goingsalt Bryozoan Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 50 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 37g Build (PICS!!) I like your tank, I especially like your stand wondering if its wide enough for a 30L im putting together. Where did you get it ?

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