JKreef's 75 Gallon Project - Page 10

Newt · 08-08-2005, 03:41 AM

I've been testing my water about every 3-4 days, and now for three weeks straight they have been running very constant. Even with my higher bioload the nitrates are being eliminated somewhere along the line.

Which is good that everything is stable especially since I want to start ordering some SPS.

SG: 1.024
pH: 8.2
trates: 0
trites: 0
Ca: 460
KH: 120

Jason

Craig Manoukian · 08-09-2005, 04:21 AM

Fabulous photos and the Anthias look like they are doing very well. Are all your critters getting along swimmingly!

Newt · 08-09-2005, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Craig Manoukian

Fabulous photos and the Anthias look like they are doing very well. Are all your critters getting along swimmingly!

Thanks Craig! All of my fish are doing wonderfully together, no disputes except for a few between the anthias in the begnning, but I half expected that and there weren't any injuries.

The only problem that I'm having with my tank is a few apstasia that have popped up here and there, my peppermint shrimp has taken out a few, but I'm going to try irradicating them with Joes Juice next week.

Craig Manoukian · 08-10-2005, 01:30 AM

Sounds great and good luck!

Jiddy · 08-16-2005, 03:44 AM

Its really sweet to see the progession of your tank doin so well. Good work and keep it up!

Newt · 08-16-2005, 11:31 AM

Thanks Jiddy,

I haven't see an update to your thread in quite sometime, must be a busy guy. Snap some pics so we all can see what you're up to.

Jason

Witfull · 08-16-2005, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by JKreef

LOL! Any particular reason for not keeping SPS, just doesn't tickle your fancy?

they never did it for me,,,i like movement and colors,and when i did the sticks,,,id put my big paw in the water and break them,,LOL.

lets just say im a softie at heart,,,HAHA

cheeks69 · 08-16-2005, 04:51 PM

Tank is looking fantastic Jason

Newt · 08-17-2005, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Witfull

they never did it for me,,,i like movement and colors,and when i did the sticks,,,id put my big paw in the water and break them,,LOL.

lets just say im a softie at heart,,,HAHA

My heart is full of polyps I guess...LOL. I must have my shrooms and zoos. Careful with those Gorgs when you're putting your paws in the tank, they must be even more delicate than SPS. Hope your bluebell? pulls through.

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Originally Posted by cheeks69

Tank is looking fantastic Jason

Thanks Robert, it's full of hard work, dedication, and the most important factor patience...

I'm adding the first couple of "sticks" LOL, to my collection later today when I receive my shipment from Sharkysreef. Dennis was very helpful with every question that I had, especially with me being new to the world of SPS. So he set me up with some "beginner" frags that I can't wait to unpack and start acclimating. Should be a great time, and yes I will post pictures.

Newt · 09-02-2005, 11:30 AM

UPDATE!

SPS corals are doing suprisingly well after being acclimated to my lighting. One of the acros started to recede a bit, but then came back with all it's glory. The frags still have some growing and coloring up to do, and I'm allowing time for that. I'm just an observer,nothing else is being added(except for a few more snails(dang hermits!)...nor moved around. Feeding my fish, and doing water changes keep me sufficed for now but,,,but I'm feeling the itch to start another nano.

Jason

Woodstock · 09-02-2005, 11:52 AM

Great news JK!!

Newt · 09-16-2005, 11:18 PM

Update:

New specimens being acclimated as I type this....

I decided after a long week of thought to buy a Purple Long Tentacle Anemone that we've had at work for two weeks under pretty crappy PC lighting. I figure it should color up even better under my MH

. And hopefully my percula pair will take a liking to him.

Secondly, I cracked down and purchased a Psychedelic Mandarin that came into the store all fat and happy. I know you're all thinking my tank is too young for any mandarins, but get this,,, I got him to start eating Brine and Mysis shrimp, and he has been for about a week now!

So tonight he's going in the tank aswell.

I'll take some pictures after they are done acclimating.

Newt · 09-17-2005, 02:18 AM

Took a few pictures after both the LTA and the mandarin went in the tank, but then with my luck the camera battery died, so I'm charging those suckers up for a little bit, and then I will post them pictures.

Gina · 09-17-2005, 06:44 AM

Glad everything is doing so well for you!
Can't wait to see the pics of the new arrivals!!

Sharkbait · 09-17-2005, 09:17 AM

SPS is a great coral for someone who wants to see growth rates. They do this very well in both Montipora and Acropora sp. H20 quality and movement are key along with MH lighting for amazing color.Post the pics!!!

08-08-2005, 03:41 AM	#136 (permalink)
Newt Torch coral Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 595 View Gallery Karma Komment	Water test 8/8/05 I've been testing my water about every 3-4 days, and now for three weeks straight they have been running very constant. Even with my higher bioload the nitrates are being eliminated somewhere along the line. Which is good that everything is stable especially since I want to start ordering some SPS. SG: 1.024 pH: 8.2 trates: 0 trites: 0 Ca: 460 KH: 120 Jason __________________ -Jason- Formerly "JKreef"

08-09-2005, 04:21 AM	#137 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 17,911 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: JKreef's 75 Gallon Project Fabulous photos and the Anthias look like they are doing very well. Are all your critters getting along swimmingly! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

08-10-2005, 01:30 AM	#139 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 17,911 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: JKreef's 75 Gallon Project Sounds great and 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.

08-16-2005, 03:44 AM	#140 (permalink)
Jiddy Scopas Tang Join Date: May 2005 Location: S.Dakota (1 LFS) Posts: 431 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: JKreef's 75 Gallon Project Its really sweet to see the progession of your tank doin so well. Good work and keep it up!

08-16-2005, 11:31 AM	#141 (permalink)
Newt Torch coral Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 595 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: JKreef's 75 Gallon Project Thanks Jiddy, I haven't see an update to your thread in quite sometime, must be a busy guy. Snap some pics so we all can see what you're up to. Jason __________________ -Jason- Formerly "JKreef"

08-16-2005, 04:51 PM	#143 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 6,630 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: JKreef's 75 Gallon Project Tank is looking fantastic Jason __________________ 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

09-02-2005, 11:30 AM	#145 (permalink)
Newt Torch coral Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 595 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: JKreef's 75 Gallon Project UPDATE! SPS corals are doing suprisingly well after being acclimated to my lighting. One of the acros started to recede a bit, but then came back with all it's glory. The frags still have some growing and coloring up to do, and I'm allowing time for that. I'm just an observer,nothing else is being added(except for a few more snails(dang hermits!)...nor moved around. Feeding my fish, and doing water changes keep me sufficed for now but,,,but I'm feeling the itch to start another nano. Jason __________________ -Jason- Formerly "JKreef"

09-02-2005, 11:52 AM	#146 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 22,861 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: JKreef's 75 Gallon Project Great news JK!! __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MHs, dual Geiseman Actinic T5s,Neptune AC III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

09-16-2005, 11:18 PM	#147 (permalink)
Newt Torch coral Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 595 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: JKreef's 75 Gallon Project Update: New specimens being acclimated as I type this.... I decided after a long week of thought to buy a Purple Long Tentacle Anemone that we've had at work for two weeks under pretty crappy PC lighting. I figure it should color up even better under my MH . And hopefully my percula pair will take a liking to him. Secondly, I cracked down and purchased a Psychedelic Mandarin that came into the store all fat and happy. I know you're all thinking my tank is too young for any mandarins, but get this,,, I got him to start eating Brine and Mysis shrimp, and he has been for about a week now! So tonight he's going in the tank aswell. I'll take some pictures after they are done acclimating. __________________ -Jason- Formerly "JKreef"

09-17-2005, 02:18 AM	#148 (permalink)
Newt Torch coral Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 595 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: JKreef's 75 Gallon Project Took a few pictures after both the LTA and the mandarin went in the tank, but then with my luck the camera battery died, so I'm charging those suckers up for a little bit, and then I will post them pictures. __________________ -Jason- Formerly "JKreef"

09-17-2005, 06:44 AM	#149 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,823 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: JKreef's 75 Gallon Project Glad everything is doing so well for you! Can't wait to see the pics of the new arrivals!! __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

09-17-2005, 09:17 AM	#150 (permalink)
Sharkbait Scopas Tang Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Phoenix Posts: 426 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: JKreef's 75 Gallon Project SPS is a great coral for someone who wants to see growth rates. They do this very well in both Montipora and Acropora sp. H20 quality and movement are key along with MH lighting for amazing color.Post the pics!!! __________________ 'Cause I'm as free as a Bird Wrasse...

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