Some pics. of my tank so far

Got Bait · 05-16-2006, 07:11 PM

Alright guys, here are a few pics of my tank so far.

blue_eyes53813 · 05-16-2006, 08:35 PM

UMMM? you have a big crab in your tank????

Got Bait · 05-16-2006, 09:04 PM

He isn't that big. You can see him in the front right hand corner in the first pic. He looksl ike a rock. Plus he is only there to help the cycle.

blue_eyes53813 · 05-16-2006, 09:12 PM

Nice tank

cracker · 05-16-2006, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by blue_eyes53813

UMMM? you have a big crab in your tank????

Big ole stone crab, He looks pissed too! Those claws are so strong . Jay did You use seawater or mix your own? That BIG stone crab is pretty tough but the water is going to go through some changes .You read up on the nitrogen cycle right? the crab might not survive. MAybe a smaller crab or a couple live shrimp for now. Please confirm You plan a local fauna tank only for the time being.

Got Bait · 05-16-2006, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by cracker

Big ole stone crab, He looks pissed too! Those claws are so strong . Jay did You use seawater or mix your own? That BIG stone crab is pretty tough but the water is going to go through some changes .You read up on the nitrogen cycle right? the crab might not survive. MAybe a smaller crab or a couple live shrimp for now. Please confirm You plan a local fauna tank only for the time being.

I mixed it up with sea salt. I don't understand the confirming local fauna part?

cracker · 05-16-2006, 09:55 PM

Sorry, Do you plan to keep only fish from your area? I assume You do just wanted to make sure.

Got Bait · 05-17-2006, 03:57 PM

Yes, local tank only.

cracker · 05-17-2006, 06:43 PM

Thanks. Jay,It's way to early for the Stone Crab .Your system is pretty much sterile at this point. The crab has little chance of surviving and deserves to be released. Not preaching here just giving it to ya straight. It's gonna take a long time for your tank to mature and patience is number one right now. So You have the Wet/dry hooked up and the water is flowing thru the system ok? Your lights will be fine for keeping fish only. Can you give us a pict or two of how your moving the water thru the setup. Like how the water drains from the tank into the W/D then how the pump returns the water back to the tank. Here are the current FL laws on collecting marine life . The Fish a Game officers are real serious about this.
http://myfwc.com/marine/recreational/recharvestmls.htm

Got Bait · 05-17-2006, 07:46 PM

Yes, the water flow is up and running good. Here are some pics.

This is the left side. The side that pumps the water into the tank.

This is the right side, where the water is sucked in. You can see it in the pic.

This is where the suction goes down into the w/d.

And here is where the pump sucks the w/d water in, to shoot out of the left side pump.

cracker · 05-17-2006, 07:54 PM

Thanks the picts help a lot. Looking good so far!

05-16-2006, 07:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
Got Bait Tubeworm Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 28 View Gallery Karma Komment	Some pics. of my tank so far Alright guys, here are a few pics of my tank so far.

05-16-2006, 08:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
blue_eyes53813 fully trained mod,,,its my fault~ Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 5,852 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Some pics. of my tank so far UMMM? you have a big crab in your tank???? __________________ 265 Gallon Reef built into basement wall. Lighting = 6x250 watts MH, 2x96 watt PC ,and 2x140 watt VHO for a total watt of 1,972 watts . New addition on 4-14-07 of 100 gallon sump and 100 gallon refugium. I think I have lost my mind. Gotta love this hobby Vicki Life is like a pathway of untrodden snow. Be careful how you step in it for every mark will show Definition of FRIENDSHIP: All lives touch other lives to create something new and alive My tank chronicles. http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...wall-reef.html

05-16-2006, 09:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
Got Bait Tubeworm Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 28 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Some pics. of my tank so far He isn't that big. You can see him in the front right hand corner in the first pic. He looksl ike a rock. Plus he is only there to help the cycle.

05-16-2006, 09:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
blue_eyes53813 fully trained mod,,,its my fault~ Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 5,852 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Some pics. of my tank so far Nice tank __________________ 265 Gallon Reef built into basement wall. Lighting = 6x250 watts MH, 2x96 watt PC ,and 2x140 watt VHO for a total watt of 1,972 watts . New addition on 4-14-07 of 100 gallon sump and 100 gallon refugium. I think I have lost my mind. Gotta love this hobby Vicki Life is like a pathway of untrodden snow. Be careful how you step in it for every mark will show Definition of FRIENDSHIP: All lives touch other lives to create something new and alive My tank chronicles. http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...wall-reef.html

05-16-2006, 09:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
cracker Reef Lobster Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North East Florida Posts: 1,596 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Some pics. of my tank so far Sorry, Do you plan to keep only fish from your area? I assume You do just wanted to make sure.

05-17-2006, 03:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
Got Bait Tubeworm Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 28 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Some pics. of my tank so far Yes, local tank only.

05-17-2006, 06:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
cracker Reef Lobster Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North East Florida Posts: 1,596 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Some pics. of my tank so far Thanks. Jay,It's way to early for the Stone Crab .Your system is pretty much sterile at this point. The crab has little chance of surviving and deserves to be released. Not preaching here just giving it to ya straight. It's gonna take a long time for your tank to mature and patience is number one right now. So You have the Wet/dry hooked up and the water is flowing thru the system ok? Your lights will be fine for keeping fish only. Can you give us a pict or two of how your moving the water thru the setup. Like how the water drains from the tank into the W/D then how the pump returns the water back to the tank. Here are the current FL laws on collecting marine life . The Fish a Game officers are real serious about this. http://myfwc.com/marine/recreational/recharvestmls.htm

05-17-2006, 07:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
Got Bait Tubeworm Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 28 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Some pics. of my tank so far Yes, the water flow is up and running good. Here are some pics. This is the left side. The side that pumps the water into the tank. This is the right side, where the water is sucked in. You can see it in the pic. This is where the suction goes down into the w/d. And here is where the pump sucks the w/d water in, to shoot out of the left side pump.

05-17-2006, 07:54 PM	#11 (permalink)
cracker Reef Lobster Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North East Florida Posts: 1,596 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Some pics. of my tank so far Thanks the picts help a lot. Looking good so far!

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