125 FOWLR take 2

[huma-huma]

Pic of Hans, our marine "betta" grouper

 

[huma-huma]

Also forgot to mention that we had a few casualities over the past few months. We first lost our yellow tang, then our blueface angel got sick and died, taking the dwarf lion with him alot of money down the drain

 

[Sniperhank]

How big is your betta? Mine is the size of my thumb and so very shy. Beautiful and always a treat when you see it, which is becoming more frequent.

 

[huma-huma]

Hes about the length of my iphone ( if thats a good comparison) he was insanely shy for about 2-3 months, wouldnt even come out to eat, darted if a fish got too close etc, but now he hangs out in the spot in the pics. Hes usually about 5-6 inches out of the rockwork. And absolutely gprgeous fish.

 

[Sniperhank]

Agreed with how beautiful they are. Always wanted one once I learned of their existence. Mine is starting to come out more. A month ago I was surprised it was still alive when I saw it. Now it is a couple times a week seeing it. Growing as it ages will help a ton too.

 

[huma-huma]

As part of the update, heres the current stock list as of today.

1- niger trigger
1- lieutenant tang
2- clownfish (1 snowflake, 1 maroon)
1- dragon wrasse
1-banded dragon goby
2- blue devil damsels

Still planning on getting another tang (prob a yellow again) and a dwarf lion. Damsels are on a probationary stay. Wanted another trigger too but after the battle we went through to acclimate the maroon to the other clown, im not dealing with that

 

[huma-huma]

Agreed with how beautiful they are. Always wanted one once I learned of their existence. Mine is starting to come out more. A month ago I was surprised it was still alive when I saw it. Now it is a couple times a week seeing it. Growing as it ages will help a ton too.

He will continue to gradually show more and more. Mine just started hangin out outside the rockwork about 2-3 weeks ago. Seems to be eating healthy too

 

[Sniperhank]

Yes I was excited the day I actually saw him eat.

 

[Cichlidjon]

Hey huma I've just finished reading the thread! What's next, what's going on with the tank?

 

[huma-huma]

Thank you for reading!! After the loss of the blue face angel and fuzzy dwarf, ive kinda been holding steady. The rest of the fish are doing great. Plan on adding more fish in another month pr so. Gonna be adding another fuzzy dwarf, a tang of some sorts(prob a yellow or naso tang). The only plans i have build wise is to get this skimmer finally fixed and upgrade the lighting to led.

 

[Cichlidjon]

Sounds good are you going DIY on the led lights?

 

[huma-huma]

Most def. i mean its not gonna be 100% diy (gonna buy from rapidled.com) but it will still require some handwork. In a huge diy fan mainly for the simple fact that with about 75% of the products in question, you can build one yourself thats more affordable and even better in some cases. We may or may not venture into the coral side eventually, but that will be after the leds

 

[Cichlidjon]

Can't wait to see them should be good

 

[huma-huma]

Decided to do a 50g pwc about 4-5 days ago. Tank has responded well to it.
First fts is before the cleaning (notice the overflows and powereads)
Second and third shots are from today, so 3-4 days after.

 

[Kio707]

Nice looking!

 

[huma-huma]

Nice looking!

Thank you sir, i must admit im extremely jealous of your setup

 

[Cichlidjon]

Looks good! How'd you get those power heads so clean?

 

[Ashley73]

Also forgot to mention that we had a few casualities over the past few months. We first lost our yellow tang, then our blueface angel got sick and died, taking the dwarf lion with him alot of money down the drain

That sux.... Touch wood i havnt lost any yet ?

 

[zelax25]

Looks good! How'd you get those power heads so clean?

I use vinager soak for mine and then soak in a solution to balance the ph after they are clean

 

[huma-huma]

Looks good! How'd you get those power heads so clean?

Same here, vinegar soak for a few hours then i use a hard bristle toothbrush to scrub the crap off. The powerheads have always been one pf my biggest eye sores when dirty in the tank. I really wish i could run the tank without them