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huma-huma
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huma-huma
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crazy night shot of the tank when its cloudy
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huma-huma
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Equipment should be here today!!! Too excited
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huma-huma
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Will do. Should be able to get one later today
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huma-huma
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just realized I didn't take a pic of the lion.... I even had him in a bucket all by himself. (thatll be tm's goal) As for today, its been pretty crazy since getting home. As hoped, my package was sitting on the porch when I got home. it was complete with 1-4 stage BRS rodi unit, 10lbs of reef saver rock (dry), and 2 felt filter socks. idk why, but for some odd reason, I was picturing the BRS rodi units to be a bit smaller. this beast has some decent weight and size to it lol. after some brainstorming and thought processing, I got the rodi unit installed and plumbed into place. I wanted to put a t-split in my cold water line but I don't have the tools to do so, therefore I used the included garden hose hookup to connect my unit to a very handy service valve. I did actually by some brass fittings to attempt to connect everything in the same spot but quickly gave up after several failed attempts to seal the leaks. also ran the collection tube down behind the utility tub, and into the 30g collection bin I bought. after connecting everything, the instructions prompted me to run the unit for an hour before collecting any water (which I did). then I set the pressure to 65 psi and my girlfriend, son and I headed an hour northeast to Elmers Aquarium store. after some discussion and looking, we decided that we needed to get a sand-sifting bottom dweller in the tank before any other fish are added. I left the final decision up to the girlfriend, well we came home with a banded dragon goby, which I must say, is a pretty awesome lil fish. upon getting home, I tweaked the rodi unit a bit. all in all it was a great day. the new clown we got is holed up behind the skimmer. hes still eating and swimming so im going to leave him alone for now. alright I think that sums up the day. now time for some pics!
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huma-huma
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the new goby!!
new rock layout. still needs to clear up a lil more
finished installation and lines
insanely easy readout for tds
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huma-huma
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apparently im either out of shape or old lol. woke up today and my lower back is killing me. I still need to sort out the skimmer problems, drill and install the feed pump in my rodi collection bin, and raise the 10,000 lb cast iron utility tub (thank you car jack). wasn't planning on doing anything this evening but I don't work till 4 tom so I guess ill get busy.
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huma-huma
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just as a fair comparison, this was the tank in its original form, really before any upgrades or additions I made.
and this is it now.
its def come an insanely long way. really just need to tighten up some loose ends and itll be smoother sailing.
and this is it now.
its def come an insanely long way. really just need to tighten up some loose ends and itll be smoother sailing.
Keimaxbode
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The goby is beautiful and fun to watch but is a jumper. Lost mine that way. Just be sure you have a tight fitting lid. Love your remodeled tank. Glad you are back in the hobby. Used to follow your thread, helped me get mine started.
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huma-huma
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killing time researching fish on live aquaria, I stumbled across the Clown Tang. wow! I would love to have one but it says expert only. due to it needing excellent water and proper aeration. anybody have experience with them? are they really that hard to keep?
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huma-huma
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Banana wrasse, dragon wrasse, blonde naso, clown tang, desjardini ... these are all fish that are up for consideration. Im sure there are others but i havent gotten through them all. Any and all input would be greatly appreciated.
Clown tang is to big for your tank and super aggressive. Naso is also pushing the limits as far as size. They make my 180g look small. Dragon wrasse flip over rocks and can be super aggressive at feeding times. Of course, this is just my experience and opinion. You know we always seem to have the same taste in fish and I research my new buys to death before I buy...
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huma-huma
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Well that just sucks. I dont mind if the dragon wrasse gets aggressive during feeding, i know the others can handle it. I wanted to do 2 tangs but i wonder if i stick with 1 if i could get away with one of those tangs? As much as i hate saying it, i will be upgrading within a few years.
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huma-huma
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I take that back. Clown tang is out. I dont want something thats super aggressive. Im going to look at other tangs
redsea
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I had a Scopas in my 125g that was pretty nice. Him and the Blue Hippo Tang acted a bit aggressively towards each other at times, but I wouldn't say it was something to be overly concerned about.
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What is your current stock list again?
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huma-huma
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The convict and lieutenant are def a possibility.
My current stock is as follows.
1- Niger trigger
2- blue devil damsels (prob going to be rehomed)
1- vivid percula clown
1- maroon mid bar clown
1-banded dragon goby (I believe that's it's name, it's jut a few comments back)
