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Thank you both! The cup contains a Maxi-Mini Anemone that will stay in the tank, until I move it to a different tank. The other tank is ready for it, I just haven't got around to moving it yet. ACTUALLY, the cup contains 2 Maxi-Minis. There were 2 cups, each with 1 anemone. I'm thinking there's some sort of attraction between them because one moved out of it's cup and joined the other, about a month ago...lol.
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Merry Christmas everyone! Madison's opened her gifts and is now back to sleep, Angie's at work, so I figured I'd post some photos I took recently.
I rarely take "fish pictures," so figured that's what I'd post.
Male Flame Wrasse that I just got from WetPetsHawaii, the other day! He's still a lil' shy, so stays in areas that are difficult to photograph.
Birds of Paradise
I rarely take "fish pictures," so figured that's what I'd post.
Male Flame Wrasse that I just got from WetPetsHawaii, the other day! He's still a lil' shy, so stays in areas that are difficult to photograph.
Birds of Paradise
Troylee
all about the diy!!!!!
Nice Michael... That Oregon tort is insane man that's def the original I miss mine..:sad:
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Thanks Lee! Might have to get you a care package, soon, including the Oregon Tort!
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LOL My Swissguard has made appearances a lil' more often, but not much more often! I can almost always find it, if I want to, as I now know where to look. However, it's still hardly ever out in the open. After introducing a male Hawaiian Flame Wrasse, the Swissguard does seem to come out a lil' more. I'm considering adding a couple more smaller fish.
So, having never really messed with video, with my cell phone, since I have an HD Camcorder and my Canon 7D takes HD video, I decided to try out my new Samsung Galaxy SII the other day. For my first attempt, I'm pretty thrilled with the video capabilities of this phone.
[video=youtube_share;rtsIA6ZOJQk]http://youtu.be/rtsIA6ZOJQk[/video]
So, having never really messed with video, with my cell phone, since I have an HD Camcorder and my Canon 7D takes HD video, I decided to try out my new Samsung Galaxy SII the other day. For my first attempt, I'm pretty thrilled with the video capabilities of this phone.
[video=youtube_share;rtsIA6ZOJQk]http://youtu.be/rtsIA6ZOJQk[/video]
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Looking good Michael! I didn't see the Swissguard though? That Acro up right next to the BTA, yeah that's the one I remember seeing at SEAMAX. Would you do a frag of that for the Lammelosa that I mentioned at the Bob Moore?
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Thanks! No, the Swissguard wasn't out. Yes, that's the Oregon Tort. I'll be bringing some frags to Bob Moore. What's this Lammelosa you speak of?
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I can't believe it's been so long since I've updated this thread!! Well, with a big project going on, I figured now was as good a time as any, to update.
Over the past year, some really nasty, ugly and extremely toxic Palys have taken over a lot of the rockwork and about half of the bottom! Also, some mushrooms have sprouted up here and there and in some areas are really taking over. Time to rid the tank of these PESTS!
Here's my plan, for the next few days.
I've moved a stock tank into the house. I also have a stock tank outside, about half full of saltwater. I also have a 75 gallon set up, outside, full of saltwater.
I will be completely emptying out the 200. Good corals and live rock will go into the inside stock tank. Rock covered with nasty Palys and/or Mushrooms will go into the stock tank outside. Fish will go into the 75, along with some good live rock for them to hide in.
Inside stock tank will be lit and a pump will be added for flow.
200 will be completely drained.
Nasty Palys will be scraped from the bottom glass.
Tank will be reaquascaped with pest free rocks as well as some dry rock that I have.
Good corals will then be placed into the tank, along with all fish!
I have the ability to light the inside stock tank so I can take as much time as needed, to do this right!
Once done, I will be posting before and after photos
WISH ME LUCK!!
Over the past year, some really nasty, ugly and extremely toxic Palys have taken over a lot of the rockwork and about half of the bottom! Also, some mushrooms have sprouted up here and there and in some areas are really taking over. Time to rid the tank of these PESTS!
Here's my plan, for the next few days.
I've moved a stock tank into the house. I also have a stock tank outside, about half full of saltwater. I also have a 75 gallon set up, outside, full of saltwater.
I will be completely emptying out the 200. Good corals and live rock will go into the inside stock tank. Rock covered with nasty Palys and/or Mushrooms will go into the stock tank outside. Fish will go into the 75, along with some good live rock for them to hide in.
Inside stock tank will be lit and a pump will be added for flow.
200 will be completely drained.
Nasty Palys will be scraped from the bottom glass.
Tank will be reaquascaped with pest free rocks as well as some dry rock that I have.
Good corals will then be placed into the tank, along with all fish!
I have the ability to light the inside stock tank so I can take as much time as needed, to do this right!
Once done, I will be posting before and after photos
WISH ME LUCK!!
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OP
Well the project is almost done. Unfortunately, I've suffered some losses...GRRR. I have some livestock outside, in a 100 gallon stock tank, without a heater, since the temperatures have been so high during the day and not cooling down much at night. Unfortunately, Sunday night, it cooled down A LOT. I awoke, Monday morning, to an air temperature of 49 degrees! The water in the stock tank was 58 degrees!! Unfortunately, I lost a few fish and corals, which really bummed me out. Temperatures have been in the 90s during the day and dropping to the mid 70s at night. I've been keeping the stock tank cooled down, during the day with a fan but hadn't even considered the need for a heater.
I lost my pair of Bengai Cardinals and my Tomini Tang
I lost several Echinophyllia, my encrusting Superman and Rainbow Montipora and my Birds of Paradise colony, my huge Orange Monti cap and my huge Idaho Grape Monti.
Oh and I also got the HECK shocked out of me by a fairly new MJ1200!! GRRR
The 200 is back up and running with rock, corals and fish all doing well. I'll probably add a little more rock in the next few days and the corals still need to be placed in their final locations.
I lost my pair of Bengai Cardinals and my Tomini Tang
I lost several Echinophyllia, my encrusting Superman and Rainbow Montipora and my Birds of Paradise colony, my huge Orange Monti cap and my huge Idaho Grape Monti.
Oh and I also got the HECK shocked out of me by a fairly new MJ1200!! GRRR
The 200 is back up and running with rock, corals and fish all doing well. I'll probably add a little more rock in the next few days and the corals still need to be placed in their final locations.
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Yeah, I feel horrible! I should have thought to put a heater in the stock tank!
Everything that was in the inside stock tank did just fine.
Everything that was in the inside stock tank did just fine.
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As promised, Before/During/After photos.
As I mentioned, this was about a 4 day project. During the project, I utilized 2 100 gallon stock tanks and an empty 75. 1 of the stock tanks and the 75 were outside, with the other stock tank inside. Outside temperatures had been in the high 80s for several weeks, dipping down to the high 70s at night. I didn't even think to utilize a heater and only used fans to keep the temperature down. Unfortunately, one night of this project got very cold, down to about 42 at night. Most livestock that was outside perished...
Before
You can see the offending Zoanthids/Palys all over the bottom of the tank, on the front glass and covering a lot of rocks. You can also see the offending Mushrooms. You may also be able to see some of the damage done, to the SPS corals, by the offensive buggers. Not only were SPS being damaged, I would become physically ill, very ill, after spending even short amounts of time with my arms in the tank.
If you look closely, you can see the the entire bottom is covered in the pests.
Stay tuned for more...
As I mentioned, this was about a 4 day project. During the project, I utilized 2 100 gallon stock tanks and an empty 75. 1 of the stock tanks and the 75 were outside, with the other stock tank inside. Outside temperatures had been in the high 80s for several weeks, dipping down to the high 70s at night. I didn't even think to utilize a heater and only used fans to keep the temperature down. Unfortunately, one night of this project got very cold, down to about 42 at night. Most livestock that was outside perished...
Before
You can see the offending Zoanthids/Palys all over the bottom of the tank, on the front glass and covering a lot of rocks. You can also see the offending Mushrooms. You may also be able to see some of the damage done, to the SPS corals, by the offensive buggers. Not only were SPS being damaged, I would become physically ill, very ill, after spending even short amounts of time with my arms in the tank.
If you look closely, you can see the the entire bottom is covered in the pests.
Stay tuned for more...
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Here's some photos taken, during the process.
All livestock and rock removed, tank drained about half way
Holding facilities
Rocks that had the offensive beasts on them were allowed to dry out. In fact, they're still dry...
This pile increased in size, throughout the project
Next up, the finished project...
All livestock and rock removed, tank drained about half way
Holding facilities
Rocks that had the offensive beasts on them were allowed to dry out. In fact, they're still dry...
This pile increased in size, throughout the project
Next up, the finished project...
Mike&Terry
Wrasses, Angels, & Tangs, Oh My!
Wow, you weren't kidding about the zoa's taking over! Looking forward to seeing the finished project...
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It looks nothing like it did! I may yet add a lil' more rock, towards the back.
Fish list:
4 Lined Wrasse
Small Scribbled Rabbitfish
Potters Angelfish
Mandarin Dragonette
Starry Blenny
Swiss Guard Basselet
Fish list:
4 Lined Wrasse
Small Scribbled Rabbitfish
Potters Angelfish
Mandarin Dragonette
Starry Blenny
Swiss Guard Basselet
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