~TJ'S 125g ~ Building of the Reef~

[TJ's Reef]

And some LPS replacements for after the Tank upgrade or without the Flame Angel. A couple of lil Acans and a Favia from Reef Bids as well.

Cheers, Todd

 

[prsnlty]

It all looks terrific Todd :beer: I love when they come with an acro crab or little clams attached. I have one in my tank and a feather duster also that have been through it all and are still swimmingly healthy

 

[joekool]

Cool stuff.

 

[427HISS]

VERY,.....nice buddy !

Now get the new tank built !!!

 

[TJ's Reef]

Got to busy/sidetracked/frustrated with installing our new High-Speed Modem to drag the DSLR out today. But....................... did get a couple of decent cell phone pics, including one of the lil Acro Crab that just may outlast the Melanurus Wrasses stay in my system with any luck.

Sweet lil Acro Crab in his home

Somewhat decent pic of the new-ish Cleaner Wrasse in action

And the single head of Orange/Gold Branching Hammer to mix with the Green variant to the right

Cheers, Todd

 

[427HISS]

They look wonderful my friend !
Great find and great job with the scapping !

 

[SeahorseKeeper]

Very nice!!

 

[rs1831]

Nice additions!

 

[prsnlty]

Love it all! Sorry i had not replied earlier. My daughter is in the hospital.

 

[TJ's Reef]

A small update as have been particularly busy as of late. After 5 years of Retirement took on a representative position with Sustainable Aquatics, GREAT fit for me as have been PREACHING sustainable ethical Reefkeeping practices for past 20 years or so. I'll have Washington and Oregon as a territory and soon to hit the road again... so pretty stoked.

Finally got the upper hand in my dosing and have brought Alk back up to 9dkh with Calcium and Mg stable at 390 ish and 1360 respectively. Was a necessity before taking the trip below.

Recently as in this past Saturday took a road trip down into the Portland, OR area for a joint Club Meeting between our PSAS (Puget Sound Aquarium Society) and PNWMAS (Pacific Northwest Marine Aquarium Society) which had Scott Fellman as a speaker and a tour of Golden Basket's Coral Farm. Then we dropped in on area LFS's in mass, spreading a little green and finding some gems to bring back home. I was planning on NOT BUYING anything but..... always bring a small cooler for 'Just in Case'..........................

(3) Corals from GB, mini colony in center of pic plus the Yellowish Milli on left and Purple tipped Stick behind..... not to bad for $95

And from Cuttlefish and Corals in Portland (right colony $40) and Ocean in a Box in Vancouver, WA (left frag $30) a couple of nice Acans. From friend Roy (stylaster) a different version of Sour Apple Birdsnest than I already have (in the background of left Acan)

Cheers, Todd

 

[mfinn]

Thanks for the tank tour today.

This is one of those tanks that pictures don't come close to showing the size and growth of the colonies.
Really amazing, and beautiful.

 

[TJ's Reef]

Someone made a comment to me about having all these Frags should really fill out my Reeftank........... Had to tell them that these Frags are the ones that won't fit in my Reeftank and need to make room for another 100 or more shortly. Just from my mixed Birdsnest colony and probably 25-30 from the Rose Milli. I know whining about my Coral overgrowth problem gets no sympathy for most unless you've had to make up a 100+ frags at one time..... hopefully remember to take a couple of Advil before my back starts hurtin'...... lol

Cheers, Todd

 

[TJ's Reef]

Thanks Marty, was a pleasure having you over for a visit. Will have to make another trip South and stop by to check out your 233g Gem.



Cheers, Todd

 

[prsnlty]

Someone made a comment to me about having all these Frags should really fill out my Reeftank........... Had to tell them that these Frags are the ones that won't fit in my Reeftank and need to make room for another 100 or more shortly. Just from my mixed Birdsnest colony and probably 25-30 from the Rose Milli. I know whining about my Coral overgrowth problem gets no sympathy for most unless you've had to make up a 100+ frags at one time..... hopefully remember to take a couple of Advil before my back starts hurtin'...... lol

Cheers, Todd

Haha, I am in love with the deep blue one on the right

 

[TJ's Reef]

Haha, I am in love with the deep blue one on the right

Unfortunately that's pretty much what is left from my Cali Tort colony. It is really coming back color-wise and growth under my Reef Radiance fixture though and plan to give it some priority as to placement in the redo. My friend Debbie who I got it from has an incredibly gorgeous Beach Ball sized colony that DEMANDS your attention. So maybe in a couple years if I don't do something stupid again.


Cheers, Todd

 

[prsnlty]

My mom always said I have a knack for picking out the best stuff.... rich mans taste with a 10 cent pocket Haha!

 

[prsnlty]

It is such a beautiful stick though. My eyes seem to be drawn towards torts and millies.

 

[1guydude]

Nice corals
Keep up the great work!
-d

 

[spspirate]

Great looking goodie stash! Sounds like good fun!!

 

[heathd.hd]

Hey bud I seen somewhere that u run RR lights also.... I couldn't find where or even if you have posted your settings. Just kinda wondering if I'm in the ball park with my schedule. Lol