907 Tank & Stand Build - 55 Gallon

[tbrown]

"Moving stuff" is the side trip and a partial bonus.

 

[907_Reefer]

Agree…as long as we are all clear.. that it is mostly about the new coral.. and only a little bit about “moving stuff”

"Moving stuff" is the side trip and a partial bonus.

;););)

I don't even need the rest of our junk, but I do need MOAR FRAGSSS.

 

[That Crusso Kid]

Alrighty, getting ready to leave the tank for 8 days. WC done, some GHA removed, ATO sensor cleaned and tank filled, feeder filled and tube cleaned, skimmer emptied and turned slightly lower, etc. I have a 90 degree elbow for the cup drain on the way (should be here about 1 hour after I leave, go figure), planning to run it to a bucket for any week+ away from the tank. Next time.

Having a battle with my Melanurus Wrasse, he opposes GHA removal by now attacking any colored toothbrush I put in the tank, so that's fun...

Also increased the pump timer on the Avast auto feeder to better clear it out, feeder keg runs for 2 minutes, 3x per day, pump runs for 15 to follow.

Lighting duration also lessened by a few hours hopefully to decrease the algae nightmare awaiting my return. I'm definitely looking for an electric toothbrush during this trip...

Since I'll be passing the LFS, I'm going to really beef up the CUC also. And I'll be ridiculous if I don't grab a frag or two...

Also, the Rhodactis split appears to be going well as far as I can tell..

Safe travels!

 

[907_Reefer]

$11, I'm doing it..... LOOK OUT GHA.

 

[Projects with Sam]

I cant stop thinking of the 'dremel' syphon... I have it completely designed in my head... I'm deciding on brushed or brushless motors...

 

[907_Reefer]

I cant stop thinking of the 'dremel' syphon... I have it completely designed in my head... I'm deciding on brushed or brushless motors...

Either way this could be a game changer :cool:

I'll be back with my tank next week to assemble my electric toothbrush syphon. I'm thinking pretty much like your algae remover, plastic rubber banded around the brush, rubber banded to a syphon, etc..

Only question is, will my melanurus wrasse attack it...

 

[rmorris_14]

Either way this could be a game changer :cool:

I'll be back with my tank next week to assemble my electric toothbrush syphon. I'm thinking pretty much like your algae remover, plastic rubber banded around the brush, rubber banded to a syphon, etc..

Only question is, will my melanurus wrasse attack it...

If so, might try "attacking" back, just to see if it backs down

 

[907_Reefer]

If so, might try "attacking" back, just to see if it backs down

Might cause a battle-royale :rolling-on-the-floor-laughing:

SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY, SPINNY BRUSH TAKES ON MR WRASSE. WE'LL SELL YOU THE WHOLE SEAT BUT YOU'LL ONLY NEED THE EDDGGEE!!

 

[rmorris_14]

Might cause a battle-royale :rolling-on-the-floor-laughing:

SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY, SPINNY BRUSH TAKES ON MR WRASSE. WE'LL SELL YOU THE WHOLE SEAT BUT YOU'LL ONLY NEED THE EDDGGEE!!

There really isn't much to do Alaska I see. :rolling-on-the-floor-laughing:

 

[907_Reefer]

Back from the LFS with gooooddiieess :beaming-face-with-smiling-eyes:

This is only the teaser campaign, but as a spoiler there is a monster Goni in the mix, and another NPS.. hehe..

More to come as they acclimate.

On another good note, skimmer cup is only half full and the ATO sensor placement change worked great - no sensor coating/fail in 8 days!

However, there is algae work to do this week lol.

 

[907_Reefer]

Alrighty, finally getting settled! Focus on this LFS trip was to boost CUC, since I haven't added much there since tank conception a year ago. Wife called me lazy, I said it's a team sport.

Added ~20 assorted snails, few turbos, 1 babylonia in there, 1 bumblebee, few nassarious, otherwise mostly Astrea type fellas and ladies.

No blue legged hermits on site today but I opted to go with some red anyway, picked up ~20. And put them all to work!

Also, so, they had some nice Goniopora... I picked up a monster.. She's acclimating. She was more than 2 figures, I did it anyway.

For scale:

And a gorgonian! Been eyeing these for a while and they had 2. Now they have 1. And the other flower pot seen here is also new today :D

Otherwise on the docket for this week is to continue the GHA battle. Maybe with some teamwork now.

 

[tbrown]

Alrighty, finally getting settled! Focus on this LFS trip was to boost CUC, since I haven't added much there since tank conception a year ago. Wife called me lazy, I said it's a team sport.

Added ~20 assorted snails, few turbos, 1 babylonia in there, 1 bumblebee, few nassarious, otherwise mostly Astrea type fellas and ladies.

No blue legged hermits on site today but I opted to go with some red anyway, picked up ~20. And put them all to work!

Also, so, they had some nice Goniopora... I picked up a monster.. She's acclimating. She was more than 2 figures, I did it anyway.

For scale:

And a gorgonian! Been eyeing these for a while and they had 2. Now they have 1. And the other flower pot seen here is also new today :D

Otherwise on the docket for this week is to continue the GHA battle. Maybe with some teamwork now.

Second flower pot is probably an Alveopora. Beautiful pick ups! Congrats!

CUC to consider - Trochus (3 or 4) and Stomatella (3 or 4)

They'll become self-stocking after a little bit.

 

[907_Reefer]

Second flower pot is probably an Alveopora. Beautiful pick ups! Congrats!

CUC to consider - Trochus (3 or 4) and Stomatella (3 or 4)

They'll become self-stocking after a little bit.

Thank you sir! Next round I might do a Reef Cleaners order in summer here for a few of those specifics, always appreciate the tips.

Had 1 stomatella hitchhiker but I haven't seen him since the tank move, LFS doesn't typically stock any that I know of :disappointed-face:

 

[tbrown]

Thank you sir! Next round I might do a Reef Cleaners order in summer here for a few of those specifics, always appreciate the tips.

Had 1 stomatella hitchhiker but I haven't seen him since the tank move, LFS doesn't typically stock any that I know of :disappointed-face:

I got mine as hitchhikers on purpose. Picked up 2 from Petco and now I have about 200+.

 

[Petcrazyson]

Really liking that Alve! :)

 

[907_Reefer]

Somehow during the tank move a few months ago I lost 1 Alveopora frag (like, where did it go lost) and now I'm over compensating hehe, but it was one of our favorites :downcast-face-with-sweat:

Can't wait to show off Bertha and get an ID under lights tomorrow :D

 

[tbrown]

Somehow during the tank move a few months ago I lost 1 Alveopora frag (like, where did it go lost) and now I'm over compensating hehe, but it was one of our favorites :downcast-face-with-sweat:

Can't wait to show off Bertha and get an ID under lights tomorrow :D

Long tentacles or short?

 

[907_Reefer]

Long tentacles or short?

Short, I'm thinking Alveopora also but will definitely appreciate pro inputs :slightly-smiling-face:

 

[tbrown]

Short, I'm thinking Alveopora also but will definitely appreciate pro inputs :slightly-smiling-face:

Not Alveopora. I was thinking Bernardopora possibly. Could a short tent Goni, but Bernard is more likely.

 

[tbrown]

Alveopora has 12 lashes per polyp, Goni has 24 per polyp. Bernard is typically 18 but can be anywhere from 12-24.