Daniel's Reef Savvy 50g Cube - A Recovering Build...

[Daniel@R2R]

Ok. I promise to scrape the glass so I can get a decent picture.

 

[Brew12]

Ok. I promise to scrape the glass so I can get a decent picture.

Whose tank are you going to take a picture of?

 

[Daniel@R2R]

Update for January 1, 2019. Here's to new beginnings!! That's essentially what this tank needs at this point...a new beginning.

Here's my FTS to start the year.

There are several plans I have for this year, but probably the most significant is just to spend some time on it each day. I need to get basic maintenance back beyond a neglect status.

A couple of positives are that 1) the fish are all fat and happy and 2) there are a few zoas that are still kicking (and 1 acan). It's not a ton to work with, but hey it's better than nothing.

 

[maroun.c]

Im sure itll be looking great in No time Daniel.

 

[Daniel@R2R]

Im sure itll be looking great in No time Daniel.

Thanks, Maroun! I just placed an order for a clean up crew bc most of mine died in the crash and was never replaced (only thing in there right now is bristle worms). I also have a new MP10wQD I'm going to drop in for added flow. I have a few other things in mind to do as well, but I figure these will be some good things to get started.

 

[Rakie]

I TOL U I POST-IT!

Once you're sleeping and can't moderate it away [emoji23]

 

[RamsReef]

lol

 

[Daniel@R2R]

I TOL U I POST-IT!

Once you're sleeping and can't moderate it away [emoji23]

Haha! Thanks for coming by yesterday! It was good to see you and John!

 

[jsker]

I like that R2D2 is watching over the tank.

 

[Jason Miller]

Thanks for the kind words, everyone! Looking forward to getting this thing going!!

Got more done on the stand today.

I told you guys that I'm not the master carpenter on this job, here's Jason working his magic. (He may be joining the ranks of the reef community soon...he wants an aquarium...thinks he wants freshwater...but I'm wearing him down. )

A pic from behind...the back will be detachable, but normally left in place. (Shown without the back on below)

And here's the semi-finished product. I still need to stain and seal the outside and also paint the inside.

Did my best to leave it with the crate look. There's a latch on the outside and a keyed lock on the front (I have preschoolers) and the hinges, but otherwise it's retained the crate exterior. The inside has a shelf built into it (separated by 3 joists into 3 compartments). Overall, I'm pretty proud of the results so far.

That Create stand is awesome bro.. Nice work !

 

[Daniel@R2R]

Did a much needed water change on Saturday, and turned off all flow after dark to release a couple of new inhabitants. Then...I saw this...looks like too much of a good thing to me. I've got an infestation...

 

[RamsReef]

Holy Tolito dude, wow.

 

[Birddog]

whoa that's remarkable!

I was in the same spot you're in last September, albeit with less bristle's. My reef is born anew and I couldn't be more excited. My reef looked like a nuclear wasteland and now its growing and colorful. It's an amazing hobby... when it's good there's nothing better.

I look forward to watching your reef reboot Daniel!

 

[Fudsey]

Bottle trap some of those....

 

[Brew12]

Did a much needed water change on Saturday, and turned off all flow after dark to release a couple of new inhabitants. Then...I saw this...looks like too much of a good thing to me. I've got an infestation...

That is so amazing!

Might be a few more than I would want. Some shrimp chunks in an old length of pantyhose left in the tank overnight will trap a ton of those. Just remove the pantyhose and throw it, along with all the worms stuck to it, away. You can get that population down quick.

Or add a predator. It would be happy!

 

[Rakie]

You need to change the title of this thread @mdbannister, it's not SPS dominant anymore it's fireworm dominant

 

[malacoda]

Some shrimp chunks in an old length of pantyhose left in the tank overnight will trap a ton of those. Just remove the pantyhose and throw it, along with all the worms stuck to it, away. You can get that population down quick.

Not to highjack, but just had to say that is a freakin' brilliant little trick. Thanks for sharing it!

 

[Brew12]

Not to highjack, but just had to say that is a freakin' brilliant little trick. Thanks for sharing it!

I didn't come up with it, but when I heard about it I thought it was a great idea.

 

[Bob the Bass]

That is so amazing!

Might be a few more than I would want. Some shrimp chunks in an old length of pantyhose left in the tank overnight will trap a ton of those. Just remove the pantyhose and throw it, along with all the worms stuck to it, away. You can get that population down quick.

Or add a predator. It would be happy!

Are there any negatives to having too many of those worms? What would eat them anyway?

 

[Brew12]

Are there any negatives to having too many of those worms? What would eat them anyway?

My only real concern would be a mass die off.

Plenty of predators. Some wrasses, arrow crabs, and coral banded shrimp are some of the main ones. Quite a few fish will eat the baby ones.