Fishy's first reef tank - IM 25 Lagoon

[kevgib67]

Micro zoas are acting so weird. Stretched out but closed; they’re getting more light than previously so that shouldn’t be an issue. Have never noticed nudis near them or any other irritant other than a peppermint shrimp that occasionally walks over them.

On a slightly positive note, torches are opening back up this morning.

Zoas, although hardy, can be finicky and stay closed for days.

 

[Fishy Guy]

More corals dipping

 

[Fishy Guy]

Painted War Favia colony and fire and ice zoas

Acro otherwise unspecified

FTS

 

[kevgib67]

Wow, really looking great Fishy!

 

[Fishy Guy]

Big day today, tank has been wet for a whole 2 months! ha

It's been an incredible journey so far - learned a ton, also learned there's still so much to learn.

Lucked into some great mentors (and friends) @kevgib67 @Katrina71; and a ton of new friends @ESABOE @00W @tbrown @Calmwaters @fishguy242 @1ocean @Port City Reefer @Reef Devils @sugar (I'm sure I'm forgetting someone). Just wanted to say thank you for making this experience that much more fun!

How it started

How it's going

 

[tbrown]

Looking good!

 

[00W]

Looking real good!!!

 

[kevgib67]

Wow, looks incredible, it’s hard to believe, looking at it, that it’s only 2 months. Well done!

 

[ESABOE]

Big day today, tank has been wet for a whole 2 months! ha

It's been an incredible journey so far - learned a ton, also learned there's still so much to learn.

Lucked into some great mentors (and friends) @kevgib67 @Katrina71; and a ton of new friends @ESABOE @00W @tbrown @Calmwaters @fishguy242 @1ocean @Port City Reefer @Reef Devils @sugar (I'm sure I'm forgetting someone). Just wanted to say thank you for making this experience that much more fun!

How it started

How it's going

Dude! 2 months?!? That looks like an R2R reef of the Month photo already?

And so glad we have all found our way to each other to share something so magical in each of our loves.

 

[Fishy Guy]

Dude! 2 months?!? That looks like an R2R reef of the Month photo already?

Thank you so much for the compliment but let's not get ahead of ourselves ha. Hopefully the coralline will start taking off soon and then we'll really be cooking!

 

[ESABOE]

Thank you so much for the compliment but let's not get ahead of ourselves ha. Hopefully the coralline will start taking off soon and then we'll really be cooking!

Well, your rock design and strategic placement of corals is advanced IMHO. So while a new tank, it’s already heading in that direction.

I had someone create my rock design and it's beautiful, but I struggle with balancing coral placement so it’s best for them but nice for my viewing. I’ve moved stuff around 3 times already.

 

[Fishy Guy]

Well, your rock design and strategic placement of corals is advanced IMHO. So while a new tank, it’s already heading in that direction.

I had someone create my rock design and it's beautiful, but I struggle with balancing coral placement so it’s best for them but nice for my viewing. I’ve moved stuff around 3 times already.

Kevin really helps me with coral placement; poor guy gets a message every time I come home with something new.

I still don't have anything permanently glued in place because I'm scared ha.

 

[tbrown]

Kevin really helps me with coral placement; poor guy gets a message every time I come home with something new.

I still don't have anything permanently glued in place because I'm scared ha.

I rarely glue my corals. Eventually they glue themselves if they're happy.

 

[ESABOE]

Kevin really helps me with coral placement; poor guy gets a message every time I come home with something new.

I still don't have anything permanently glued in place because I'm scared ha.

You were smart to START with his advice - Kev’s entire tank design is excellent. Unfortunately, I did not do the same and also glued/puttied the H.E.L.L. Out of those frags straight onto my rock scape originally. As I started to move some and re-dip some, I did reattach to small pieces of Marco rubble for some of them in case I had to move again. Total newbie mistakes - Not to mention the real cause of my hastiness - I bought soo many corals during the holiday live sales, I filled 3 frag racks and had no more room but to get them on scape. Again - NEWB.

 

[ESABOE]

You were smart to START with his advice - Kev’s entire tank design is excellent. Unfortunately, I did not do the same and also glued/puttied the H.E.L.L. Out of those frags straight onto my rock scape originally. As I started to move some and re-dip some, I did reattach to small pieces of Marco rubble for some of them in case I had to move again. Total newbie mistakes - Not to mention the real cause of my hastiness - I bought soo many corals during the holiday live sales, I filled 3 frag racks and had no more room but to get them on scape. Again - NEWB.

And I just realized @tbrown was introducing me to all these live sales like the Pied Piper of Reefdom. So technically….

 

[tbrown]

I am the great enabler!!!

 

[tbrown]

We have a group known as Corals Admittedly. We are not ashamed of our reefing habits and we believe that live sales are the solution to the problem, not an addiction.

 

[Fishy Guy]

I bought soo many corals during the holiday live sales, I filled 3 frag racks and had no more room but to get them on scape. Again - NEWB.

Sounds like a good problem to have ha

 

[ESABOE]

Sounds like a good problem to have ha

I’m loving what I bought, so ya.

 

[Katrina71]

Thank you so much for the compliment but let's not get ahead of ourselves ha. Hopefully the coralline will start taking off soon and then we'll really be cooking!

Be careful what you wish for! Lol