I received a box of rocks today.

[najer]

Last thing, I was going to try moving the Duncan coral today to a different spot. Although the skin has remained healthy and the feeders are out often, it has yet to fully open. Then today, it actually opened up just a little bit. I decided to give it a little more time in this spot and will revisit next weekend.

Duncans can sulk for weeks after transportation or even being moved in the tank ime, leaving it until next week sounds good to me.

 

[NY_Caveman]

Duncans can sulk for weeks after transportation or even being moved in the tank ime, leaving it until next week sounds good to me.

Thanks for the reassurance @najer! It seems they are sensitive as I expected. Their skin and feeders continue to show no ill signs of any kind. They were also freshly arrived at the LFS, so they have travelled twice in a short time.

 

[najer]

Thanks for the reassurance @najer! It seems they are sensitive as I expected. Their skin and feeders continue to show no ill signs of any kind. They were also freshly arrived at the LFS, so they have travelled twice in a short time.

The stem flesh looks super healthy, give them time, they would probably enjoy a sneaky little target feed when they are open, not too much though!

 

[Dj City]

I have two Duncans that have been in my tank for about 3 years.
One of them got mad at me one day when some salt creep from an old light fixture fell on him.
He retracted and stayed retracted for over a year.
He's finally coming around.

Duncans can be like that.

The spot you have him in looks fine. If you like him there, keep him there.
He looks healthy so he will eventually open up. It just might take a while.

 

[najer]

My guys, just, it is a bit breezy from the left!
If I sneeze to close to the tank they will sulk for a week!

DSC07983 by sshipuk, on Flickr

 

[NY_Caveman]

Thanks guys!

 

[GoVols]

Duncans can sulk for weeks after transportation or even being moved in the tank ime, leaving it until next week sounds good to me.

+1

Simon's right and just stay patient.

 

[NY_Caveman]

Wow, it has been three days since I posted pictures!

FTS. I moved the Green Toadstool Leather to a more secure spot because the crabs and snails kept knocking it around

It was unhappy for about an hour and then opened up when the whites came on

Not the most in focus photograph, but I got almost everyone in it

Sky says, “I don’t have a swim bladder so I rest a lot”

Nonetheless he is still tends to be the most active of the group

I need a real camera, but you get the idea.

 

[Dj City]

looking GOOD!

 

[SPR1968]

Wow, it has been three days since I posted pictures!

FTS. I moved the GreenToadstool Leather to a more secure spot because the crabs and snails kept knocking it around

It was unhappy for about an hour and then opened up when the whites came on

Not the most in focus photograph, but I got almost everyone in it

Sky says, “I don’t have a swim bladder so I rest a lot”

Nonetheless he is still tends to be the most active of the group

I need a real camera, but you get the idea.

Looks great so far very nice

 

[najer]

Loving that little leather!

 

[Reefrookie220]

Just wanted to say that out of all the build threads of massive tanks and big budget builds, this by far is my favorite. The way you’ve typed it up, images, and plans are awesome. Love watching this thread! Keep reefing!

Waylon

 

[NY_Caveman]

Just wanted to say that out of all the build threads of massive tanks and big budget builds, this by far is my favorite. The way you’ve typed it up, images, and plans are awesome. Love watching this thread! Keep reefing!

Waylon

Thank you for the kind words.

 

[Victoria M]

It is looking great. such a cute little fish.

 

[andy020]

Man awsome build!.. a long read, but following!

 

[NY_Caveman]

Loving that little leather!

I have to say, I am loving it too, but that is a problem. This was not an intended addition (freebie coral from IPSF). It has almost doubled in size in a month and it is probably going to be huge. I really have no place to put it in such a small tank. My future stocking plans have two stages remaining:

• Bubble Tip Anemone and Clownfish
• 4-5 SPS specimens

The BTA would go on the right. That rock has a large crevice that was specifically selected for an anemone to plant its foot. The SPS would go on the left atop the large rock structure. There is one place the Leather might work and that is along the back on the right. I could move it there now, but at its current size we would only see it from a side view of the tank. Eventually that will probably be its home.

The problem with that plan is it would be pretty close the the anemone. I am not too worried now though. I will let it grow and just keep moving it as needed. It is currently attached to rubble rock so that is easy to do.

That brings us to the last problem. The snails and hermits keep knocking the leather over. I considered securing it firmly somewhere which brings us back full circle to there is no great permanent spot for it. For now, I have moved it to a hole in the large rock. The rubble it is secured to is wedged pretty tightly into the hole, so I am hoping it is more secure without being permanent. We shall see.

 

[NY_Caveman]

looking GOOD!

Looks great so far very nice

It is looking great. such a cute little fish.

Man awsome build!.. a long read, but following!

Thank you everyone! We are absolutely loving this aquarium!

 

[andy020]

I have all my leathers on frag discs.. just burry them in the sand a bit

 

[NY_Caveman]

08/22/18 Results

• dKH = 9.1
• NO3 = 4 ppm
• PO4 = 0.27 ppm
• pH = 8.3

Not too shabby. I have been feeding more, twice a day, but smaller portions, and I am glad to see NO3 up a little. I want to get that Chaeto growing for the PO4. PO4 is down. Good because I have not dosed Lanthanum Chloride in three days. As I bring it down, it is staying down. I am going to wean it off and see if the level holds or the Chaeto takes over. pH is up, but previously I had been testing at night. I have also been leaving a window slightly open in the room at night to help the CO2 levels (which I assume are high with the house closed up when the AC is running).

Everyone waking up

Feeding time!

Sky

Best picture I could get of Ruby. She is out a lot, but still very shy and quite fast.

 

[Kyl]

Haha, your stocking list is already including some dear to me, the Midas is borderline my favourite fish in the hobby so far. Yours looks great.