James’s 29g Nano Build

[James_O]

Looks good! POTO really packed everything well! My torch was a day late from them and here it is now

They did! Another great sale.

I’ll try to get some pics of the Duncan entrusting the frag plug tomorrow... it’s crazy man.

 

[James_O]

Clean glass = better pics:

You can see the digi, Duncan, and favia starting to encrust the frag plug:

(you can see it A LOT on the Duncan)

And the nem is doing great:

It’s mouth is beautiful. It was super extended this morning, but kind of shrunk up when I went to clean the glass.

 

[James_O]

Spotlight!

This nem is frickin gorgeous.

Everything is very fluffy.

 

[James_O]

@fishguy242, I had to scrape off coralline algae on the front panel of my tank today... now I know your struggles.

Pics coming tomorrow of the back panel. Now THAT bad boy has tons of coralline.

 

[James_O]

As promised, coralline algae

 

[Goaway]

I was hoping for an update. You are usually on by now. How did things go?

 

[James_O]

I was hoping for an update. You are usually on by now. How did things go?

I was unable to perform the clean yesterday, because of family issues… would rather not mention them as they are kind of sensitive.

REGARDLESS, I’ve already started work:

Got the 5G completely cleaned out, with some holders for the frags.

I plan to get 100% tank water for this tank, so the coral doesn’t go into shock.

—-

I just got finished with school, so this is the first chance I’ve actually got to do this.

 

[James_O]

I also have all the buckets, extra water, other equipment, etc. ready for after lunch.

 

[GHOSTLY]

Can i See a full tank shot!

 

[fishguy242]

only need to fill tank halfway,makes sure all corals are contained ,in containers,baggies, WILL have coral "warfare" in there.
keep them separate in holding tank,watch temp.
pretend they are being shipped.
also throw a towel over 5 gal to hold heat.

 

[James_O]

only need to fill tank halfway,makes sure all corals are contained ,in containers,baggies, WILL have coral "warfare" in there.
keep them separate in holding tank,watch temp.
pretend they are being shipped.
also throw a towel over 5 gal to hold heat.

So ziplock bags should be safe to use?

 

[James_O]

Starting work on it now… here is the before FTS:

 

[Goaway]

keep as much tank water as you can. 75% if possible.

 

[James_O]

I’ll be checking this thread throughout my work, in case you guys have any more tips.

I’ve already got the 5G filled and some frags moved over. Figured ziplock bags would work, so I’m using those so the corals don’t fight.

 

[Goaway]

I have no suggestions to remove the bta. I'm new to them myself,

 

[James_O]

I have no suggestions to remove the bta. I'm new to them myself,

I actually just thought of that. Maybe I will have to remove the whole rock?

@Eagle_Steve

 

[Goaway]

Also, you need a nem guard on that power head.

 

[James_O]

Also, you need a nem guard on that power head.

Yes, that’s on my list.

I will just go ahead and remove the whole rock that the nem is on.

 

[Goaway]

Yes, that’s on my list.

I will just go ahead and remove the whole rock that the nem is on.

try to deflate it a little, back and forth hand motion. transfer to water that is from the display only, aka your 5g,

 

[James_O]

Ok, will do.

Im just concerned that some of the coral will die. (Especially the torch/nem)