jz's 60 Gallon

thewackyreefer · Aug 4, 2010

luke33 said:
U got a nice rack man ; )

Why thank you kind sir.

The FTS above is now outdated thanks to DFason's setup inspiring me to get rid of the "rock wall" look. My fingers are pruned and the sand is stirred up but I love it! New FTS tomorrow.

thewackyreefer · Aug 5, 2010

Updated shots from today. I tried to open it up a little bit to get rid of the "wall" or "pile of rocks" look. I asked some non-reefers last night what they thought and for the first time none of them said "well, it's just a pile of rocks, right?" Still not sure what I'm going to do with the branch, so disregard that for now.

I'd really like to hear your guys feedback on the new scape! I see a lot of people are reading the thread!

luke33 · Aug 6, 2010

I like the new scaping better, more caves. Looks like plenty of top room for nice sps growth. The one thing i know about scaping is leave room on your floor as you always want to add more stuff on the bottom than you originally think.

butterfly032176 · Aug 6, 2010

The sump looks like a very clean job. The lights, just make me feel like dancing :waaaht:

thewackyreefer · Aug 6, 2010

butterfly032176 said:
The sump looks like a very clean job. The lights, just make me feel like dancing :waaaht:

lol they look a lot more purple than they really are. These shots are taken with only the outside panels on, on one of the two LED fixtures that will eventually be over the tank.

thewackyreefer · Aug 20, 2010

Quick sump shot:

You'll notice a skimmer from luke, frag rack from the blue glow and LED from evil.

thewackyreefer · Aug 25, 2010

So vie noticed 10/12 of my astrea snails have died after getting stuck in my marco rocks. lol it's absurd I know but the spaces are just big enough for their shells to get stuck. Anyone have any suggestions on some other snails with a different shell shape that would be good for cleaning the rock??

TopNotchCorals · Aug 25, 2010

I like the new scape bro,I would lose the tonga branch on the upper left and the one in the back

But the rest is nice.Any update on the new tank arrival??Where have you been??

thewackyreefer · Aug 25, 2010

Work has been insane and I've been spending so much time on the tank I haven't been on much. Branches in the top are gone, they're down in the sump now. To make a long story short the manufacturer was making it such a pain in the *** to replace the tank I opted to keep it with some money back. They assured me it won't leak and eventually it'll be covered up anyways so whatever I guess.

condor · Aug 25, 2010

trochus are a bit smarter, and their foot is a stronger muscle if they get into a tough spot

condor · Aug 25, 2010

love the rock work by the way

TopNotchCorals · Aug 25, 2010

luvmyacans said:
Work has been insane and I've been spending so much time on the tank I haven't been on much. Branches in the top are gone, they're down in the sump now. To make a long story short the manufacturer was making it such a pain in the *** to replace the tank I opted to keep it with some money back. They assured me it won't leak and eventually it'll be covered up anyways so whatever I guess.

Work being insane is a good thing right now and working on your tank even better

I hope the best of luck with the tank.

ReeferRob · Aug 25, 2010

New scape is ***** dope man. I particularly like the left side with the cave and arch way and then the nice over hang above it.

thewackyreefer · Aug 25, 2010

Thanks guys, planning to put my acans over on that left side under the overhang and down in the sand. I figure once the top starts to get filled in with some SPS it'll look pretty sick.

thewackyreefer · Aug 26, 2010

Well, I need to find a "centerpiece" fish for this tank. I've currently got a clown, cardinal and an orange diamond goby. If you could choose any fish, cost aside, what would it be? Need some suggestions here people!

IntDboy · Aug 26, 2010

Im loving the setup bro.....Very well thought out... That fuge is nice.. I know you told me to look into the SWC skimmer is yours a 120 or 160?

And for fishes how about a pair Hawaiian flame wrasses or a nice Yellow Tang?

thewackyreefer · Aug 26, 2010

IntDboy said:
Im loving the setup bro.....Very well thought out... That fuge is nice.. I know you told me to look into the SWC skimmer is yours a 120 or 160?

And for fishes how about a pair Hawaiian flame wrasses or a nice Yellow Tang?

I'm actually running the 120 on this one, I'm not planning a HUGE bioload so it should suffice I think.

Man, my gf would love to have a yellow tang, just not sure about putting it in a tank that's only 36" long. I'll have to do some research on the flame wrasses, they look pretty nice!