Luck be a Lady

[LadyMac]

Salt baths are the worst.- Atlas, probably.

You can see the pineconing :( poor baby

 

[LadyMac]

I think I have to let him go. :(

 

[LadyMac]

Sorry for being a bit absent. This week has been hard.

Grandson was diagnosed with walking pneumonia. Poor little guy has felt rough for several days. We had to get creative with giving him his meds, he absolutely refused to take it outright even though he’s normally really good about it. The drs said force it and we ended up wearing a Z pac lol.

Atlas was laid to rest Wednesday. I absolutely hate doing that and I know how necessary it is. But man does it suck. In the process I decided I’m going to send Big Mama back home to her breeder. Robles is, I don’t have bags and I’m not sure when I’ll have time to ship this week. I need to do so Monday or Tuesday so she’s not stuck in transit. I’m absolutely terrified of shipping. I always am. I’ll try and head out today to see if the local reef shop has some bags large enough for her.

Mother in laws chemo is taking quite a toll on her. She’s sleeping almost constantly. I believe she has one maybe two more weeks left of this treatment before the surgery to remove the cancer so those who pray, please do so for her. She’s a lovely woman with a super big heart. We cherish her dearly.

all in all I’m glad this week is behind me. I’m hoping this next one is better. I think once Big Mama is on her way home, and I can rehome Goosy and Cedar, I’ll have a little less stress.

Also once she’s gone I’ll have the 20 long clear and I’ll probably move the pallifina over to that. Or at least it’ll be there. I need to start actually locating supplies for the 70 to salt it up.

Speaking of, the 35 finally has all the equipment it needs now. I think. The skimmer I believe was my last necessity. For some reason the toadstool has been pretty angry. I will test today and I do need to do a waterchange on there anyhow. The nem has decided to move(both of them) into the one barnacle that Sideshow Bob sleeps in lol. So now he has to squeeze into there with the nems to go to bed. It’s super adorable though to see his little nose poke out with some tentacles.

pics of the adorableness because, awe.

 

[Reefering1]

 

[LadyMac]

If I can talk the kiddo into taking me to the post office, Big Mama will be in her way home. Then I can move the pallifina to the 20 long. I’ll drain and refill the 70 with clean water today(RODI) and just let it run til I can work on supplies for the restart.

 

[LadyMac]

Wow I thought I’ve updated sooner than now. Oops.

So anyhow Big mama left, she made it safely home. In the mean time, I have moved the pallifina to the 20 and am draining the 70 once more to prepare for some salty stuff. However, I have bronchitis “with maybe some pneumonia” yet again. Sigh. I feel icky. :(


Oh and the dinos are back in the little tank. I figured they would come back which was why the move there. I’d rather deal with it on the smaller side as opposed to the big one. My only issue is getting the UV on there. I have no room for the pump….

I’ll grab some pods soon as I feel like going to the shop. Pics of the tank and of my nurse who’s working so very hard.

 

[tbrown]

Waterbox is doing another Eden 20 giveaway.

 

[LadyMac]

Waterbox is doing another Eden 20 giveaway.

I entered :) I’m sure you did as well? And congrats on the hydros win!

 

[tbrown]

I entered :) I’m sure you did as well? And congrats on the hydros win!

Thanks! Hopefully you win that Eden.

 

[LadyMac]

On the topic of aquascaping (for the contest entry as well as I need some tips.)

The tanks footprint as we probably all know, is 24X24. Of course the center overflow takes up some space. So with the height of the tank being 21”, what’s a good size scape?

 

[tbrown]

I like wrapping around but keeping swim space. For me, I'd probably do about 10"-12" in the back and 6"-7" on the sides or I'd do a 16"*12" triangleish in the middle of the tank or a nice island maybe 10" around by 14" tall in the middle, a pillar in the back corner on one side, and a wall on the other side with a few shelves connecting the three pieces.

 

[LadyMac]

I like wrapping around but keeping swim space. For me, I'd probably do about 10"-12" in the back and 6"-7" on the sides or I'd do a 16"*12" triangleish in the middle of the tank or a nice island maybe 10" around by 14" tall in the middle, a pillar in the back corner on one side, and a wall on the other side with a few shelves connecting the three pieces.

The wall idea is exciting! Sounds I love an island(kinda what I had) but the pillar and shelf seems like they would be great for things.

Today I went ahead and drained it, cleaned the plants out and wiped it down as well as I could. And then added some RODI and seran wrap to protect the silicone.

 

[LadyMac]

I was hoping I’d have the cash for the membership this year but sadly we have ran into a few things needed for the doggos. There’s always next year.

I’m still pretty down with bronchitis/ pneumonia. I’ve been slowly working on the big tank to get it all cleaned and ready for the revamp.

In the process of hunting down things I got distracted abs snapped some pics of the 35 :)

Yes the dinos are back. I know pods will help but I’m thinking of also hatching some BBS. I fed some mysis today and noticed one landed on the encrusting coral. I know it looks odd but it’s good I promise lol. The toadstool is very upset lately, most likely the dinos. Hopefully I feel up to a trip to the reef shop come Saturday for pods. I did add the second powerhead to the other side just because.

 

[LadyMac]

Selma has been in the barnacle a good bit today, and it had me a little perplexed. She finally popped out and I used a flashlight.

Sideshow Bob is handing out cigars. I found eggs in there! I don’t expect survivors. I am excited that they finally decided they were happy enough to spawn for me.

 

[MrsBugmaster]

That’s awesome! Congrats!

 

[LadyMac]

Tysm! Was definitely a cool thing to notice. I was in the process of wrapping the 70 for it being empty and needed to refill the ATO on the little tank. Was when I noticed her in there.

 

[MrsBugmaster]

Always a good sign if things are breeding in your tank! Keep up the great work!!

 

[LadyMac]

Since this build thread is technically for this tank, let’s add some stuff about it lol.

Current pics. As per Waterbox instructions I have a few inches of RODI water in the bottom and have been keeping it sealed with seran wrap to keep the humidity up and the seals wet. I’ve done the same in the sump :)

Aquired a bag of sand yesterday. It’s not the same grain size as the other so maybe no blowing issues this time around. The return pump will be reused and the old ATO as well.


Rock, powerheads and a skimmer are in the plans. I’m not sure about dosing? If I’m going high light will I need to? And if so, what?

And yes the Natura icon is that beautiful.

 

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Since this build thread is technically for this tank, let’s add some stuff about it lol.

Current pics. As per Waterbox instructions I have a few inches of RODI water in the bottom and have been keeping it sealed with seran wrap to keep the humidity up and the seals wet. I’ve done the same in the sump :)

Aquired a bag of sand yesterday. It’s not the same grain size as the other so maybe no blowing issues this time around. The return pump will be reused and the old ATO as well.


Rock, powerheads and a skimmer are in the plans. I’m not sure about dosing? If I’m going high light will I need to? And if so, what?

And yes the Natura icon is that beautiful.

I wouldn't worry too much about dosing until you have had a chance to watch it for a few weeks. After figuring out usage, decide if it's enough to warrant dosing with a doser or by hand.

 

[LadyMac]

I wouldn't worry too much about dosing until you have had a chance to watch it for a few weeks. After figuring out usage, decide if it's enough to warrant dosing with a doser or by hand.

Awesome sauce!