Mode Aquariums, Infinity Series 75G Build/Review Thread

S.Pepper · May 16, 2020

Sharing a few shots from my favorite corals.

S.Pepper · May 16, 2020

Here's a video on my hammers and torch. It's understandable why they are so popular. The first hammer u see is something i got basically for free. I added it to a order to get free shipping... otherwise it would have cost more without it. It came as a small stump. I thought it was dead, but i glue it to a frag plug and it just blossomed. It's not the most awesome hammer, but has these blue tips (probably can't see it in the video or pictures) and this beautiful neon green core. It is so pumped with water, it's about to burst.

S.Pepper · May 16, 2020

S.Pepper said:
Here's a video on my hammers and torch. It's understandable why they are so popular. The first hammer u see is something i got basically for free. I added it to a order to get free shipping... otherwise it would have cost more without it. It came as a small stump. I thought it was dead, but i glue it to a frag plug and it just blossomed. It's not the most awesome hammer, but has these blue tips (probably can't see it in the video or pictures) and this beautiful neon green core. It is so pumped with water, it's about to burst.

S.Pepper · May 16, 2020

dang it. having problems uploading the video.

S.Pepper · May 16, 2020

Some day i'll get this right, but you get the idea. Wish I could show how beautiful these hammers and torch are... That first hammer has these beautiful blue tips with a neon green core. It's really killer looking. The 2nd has these beautiful blue and green tips that just look beautiful in person. On the lookout for a gold hammer... maybe some day.

fishguy242 · May 16, 2020

S.Pepper said:
Some day i'll get this right, but you get the idea. Wish I could show how beautiful these hammers and torch are... That first hammer has these beautiful blue tips with a neon green core. It's really killer looking. The 2nd has these beautiful blue and green tips that just look beautiful in person. On the lookout for a gold hammer... maybe some day.

got it..lol...

sweet looking good

S.Pepper · May 16, 2020

fishguy242 said:
got it..lol... sweet looking good

thx, brother!

sfin52 · May 17, 2020

S.Pepper said:
Some day i'll get this right, but you get the idea. Wish I could show how beautiful these hammers and torch are... That first hammer has these beautiful blue tips with a neon green core. It's really killer looking. The 2nd has these beautiful blue and green tips that just look beautiful in person. On the lookout for a gold hammer... maybe some day.

They looking good

Katrina71 · May 17, 2020

Mmmmmm. Morning coral.

S.Pepper · May 20, 2020

My good fortune continues with fish.;Rage

My aiptasia eating file fish came in yesterday. It was a Biota captive bred fish and looked healthy. It took him a few hours to come out of his shell, but once he did, he explored the tank throughout the day. Lights went out at midnight and everything looked good.

I got up this morning and couldn't find him. I thought maybe he was hidden somewhere in the rock and wasn't too concerned. After several hours and not seeing him, i really explored the tank and outside the tank and nothing. What the heck!

Could he have gone dumpster diving. Welp, there is a trash can sitting next to the tank. After digging thru the trash can, I found him all dried up. Dang it!!!!!! I guess any fish can jump, but nothing i read made mention that these fish were inclined to do so. The lid won't be here for another month or so. Guess i'll look at another way of dealing with aiptasia.

Here's a pic of him yesterday.

fishguy242 · May 20, 2020

yeah bummer, not really known as jumpers unless spooked,sorry to hear,new project screen top

S.Pepper · May 20, 2020

fishguy242 said:
yeah bummer, not really known as jumpers unless spooked,sorry to hear,new project screen top

That project is already done and it cost me $358.

Won't be delivered for another month or so.

SMSREEF · May 20, 2020

I made a temporary screen top for my tank. It’s not pretty but it keeps my jumpers in while I get the final one built.

I got some bird netting. had to use 4 layers because it’s 1/2” netting and my fish are small.

I used medium binder paper clips with some tape on the inside of them to make sure I don’t scratch the glass.

I could send you a pic of your interested...

fishguy242 · May 20, 2020

also for temp you could use plastic eggcrate light shield from home depot or menards about 10$ is 2'x4' piece in lighting dept

S.Pepper · May 20, 2020

Thx, people. I was thinking this over before i read your posts, and remembered i had some netting left over from my Red Sea lid i made for my previous tank. There is more than enough to cover 36" x 24". So, if i decide to get another fish before my custom lid comes in, I will use this and tape it on the sides or buy a large piece of eggcrate and attach it to that.

S.Pepper · May 23, 2020

Just picked up this Rainbow branch hammer.

I have these 3 in my cart that i have until tuesday to purchase to add on without any further shipping cost. Still deciding.

WWC Bizaro Cyphastrea

B'dazzled cyphastrea

And for the heck of it a piece of SPS: Milka Stylo

S.Pepper · May 23, 2020

SMSREEF said:
I made a temporary screen top for my tank. It’s not pretty but it keeps my jumpers in while I get the final one built.

I got some bird netting. had to use 4 layers because it’s 1/2” netting and my fish are small.

I used medium binder paper clips with some tape on the inside of them to make sure I don’t scratch the glass.

I could send you a pic of your interested...

Yeah, I looked at your build thread and saw what ya did. I am going to get the light diffuser/egg crate from home depot. it comes in a 2' x 4' piece and then attach the netting i already have.

S.Pepper · May 23, 2020

I knew i shouldn't have posted potential corals i was thinking of buying before i bought. Someone bought that Milka Stylo out from under my nose before i checked out. :mad: ;Hilarious

I replaced it with a Rainbow Stylo. and i've checked out.

S.Pepper · May 23, 2020

On the fish front, I have a Melanurus wrasse and a Yellow Watchman Goby that's currently in quarantine at the vendor. They should be ready in about 3 weeks.

I have another marine vendor (who also quarantine's fish) on the lookout for a Potter's Leopard Wrasse and a Dusky Wrasse. Probably nothing happening there for a while.