My 40 gallon recife build

[kingranch2003]

yeah that sounds like the same fish......hardy fish though

Yes! And beautiful. Maybe my problem was only having one. Even the wrasses didnt like him lol. They kept him pushed onto the rocks as much as possible.

 

[Sam7]

Yes! And beautiful. Maybe my problem was only having one. Even the wrasses didnt like him lol. They kept him pushed onto the rocks as much as possible.

you probably needed two...each one mine had a nest dug down in the sand like a bird

 

[That Crusso Kid]

Probably so. It was sold as a lemon damsel from my lfs. He would bury hermit crabs and peck at my little sand dwelling scooter dragonet.

One day I added some new corals and he immediately attacked them, burying some in sand, and toppling the others over.

Gotta go!

Well, beyond the jailhouse but you get the point...

 

[kingranch2003]

you probably needed two...each one mine had a nest dug down in the sand like a bird

Yes mine did the same it was crazy! He would pull hermit shells down in there, empty or not!

 

[kingranch2003]

Well, beyond the jailhouse but you get the point...

 

[kingranch2003]

Happy New Year Friendtasics! Anyone that is watching my thread, please post your favorite New Year coral shots! @Sam7 @MegabiteOG @Evil1 @tbrown @Goonsack @Red_Beard @trellemania @sfin52 Steve #SmorgasbordFamily let's light it up!

 

[kingranch2003]

@JoJosReef Happy New Year brother. Hit us with the eye candy!

 

[That Crusso Kid]

 

[Goonsack Steve]

Happy new year mate. Here's to a better 2026!

 

[Mike.]

Happy New Year Friendtasics! Anyone that is watching my thread, please post your favorite New Year coral shots! @Sam7 @MegabiteOG @Evil1 @tbrown @Goonsack @Red_Beard @trellemania @sfin52 Steve #SmorgasbordFamily let's light it up!

what are those dish looking things on the bottom middle?

 

[That Crusso Kid]

what are those dish looking things on the bottom middle?

There are many of us that can answer your question, Emo... er, um, I mean, Mike.

However, since you asked John, I'll let him do the honors and brag a little on himself. It will be my nice thing done for this year. I have now completed my one nice thing for 2026.

Now that all that nice stuff is out of the way: I think John was up pretty late last night/this morning as we were messaging each other. While I have been up now for about 3.5 hours, John, the not-so-manly-man, is probably still sleeping.

 

[Evil1]

Happy new year!

 

[Evil1]

 

[Sam7]

Happy New Year Friendtasics! Anyone that is watching my thread, please post your favorite New Year coral shots! @Sam7 @MegabiteOG @Evil1 @tbrown @Goonsack @Red_Beard @trellemania @sfin52 Steve #SmorgasbordFamily let's light it up!

My favorite is your tank shots......Ok Evil1 is pretty awesome too

 

[MegabiteOG]

Happy New Year! May 2026 bring you and your family much happiness.

 

[Sam7]

Ugh best i could ...always blurry and funky colors lol......Happy New Years!!

 

[JoJosReef]

@JoJosReef Happy New Year brother. Hit us with the eye candy!

I should have taken photos of all the food in both Louisiana and Virginia, but honestly, didn't cross my mind. Just dive straight into it.

Now that I'm home and no one sick, finally getting my bday cake. If you ever come across it (it's an import from Czech Republic), definitely worth it!

 

[tbrown]

I tried getting you a shot of my Bubblegum Digi and my Rainbow Monti (my only remaining JKR coral - IYKYK...) but photo bombs...

 

[kingranch2003]

Happy new year mate. Here's to a better 2026!

You too my friend! I hope you and your beautiful tank thrive this year!

 

[kingranch2003]

what are those dish looking things on the bottom middle?

Left side (more colorful one) is a wellsophyllia. Similar to a trachy and the red one is a Cynarina. I 100% recommend them as they are so easy to keep and have such unique personalities! They're peaceful as you can see they literally support each other !