My 40 gallon recife build

[kingranch2003]

Look how neon this baby scoly is! Less than 2 inches in diameter too.

 

[Nor'easter Reefer]

My 3 plug stand you sent me is awesome. Got a torch on it thats loving life. You cant tell its orange anymore though

 

[tbrown]

And so it begins!

And then it got a redesign. The first design will work but I realized I made a mistake on the top platform. Redesign has been completed and will be much better.

 

[kingranch2003]

And then it got a redesign. The first design will work but I realized I made a mistake on the top platform. Redesign has been completed and will be much better.

Trial and error! That's how we get the good stuff in the end.

 

[That Crusso Kid]

Trial and error! That's how we get the good stuff in the end.

So, you're telling us you like good stuff in the end?

 

[kingranch2003]

So, you're telling us you like good stuff in the end?

That's better than having the bad stuff there, eh?

 

[That Crusso Kid]

That's better than having the bad stuff there, eh?

I don't really know because, sometimes, when something is "bad" it's great. As in, "That's one bad truck you have there." And lookout if something is ******! (Previous word is baddonkey)

 

[kingranch2003]

I looked at that scoly too long. I had to have it. These are my two latest additions coming soon!

Naturally grafted Glitter Grail

Small neon Aussie scoly

 

[kingranch2003]

Well, I'm sad to report that both new wrasse have perished.

The McCosker's never really became active as he hid in the rocks and just eventually passed. The Naoko's wrasse was the real surprise, because appeared so healthy for the first 12 hours, then bedded down one evening and died.

I have no idea why, other than the typical "wrasse don't ship well" response I keep getting. I acclimated these fish as I always do, and as advised by the seller, in order to keep the 8 day guarantee provided. My other fish are perfectly fine and healthy as always.

I have a claim into the company. Ill update here.

I waited forever to source and purchase these two fish.
Thoroughly bummed my friends.... life goes on. Be well today.

 

[That Crusso Kid]

Well, I'm sad to report that both new wrasse have perished.

The McCosker's never really became active as he hid in the rocks and just eventually passed. The Naoko's wrasse was the real surprise, because appeared so healthy for the first 12 hours, then bedded down one evening and died.

I have no idea why, other than the typical "wrasse don't ship well" response I keep getting. I acclimated these fish as I always do, and as advised by the seller, in order to keep the 8 day guarantee provided. My other fish are perfectly fine and healthy as always.

I have a claim into the company. Ill update here.

I waited forever to source and purchase these two fish.
Thoroughly bummed my friends.... life goes on. Be well today.

Oh, man, this really sucks. Sorry, John. I'd give you a big hug if I were there.

I do hope they abide by their guarantee.

 

[kingranch2003]

Oh, man, this really sucks. Sorry, John. I'd give you a big hug if I were there.

I do hope they abide by their guarantee.

Thanks Chris. I appreciate you brother. Ill definitely let you guys know. I followed their instructions to a Tee, so hopefully it does work out.

 

[TheNative192]

Well, I'm sad to report that both new wrasse have perished.

The McCosker's never really became active as he hid in the rocks and just eventually passed. The Naoko's wrasse was the real surprise, because appeared so healthy for the first 12 hours, then bedded down one evening and died.

I have no idea why, other than the typical "wrasse don't ship well" response I keep getting. I acclimated these fish as I always do, and as advised by the seller, in order to keep the 8 day guarantee provided. My other fish are perfectly fine and healthy as always.

I have a claim into the company. Ill update here.

I waited forever to source and purchase these two fish.
Thoroughly bummed my friends.... life goes on. Be well today.

I'm sorry to hear that brother. I hope all works out in the end.

 

[kingranch2003]

I'm sorry to hear that brother. I hope all works out in the end.

Thank you my friend
How're you liking your scoly? I saw the feeding video, looking good!

 

[tbrown]

Thank you my friend
How're you liking your scoly? I saw the feeding video, looking good!

Mine refuses to open. It eats if I feed it but it never really opens.

Thoughts?

 

[tbrown]

I'm assuming too much available food in the water column it just never gets hungry?

 

[TheNative192]

Mine refuses to open. It eats if I feed it but it never really opens.

Thoughts?

I have higher nutrients in tank like 15 nitrate 0.15 phosphate. What I do is shut off all flow and then put a little of oyster feast in the water and that makes mine open up right away. Could be just adjusting. John will likely know more.

Thank you my friend
How're you liking your scoly? I saw the feeding video, looking good!

I am loving it. Now the only problem is now I want another one lol but I also want a tank big enough for a tang so I am saving up for that.... ugh. decisions decisions lol.

 

[tbrown]

I have higher nutrients in tank like 15 nitrate 0.15 phosphate. What I do is shut off all flow and then put a little of oyster feast in the water and that makes mine open up right away. Could be just adjusting. John will likely know more.



I am loving it. Now the only problem is now I want another one lol but I also want a tank big enough for a tang so I am saving up for that.... ugh. decisions decisions lol.

I have to laugh at "higher nutrients", sorry...

You have ideal nutrients in your tank.

 

[tbrown]

I've had flashing phosphates and nitrates.

 

[TheNative192]

I've had flashing phosphates and nitrates.

I will be honest. I really can never figure out how people keep nutrients below 0.1 on phosphates or below 10 on nitrates. I mean I run GFO, run my skimmer, have a fuge, do automatic water changes, cut back feedings, etc & it just never drops. (lol) I tried carbon dosing, Microbacter 7, etc. I use 0 tds RODI water which I bought a tds meter to check & still nothing.

I mean I do have over stocked tanks (other than the 25 gallon) so that is likely the problem.

 

[Mike.]

that stinks, I'm sorry. :(