My cade build

[rusty hannon]

Ok guys, I just got my rock in. I know you guys want to see some pictures so here's a preview. We got the rock from Bill at Live Rock n Reef. There are clams, corals, squirts, sponges, crabs, and more...that's just the beginning. Keep in mind, it was shipped during this bad winter storm and so far everything we have touched has been alive!

More soon...
Rusty

 

[rusty hannon]

ok so those pics doesnt show the real beauty or close ups of a few of the corals and sponges. the water has cleared in the tank and the mussels and clams are eating, so when i get done w an appt. we will post more pics

 

[rusty hannon]

more pics of the new rock; anyone ...any ideas about what the worm is?

 

[Abunadeez]

is that the cade 600? or just the new rock in another tank?

 

[rusty hannon]

is that the cade 600? or just the new rock in another tank?

Yes that's the cade 600, w the new live reef rock.

 

[Abunadeez]

Great work so far keep us posted With your progress

 

[rusty hannon]

Of course, next wed. I'm adding my first fish, with pics, as long as he doesn't hide.even if so, I'll get a snap somehow for everyone.

 

[rusty hannon]

hey guys, the cade is now starting to settle the rock is amazing w all sorts of sponges plants huge mussels, and new life popping up every day. I've added my first fish about 3 weeks ago and he is awesome. my golden angle. a special thank you to bill at live rock and reef, who so far has taken great care of us in all rock and my one fish. I've also purchased my next 2 members, a pair of mandarin gobies. before you think I'm plumb outa my head we have successfully kept them before and w algae barns help and the live rock I'm not worried. if you're curious the gobies were purchased as a pair from Seahorse savvy and yes they r already eating other foods but for their happiness, we've started a high copepod culture in the tank and another in a culturing container. as promised here r some pics for us all, thanks completely to my beautiful wife. love u girl.I love the current double weir creates and the same as before it works perfectly. ok now to the pics.

 

[rusty hannon]

Here's a few pics showing what I've done in 4 months. Unfortunately all my fish are hiding except my copperband, so I didn't get pics of them yet.

I'll post more about my tank later today!

 

[rusty hannon]

Here's an update showing the tank 4 months after the initial build. I'm writing this for my hubby so I can put the pics up (he doesn't know how). And hi all!

Thanks everyone. Hope you enjoy! ~ Cassi (Rusty's wife)

 

[uscggirl]

Here's an update showing the tank 4 months after the initial build. I'm writing this for my hubby so I can put the pics up (he doesn't know how). And hi all!

Thanks everyone. Hope you enjoy! ~ Cassi (Rusty's wife)

So nice to see you both enjoying this hobby together! Having a partner to share the ups and dons of reef keeping must be sweet.

 

[rusty hannon]

So nice to see you both enjoying this hobby together! Having a partner to share the ups and dons of reef keeping must be sweet.

Yes I must say it's awesome we both enjoy this hobby together. It's one more thing that brings us toget

 

[rusty hannon]

Yes I must say it's awesome we both enjoy this hobby together. It's one more thing that brings us Together, we help each other w both tanks. To see her seahorse tank go to the seahorse forum here on r2r under [email protected]. Thanks all n happy reefing

 

[AlgaeBarn]

Looking great Rusty!

 

[rusty hannon]

hi all, sorry I haven't been in touch for a bit, life happens at all hours. Anyway, the cade is doing great, no problems and everyone is happy, kind of. I had those large apastia come up, well I should have known, the fish I have gotten to help must go. Clove polyps n filefish, and I'm curious why they won't open.I'm fixing that n trying to find homes for a couple. IF anyone is n the Alamagordo area n would like a beautiful copperband w quite a personality, and eats like a horse, but Not apastia, and a Singapore angel whos a bully but cool anyway. If you r close n interested email me n they r free. WE have received a shout out from Alage Barn n want to return that, hi all there n thanks for following. Couldn't have done this without you. ;Nailbiting I recon Id better say s0mething to my new friend supplying n coral scapeing our dragonet paradise, i havent forgotten, just got offtrack for a bit. Hey Aron at Bright Reef Aquatics. thanks for the beautiful corals n the ones to come, and for keeping me on the rite track.lol.;Happy okay fellow reefers,Ive trimed the plants back and have the meat coral, and the clove polops under a couple of coke bottles cut in half n drilled to protece them and its working great. Saw that one here on R2R and its an awesome idea n works like a dream.As noone has given me directions on a build thread andIm meeting new n cool people Ill keep going at least till the coral is all n and we r ready for our Dragons r ready to make baby dragons.Plus i enjoy talking w you fellow reefers n all associated n this lifestyle.More later n love haering from u , Happy Reefing

 

[rusty hannon]

Here are the pictures to go with yesterday's post. I've trimmed the plants back and look at the size of the meat coral! It's filling a 1-liter bottle.

 

[AlgaeBarn]

Here are the pictures to go with yesterday's post. I've trimmed the plants back and look at the size of the meat coral! It's filling a 1-liter bottle.

Great idea on spot feeding!

 

[rusty hannon]

Great idea on spot feeding!

It works great for that too

 

[rusty hannon]

I have another amazeing coral I am too imbarassed to show right now. It was a 5x6 in firecracker colony of cloves.The fish that were in the Cade to rid the tank of apastia. A copperband w a great personality and a apastia eating filefish that neither ate apastia. They did happen to enjoy cloves and was thinking of trying of trieing meat coral when I pulled them out immediately. THANK GOODNESS to my wife who bravely rescued them from a horrible fate and took them into her Seahorse tank to live out their days. Everyone should thank Cassi Hannon for the save.I mean honestly its a mandrin and coral reef and they didnt even get rid of 1 apastia and I like peace. NRFP. (no room for predators) And I still hang out w them just across the room now.. Thank you my Lady. Happy reefing

 

[rusty hannon]

Good morning my fellow reefers. We just received our newest gem yesterday and couldn't wait to share it w you. My coral guy has held it for 4 months (as he does to check for health or any other problems, plus I think he likes to enjoy them for a while )lol. Anyway, the wait has been killing me n now its here!!YAY. All the other family members r doing great. The cade is performing top-notch. I must say I LOVE the double weir. It truly helps to keep the bottom substrate clean and the current is the best I've ever had. I did notice they now have a peninsula I would have loved, Maybe someday. And a big shout out to Algae Barn. You guys rule and I have to say welcome back Adam Sklar whose been n hospital (ocean devotion) awesome fish dealer and if I don't say HEY to Aaron (my only coral guy (Bright reef aquatics) I might b n trouble,lol. Im not selling these folks Just acknowledging their contributions. Happy Reefing All, n until next time.