justin.k.nelson
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That is a nice fish. The one at Saltyfish has a lot of personality. I would love to get one but my fish list is in harmony and I don't want to mess it up
Sierra_Bravo's "What did I get myself into??" 120g in-wall build thread
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Lol - Terry's Mystery Wrasse was exactly the fish she had seen that made her want one.
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I figured as much. Definitely a looker in Terrys tank
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It's the equivalent of having your crack dealer live next door. "C'mon baby, I need a fix - just one more frag. . ."
Far enough away that you can't walk over at least... That's where the real trouble is...It's the equivalent of having your crack dealer live next door. "C'mon baby, I need a fix - just one more frag. . ."
I've always wanted a mystery wrasse. They are so inquisitive and colorful. I never got one because they are hard to find and heard they don't play well with other wrasses sometimes. Still a coveted fish for me! Nice find!
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Where the heck did this guy come from after nearly a year?
I thought I had got rid of all my bad crabs until I happened to see this large crab peak out from a frag I had mounted earlier in the day. I was up until 1:30 trying to catch this little pain in the butt.
I thought I had got rid of all my bad crabs until I happened to see this large crab peak out from a frag I had mounted earlier in the day. I was up until 1:30 trying to catch this little pain in the butt.
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I added two pieces of equipment to the tank:
The first was a CO2 scrubber. My low pH is due to carbon dioxide in the house, and I have no way to pipe in fresh air. I had been dipping down as low as 7.6 at night and swinging to 7.9 during the day. That's with chaeto and a grow light opposite of my main lights. I had received mixed opinions on whether or not adding a scrubber would do anything or if it was worth it, but it is a relatively cheap experiment to at least try. Since installing I am consistently 8.0 - 8.2. I hooked the air inlet to my skimmer for humid air and have been running the same media for 10 days with little color change. Whether it does anything for the corals remains to be seen, but I have had an increase in alk consumption.
I also added two powerheads to the tank. I was looking for used MP40's, but people want nearly full retail for used ones. I went with Current USA eflow 2100GPH because the set of two with the controller was only $200. I use the same brand on my QT and they are "ok". I have them on a short alternating pulse pattern and it has seemed to have made a difference with polyp extension on some of the corals, plus I can direct them as things grow out. Between these and the Gyres and accounting for the pattern percentages I have them running at, I'm calculating tank turnover at around 70X.
The first was a CO2 scrubber. My low pH is due to carbon dioxide in the house, and I have no way to pipe in fresh air. I had been dipping down as low as 7.6 at night and swinging to 7.9 during the day. That's with chaeto and a grow light opposite of my main lights. I had received mixed opinions on whether or not adding a scrubber would do anything or if it was worth it, but it is a relatively cheap experiment to at least try. Since installing I am consistently 8.0 - 8.2. I hooked the air inlet to my skimmer for humid air and have been running the same media for 10 days with little color change. Whether it does anything for the corals remains to be seen, but I have had an increase in alk consumption.
I also added two powerheads to the tank. I was looking for used MP40's, but people want nearly full retail for used ones. I went with Current USA eflow 2100GPH because the set of two with the controller was only $200. I use the same brand on my QT and they are "ok". I have them on a short alternating pulse pattern and it has seemed to have made a difference with polyp extension on some of the corals, plus I can direct them as things grow out. Between these and the Gyres and accounting for the pattern percentages I have them running at, I'm calculating tank turnover at around 70X.
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I also have been playing around with pictures. I have never cared much for photography and I don't have a nice camera, so I've been using my cell phone - a Samsung Galaxy S8. I've been playing around with the Pro settings and also trying to post process out the blues using the Photoshop clone Paint.net. I like what I've been able to do with the post-processing as it does look much more true to life, but still not thrilled with taking pics with the phone.
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I just woke up on a Sunday morning to read through such a beautiful build thread...thanks for sharing. You sure have come a very long way from the tetra death trap of your youth!
Bravo zulu to you, Sierra Bravo!
Bravo zulu to you, Sierra Bravo!
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Yellow Watchman Goby is NOT amused. . .
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Still playing with my Galaxy S8 and post processing of the blue hues. Some are much worse than others. I guess these will give me something to compare to 6 mos down the road for growth:
Tubbs Stellata
WWC All-In monti
JF Fox Flame
Farmer Ty Bottle Brush
YG Yellow
Needle in a Haystack & Tyree Undata
WWC Grafted Starfire
War Coral
Jedi Mind Trick
Red Setosa
Rainbow Stylo
WWC Juicy Fruit
ORA Borealis
Sarmentosa
Green Slimer
UC SSC OG
POTO Tweedy Bird
BC Grape Juice
FHC Red Rage
BC "I love my Monster" tort
Needle in a Haystack
Mint Green Cap
Palmer's Blue Millie
M. Spongodes
Purple Scroll
Red Monti Cap
Tubbs Stellata
WWC All-In monti
JF Fox Flame
Farmer Ty Bottle Brush
YG Yellow
Needle in a Haystack & Tyree Undata
WWC Grafted Starfire
War Coral
Jedi Mind Trick
Red Setosa
Rainbow Stylo
WWC Juicy Fruit
ORA Borealis
Sarmentosa
Green Slimer
UC SSC OG
POTO Tweedy Bird
BC Grape Juice
FHC Red Rage
BC "I love my Monster" tort
Needle in a Haystack
Mint Green Cap
Palmer's Blue Millie
M. Spongodes
Purple Scroll
Red Monti Cap
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Left and right side islands - just a bunch of little frags everywhere. Grow, darn you, grow!
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Got a little crazy on the Cherry Corals online sale. I'm done for a while. Thanks @CherryCorals ! You made it possible to fill a long list of wanted corals at a great price - and all at once. Great event!
Clockwise from upper left:
Hawkins Echinata
WWC Yellow Tip
RR Wolverine
ORA Pearlberry
RR Red Diablo
RR The Vinh
Clockwise from upper left:
Hawkins Echinata
WWC Yellow Tip
RR Wolverine
ORA Pearlberry
RR Red Diablo
RR The Vinh
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Nice man. Gotta live those live sales
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Where the heck did this guy come from after nearly a year?
I thought I had got rid of all my bad crabs until I happened to see this large crab peak out from a frag I had mounted earlier in the day. I was up until 1:30 trying to catch this little pain in the butt.
A year back, it happened to me exactly the same thing.
Only difference the crab was a little large and I’ve started the hunt around midnight (the little guy has came out when lights out) and end up around 4am after tearing down almost all the rocks and destroying several acros.... it took me 30 minutes to catch him and the rest of the time to correct the damage...
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It's Christmas in April compliments of @CherryCorals. Very well packed - can't wait until lunch so I can get them acclimated and dipped. Hard to see the box sitting in the office and not want to take them all out and play with them. . .
Next time have them send it to me Scott. I won't ignore them like that. I'll make them feel welcome in their new home! [emoji12]It's Christmas in April compliments of @CherryCorals. Very well packed - can't wait until lunch so I can get them acclimated and dipped. Hard to see the box sitting in the office and not want to take them all out and play with them. . .
What goodies did you get?
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