Simon's 450

[ca1ore]

That’s a beast! How do you manage to keep it next to SPS or any coral for that matter? My BTA kills anything anywhere near it [emoji36]

Mags will largely stay put if you design a spot for them. For me, that means a tall, pedestal rock with no easy way to get down. It will still sting any corals that it can reach, but that damage is minor. I do hope it splits soon though.

 

[Victoria M]

Yes, I did didn't I. It's curious because mostly mags don't eat fish - at least not healthy ones. In this particular case, the fish in question had been losing weight for a while. My guess is that it became lethargic and wandered into the anemone.

That is something isn't? Nothing wasted on the reef. So you said the mag did not look good but I am thinking looks can be deceiving? Or could it be too large of a meal?

 

[ca1ore]

I generally don't target feed it - otherwise it goes from growing fast to growing really fast. It ate my quoyi parrotfish which was 5-6". I'd imagine 'not looking good' was the anemone equivalent of I cant believe I ate the whole thing . Now that it ejected the skin and bones it looks a lot happier - though I still think it may be going to split.

 

[Victoria M]

I generally don't target feed it - otherwise it goes from growing fast to growing really fast. It ate my quoyi parrotfish which was 5-6". I'd imagine 'not looking good' was the anemone equivalent of I cant believe I ate the whole thing . Now that it ejected the skin and bones it looks a lot happier - though I still think it may be going to split.

That is crazy!

 

[mattzang]

sounds like you have space for one of the new madagascar damsels!

 

[ca1ore]

You mean the white ones?

 

[mattzang]

You mean the white ones?

yeah

https://reefbuilders.com/2019/01/02/chrysiptera-madagascar/

 

[Victoria M]

Oh my gosh, that is a gorgeous fish!

 

[ca1ore]

Haven't seen them for sale yet though.

 

[nbd13]

Haven't seen them for sale yet though.

Diver’s den had one last night. Like $200-250 if I remember right.

 

[nonstopfish]

Diver’s den had one last night. Like $200-250 if I remember right.

NYA has them as well...

https://www.nyaquatic.com/special-madagascar-damsel-chrysiptera-sp/

 

[ca1ore]

How about that. I think I will wait until they're $20 a piece

 

[ca1ore]

Been doing some significant pruning and re-aquascaping. Tank too cluttered. Me no like.

 

[ca1ore]

One more

 

[Nhltc99]

Just read this whole thread and this is an awesome tank! How are you liking the acrylic now that you're well into the 2nd year? I'm probably a couple years from a tank of this size, but definitely always planning in the head.

 

[ca1ore]

Acrylic tank has been fine. Mostly the pros/cons you always read about. I’ve managed to keep the front scratch free, though it is a pain to have to be so careful. Should I ever go bigger, it’d likely be a plywood walled tank with a glass front.

 

[User1]

Some changes in equipment :

1. Have grown weary of the WAV buzzing cords so added two more Vortech MP60 to the tank - now have two on each end with a single MP40 and dual RPM on the back. Maybe not hydrowizard crazy, but the MP60s are flow monsters and I route the cords through the wooden trim cap so no aesthetic foul.
2. Need to wait for a couple of warmer days so I can test run the bigger MTC HSA3000 stretch skimmer; then onto the tank it goes.
3. My next project is then going to be switching to a heat exchanger for both heating in the W and cooling in the S. I have oil heated hot water and a well with 50 degree cold water so should work well. I’ve become enamored of the stuff that Bill Wann of Aquarium Engineering makes so having him make the exchanger and control system for me. I’ll then sweat/pex it in myself. Been looking for a reason to breakout the torch. I’m tired of all those stick heaters and the big, noisy chiller. I figure a 3 year energy payback.
4. Still patiently awaiting the Neptune Trident (Alk monitoring, makes breakfast, takes out the garbage, yells at my kids to get off the x-box).

Few folks are reporting that it is working extremely well - you may not have long to wait. Reliable people that is. I think you stop by that thread so probably already know.

 

[User1]

yeah

https://reefbuilders.com/2019/01/02/chrysiptera-madagascar/

If there as any in stock they would be gone due to our resident damsel hoarder here...I won't mention any names.

 

[User1]

How about that. I think I will wait until they're $20 a piece

Yeah - the price isn't right at the moment. I do not recall reading the depth they are collected at which usually warrants a higher price on fish. These could be priced due to new, trending, etc. Pretty though.

 

[User1]

Been doing some significant pruning and re-aquascaping. Tank too cluttered. Me no like.

Wish I was near - would love to wash the car, do some yard work, help with plumbing for a couple clippings I have a lot of bare space. If none of that worked of course bribe you with a bottle of fine wine or just cash for the college fund (not for any bribes mind you!!!).

Tank and images look good btw. Nice work.