SPS-Dominant Reefer 500 Peninsula

[Shaka_Reefer]

:mad:My old yellow tang was chasing the new yellow tang before lights off. He better be nice tomorrow or else I’m putting him in an acclimation box!

 

[Dcal]

I want to put the Trident on top of my control box, or is this a bad idea?

Any chance you remember what that cabinet is called?

 

[sam.veilleux30]

Wow! Nice build, following.
I love your scape! Perfect for nice colonies in some time.

 

[Shaka_Reefer]

Any chance you remember what that cabinet is called?

It’s from Ikea, called Eket. There are two sizes, make sure to get the wider one.

 

[Shaka_Reefer]

Wow! Nice build, following.
I love your scape! Perfect for nice colonies in some time.

Thanks so much! That’s the plan!

 

[Shaka_Reefer]

I love how they all school together but I had to rearrange the rock a bit because my original yellow tang is chasing my newcomers. It’s funny because he’s the smallest one.

 

[Shaka_Reefer]

I’ve been inquiring suppliers about another zebrasoma, a black longnose tang, that I’d like to add to my tank. I’ve never had one before and I want him to be the biggest one. My current ones are between 3-4” so the black tang needs to be at least 5”

 

[Shaka_Reefer]

I had to put someone on timeout! :mad: I tried catching with just a net with no luck so I had to remove my rocks. Catching him was fairly easy after that. Now, when should I release him? Or, should I risk it again or sell him? :(

 

[Saltees]

I had to put someone on timeout! :mad: I tried catching with just a net with no luck so I had to remove my rocks. Catching him was fairly easy after that. Now, when should I release him? Or, should I risk it again or sell him? :(

Why not time him out in your other tank and then reintroduce him after a week? By then he is the NEW kid in the block. :cool:

Or wait for your black tang to come and then introduce them together in this tank.

 

[Shaka_Reefer]

Why not time him out in your other tank and then reintroduce him after a week? By then he is the NEW kid in the block. :cool:

Or wait for your black tang to come and then introduce them together in this tank.

That’s a great idea! I’m also thinking about giving him to my friend. He’s got a new 6-foot tank and I know he’ll be happy in there. If I end up giving him away, I have no choice but to get another zebrasoma with the black tang so I’ve also been inquiring about a koi tang hehe :D

 

[Saltees]

Why not throwing a Acanthurus in the mix and show the yellow tang who’s boss?;)

 

[Shaka_Reefer]

Why not throwing a Acanthurus in the mix and show the yellow tang who’s boss?;)

Hahaha yeah then it will definitely be a war! I’ll add an acanthurus when I upgrade to my dream tank!

 

[Espino963]

Whoa such a beautiful build! Excellent placement of the tank as it compliments it's surroundings. Following and can't wait for more progress!

 

[Shaka_Reefer]

Whoa such a beautiful build! Excellent placement of the tank as it compliments it's surroundings. Following and can't wait for more progress!

Thank you for following my build! I was going to sell my small tank and replace it with the 500 but I was able to convince my wife that it looks better as a divider between our kitchen and dining room. Well I also said she can have the small tank but you know that’s only partially true haha

 

[revhtree]

Loving this thread!!

 

[BeardedMcG]

Great so far! Just read the whole thing. A peninsula reef is my dream. One day :)

 

[Shaka_Reefer]

Loving this thread!!

Aww thanks so much! :)

 

[Shaka_Reefer]

Great so far! Just read the whole thing. A peninsula reef is my dream. One day :)

I LOVE peninsulas!!! I’ve dreamt of having one since I started the hobby in 2010

 

[Shaka_Reefer]

I got all of my parts to finish my manifold. I’ll be doing a leak test tomorrow.

 

[Shaka_Reefer]

No leak! Now time to get my calcium reactor media and CO2 tank. One step closer to adding some corals :)