Turtle's Fairy Tale

Brew12 · Aug 28, 2018

Katrina71 said:
Ok gentleman, I'm going to delve into the unknown. I may need some help. I just ordered a Steve's LED for my son's tank. He has been looking at your tanks. I'm blaming ALL of you!

I have no idea what a Steve's LED is other than the ones above my tank. :cool:

I feel free of guilt!

Katrina71 · Aug 28, 2018

Brew12 said:
I have no idea what a Steve's LED is other than the ones above my tank. :cool:

I feel free of guilt!

Just a few pics he said...

SashimiTurtle · Aug 28, 2018

Ok, time to decide on the monthly FTS. The tank is looking really good after the water change and the addition of carbon. The acros I thought I was going to lose, seem to be recovering. JKR Apocalypse Now has polyps back out again and the Suharsonoi has stopped losing color. The Milka Stylo has more polyps out and all the LPS is inflated.

The GHA that was growing rampantly on the two rocks is now melting away on its own and only a few spots remain. Bryposis is still there, but isn't spreading. Probably low nutrients to thank for that. CUC should arrive tomorrow so I'll give them some time to work on any algae before using the flucon.

On to the FTS... this one is just a full tank, stand and light photo I wanted to share.

The next three are contenders for August FTS. 1, 2 or 3?

Brew12 · Aug 28, 2018

Robin Haselden said:
Ok, time to decide on the monthly FTS. The tank is looking really good after the water change and the addition of carbon. The acros I thought I was going to lose, seem to be recovering. JKR Apocalypse Now has polyps back out again and the Suharsonoi has stopped losing color. The Milka Stylo has more polyps out and all the LPS is inflated.

The GHA that was growing rampantly on the two rocks is now melting away on its own and only a few spots remain. Bryposis is still there, but isn't spreading. Probably low nutrients to thank for that. CUC should arrive tomorrow sonIll give them some time to work on any algae before using the flucon.

On to the FTS... this one is just a full tank, stand and light photo I wanted to share.

The next three are contenders for August FTS. 1, 2 or 3?

Everything is really looking nice. Especially that your corals are recovering.

I think I'm a fan of #2.

Katrina71 · Aug 28, 2018

I like 3. I like the closer shot of your corals.

Fudsey · Aug 28, 2018

I like 1 because it's the only one with the Leopard in it.... :-)

A little PS post processing...

Katrina71 · Aug 28, 2018

I guess it's up to Amoo, Siggy, and najer to cast the deciding votes.

Amoo · Aug 28, 2018

I like the one because of the position of the clowns.

Amoo · Aug 28, 2018

I like the one because of the position of the clowns.

Amoo · Aug 28, 2018

triple post, really lag....and to think I only hit the button twice

SashimiTurtle · Aug 28, 2018

While the votes are being tallied. This guy got the second treatment of GC, and will most likely be going to the display on the 30th. He appears to be healthy and does move around occasionally, but whenever I look he's hiding near the bottom next to the PVC. I know he moves because he'll be in a different part of the tank.

I need to hurry and Amazon an acclimation box to the house so my supermale C. brunneus does not have a fit and declare war on him. This little guy is only about half his size, the brunneus has grown a good bit, put on some weight and has streamers on his tail. The only other one I'm worried about is the damsel, but the brunneus terrorizes it regularly and keeps it in submission.

Katrina71 · Aug 28, 2018

He's got a cute little face!

SashimiTurtle · Aug 28, 2018

Took this earlier after feeding time. My brunneus was showing off. You can see how big he's gotten. Definitely in supermale phase now. Excuse all the stuff in the water, they just got done eating.