Who Gave Her a Big Girl Tank?! helen ann's 56g Reef Savvy!

[helen ann]

Very sleek! I really dig the reef savvy setups.

Thanks!!!

 

[helen ann]

still have issues with the gyre pick up sand?

No Gyre?!?! I am using ecotech ... hmmmmmm, not paying attention??!?!
Not blowing around now, was blowing around when the water was cloudy and we were adjusting the powerheads, so now that I can see ... will spread out the sand and adjust rock structure and look, but have a feeling some needs to come out!

 

[jsker]

No Gyre?!?! I am using ecotech ... hmmmmmm, not paying attention??!?!
Not blowing around now, was blowing around when the water was cloudy and we were adjusting the powerheads, so now that I can see ... will spread out the sand and adjust rock structure and look, but have a feeling some needs to come out!

I went with a inch of the bottom, I have a MP 40 down low and have the flow deflected off some of the rock, and also put a couple of small flat rocks to keep the sand from blowing around.

 

[helen ann]

I went with a inch of the bottom, I have a MP 40 down low and have the flow deflected off some of the rock, and also put a couple of small flat rocks to keep the sand from blowing around.

Yeah, I am looking at doing about 1.5 inches.
So, just looking at it now ... Houston we might have a problem!

 

[Brew12]

When I did my tank I did not add any chemicals to it. Just put in a chunk of live rock and let it to do its thing. It worked. Took me about 3 weeks before the water was ok. Mind you not perfect but ok. Another 3 weeks and it was good.

I completely agree that additives are completely optional in a new tank. There just wasn't much else out there to tease Helen about!

 

[USMC4Life]

You should get Cardinals, tang's and a Marine Beta!

 

[helen ann]

I completely agree that additives are completely optional in a new tank. There just wasn't much else out there to tease Helen about!

Exhibit A of why this is needed ...

 

[helen ann]

You should get Cardinals, tang's and a Marine Beta!

This lil' tang is on my short list ... I know I know am short a few gallons

 

[I Take Cars]

This lil' tang is on my short list ... I know I know am short a few gallons

think your gonna need a bigger boat... [emoji571]

 

[helen ann]

think your gonna need a bigger boat... [emoji571]

It says 70g ... can't I count the sump volume??!?! LOL LOL LOL

 

[jsker]

This lil' tang is on my short list ... I know I know am short a few gallons

Kole tangs are great fish. I have a hippo and sailfin tang know I will have to rehome at some point.

Yes, I can agree you are short a few gallons

 

[I Take Cars]

It says 70g ... can't I count the sump volume??!?! LOL LOL LOL

no

 

[helen ann]

no

ok, well you could have broke it to me a lil' more gently!!!

 

[MamaLovesHerReefTank]

OMG OMG OMG ... This FISH!!!
Went to get more coffee and came back to check tank for about the 100th time and look who just sitting here!!!:mad:

I was getting a little worried for you. Glad he made an appearance. Congrats on the new tank. Following along in the background as per usual.

 

[helen ann]

I was getting a little worried for you. Glad he made an appearance. Congrats on the new tank. Following along in the background as per usual.

Hi!!!!

Thanks Hun, yes the lil' monster he is!

Thanks ... I am simply in awe of my new tank!!!
No problem ... on the lurking will let you slide!

 

[MamaLovesHerReefTank]

This lil' tang is on my short list ... I know I know am short a few gallons

We just added one to our tank last weekend. LFS had him for just over a month in his dt. Had to wait till he cleared out some of his corals and rock. He seemed to hide a lot in the LFS tank but he's right out in front in our tank.

 

[helen ann]

We just added one to our tank last weekend. LFS had him for just over a month in his dt. Had to wait till he cleared out some of his corals and rock. He seemed to hide a lot in the LFS tank but he's right out in front in our tank.

Awwww pretty!
Jealous ... Especially since everyone told me NO!!!

 

[Maritimer]

For what it's worth, I have one in a 65. Possibly due to the small size of the tank (even though she's not a _very_ big kole), she's kind of a jerk - especially to my starry blenny, who she views as a competitor for algae. Hopefully, she's better behaved in the 220!

~Bruce

 

[helen ann]

For what it's worth, I have one in a 65. Possibly due to the small size of the tank (even though she's not a _very_ big kole), she's kind of a jerk - especially to my starry blenny, who she views as a competitor for algae. Hopefully, she's better behaved in the 220!

~Bruce

Oh No!!!
Thanks for letting me know!!!
Congrats on the 220!!
Mr. Cutie!!! Off the short list!!!

 

[USMC4Life]

I have 2 tangs in my 65. The thing is my big tank went poof when the brace snapped. So 65 is the only thing I can afford at the moment. My filtration took a hit too but the good thing is that they do not fight or bug anyone.