downhill_biker Posted July 24, 2009 Author Share Posted July 24, 2009 Thanks guys. I have ordered another blonde naso tang, and asked for a male. They said they would see what they could do, but couldn't promise it. When it does get here I will have the LFS make sure it is eating for a week before I bring it home. Then it will go in QT with the other fish. I will probably add a swallowtail again, and put it in copper as well. The only other fish I plan to add is a mandarin dragonett, and they dont really get ich, so I will put it strait into the display, after my fallow period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Whats the deal with the 5 gallon buckets in the sump. Looks like you cut the sump and glued them in there some how? Why did you do this? Looks intresting but whats the purpose? Excelent build. I did not see the entire thread yet but the rock collecting trip looked fun. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downhill_biker Posted August 6, 2009 Author Share Posted August 6, 2009 Whats the deal with the 5 gallon buckets in the sump. Looks like you cut the sump and glued them in there some how? Why did you do this? Looks intresting but whats the purpose? Excelent build. I did not see the entire thread yet but the rock collecting trip looked fun. Jay The 5 gallon buckets are my baffles. The taller on closest to the camera is where the water drains from the tank, and the shorter one is what determines the water height in the sump and then has the return pump in it. I didn't cut the sump, I cut the buckets to match the contour of the sump and siliconed them in. I just figured it would be easier and cheaper than a bunch of acrylic. I can tell you now that I wouldn't change a thing. They work perfectly and my sump area is much larger because of no wasted space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downhill_biker Posted September 3, 2009 Author Share Posted September 3, 2009 UPDATE: So as most of you know, I lost the blond naso due to not eating. Lost the swallowtail angel from rabbitfish sting, and lost the sargassum trigger from jumping out of the tank. I was pretty sad, but now things are shaping up. The fish were in QT for 6 weeks and the tank has run fallow. I should be ich free and I started putting fish back in the Display. I put in my 2 newest/timid fish first. The Regal Tang, and the Chevron Tang. I got a new blonde naso, and also a yellow tang, and they will go in the tank in a few days after the other two get established and comfortable in the aquarium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePremiumAquarium Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 Looks great man! I really want a nice Chevron tang! Been lookin for a while but can't find one at a good price and usually never locally. New pics of the tank!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 Nice, I really like that Chevron Tang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwcoralfarm Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 It looks like you have a lot of Iron in your water by the looks of that skimmer, do you run on a well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downhill_biker Posted September 6, 2009 Author Share Posted September 6, 2009 Thanks Garrett. I love the Chevron Tang, but as you said could never find one at a decent price. I ended up getting this one from someone tearing down their tank, and they gave me the fish and some coral for helping him tear down the tank and move it. Rick, you are not alone in liking that fish, they are one of mine, and Garrett's, favorites, along with many others. I think that it is their color and personality that gets people... It looks like you have a lot of Iron in your water by the looks of that skimmer' date=' do you run on a well?[/quote'] No, I use city water here in Salt Lake City. There are probably lots of impurities, but I use an RODI filter for all of my water and it is reading 0 TDS. I have always had the skimmate look the same...dark brown/green...sometimes almost black. What are you used to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 I love those fish you got....I mean....those are ugly...you should just send them to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downhill_biker Posted September 6, 2009 Author Share Posted September 6, 2009 Ya right Eric. Not a chance in hell...lol. All the fish have now been moved to the display tank. I will have new full tank shots after the fish eat the algae and clean it up a bit. Expect them in a week or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 I have to agree with Eric. That Chevron is pretty ugly. Better send it to me so you don't have an ugly fish in your tank. I reviewed description for the Chevron Tang and I'm surprised they are not more common. They seem to be an excellent addition to the tank since they take care of cleanup that normally would be handled by inverts and they are one of the less agressive tangs. I'll definately have my eye out for one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downhill_biker Posted September 6, 2009 Author Share Posted September 6, 2009 I have to agree with Eric. That Chevron is pretty ugly. Better send it to me so you don't have an ugly fish in your tank. I reviewed description for the Chevron Tang and I'm surprised they are not more common. They seem to be an excellent addition to the tank since they take care of cleanup that normally would be handled by inverts and they are one of the less agressive tangs. I'll definately have my eye out for one. I think the reasons they are not common is that they are hard to find, and that when you do find one they usually range between $150-$200. They can be found but they aren't easy to get. Another underestimated tang is the Orange Fin Tomini Tang. Check those out too, they are also a bristletooth tang, so workhorses, and have great temperment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downhill_biker Posted September 18, 2009 Author Share Posted September 18, 2009 Ok, no more waiting. Here are the updates and pics: Got a few more new fish, mandarin dragonet, 6 line wrasse, and lawnmower blenny. Got the new 400w Radium 20k bulbs today. They look very nice compared to the 10k I had in there before. All coral frags are glued in and ready to grow out, and all fish are in tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowpunk Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 The aquascaping is perfect in there. Can you give me a rundown on what your flow is in the tank maybe? what pump/pumps? If you would do more or less or if it is perfect. I'm trying to get ideas.(plotting) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downhill_biker Posted September 18, 2009 Author Share Posted September 18, 2009 Thanks snowpunk. It took a long time on the aquascaping, but I finally decided I like it. Return is Reeflo Barracuda (4500GPH), it is feeding this tank, the frag tank, and the skimmer, I would say it is doing 1500GPH and flowing through my seaswirls on the return. Then I have one Koralia Magnum 8 that is behind the rock on the left side it works great, almost too much flow, but overall I like the flow, it doesn't blow around the sand, but the coral seems to have enough flow. You can see the flow if you watch my video, especially after I feed. Here is the video everyone. Enjoy the music! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Hey Curtis, Do you have 2 or 3 purple tangs in there? Can't tell. And every once in a while the Lt. tang looks like a purple too. That's what's throwing me off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Dang that is sweet Curtis. I love the depth on that tank. I also went with a 20k radium and absolutely love the color. I don't think i'll ever switch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downhill_biker Posted September 18, 2009 Author Share Posted September 18, 2009 Mike: I actually only have one purple tang, he just moves a lot and gets in all the pics. The tangs I have are: Purple Tang Blue Eye Kole Tang Chevron Tang Blond Naso Tang Red Sea Sailfin Tang Regal Tang Yellow Tang (in QT) Miles: I love the radiums a lot. I still have to burn in the bulbs and see what color they are really going to be, and the corals still have to adjust, so their colors still aren't the greatest yet...yet. Glad you have them too, they are sick bulbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePremiumAquarium Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 I love it. The video has some nice toons with it too! I can't wait to see all of the colored sticks growing in that beast. Garrett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downhill_biker Posted September 18, 2009 Author Share Posted September 18, 2009 I love it. The video has some nice toons with it too! I can't wait to see all of the colored sticks growing in that beast. Garrett They will grow. Thanks for all you help Garrett, I am glad I listened to you and went with the 400w instead of 250w. I have a feeling it will make a big difference in coral growth, especially at the bottom of the tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason7504 Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 that tank rocks curtis! how deep is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Must have seen the purple and the Red Sea sailfin in the same piture. Thought it was the same type of fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downhill_biker Posted September 18, 2009 Author Share Posted September 18, 2009 jason: the tank is 3 feet front to back. Mike: no problem you are crazy anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason7504 Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 how about from top to bottom? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downhill_biker Posted September 19, 2009 Author Share Posted September 19, 2009 The tank dimensions are 48" long, 36" front to back, and 27" tall. They also make a 36x36x27, which is 150g, and a 60x36x27, which is 300g. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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