Steelerfan's 120g construction & set-up. (Yes I know, another 120) - Page 15

STEELERFAN747 · #**351** 11/03/2007, 12:32 AM

Hey guys. It has been quite a long time since I last posted so I just wanted to let you all know how everything is going. I have been rather lazy and have not placed the trap for the mantis shrimp, so needless to say he is still somewhere in there.

I had not heard from him in a while but the last few days I have started hearing the dreaded cracking noise again I just have not seen him. I will keep you all posted regarding my mantis as I am sure you are all on the edge of your seats. lol

Now since it has been roughly 8 months since I set up my tank I just wanted to bring you guys up to speed with it. I recently added a couple of corals, sponges and gorgonians that I purchased at the lfs including this one ......

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It was added about 1 1/2 weeks ago and is now st`arting to open quite nicely and I also added a little clam that I got for a pretty good price.....

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STEELERFAN747 · #**352** 11/03/2007, 12:43 AM

Now I really like zoos and really like to have variety of them but if you buy a nice sized rock than it can get pretty expensive so I went on ebay and purchased a few. I was really impressed with the seller as I received my package the following day by like 10:00 am and it came really well packaged.

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Now, not only did it come with a cool pack but all corals came individually bagged in not 1 or 2 but 3bags with oxygen....

Here are the frags I got. I wish I could get more color out of them but unfortunantely I use 10k lighting......

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STEELERFAN747 · #**353** 11/03/2007, 12:48 AM

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Now I realize they are not the best pictures but you guys get the idea....

STEELERFAN747 · #**354** 11/03/2007, 12:59 AM

I also purchased from one of the vendors on reefcentral a few other corals that I was able to get during a sale thay were having this past week that included free shipping

I was however dissapointed when it arrived and I found this.....

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and even more so when I came to find that the bag that was leaking was the one holding this guy........

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a 6" tear drop clam (I called the company and left a message just in case it would not make it but lickily it seems to be doing fine) This pic was taken a few hours later.......

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STEELERFAN747 · #**355** 11/03/2007, 01:21 AM

I also got these guys......

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and here is a pic of one of the zoos I got that I had failed to post along with the others......

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Well, it's getting very late I dont know how many of you guys are still awake to see this so I think I will go to bed and tomorrow I will post some full tank shots so you guys can see the changes.

Goodnight all

Hop · #**356** 11/03/2007, 01:45 AM

Well things are looking good. I always like updates in this thread

scaryperson27 · #**357** 11/03/2007, 02:50 AM

The tank is looking great! I'm glad to see that the clam made it.

Some of us are night owls. It's 3:49 over here. I go on my computer when i can't go to sleep though.

STEELERFAN747 · #**358** 11/03/2007, 08:48 PM

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Originally posted by scaryperson27
The tank is looking great! I'm glad to see that the clam made it.

Some of us are night owls. It's 3:49 over here. I go on my computer when i can't go to sleep though.

Thanks, me too.

Well as I said yesterday, It,s been roughly 8 months since I my tank has been up and running and I wanted to post some pics so you guys can see what it presently looks like........

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I had originaly thought of going with sps but as you guys can tell it is completely softies and lps. Now eventhough it is not what I thought it would be when I set it up, I am pleased with the way it's going....

STEELERFAN747 · #**359** 11/03/2007, 08:55 PM

Now just for comparison, this is what my tank looks like now.....

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and this is what it use to look like.......

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BIG DIFFERENCE!!!!!!!

zach0660 · #**360** 11/03/2007, 09:05 PM

This is probally posted earlier but may I ask what the orange gorgonian type coral is in the bottom left and right?

thanks

STEELERFAN747 · #**361** 11/03/2007, 09:10 PM

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Originally posted by zach0660
This is probally posted earlier but may I ask what the orange gorgonian type coral is in the bottom left and right?

thanks

they are actually sponges.

zach0660 · #**362** 11/03/2007, 09:14 PM

ahh, thanks

How does your flame angel do with your LPS corals and clam?? I have always wanted to get one but I dont want to risk the chance.

STEELERFAN747 · #**363** 11/03/2007, 09:33 PM

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ahh, thanks

How does your flame angel do with your LPS corals and clam?? I have always wanted to get one but I dont want to risk the chance.

has not picked once.... I say go for it, they are beautiful (well worth it)

msn711 · #**364** 11/05/2007, 10:33 AM

Wow! Your tank has definitely come a long way. Great job!

STEELERFAN747 · #**365** 11/07/2007, 10:15 PM

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Originally posted by msn711
Wow! Your tank has definitely come a long way. Great job!

Thanks for all your praises. We all try to create something that we can be proud of. I can only hope to one day have something as nice as some of the tanks I've seen here from those posting on this and other threads.

msuzuki126 · #**366** 11/07/2007, 10:46 PM

Stunning tank! It's always refreshing to see a well put together softie/LPS tank like this

Aquatic Noggin · #**367** 11/08/2007, 02:29 PM

Beuatiful tank! I have the same AGA tank with dual corner overflows. I'm thinking about removing one of them to use the predrilled holes in the bottom of the tank for a closed loop. How is just having the one overflow working for you? Are you getting enough volume into your sump?

Also, how are you feeding your tank? Are you doing any special feeding for those sponges?

TIA

STEELERFAN747 · #**368** 11/10/2007, 06:01 PM

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Originally posted by Aquatic Noggin
Beuatiful tank! I have the same AGA tank with dual corner overflows. I'm thinking about removing one of them to use the predrilled holes in the bottom of the tank for a closed loop. How is just having the one overflow working for you? Are you getting enough volume into your sump?

Also, how are you feeding your tank? Are you doing any special feeding for those sponges?

TIA

Thanks. The single overflow is proving to be sufficient. I have a panworld 50px-x and a tunze powerhead that between the both are giving me roughly 20x turn over ratio I had to remove the other tunze I have cause it was just too much circulation(sand was blowing all over the place). I may end up getting a tunze nano or a koralia just for a little bit extra but I dont really feel I need it. As far as the sponges, I feed coral accel,zooplex,phytoplex, micro vert,trace elements,iron and chromaplex and they seem to be doing fine.

Bax · #**369** 11/10/2007, 08:16 PM

Your tank is looking great!

Real nice teardrop you got there.

STEELERFAN747 · #**370** 11/14/2007, 07:39 AM

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Originally posted by Bax
Your tank is looking great!

Real nice teardrop you got there.

Thanks. I had been wanting to get one for a while now. Are those in your avatar yours?

Bax · #**371** 11/14/2007, 01:41 PM

Yes, that's my squammy and deresa. My teardrop is up on the rocks.

balmiesgirl · #**372** 11/14/2007, 08:03 PM

i read the entire thread .....and I have to say the stand and canopy are beautiful!!!!! You did a fantastic job finishing it. I wish I had your skill with staining. (I built my own stand but hate the stain job I did!)

STEELERFAN747 · #**373** 11/23/2007, 12:01 AM

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Originally posted by balmiesgirl
i read the entire thread .....and I have to say the stand and canopy are beautiful!!!!! You did a fantastic job finishing it. I wish I had your skill with staining. (I built my own stand but hate the stain job I did!)

Thanks. I ended up having to stain it twice. First with an oil based stain which I hated and then with a gel