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#201
09/14/2003, 01:04 AM
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Here's a closer shot of the anemone in it's new location. It's purple tips and it"s overall size are shrunken due to the handling and relocating. Tomorrow it should be in full, normal glory.
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#202
09/14/2003, 01:08 AM
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Next I thought I would post an untouched photo of one of my clams and without a doubt, the most spectacular. Eye candy, don't you think? Who needs diamonds and jewels?
 
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#204
09/14/2003, 10:56 AM
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HI everyone,
Extremely nice tank and set-up. I thought my 300g in wall was alot of work, but yours looks like more  Great job with the set-up Steve |
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#206
09/14/2003, 02:00 PM
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I seriously have not stopped drooling since the beginning of this thread! Your work is amazing, something that I couldnt even fathom or even complete. That tank is honestly the tank of my dreams, so later on when I get old and rich, I'm getting ahold of you to set up something like that for me...
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#207
09/14/2003, 03:17 PM
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webpolk: Yes, I love that clam also. To think that us mere humans attempt to replicate what nature does with ease. Thanks for the kind words. Luckily I am in the home stretch so work is much less demanding.
Steve: Thanks. I wish more people would photographically chronicle their setup or upgrade construction. So many mistakes could be alleviated with fewer losses of livestock and the potential for healthier tanks. Snoopdog: Good eye you have there. Those two pieces are the largest of the dead rock. The one on the left was about the size of a really large frozen turkey. And yet it seemed to weigh three times that when I placed it in the tank. A very tense moment it was. I can't wait to see those coralline algae covered.katydidit: Thanks for the kind words. I think more people would be amazed of what they are actually capable of if they were to just attempt seemingly complex projects. More step-by-step threads like this should help. I hope.
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#210
09/14/2003, 05:18 PM
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Weatherson,
Truely a work of art and your preparation shows a great appreciation for this hobby. This is really motivating! Beautiful Work! I know a bunch of us here in Northern Cali would love to pay admission to witness this accomplishment first hand.
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#211
09/14/2003, 05:46 PM
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Dustin: Yes, I can see that too. Acros growing out from either side creating a canopy over the valley. A "tube" for the fish to replicate a water park ride!
 It will just take some time now.Snoopdog: I know that photo makes them look completely solid but that's not the case. A couple of the smaller pieces are really dense but all the others are very porous. There are many 1" holes that travel deep within the rock. Several others are 3 - 4" but more shallow. Overall, I would say they are equal to good live rock with the difference in that the holes are larger in general. They actually looked like a really big sponge. I'll post another full shot of those two rocks shortly which better show this and if you look back in the thread at the shot where the rock is setting on my patio, you can see this as well. Twize: Thanks. It's very hard to not look at this tank. It can be mesmerizing and holds your attention with all there is to look at. This and there's no where near the proper amount of corals yet. I look forward to following the progress of your tank. It looks like it will be spectacular. By the way, there's no admission price required but donation corals are accepted. In fact I am only about 5 minutes off of 99 so access is easy. As a side note, I have about 20 bags of Southdown available as I had to over buy to get better shipping prices. They cost me $16 a bag. Thanks for the praise.
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#212
09/14/2003, 05:53 PM
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Here's the shot of the rocks surrounding the anemone and clowns. You can see the porousity but it's still not equal to real life. Again, my digital camera's limitations. This camera is only 1.2 mega pixel at about 5 years old. Anyway, here's the shot:
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#213
09/14/2003, 05:55 PM
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hey i am looking ot get a rose BTA for my tank soon! i wanted to know the procedure you did to get him in that place???? i have the bottom left of my tank ready for one. so let me know!
thanks! Nick |
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#215
09/14/2003, 06:27 PM
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Nick: Not a problem. It really comes down to looking at where they like to settle on their own and then recreating a spot like this for them. In this case, I placed the rocks so there was a small gap between them at a point where both angle inward. This created a slight cave just out of the main water current but with plenty of lighting still available from above. As far as the anemone taking to it, I just dug a bowl shaped indention in the sand and gently rolled him into it. Then uprighted him and he soon started to dig in. So that's really all there is to it.
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#216
09/14/2003, 06:30 PM
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derrikd: As a wise man once said, everything is for sale, it's the price that's the deciding factor.
But I think I will hang on to that one.
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#217
09/14/2003, 06:33 PM
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ok thanks, about how much sand did you dig out or how big oh a hole??
also do you think a BTA is a good first anemone In your opion of course. also will BTAs eat your other fish? what about a mandrain? thanks! Nick |
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#219
09/14/2003, 06:57 PM
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Nick: The size of the indention was about twice the size of the anemone when he was contracted due to handling. That was enough to keep him in place. As far as the BTA, I think how well it will do is not so much dependant upon whether it's your first or not but more the conditions of your tank (lighting, water quality, current and so on). I've never kept a BTA so perhaps others could give you more specifics regarding their needs.
tfp: Thanks for the praise. I have no problem should anyone want to see it in person. I'm in Fresno, CA so just contact me to make arrangements prior. I do have family in Sacramento so we head that way periodically. Shall I bring some bags of sand with me?
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#221
09/16/2003, 09:37 PM
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ok i would really like a lot more info on yout light rack.. it is exactly what i want to build for my new 300, that i just took off the truck today from IA.. where do you get the aluminum?> what do you use for cutting.. etc.. please share details..
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#224
09/16/2003, 10:37 PM
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Hi Weatherson,
Although it has all been said before... I did want to post and let you know how much I enjoyed reading this thread. You are very talented indeed to complete a project like this. Congratulations and thanks for sharing this! - JCI |
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