TerryPercs Biocube HQI

[terrypercula]

Hey everyone this will be my SPS dominant reef. Equipment is as follows
-29 gallon Biocube HQI
-150 watt halide lighting
-MP10 for circulation
-Neptune Apex for control

Tank is currently cycling here's a few early pictures.

http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/Mobile%20Uploads/20141217_151601_zpsb4wn3b6v.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141217_151601_zpsb4wn3b6v.jpg.html)

http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/Mobile%20Uploads/20141217_151544_zps5wzbkobw.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141217_151544_zps5wzbkobw.jpg.html)

http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/Mobile%20Uploads/20141217_151553_zpswvq084iv.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141217_151553_zpswvq084iv.jpg.html)

http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/Mobile%20Uploads/20141217_151537_zpsfqrag41d.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141217_151537_zpsfqrag41d.jpg.html)

Currently there is a WP10 in the tank it will be switched with the MP10 in my frag tank. Thanks for following along more pics to follow. Apex is on its way from UPS once I have it set up and play with it I'll add some pictures.

[Amatuer21]

Looks great, always have liked the biocubes. Looking forward to your progress!

[terrypercula]

Looks great, always have liked the biocubes. Looking forward to your progress!

I always liked them too. I'm surprised it took me this long to set one up :D

[terrypercula]

Here it is next to my frag/coral QT tankhttp://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/Mobile%20Uploads/20141217_220810_zps6gibthqy.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141217_220810_zps6gibthqy.jpg.html)

[Amatuer21]

Its it easy to maintain that frag tank?

[terrypercula]

Its it easy to maintain that frag tank?

Yea I do 50% weekly changes. It handles itself otherwise.

[Hentz]

So excited!!

Finally you start a freaking SPS tank!!!

[terrypercula]

So excited!!

Finally you start a freaking SPS tank!!!

This is partially your fault..my wallet hates you. :lmao:

[gemini aquarius(t)]

Nice start! I will be following! :)

[Hentz]

This is partially your fault..my wallet hates you. :lmao:


I don't know what you're talking about ;)

[Sabres429]

You can thank me for getting you into a nano cube. ;)

[terrypercula]

Nice start! I will be following! :)

Thanks.

[terrypercula]

You can thank me for getting you into a nano cube. ;)

The cube is your fault and the SPS dominance is partially Hentz's fault. Lol

[terrypercula]

This hammer is in my frag tank but definitely a DT worthy piece.

http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/2014-12-21%2009.26.40_zpswvekfsxh.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/2014-12-21%2009.26.40_zpswvekfsxh.jpg.html)

[03glide]

Looks Great

[2012Denali]

Is that Marco rock

[terrypercula]

Looks Great

Thanks. I'd like to have updates for everyone buy it's just cycling right now so nothingto exciting going on.

[terrypercula]

Is that Marco rock

Reef saver from Bulk Reef.

[terrypercula]

New pieces getting acclimated to the QT tank. http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/20141226_205018_zpsmssopzfz.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/20141226_205018_zpsmssopzfz.jpg.html)

[cherubfish pair]

I like Reef Saver too. Did you ask for big pieces or is that just the way they came? I bought 5 lb and asked for softball sized just to try it. Looks like I'll replace my Petco rock with it.

Any idea when it will get coralline?

[terrypercula]

I like Reef Saver too. Did you ask for big pieces or is that just the way they came? I bought 5 lb and asked for softball sized just to try it. Looks like I'll replace my Petco rock with it.

Any idea when it will get coralline?

Just the way they sent it. Once I add frags with coraline on it it'll take off and I'll be cursing about it like everyone else lol

[terrypercula]

Black cherry blasto
http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/2014-12-28%2009.55.35_zps3mim2cal.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/2014-12-28%2009.55.35_zps3mim2cal.jpg.html)
Green slimer acro
http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/2014-12-27%2018.22.51_zpspqaeezig.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/2014-12-27%2018.22.51_zpspqaeezig.jpg.html)
Strawberry shortcake acro
http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/2014-12-27%2019.33.44_zpspujigwv2.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/2014-12-27%2019.33.44_zpspujigwv2.jpg.html)

[Austin9790]

Those SPS look killer! Especially that Green Slimer.

Do you like the Kessil on the frag tank?

[terrypercula]

Those SPS look killer! Especially that Green Slimer.

Do you like the Kessil on the frag tank?

I've got no complaints. Haven't ran it long enough to comment on it too much but it certainly seems like a great light so far.

[cherubfish pair]

Love the frags especially green slimer. Are you adding any supplements?

[terrypercula]

Love the frags especially green slimer. Are you adding any supplements?

In the biocube once I start stocking it I will. Weekly water changes on my frag tank keeps everything at bay though.

[randyhqi]

Looking good, I got into my HQI 5 months ago and don't regret it.

[terrypercula]

Looking good, I got into my HQI 5 months ago and don't regret it.

Good to hear, do you have a thread on yours I can check out?

[randyhqi]

Still learning how to post on here, I put a couple new pics up an hour or so ago.

[terrypercula]

Still learning how to post on here, I put a couple new pics up an hour or so ago.

Very cool I'll take a look.

[Hentz]

Can you just stock this damn tank already? I'm getting antsy to see it running with corals!!!!!!!

Kthxbai

[terrypercula]

Can you just stock this damn tank already? I'm getting antsy to see it running with corals!!!!!!!

Kthxbai

You know I can't do that lol especially with SPS

[terrypercula]

If it makes you feel better it should be cycled in the next two weeks. I can add some CUC and my probably only two fish.

[Hentz]

You know I can't do that lol especially with SPS

"Can't" sounds like a word the Buffalo Bills say every time they try to win a game.

[terrypercula]

"Can't" sounds like a word the Buffalo Bills say every time they try to win a game.

Hey they almost made the playoffs -_- lol I heard Vegas might get a hockey team.

[Hentz]

Hey they almost made the playoffs -_- lol I heard Vegas might get a hockey team.


Haha I don't watch sports. I just always see your FB posts lol.
Yeah idk what's going on with us lol. Vegas and sport teams just don't mix aha

[terrypercula]

Haha I don't watch sports. I just always see your FB posts lol.
Yeah idk what's going on with us lol. Vegas and sport teams just don't mix aha

I honestly can't see a hockey team succeeding there, hockey and deserts don't mix ha then again there's refers there so anything is possible. :D

[terrypercula]

Happy 2015 everyone! Make it a good one :thumbsup:

[PaleHorse]

nice tank!!! and happy new year.

[terrypercula]

nice tank!!! and happy new year.

Well thank you.

[terrypercula]

A small small small update. We have diatoms, right on schedule.

http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/Mobile%20Uploads/20150101_182853_zpsjkdvklm8.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150101_182853_zpsjkdvklm8.jpg.html)

FTS let's call it 3 weeks.http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/Mobile%20Uploads/20150101_182939_zpsw0vbgkqq.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150101_182939_zpsw0vbgkqq.jpg.html)

[terrypercula]

Debating on a cookie monster acro frag. Hmmmm.

[terrypercula]

Something for the sand bed once the tank is ready ; )

http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01-03%2021.04.51_zps1kzjer79.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01-03%2021.04.51_zps1kzjer79.jpg.html)

[terrypercula]

Put in an order to Unique Corals for a few items. Should be in Tuesday. :thumbsup:

[terrypercula]

Coral QT tank: http://youtu.be/-rpNnzZymvo

[terrypercula]

WWC has a good sense of humor http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/20150106_111525_zpsia82ec3z.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/20150106_111525_zpsia82ec3z.jpg.html)

They are both open during acclimation as well. Job well done.

[terrypercula]

Some potential DT candidates in grow out.

Classic Sunny D'shttp://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01-06%2017.01.43_zpsz4tbalhg.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01-06%2017.01.43_zpsz4tbalhg.jpg.html)

Bride of Chuckieshttp://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01-06%2017.02.47_zpscsfgelvb.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01-06%2017.02.47_zpscsfgelvb.jpg.html)

Utter Chashttp://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01-06%2017.03.49_zpsyudyz4v7.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01-06%2017.03.49_zpsyudyz4v7.jpg.html)

Gobstoppershttp://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01-06%2017.06.05_zpsxn78efha.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01-06%2017.06.05_zpsxn78efha.jpg.html)

Rastashttp://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01-06%2017.05.11_zps9unartly.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01-06%2017.05.11_zps9unartly.jpg.html)

[terrypercula]

ARC wanted chalicehttp://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01-07%2018.29.21_zpsfoyqc0fy.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01-07%2018.29.21_zpsfoyqc0fy.jpg.html)

ARC Fireballs http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01-07%2018.27.09_zpsrdprzvzr.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01-07%2018.27.09_zpsrdprzvzr.jpg.html)

Indo Gold torchhttp://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01-07%2018.26.08_zpshgiybslr.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01-07%2018.26.08_zpshgiybslr.jpg.html)

[terrypercula]

Mellow Yellowshttp://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/Mobile%20Uploads/20150106_171731_zpsj7gssvgz.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150106_171731_zpsj7gssvgz.jpg.html)

Poinsettias http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01-06%2017.16.09_zpsuvtrfo5r.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01-06%2017.16.09_zpsuvtrfo5r.jpg.html)

Metallic Frogspawn http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01-06%2017.11.49_zpsf8vafspb.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01-06%2017.11.49_zpsf8vafspb.jpg.html)

BBEB(Blondies)
http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01-06%2017.10.36_zpszlvtewzs.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-01-06%2017.10.36_zpszlvtewzs.jpg.html)

Cookie Monster http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/2015-01-07%2018.46.28_zpsygqfarce.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/2015-01-07%2018.46.28_zpsygqfarce.jpg.html)

[terrypercula]

QT FTShttp://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/Mobile%20Uploads/20150107_195125_zpswnhucz8g.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150107_195125_zpswnhucz8g.jpg.html)

[cherubfish pair]

Can we have a full shot of all the frags together? Something to drool over.

[cherubfish pair]

^You got it before I had a chance to ask.

[Nina51]

that plate coral is the bomb!!!

i started out with 2 biocubes (a 14g and shortly after, a 29g HQI). they're very nice tanks! can't wait to see yours fully stocked. what fish are you thinking about?

[terrypercula]

^You got it before I had a chance to ask.

I was reading your mind :lmao:

[terrypercula]

that plate coral is the bomb!!!

i started out with 2 biocubes (a 14g and shortly after, a 29g HQI). they're very nice tanks! can't wait to see yours fully stocked. what fish are you thinking about?

Keeping stock pretty light. Nice clown pair. Maybe some sort of small blenny or goby.

[cherubfish pair]

I was reading your mind :lmao:
You must have ESPN :beer:

[terrypercula]

You must have ESPN :beer:
:lolspin:

[terrypercula]

Another look at the cookie monster under my Kessil.http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/2015-01-09%2007.57.48_zpsh2rheawu.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/2015-01-09%2007.57.48_zpsh2rheawu.jpg.html)

It's an incredible piece in person, the bluest acro I've ever seen. It looks mind blowing next to the green slimer too.

[idisc]

God....for some reason there is an explosion of BioCube 29's around.....Makes me want to drop my 72G Bow and start up the Biocube 29G that is collecting dust...If only she would let me lol.

[terrypercula]

God....for some reason there is an explosion of BioCube 29's around.....Makes me want to drop my 72G Bow and start up the Biocube 29G that is collecting dust...If only she would let me lol.

Just do it and don't tell her lol you might sleep on the couch a few days but hey it's worth it

[idisc]

I tried to "Convince" her I needed a "Frag" tank...she wasn't buying it. I have everything for it also besides rock...and heck.. I can get that easy with a few trades to the lfs.

When I get home tonight I think I'm going to try it...I will post my results soon after i'm sure. I will also start a build thread. Nothing fancy like my 72g but I have the following free equipment to use.

29G Cube, 165watt Full Spec LED light (Same I run on my 72), 2x Hydor 425, MJ1200 for return, JBJ ATO, 250watt heater and the protein skimmer made for the biocube (will have to be upgraded).

Let the fish gods be with me :)

[terrypercula]

Godspeed my friend lmao

[terrypercula]

Ok first here's a cool picture of my QT tank.
http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/2015-01-11%2018.04.40_zpscnkiandp.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/2015-01-11%2018.04.40_zpscnkiandp.jpg.html)

Now that I got your attention some updates,on the biocube. Tank appears to be cycled and seems stable. That being said it's time to pick out my live stock. I'll probably get my first fish in there this weekend. Get a CUC in there, snails, shrimp and mayve a few crabs or something, not a huge crab fan but I like a good diverse CUC. I'll slowly start adding corals as well. I have a small zoa in there and a Monti to see how some easier SPS does in a new set up.

[idisc]

Are you going to go with a pair of clowns? If so which kind? Looking forward to seeing your tank.

She got home and I got an entire ear full...let's just say I slept in the bed, but about 2ft away lol. Was told I could only run it if I funded everything from selling frags from my 72. Works for me :) Did u custom make that little frag tank...love it

[terrypercula]

Are you going to go with a pair of clowns? If so which kind? Looking forward to seeing your tank.

She got home and I got an entire ear full...let's just say I slept in the bed, but about 2ft away lol. Was told I could only run it if I funded everything from selling frags from my 72. Works for me :) Did u custom make that little frag tank...love it

Hey that's not too bad haha
I'm not sure what kind yet, I've been searching around checking different kinds out. I might go with some midnights. Mabe a black onyx not sure.

[Tyler1993]

What kind of Hammer is that?

[terrypercula]

What kind of Hammer is that?

It's a type of rainbow hammer. It's more like a gokd/orange color and un person there's a little green and blue as well. Really intense in person.

[Sabres429]

When Daves not home I plan on raiding all his coral. Soooo if anyone has any special requests from his frag tank let me know and I'll try and help you out. Just kidddding :)

[terrypercula]

When Daves not home I plan on raiding all his coral. Soooo if anyone has any special requests from his frag tank let me know and I'll try and help you out. Just kidddding :)

Just wait until after February 28th haha

[terrypercula]

After some thinking I will break down the 20 long in my room. I have a clown pair in there and my starry blenny that can go into the biocube happily. My friend could use a light for his tank and he could have the one off of the 20 long. It'll be a win win all around.

[cherubfish pair]

Dave, How many tanks do you have setup?

[terrypercula]

Dave, How many tanks do you have setup?

3, or 4 haha

[terrypercula]

Some update photos.
FTS:6 weeks
http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/Mobile%20Uploads/20150115_132538_zps8qfa6jrg.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150115_132538_zps8qfa6jrg.jpg.html)

I added a reefbrite for some additional color during the day and a blast of color pop at night.

Now some photos of current livestock.

My girlfriend's favorite fish, the starry blenny, aka Moo Cow
http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/Mobile%20Uploads/20150115_132823_zpssd4ze7hy.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150115_132823_zpssd4ze7hy.jpg.html)

http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/Mobile%20Uploads/20150115_133251_zpsk4nonwww.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150115_133251_zpsk4nonwww.jpg.html)

Moo Cow by the chalice
http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/Mobile%20Uploads/20150115_133357_zpsavknjpra.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150115_133357_zpsavknjpra.jpg.html)

[terrypercula]

I've has Moo Cow since my Nuvo 16 days. He's probably around 4-6 years old.
Now here's one of my clowns, he's the male and quite nasty.http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/Mobile%20Uploads/20150115_133411_zpsozv79mgb.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150115_133411_zpsozv79mgb.jpg.html)

[cherubfish pair]

What's that fish behind the clown?

[Hentz]

Wow the tank is looking great dude! Love the aquascape! Going to be sweet when the SPS grow in

[terrypercula]

What's that fish behind the clown?

Melanarus wrasss.

[terrypercula]

Wow the tank is looking great dude! Love the aquascape! Going to be sweet when the SPS grow in

That's what I'm aiming for haha

[terrypercula]

Warning: Not a trained proffesional at YouTube but here is my video diary.
Biocube HQI 6 week update(with commentary): http://youtu.be/ODOgUkjLUIc

[terrypercula]

I had a couple questions about my filtration and it made me realize I never mentioned it. In the first chamber the water drains into filter floss then there is a pack of purigen and a sack of chemipure elite. This is my first go with both purigen and chemipure so we'll see how it goes. From my understanding chemipure is basically carbon and gfo in a nylon bag. Then in the second chamber is my skimmer which I'm thinking of replacing. It's the aquaeuros nano skimmer and it worked well on my Nuvo but I can't seem to get anything on the bigger tank. I'm currently researching its replacement. In the third chamber there is my ATO, return pump and heater. Beyond that weekly water changes of about 20% will handle the rest. I also started dosing Bionic 2 part and mag.

[cherubfish pair]

Melanarus wrasss.
I that the same as Hoeven's wrasse? Do they bury themselves in the sand at night?

[terrypercula]

I that the same as Hoeven's wrasse? Do they bury themselves in the sand at night?

I believe so and yes they do. If you ever watch them do it it's awesome. They kind of do it all sneaky like lol.

[terrypercula]

FTS update.

http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/Mobile%20Uploads/20150122_140653_zpsy1vpgat9.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150122_140653_zpsy1vpgat9.jpg.html)

[Hentz]

Looking very good! Loving those plates!!!

[terrypercula]

Looking very good! Loving those plates!!!

Me too. They're super fat right now ha

[Hentz]

Me too. They're super fat right now ha

Do you feed them? I've never had one before, kinda clueless on those

[terrypercula]

Do you feed them? I've never had one before, kinda clueless on those

I don't target feed them but they'll catch particles on their own.

[terrypercula]

The rocks should be nice and purple in no time.
http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/Mobile%20Uploads/20150123_134318_zpsgfjiduls.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150123_134318_zpsgfjiduls.jpg.html)
http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/Mobile%20Uploads/20150123_134327_zpss9ncoxtz.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150123_134327_zpss9ncoxtz.jpg.html)

[idisc]

Looking Awesome Man!!

[terrypercula]

Looking Awesome Man!!

Thank you! :fish1:

[terrypercula]

http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/Mobile%20Uploads/20150123_141837_zpstpoksb5m.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150123_141837_zpstpoksb5m.jpg.html)http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/Mobile%20Uploads/20150123_141939_zpshtftu20t.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150123_141939_zpshtftu20t.jpg.html)
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[terrypercula]

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[Ben_1313]

Looking great!

[terrypercula]

Looking great!

Thank you. Just patiently waiting for things to grow now ha

[\Clownfish/]

TerryPercula I love your tank! Hopefully mine turns out just as great as yours!

[terrypercula]

TerryPercula I love your tank! Hopefully mine turns out just as great as yours!

Thank you that means a lot. :spin1:

[Hentz]

I'm no expert, but by the look of them polyps on them SPS, they're happy and healthy!!

Coming along nicely.

I'm really really liking the 2 islands. Once everything grows in, its gonna look so sick

[terrypercula]

I'm no expert, but by the look of them polyps on them SPS, they're happy and healthy!!

Coming along nicely.

I'm really really liking the 2 islands. Once everything grows in, its gonna look so sick


You've kept a lot more SPS than I have my friend. To me you're an expert so that means a lot ha

[terrypercula]

A fed anemone is a happy anemone.http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/Mobile%20Uploads/20150124_112330_zpsbxlws6ut.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150124_112330_zpsbxlws6ut.jpg.html)

The plates eyes are bigger than its stomach lmaohttp://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/Mobile%20Uploads/20150124_112338_zpscks1s68l.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150124_112338_zpscks1s68l.jpg.html)

[idisc]

Well I finally did it. I put the 72G up for sale / trade. I am downsizing to some type of AIO. What skimmer are you running on this tank and what did you use chamber 2 for? I might have missed it in the thread.

[terrypercula]

Well I finally did it. I put the 72G up for sale / trade. I am downsizing to some type of AIO. What skimmer are you running on this tank and what did you use chamber 2 for? I might have missed it in the thread.

I just saw the add on URS ha
Chamber two currently has my skimmer. It's an aquaeuros nano skimmer. It's literally useless in this tank. In my Nuvo I got decent skim out of it but I'm currently looking to upgrade. Thinking about the cadlights pls 50 elite.

[idisc]

Yea I thought about using the Reef Octopus bh-100 on the 29 Biocube...it might fit in chamber 2.

I went to setup that tank, but then I realized I might want something a little bigger...like the solo 34 or even a 40 breeder.. But the ez of the AIO tanks is higher on my list.

I saw a few good condition Aquamaxx-1 for sale on here for $125 that would work perfect also.

[terrypercula]

There's a few that get pretty decent reviews. I'm not sold on any of them yet but I definitely have it narrowed down to two choices.

[terrypercula]

Some classic CAR's
http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/Mobile%20Uploads/20150124_190531_zpsgsbwaygq.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150124_190531_zpsgsbwaygq.jpg.html)
LA Lakers...one of the tougher varieties to keep
http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/Mobile%20Uploads/20150124_190551_zpszimwskcn.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150124_190551_zpszimwskcn.jpg.html)
some kind of tort
http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/Mobile%20Uploads/20150124_190503_zpsxpcjm85i.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150124_190503_zpsxpcjm85i.jpg.html)
I'll get better pictures soon.

[terrypercula]

I'll get some things mounted more where I want them and take a FTS tomorrow. Next plan is to upgrade the skimmer. Then grow everything out hopefully :thumbsup:

[lemonfish58]

love the bio cubes

[terrypercula]

love the bio cubes

Me too. I always liked them and this one popped up on a local forum for a good price so I jumped all over it. It's not in perfect shape, a couple minor scratches, fan is a touch noisey on the halide fixture but all in all it's definitely held up over the years. It's winter now so it's hard to say how hot the tank will get with the halide but there's enough space under it I would think with the AC and running a fan over top it should keep a good temperature. I'd like to custom make a screen top for it. The glass lid doesn't allow for as much light pennatration or heat discipation through evaporation. I'd run it open top but with the wrasse I don't trust it. I'd say out of all the tanks I've owned so far this is my favorite. A+ job people at Coralife :wavehand:

[cherubfish pair]

What will you upgrade your skimmer to?

[terrypercula]

What will you upgrade your skimmer to?

Still leaning towards the cadlights pls 50 elite. In no hurry to get one but it'll probably be within a month and I'll do a full review on whatever I get.

[Hentz]

Still leaning towards the cadlights pls 50 elite. In no hurry to get one but it'll probably be within a month and I'll do a full review on whatever I get.
I'm using that skimmer now. It's working great and getting out a lot of junk. In just wish days it collected a full cup. Not the dark green sludge, but light brown watery sludge lol.

Only thing is, its shooting out bubbles still. not sure how long the break in period is.

[terrypercula]

I'm using that skimmer now. It's working great and getting out a lot of junk. In just wish days it collected a full cup. Not the dark green sludge, but light brown watery sludge lol.

Only thing is, its shooting out bubbles still. not sure how long the break in period is.

I've never seen a nano skimmer pull out dark thick sludge like a full size skimmer. Is it quiet and does it appear well built?

[Hentz]

I've never seen a nano skimmer pull out dark thick sludge like a full size skimmer. Is it quiet and does it appear well built?

It feels actually pretty solid, looks sleek as well. Yes it's very quiet. When its on, I have to look into the pipe itself to make sure its running lol.

[terrypercula]

It feels actually pretty solid, looks sleek as well. Yes it's very quiet. When its on, I have to look into the pipe itself to make sure its running lol.

Well all that is what I wanted to hear lol I'm thinking in maybe a week or two I'll grab one. Keep me updated.

[idisc]

I noticed your already dosing. Is there that much already?

[terrypercula]

I noticed your already dosing. Is there that much already?

I could probably get away with just weekly water changes no problem. It certainly hasn't hurt though just to help keep it all steady.

[idisc]

What are u keeping your levels at.

[terrypercula]

Temperature never goes over 79
pH has minor swings but right in that 8-8.3 range
alk 9.0-9.5
Calcium 440-450
Mag 1350-1400

If I can keep it steady in these ranges I think I should have some decent growth considering the halide, natural light and reef brite combination.

[idisc]

Yea what gets me is my current tank uses a ton more alk then calc. I try to keep it around 9.

[terrypercula]

So leaving my tank for a few days so I'm going through my normal procedures before I leave a tank alone and go to fill my ATO reservoir and realize this tank loses almost no water daily, so little in fact I tested my ATO to see if it was still working. I'm sure that will change when I make a custom screen too but still it was basically full after my last fill up Atleast 4 days ago.

[idisc]

Wow must be nice...my cube has no lid.

[terrypercula]

Wow must be nice...my cube has no lid.

My ten gallon frag tank had 5 times more evaporation and it was a third the size lol again once I DIY a screen top I guarentee it goes up.

[terrypercula]

The next planned upgrades are as follows
I plan to boost my CUC, finally upgrade my skimmer, amd I'm thinking about a dosing pump for my tank, maybe even the DOS fir my Apex.

[terrypercula]

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[terrypercula]

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[lennyd19]

Looking good. I like the Aqua scape.

[terrypercula]

Looking good. I like the Aqua scape.

Thank you!

[DBreefs]

Looking great!

[terrypercula]

Looking great!

Thanks. It's coming along. I may take the anemone out. It's cool and all but I got it in a trade and really don't want one, I rather find something else to put in that spot. Plus the tank is a little young to keep one, not that I couldn't I just rather not.

[DBreefs]

Thanks. It's coming along. I may take the anemone out. It's cool and all but I got it in a trade and really don't want one, I rather find something else to put in that spot. Plus the tank is a little young to keep one, not that I couldn't I just rather not.

I don't blame you a bit; anemones can be a pain sometimes. Did you get rid of the Nuvo?

[terrypercula]

I don't blame you a bit; anemones can be a pain sometimes. Did you get rid of the Nuvo?

Yea a while back. Friend of mine bought it and cracked twice and he sold it after it was replaced again.

[terrypercula]

Apex will go through another big test. I'll be away for about a week. When I get back I'm hoping my LFS will have some frags waiting for me .

[terrypercula]

So a local guy is selling a standard 29 gallon tank(drilled) and stand cheap so I jumped on it but I don't even know what to do with it. Lol any suggestions.

[cherubfish pair]

My ten gallon frag tank had 5 times more evaporation and it was a third the size lol again once I DIY a screen top I guarentee it goes up.
When I changed vortech modes from reef crest to pulse mode through my Apex, I really upped my evaporation rate. I think it is because on the wave's down stroke, there's a film of water on everything that's exposed to air and a thin film succumbs to evaporation more easily.

[terrypercula]

When I changed vortech modes from reef crest to pulse mode through my Apex, I really upped my evaporation rate. I think it is because on the wave's down stroke, there's a film of water on everything that's exposed to air and a thin film succumbs to evaporation more easily.

That's pretty interesting. I definitely fully expect the screen top to at least tipple the evaporation in this tank. Which is cool I can start running kalk in my ATO again.

[idisc]

Terry you guys have all the good deals out your way!

[terrypercula]

Terry you guys have all the good deals out your way!

Sorry! Haha the worst part is I only got it because for $30 why not? No clue what I'll even do with it.

[idisc]

Yea I saw him post and I asked about it and she said sold. did it come with an overflow box and all or just drilled? I could use the stand and box if it did.

[terrypercula]

Yea I saw him post and I asked about it and she said sold. did it come with an overflow box and all or just drilled? I could use the stand and box if it did.

I honestly have no idea. Ha he said it was drilled and he had a stand that's all I know.

[terrypercula]

Well change in plans, my friend Jeff just offered to trade his slim skim which long story short was originally mine about 5 years ago. He's going to give the ghost skimmer a shot in his JBJ. He was complaining about micro bubbled so I'm going to rig some kind of bubble trap/sponge trap in the middle chamber.

[terrypercula]

Coming home after a week and seeing this is an awesome feeling...
http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/20150211_150506_zps1pb33p0j.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/20150211_150506_zps1pb33p0j.jpg.html)

[terrypercula]

I'm hoping to have some more pictures of everything tonight. Made a few changes, added a few pieces traded my anemone out, got a lot of things mounted. It looks much better now I think. Hoping to do another update video next week soon as well.

[terrypercula]

http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-02-12%2022.54.07_zpsdsm4aovq.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-02-12%2022.54.07_zpsdsm4aovq.jpg.html)http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-02-12%2022.57.34_zpscajevbks.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-02-12%2022.57.34_zpscajevbks.jpg.html)http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-02-12%2022.58.43_zpsxmzp6k7o.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-02-12%2022.58.43_zpsxmzp6k7o.jpg.html)http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-02-12%2023.03.42_zpsgj5kkq2y.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-02-12%2023.03.42_zpsgj5kkq2y.jpg.html)

[terrypercula]

http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-02-12%2023.05.29_zps0zptfz39.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-02-12%2023.05.29_zps0zptfz39.jpg.html)

FTS 9 weeks
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[Hentz]

Wow Dave, this thing is looking sick! I'm looking back at before pictures. You don't have a huge change, but enough to make it look super good.
I never thought this wouldn't look good, BUT, I think this tank will be looking better than I thought! Wow, this will be a masterpiece forsure dude.

P.S. That branch coming out is gonna be so cool. I think branches in the tank are sooooooo sick and you can throw some beautiful SPS on there to hide the branch itself, illuminating a floating stick of sticks :D

[terrypercula]

Wow Dave, this thing is looking sick! I'm looking back at before pictures. You don't have a huge change, but enough to make it look super good.
I never thought this wouldn't look good, BUT, I think this tank will be looking better than I thought! Wow, this will be a masterpiece forsure dude.

P.S. That branch coming out is gonna be so cool. I think branches in the tank are sooooooo sick and you can throw some beautiful SPS on there to hide the branch itself, illuminating a floating stick of sticks :D

Thanks Hentz. Waiting for things to grow sucks :debi: ha

[terrypercula]

Any ideas on what to put on the bottom part of my rocks?
I was thinking either some zoas or some kind of encrusting coral.

[mwladdicted]

Ricordea! Always a nice touch.

[terrypercula]

Ricordea! Always a nice touch.

I was definitely looking to do a ric garden somewhere that could be a good place.

[terrypercula]

It's amazing how bright natural light is
http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/Mobile%20Uploads/20150217_165635_zps3alvyv2h.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150217_165635_zps3alvyv2h.jpg.html)
the dark side of the tank is being lit by a 150 watt halide and reef brite strip and the sun makes it look off :lol:

Little tank rainbow http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/Mobile%20Uploads/20150217_165627_zpsyvw5padz.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150217_165627_zpsyvw5padz.jpg.html)

[idisc]

Looking great! I finally was able to trade my 72G Bow out. Not doing the 20L anymore and instead using a 24G aquapod.

[terrypercula]

Looking great! I finally was able to trade my 72G Bow out. Not doing the 20L anymore and instead using a 24G aquapod.

The aquapods are pretty cool. For whatever reason they never caught on like the nanocubes or biocubes.

[idisc]

I think the poor design that needs mods

[terrypercula]

I think the poor design that needs mods

Maybe but I would never run my HQI stock either lol or any of the all in one tanks for that matter. With the exception of maybe the red sea or elos tanks and those are over a grand. :eek:

[idisc]

Yea..I never even heard of them until I ran across the Craig's list posting. Just gonna do the best I can

[terrypercula]

Came home and my reef brite was off...unplugged it and plugged it back in, nothing. I'm going to leave it unplugged for a half hour or so and try again. I'm guessing the power supply might have gone bad but we'll see.

[idisc]

Wow that's no good. My Sps and corals have gone a few days with no lights and did just fine. Sorry to hear and hope you figure it out

[terrypercula]

Wow that's no good. My Sps and corals have gone a few days with no lights and did just fine. Sorry to hear and hope you figure it out

Well I still have the halide there and it's by two windows so there's plenty of light ha I'm sure if I contact reefbrite they'll replace it.

[terrypercula]

Emailed them earlier, no response yet which is a little discouraging but we'll see I guess.

[terrypercula]

Day two still no response. I'm calling them Monday when I have a day off until then I took some fun top down shots.http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/Mobile%20Uploads/20150220_224253_zps6cowb39d.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150220_224253_zps6cowb39d.jpg.html)http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/Mobile%20Uploads/20150220_224336_zpsnfqsoamy.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150220_224336_zpsnfqsoamy.jpg.html)http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/Mobile%20Uploads/20150220_224342_zpsyxsanz7x.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150220_224342_zpsyxsanz7x.jpg.html)http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/Mobile%20Uploads/20150220_224347_zps2nfcku48.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150220_224347_zps2nfcku48.jpg.html)

[terrypercula]

http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/Mobile%20Uploads/20150220_224357_zpsahzrmxrw.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150220_224357_zpsahzrmxrw.jpg.html)http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/Mobile%20Uploads/20150220_224424_zpsuyrrbrz3.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150220_224424_zpsuyrrbrz3.jpg.html)http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/Mobile%20Uploads/20150220_224508_zpsg9vzeusp.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150220_224508_zpsg9vzeusp.jpg.html)http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/Mobile%20Uploads/20150220_224447_zps16ig0bcj.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150220_224447_zps16ig0bcj.jpg.html)

[idisc]

Damn man that really sucks. I hate trying to get ahold of support at some places. I never did ask, but is that a long tentacle plate?

My orange plate has small purple tentacles, but nothing like yours.. (Extension Wise) As always it is looking very nice. I have almost $500 Credit at my LFS so I am going to get my SPS stick show going.

[terrypercula]

Nope not a long tentacle. I'd love a $500 credit at an LFS.

[idisc]

Oh damn. Maybe I should target feed

[terrypercula]

Oh damn. Maybe I should target feed

I don't really feed it either ha it does catch particles of food though that the fish miss.

[idisc]

How much calc / alk are you losing daily? How much are you adding?

[terrypercula]

I'm dosing pretty lightly at the moment. Nothing too monstrous sucking up a lot of calcium or alkalinity.

[idisc]

Ya I was kinda wondering because you don't to much in there, although you do have a good amount of sps. I am seeing about .5 drop in each Alk & Calc daily. Ofc I am only testing with the API kit so who knows who accurate it is.

I am thinking about investing in some digital kits.

[cherubfish pair]

terryp. can you control your reef brites with your apex? I have AI nanos and control them with my apex but it's a little difficult since each light channel (three of them) is on a separate outlet. I can't wait to get my Hydras going with the apex, all the leds are on one outlet.

[terrypercula]

Ya I was kinda wondering because you don't to much in there, although you do have a good amount of sps. I am seeing about .5 drop in each Alk & Calc daily. Ofc I am only testing with the API kit so who knows who accurate it is.

I am thinking about investing in some digital kits.

Which were you thinking? The Hannah's?

[terrypercula]

terryp. can you control your reef brites with your apex? I have AI nanos and control them with my apex but it's a little difficult since each light channel (three of them) is on a separate outlet. I can't wait to get my Hydras going with the apex, all the leds are on one outlet.

Not a whole lot to control. There's probably a way to make them dimmable but beyond that it's just one spectrum, one channel of lighting used for actinic supplementation and basically to show off some wild colors when the halide is off ha

[cherubfish pair]

Which were you thinking? The Hannah's?
I just got a LR phosphate Milwaukee mini colorimeter from Aqua Cave but haven't used it yet. I got burned on a couple of Hanna meters about 10 years ago and didn't learn. Then I bought a Hanna calcium checker two years ago and only used it 3 times and sold it. There were so many steps and it was so inaccurate (+/- 30ppm) I might as well be using API kits.

[terrypercula]

I just got a LR phosphate Milwaukee mini colorimeter from Aqua Cave but haven't used it yet. I got burned on a couple of Hanna meters about 10 years ago and didn't learn. Then I bought a Hanna calcium checker two years ago and only used it 3 times and sold it. There were so many steps and it was so inaccurate (+/- 30ppm) I might as well be using API kits.

I noticed the Alk, Calcium and Mag kits from Hannah have horrible reviews. I just use the sailfert kits. it's not that difficult to use but a little more work than some other kits.

[cherubfish pair]

I use Red Sea pro for cal, alk, and mag. They have really nice titrator handles and it makes it really easy. For nitrate I use rea sea too. Milwaukee for phosphate and I'm getting Salifert's new potassium kit when it comes out. Super easy and super accurate. +/- 4 ppm. And of course Apex for temp, pH, ORP, and salinity. And if I get the Seneye, ammonia, and a secondary temp and pH.

[idisc]

Yes I was thinking about Hanna's, but like other said the reviews are not the best. I currently use Salifert for Mag and don't mind the extra steps needed as long as accuracy is improved. Of course these are more expensive, but you get what you pay for imo.

More than likely I will be getting Salifert, but the digital ones look nice lol

[terrypercula]

Well finally got the Apex up online using the Netgear WNCE2001. Next up on the Sunday agenda is building a media rack for my middle chamber. Chamber one will house my skimmer.

[idisc]

I would say I think "InTank" has a nice one, but I supposed some lighting screen and 1/4" PVC & Zip Ties would do the same thing. I was gonna do that for my name, but I found a deal on the "InTank" one for less than half the price new.

What skimmer did you end up going with? Are you noticing a rise in NitrAtes / Phosphates, or just using as a percussion measure? I really wish my tank had 3 chambers. I pretty much have the choice to use a skimmer or media rack in chamber one and chamber two is pretty much (ATO Float, Probes, Heater ect..)

Have you used the Reef Keeper before? If so what real advantages do you get from the Apex?

[terrypercula]

I would say I think "InTank" has a nice one, but I supposed some lighting screen and 1/4" PVC & Zip Ties would do the same thing. I was gonna do that for my name, but I found a deal on the "InTank" one for less than half the price new.

What skimmer did you end up going with? Are you noticing a rise in NitrAtes / Phosphates, or just using as a percussion measure? I really wish my tank had 3 chambers. I pretty much have the choice to use a skimmer or media rack in chamber one and chamber two is pretty much (ATO Float, Probes, Heater ect..)

Have you used the Reef Keeper before? If so what real advantages do you get from the Apex?

The Intank baskets do look really good and I'm sure they're worth every penny. I'm just going to make a really basic three chamber basket out of black egg crate. It's going to do all I need it to. I haven't noticed any problems without a skimmer but I like having one. I got a Hydor slimskim nano. There's quite a back story with this skimmer. I bought it five years ago or so for my first tank which was a standard 20. Sold it to my friend. Not too long ago my other friend bought it off him to use in his JBJ, wanted an upgrade so I'm trading him to get it back now. I always liked it, at the time it was one of few nano in tank skimmers. It was very quiet, it was well built and it did pull decent skim consistently. Obviously 5 years later it is reliable, so I'm excited to get it back. As far as controllers go the Apex is my first experience so I can't compare it with the Reefkeeper. Most people seemed to agree for one reason or another the Apex was better so that's what I went with.

[cherubfish pair]

You can get a lot of help for your Apex at Neptune Systems help forum or you can ask me for that matter. Just shoot me a PM. What I did was print the manual and had it bound in booklet form. It's a handy reference, I use it all the time.

[terrypercula]

Called Reefbrite today and that was much easier. Sent them a copy if the receipt and we're going through the process now.

[terrypercula]

Really losing my patience with them :lol:

[terrypercula]

Ok good news finally they will be sending me a new power supply tomorrow. Now for a couple pictures for fun.

[terrypercula]

http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-02-23%2017.52.55_zps0vxollqf.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-02-23%2017.52.55_zps0vxollqf.jpg.html)http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-02-23%2017.21.39_zpsmwk9y6os.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-02-23%2017.21.39_zpsmwk9y6os.jpg.html)http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-02-23%2017.23.03_zpstqnpckud.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-02-23%2017.23.03_zpstqnpckud.jpg.html)

[\Clownfish/]

Is the last coral the rasta polyps?

[terrypercula]

Is the last coral the rasta polyps?

Yea they are. Good eye. One of my all time favorites.

[\Clownfish/]

I'm so jelly!!! I want these myself :fish1:

[terrypercula]

I'm so jelly!!! I want these myself :fish1:

I won them on ebay through a World Wide Coral sale.

[terrypercula]

Unique corals usually has them as well. It's an awesome piece for sure.

[\Clownfish/]

I'm sure you have to be careful handling these correct (poly toxin)

[terrypercula]

I'm sure you have to be careful handling these correct (poly toxin)

It's a good habbit to get into but I don't think this particular kind is that toxic. Some are a lot stronger than others.

[idisc]

I try and wash my hands right after touching any zoa / paly. I heard they only secret when fragged, but just a precaution

[terrypercula]

I try and wash my hands right after touching any zoa / paly. I heard they only secret when fragged, but just a precaution

Definitely can't be too safe. Palytoxin is extremely dangerous.

[\Clownfish/]

What do you feed your rastas?

[terrypercula]

What do you feed your rastas?

Nothing. I mean they might get excess food from when I feed my fish but I don't really feed coral directly unless it's a non photosynthetic coral (NPS).

[terrypercula]

Some new pieces came in today. Already acclimated and opened right up. http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/Mobile%20Uploads/20150225_102551_zpsghoropts.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150225_102551_zpsghoropts.jpg.html)http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/Mobile%20Uploads/20150225_102547_zpsrgws1bht.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150225_102547_zpsrgws1bht.jpg.html)

[idisc]

Nice. I got some new pieces also

[terrypercula]

Nice. I got some new pieces also

What did you get?

[idisc]

Well I went and spent another $280 tonight. I got the following between yesterday and today.

Chalice's: Widow Maker, Rainbow, Hollywood Stunner

Acros: Lemonade Frag, Fuzzy Frag, Lava Frag, Tri-Color Bali Frag, 2x unknown colonies

Monti: Seasons Greeting

Palys: Rose Nebulas

Fish: Yellow Headed Jaw Fish

[terrypercula]

Nice! I used to have some many rose nebulas lol super fast growing. I went from two polyps to over a hundred in under a year lol

[idisc]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/25/a0b1d6abbd2ae319eb9a355c785be4a1.jpg
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/25/0e63121acd6bbd7016c66d29a444d9bd.jpg
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/25/854a5c1237147d85842d658083988de5.jpg

[terrypercula]

Looks awesome!

[idisc]

Thanks Man, Just trying to keep up with your awesome biocube :) - These rocks need to start purpling up lol...I have coralline in there from previous rock. I am thinking about scraping it into the water column.

[terrypercula]

Thanks Man, Just trying to keep up with your awesome biocube :) - These rocks need to start purpling up lol...I have coralline in there from previous rock. I am thinking about scraping it into the water column.

It'll come with age and stability ha mine were bare white and not even three months later they have spots all over. By a year they should be loaded.

[terrypercula]

Well good news I got my power supply today. Reefbrites are functional again. I missed the night time look a lot ha

[idisc]

Nice. Sucked u had to go through that. Yea the night time view is my favorite. I have a pair of them orange glasses..fr ABC reefs and omg does the tank look amazing.

[terrypercula]

Nice. Sucked u had to go through that. Yea the night time view is my favorite. I have a pair of them orange glasses..fr ABC reefs and omg does the tank look amazing.

I know people who use orange or yellow lenses to take picture of their tank at night. What dies it do? Cancel the blue out?

[idisc]

Yes it takes out the blue and shows the true color of the corals....it basically looks like you photo shopped your tank in real life. All the colors just pop.

[terrypercula]

Yes it takes out the blue and shows the true color of the corals....it basically looks like you photo shopped your tank in real life. All the colors just pop.

That's awesome. Haha I want to try it.

[terrypercula]

Night time shot for everyone. I missed my Reefbrites hahttp://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/2015-02-27%2022.20.36_zpsq4fe5ysh.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/2015-02-27%2022.20.36_zpsq4fe5ysh.jpg.html)

[terrypercula]

Also a sneak peak into future projects. (The biocube isn't going anywhere)http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/20150226_212928_zpsctl42ndp.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/20150226_212928_zpsctl42ndp.jpg.html)http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/20150226_213954_zpsqmrqemtu.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/20150226_213954_zpsqmrqemtu.jpg.html)

[idisc]

What size is that?

[terrypercula]

It's an 8 gallon. Should be running next week.

[terrypercula]

http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-03-01%2014.06.23_zpsgnfq88ba.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-03-01%2014.06.23_zpsgnfq88ba.jpg.html)http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/Mobile%20Uploads/20150301_163753_zps4c3ctxqe.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150301_163753_zps4c3ctxqe.jpg.html)

[idisc]

That is awesome!!!!

[idisc]

How much was it and where did u get it? I heard they are hard to keep. What do they eat?

[terrypercula]

Got it from ARC here in Buffalo.

[terrypercula]

Officially ordered the Cadlights pls 50 elite skimmer. Can't wait to see what it can do for me.

[idisc]

Nice. My back compartment is to small for that one :(

[terrypercula]

Nice. My back compartment is to small for that one :(

Really? They're super small ha

[idisc]

Yes the width is only like 2.25" and it needs to be like 3.25"

Would be the perfect skimmer for my build also. I think I am going to end up getting the Remora C Nano..as it best fits what I am trying to do + allows for some type of media basket...

How did your diy media basket turn out?

[terrypercula]

Yes the width is only like 2.25" and it needs to be like 3.25"

Would be the perfect skimmer for my build also. I think I am going to end up getting the Remora C Nano..as it best fits what I am trying to do + allows for some type of media basket...

How did your diy media basket turn out?

It's not beautiful but it does what I need it to do haha

[terrypercula]

Some blue ridge on the back wall. http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/2015-03-08%2010.52.07_zpsl4rqrbyb.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/2015-03-08%2010.52.07_zpsl4rqrbyb.jpg.html)

[idisc]

Man that will look amazing once it grows. I actually did the same thing with my green Monti cap frag I got last night. Only thing is it will probably grow away from the wall.
I also got a frag of red planet.. We shall see how it does. :) Did your skimmer come in yet?

I'm still running skimmerless, but all seems fine. 20% WC seem to be doing a good job although I wish I could get the finer particles out of the water even when using floss.

[terrypercula]

Man that will look amazing once it grows. I actually did the same thing with my green Monti cap frag I got last night. Only thing is it will probably grow away from the wall.
I also got a frag of red planet.. We shall see how it does. :) Did your skimmer come in yet?

I'm still running skimmerless, but all seems fine. 20% WC seem to be doing a good job although I wish I could get the finer particles out of the water even when using floss.

I'm trying to graft my green cap with my purple cap and red cap. Haha red planet is a beautiful piece for sure. No skimmer yet, estimated delivery was the 11th I believe.

[terrypercula]

The zoa garden is filling in well. I might bust out the camera soon amd grab some better pictures for everyone. http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/2015-03-08%2022.25.43_zpsvfb9jhkf.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/2015-03-08%2022.25.43_zpsvfb9jhkf.jpg.html)

[\Clownfish/]

Omg what kind of zoa is that bright orange one

[terrypercula]

Omg what kind of zoa is that bright orange one

I'm assuming you mean the ones upper right ish haha they're more of a red in person. They called poinsettias. A little pricier polyp but definitely one of my favorites.

[\Clownfish/]

Cool!

[terrypercula]

A few more pictureshttp://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/frogspawn_zpscazaffpu.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/frogspawn_zpscazaffpu.jpg.html)

Black Cherry Blasto
http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/IMG_0642_zpsqp4apjlr.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/IMG_0642_zpsqp4apjlr.jpg.html)
http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/IMG_0645_zps8fyof1kp.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/IMG_0645_zps8fyof1kp.jpg.html)

ARC Poinsettias
http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/IMG_0651_zpsefpxuuvv.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/IMG_0651_zpsefpxuuvv.jpg.html)

[\Clownfish/]

So they are red lol

[terrypercula]

So they are red lol

Haha yep. Where they're at is hard to get a picture of for some reason even though they're pretty much front and center.

[terrypercula]

Skimmer finally came in tonight. It's a little bigger than I expected, so some modification was needed to make it fit. However it seems very well built and is absolutely dead silent. I'm kind of amazed at how quiet this thing is. I also like how easy it is to adjust. Time will tell on what kind of skim it can pull. So far I like it a lot.

[idisc]

Ya that thing would never fit in my tank. Glad you like it. I have settled on the aquamaxx hob-1 just trying to get a used one for a nice price.

[Typography]

Nice nano build =)

[terrypercula]

Ya that thing would never fit in my tank. Glad you like it. I have settled on the aquamaxx hob-1 just trying to get a used one for a nice price.
Those get awesome reviews. It doesn't seem like anyone gets rid if them ha

Nice nano build =)
Thank you!

[terrypercula]

This should look really nice all grown out. http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/2015-03-12%2014.56.03_zpsi3nqmlff.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/2015-03-12%2014.56.03_zpsi3nqmlff.jpg.html)

[idisc]

Hell yeah man. we need a FTS soon. has to be coming together nicely.

[terrypercula]

Hell yeah man. we need a FTS soon. has to be coming together nicely.

I'll get one in and a new video as well haha. For an intended SPS dominant reef I haven't bought a lot of SPS yet :lolspin:

[Dreech15]

Love the variety of corals you have! Tank looks great too.

[terrypercula]

Love the variety of corals you have! Tank looks great too.

Thank you!

[terrypercula]

Ok here's a new FTS it's been a while since my last one. I honestly lost track of weeks ha I believe this is just over 12 weeks.
http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b625/David_Korn/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-03-13%2012.25.55_zps1odg6dsu.jpg (http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/David_Korn/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-03-13%2012.25.55_zps1odg6dsu.jpg.html)

[idisc]

Looking awesome

[terrypercula]

Biocube HQI update: https://youtu.be/4jUJU3i0q2s

[mx29]

Your tank is awesome man. Love the zoa garden and I can imagine how that poinsettia polyp just pops

[terrypercula]

Your tank is awesome man. Love the zoa garden and I can imagine how that poinsettia polyp just pops

Thank you. It certainly catches your attention. It doesn't pop quite as much as my utter chaos do but I think it's a nicer looking polyp up close.

[mx29]

Thank you. It certainly catches your attention. It doesn't pop quite as much as my utter chaos do but I think it's a nicer looking polyp up close.
So when u say they were more expensive are you saying around a hundred for range or more?

[terrypercula]

So when u say they were more expensive are you saying around a hundred for range or more?

My LFS has them for $75 per or less if you buy more. I got two for $120. They seem to be slower growers for sure I only have five polyps and that's like two months later. My LFS only has 8-10 on their main colony so they don't sell them often, a few frags every 6 months or so.

[mx29]

My LFS has them for $75 per or less if you buy more. I got two for $120. They seem to be slower growers for sure I only have five polyps and that's like two months later. My LFS only has 8-10 on their main colony so they don't sell them often, a few frags every 6 months or so.
Ok and they are pretty awesome looking. For zoas isn't it usually the case that the more expensive they are they grow slower? Just Wat I have kinda generally heard

[terrypercula]

Ok and they are pretty awesome looking. For zoas isn't it usually the case that the more expensive they are they grow slower? Just Wat I have kinda generally heard

Eh kind of only because if they grow slower there's less of them and it's a supply and demand kind of thing.

[mx29]

Eh kind of only because if they grow slower there's less of them and it's a supply and demand kind of thing.
Yea makes sense, also good so they don't just take over you're whole tank in a couple if months to.

[terrypercula]

Yea makes sense, also good so they don't just take over you're whole tank in a couple if months to.

I wish they would, my LFS would gladly take them off my hands. :lol: