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The current blenny DT tank would mostly remain as it is except a partial fake wall and that the stand will probably get a 6" platform built for underneath it. This will raise tank and stand 6" higher. The reason for this is so I can build an overflow with pvc using a weir to overflow water into the lower (and what is now the current seahorse tank). Here is a YouTube link to the diy overflow I am considering. https://youtu.be/UZytENJZtJw The seahorse tank would be a display fuge, but using many of the principles in your 'Weeds v2'. It will have a DSB using mud, and different sized sand. It will probably have 1 piece of LR, (for a gorgonian and some red macros). I am not set whether I will grow feather caulerpa in the sand(to look like seagrass) or take the challenge of trying actual seagrasses. I will be following your tank and that may influence my final decision. This fuge will be a display fuge as much as a working fuge removing nutrients. Anyway the fuge will have an identical pvc overflow on it going to the sump. That way I know both tanks are draining at the same rate and the return pump in my sump is an adjustable so I should not have trouble dialing it into to the proper flow rate for the diameter drain I choose. So yes, it will be more complicated in that I have 3 tanks that will now make up 1 system all sharing the same water. As long as I trust the diy overflows it should be fine. I have been using HOB overflows for years with absolutely no problems. If the flowing going in is well matched to the drain capacity out, bubbles do not build up. The model I am looking at also deals with the bubbles in its design which I like. I would like to incorporate your fake wall concept to hide the pvc overflow parts that show in the tanks and probably powerheads too so both tanks are wholly natural looking. And this is ambitious. But I can start by building a diy overflow and see if I think I can trust it. Everything hinges on that. If I can't trust the diy pvc overflow, then I have to consider buying 2 identical overflows and the box style are much bulkier and will require a more complicated fake wall to cover it. Not a show stopper but something to think about. I hope this is understandable, LOL. |
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This sounds like an exciting project! A display fuge!
I'm flattered you're doing some of the things I'm doing. I hope it works for you! I hope it works for me! Enjoy the process! I can't wait to see your interpretation of a fake wall. If you're going with mud, you might as well try a seagrass or two. So many choices with macros too. My only concern with this setup is balancing the needs of two different display tanks that are connected.
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Actually, that sounds perfect Dawn! A high nutrient fish tank is the perfect pairing with a seaweed tank! The fish make the CO2, nitrogen, and phosphate for you! Smart. I had the mistaken idea the other tank was a low nutrient, reef tank.
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Cool beans! I look forward to seeing what you come up with!
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Your plan sounds exciting! I'll be watching your progress and am eager for your review of the DIY overflow.
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2018-12-11_05-27-00 by Dawn Gilson, on Flickr 2018-12-09_04-29-12 by Dawn Gilson, on Flickr 2018-12-11_06-04-38 by Dawn Gilson, on Flickr 2018-12-09_04-37-23 by Dawn Gilson, on Flickr Last edited by vlangel; 12/11/2018 at 05:09 PM. |
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Tank looks good! Nice pics too!
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Jr chillin' in her little jar. by Dawn Gilson, on Flickr
Jr is showing prettier colors now. Often her head and tail are black while her body is rose colored. Also she has silvery striping. |
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2018-12-09_04-28-07 by Dawn Gilson, on Flickr
Samson and Delilah! 2018-12-09_04-27-51 by Dawn Gilson, on Flickr Eve, the matriarch. "What's you lookin at?" Last edited by vlangel; 12/16/2018 at 04:31 PM. |
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More great pics! You really captured Eve, with eye to eye contact!
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Great pics of beautiful ponies.
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Great pics Dawn, thanks for sharing. Junior is a cute lil' feller (or gal)!
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Today I began changing the HOT5 bulbs in the Coralife fixture. About 10 minutes after the change the tank began to get cloudy, which was puzzling to me. Then I noticed that some of the grape caulerpa was clear. I removed the entire clump into a 5 gallon bucket where I could prune off the dying sprigs. I also rescued the many micro stars and pods that were residing there. I guess the lights coming on probably triggered the spawn.
The seahorse tank must have never been lacking in nutrients, trace elements or magnesium because of the enormous bioload seahorses give off and the huge WCs necessary to keep them healthy. I did prune the caulerpa but it never went sexual on me in all the years I had it before. I can see keeping it in this easy high nutrient system is going to require me to keep a close eye on its condition. Some of it was turning to mush, I guess from lack of nutrients. I removed 3/4s of it but it recovers quickly. I also dosed magnesium and trace elements. |
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I guess the name "Junior" threw me a bit. Yes, she's a cutie
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I agree the new lights triggered your caulerpa melt down. My guess is that they were adapted to a stable nutrient and light level, and when the light got brighter, it 'sensed' it didn't have the nutrients to match the increased photosynthesis rate.
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