Macro Algae Tank Journal (dialup Warning) - Page 5

dzeadow · 03/24/2008, 08:26 PM

sweet dude... great biotope! I got those two randalli and since the first day I haven't seen them, until I looked under a rock today... must be really skiddish w/o their gobies. my hi-fin hasn't found either yet. Great pics tho!

Crypsis · 03/24/2008, 11:16 PM

Love the tank man. Is your Co2 on a controller or does it just come on with the lights?
You should add some nice colorful ricordias or a rose bta. It would contrast nicely with all the green. Also elegance coral would do good in that kind of tank and maybe a queen conch.
Makes me want to give away my sps too.

The_Wonderboy · 03/24/2008, 11:36 PM

Comes on with the lights - I'd love some rics, etc, but the budgets holding me back.... :]

Cody Ray · 03/26/2008, 07:09 PM

Such an awesome system!

Dxmarinefish · 03/27/2008, 01:20 PM

This has got to be the best tank I have ever seen. make a refreshing change to the SPS dominated tanks. I have started an new Marine tank after years of fresh water planted tanks.

Still just bare bones 2 weeks into the build but now I know what i will aim for...something like yours.

If you don't win Tank Of The Month soon then there is no justice in this world.

Luv it. and keep it going..you and your tank are an inspiration.
Cheers for shearing it with us.

worlds under · 03/28/2008, 08:59 AM

the tank of the month............BUMP!

bluenassarius · 03/28/2008, 11:32 AM

i agree! tank of the month!

The_Wonderboy · 03/28/2008, 06:15 PM

Thanks everyone! My hope was to do something different and make it successful, so this is all wonderful stuff to hear! Glad I could share :]

Dxmarinefish - thank you! I wish you the better of luck and outcome with your marine planted system!

Raul-7 · 03/31/2008, 02:59 PM

Do you mind if I post that picture in another forum? Incredible work, I love the aquascaping.

The_Wonderboy · 03/31/2008, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Raul-7
Do you mind if I post that picture in another forum? Incredible work, I love the aquascaping.

Show me what forum - I could post it where you want to show it - just reply with a link :]

Raul-7 · 03/31/2008, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by The_Wonderboy
Show me what forum - I could post it where you want to show it - just reply with a link :]

www.aquaticplantcentral.com would love to see it.

I already posted a link to your thread on a 'SW Planted Tank' thread over at The Planted Tank. Sorry, I couldn't help but show how brilliant this particular scape in comparison to most SW planted tanks I've seen.

The_Wonderboy · 04/01/2008, 02:27 AM

Cool - a link to this thread is no big deal - thanks for showing your interest :]

I am a member there, as I started out doing FW planted, so I will jump back into action and post plenty of pictures there as well.

What thread is the link located in?

Raul-7 · 04/01/2008, 11:32 AM

The 'Photo Album'. Apparently the thread-starter isn't too thrilled because he doesn't consider it to be a marine planted tank rather "a reef tank with some plants."

I hope you can chime or even better start your own thread regarding this tank. Apparently he isn't too happy I 'hijacked' his thread.

westuk · 04/01/2008, 01:25 PM

very lovely looking tank.

its not often you see a salt water underwater garden as good as yours, fantastic.

The_Wonderboy · 04/01/2008, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Raul-7
The 'Photo Album'. Apparently the thread-starter isn't too thrilled because he doesn't consider it to be a marine planted tank rather "a reef tank with some plants."

I hope you can chime or even better start your own thread regarding this tank. Apparently he isn't too happy I 'hijacked' his thread.

Still can't find it, but I'm guessing he's just jealous - lol - jk jk

Thanks much, westuk!

Toglco · 04/03/2008, 01:01 AM

Your tank looks fantastic, in a few years when I give this a shot I'll be thrilled if I can get a tank that's half as successful as yours.

One question bugs me though... what do you do when your plants go sexual?

The_Wonderboy · 04/03/2008, 01:06 AM

I run my lights 24 hrs, so when caulerpa in my tank goes asexual, it's because of a nutrient deficiency most likely... so, I try to figure out what I did wrong :]

Toglco · 04/03/2008, 01:09 AM

Does it really hurt your tank at all when that happens? How much of a hassle is it to deal with?

dzeadow · 04/03/2008, 05:06 AM

are you saying that you run your main tank display lights 24hrs?

Plantbrain · 04/03/2008, 09:59 AM

Nice tank.

You might consider placing some rock terracing to hide the overflow box. As far as asexual issues, try to make sure to keep 5ppm or so of NO3, dose KNO3, or Ca(NO3)2.

Caulperas go sexual when you bottom out the NO3 and forget to prune the weeds.

As biomass increases, the uptake and NO3 removal also dramatically increase. CO2 at this rate will not hurt and with this much current from the wave makers, most of it is being lost.

But think about this, adding CO2 will dissolve some of the aragonite and keep the KH/Ca levels up as well.

The issue is when you add too much CO2, then you dissolve snails, the Halimeda etc. I have been exploring using just aeration mist, simple, cost less, less chance or error or killing things.

CO2 alone did not do that much in some 20 gal test tanks.

Lily pipes, good lord, get rid of those

They are dirty and nasty and break very easily(I know from experience). Look nice if you spend the time to keep them clean weekly.

Next time you take a picture, try to fill in that area by the over flow. Try to tidy up the foreground a bit. Remove the powerheads and lily pipes, then take the pictures.

Also, if you can do a 25% water changes earlier that morning, then take the pictures at night, that will be ideal.

This will help and impress more folks.

Looks great so far and much easier than many reefs in some respects, nice fish selection also, I like the choices.

Regards,
Tom Barr

The_Wonderboy · 04/03/2008, 07:09 PM

Thanks Tom - I'll do what I can!

TikiDan · 04/17/2008, 11:43 PM

I hope my MPT matures as nicely as yours. Keep up the good work.

TikiDan · 05/18/2008, 03:22 PM

No update?

I updated a little on my MPT click the red house

The_Wonderboy · 05/19/2008, 11:39 AM

I will update when I can - I just got finished moving the tank to it's new home (100 miles away) ....so, things are a little shaken. I'll take photos when it starts to look more attractive :]

Eklikewhoa · 06/07/2008, 04:19 AM

Awesome set up!

If you ever decide to trim the condium(fuzzy tubular stuff) I would gladly compensate! The red one is the shizznit!

03/24/2008, 08:26 PM	#101
dzeadow Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bozeman, MT Posts: 2,589	sweet dude... great biotope! I got those two randalli and since the first day I haven't seen them, until I looked under a rock today... must be really skiddish w/o their gobies. my hi-fin hasn't found either yet. Great pics tho! __________________ - Danny Current Tank Info: Dual 50 Breeder system, 30g custom sump/fuge, MSX200, Tank1-6x24T5 retro, Tank2-4x39T5 retro

03/26/2008, 07:09 PM	#104
Cody Ray Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 5,101	Such an awesome system! __________________ Limit 1 stupid question per day Current Tank Info: Mr. Aqua 7.5g bowfront

03/27/2008, 01:20 PM	#105
Dxmarinefish Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 61	This has got to be the best tank I have ever seen. make a refreshing change to the SPS dominated tanks. I have started an new Marine tank after years of fresh water planted tanks. Still just bare bones 2 weeks into the build but now I know what i will aim for...something like yours. If you don't win Tank Of The Month soon then there is no justice in this world. Luv it. and keep it going..you and your tank are an inspiration. Cheers for shearing it with us. __________________ Skimmless 270 gal.Lighting- LED Key2 1x36W & 1x24W. Filtration-120+kg LR, ATS, DSB, Mud ,Hang-On Fug. Circulation-1x Vortech MP60w ES, 2x Ehime 5000+ "The only true failure is in not trying" Current Tank Info: Skimless Reef system

03/28/2008, 08:59 AM	#106
worlds under Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 223	the tank of the month............BUMP! __________________ believe nothing, no matter where you read it or who has said it, not even if I have said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense.........(buddha) [url=http://www.marineplantedtanks.com/forum/][img]http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/1962/1001936aa5.jpg[/img][/url] Current Tank Info: what day is it???

03/28/2008, 11:32 AM	#107
bluenassarius retired algae slanger Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sac ra men to! Posts: 4,883	i agree! tank of the month! __________________ half man / half algae ... true story Current Tank Info: tankless, on hiatus until further notice

03/24/2008, 11:16 PM	#102
Crypsis yes Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Co Posts: 364	Love the tank man. Is your Co2 on a controller or does it just come on with the lights? You should add some nice colorful ricordias or a rose bta. It would contrast nicely with all the green. Also elegance coral would do good in that kind of tank and maybe a queen conch. Makes me want to give away my sps too.

03/24/2008, 11:36 PM	#103
The_Wonderboy Moved On Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 91	Comes on with the lights - I'd love some rics, etc, but the budgets holding me back.... :]

03/28/2008, 06:15 PM	#108
The_Wonderboy Moved On Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 91	Thanks everyone! My hope was to do something different and make it successful, so this is all wonderful stuff to hear! Glad I could share :] Dxmarinefish - thank you! I wish you the better of luck and outcome with your marine planted system!

03/31/2008, 02:59 PM	#109
Raul-7 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lomita, CA Posts: 891	Do you mind if I post that picture in another forum? Incredible work, I love the aquascaping.

04/01/2008, 02:27 AM	#112
The_Wonderboy Moved On Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 91	Cool - a link to this thread is no big deal - thanks for showing your interest :] I am a member there, as I started out doing FW planted, so I will jump back into action and post plenty of pictures there as well. What thread is the link located in?

04/01/2008, 11:32 AM	#113
Raul-7 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lomita, CA Posts: 891	The 'Photo Album'. Apparently the thread-starter isn't too thrilled because he doesn't consider it to be a marine planted tank rather "a reef tank with some plants." I hope you can chime or even better start your own thread regarding this tank. Apparently he isn't too happy I 'hijacked' his thread.

04/01/2008, 01:25 PM	#114
westuk Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 16	very lovely looking tank. its not often you see a salt water underwater garden as good as yours, fantastic.

04/03/2008, 01:01 AM	#116
Toglco Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 35	Your tank looks fantastic, in a few years when I give this a shot I'll be thrilled if I can get a tank that's half as successful as yours. One question bugs me though... what do you do when your plants go sexual?

04/03/2008, 01:06 AM	#117
The_Wonderboy Moved On Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 91	I run my lights 24 hrs, so when caulerpa in my tank goes asexual, it's because of a nutrient deficiency most likely... so, I try to figure out what I did wrong :]

04/03/2008, 01:09 AM	#118
Toglco Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 35	Does it really hurt your tank at all when that happens? How much of a hassle is it to deal with?

04/03/2008, 05:06 AM	#119
dzeadow Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bozeman, MT Posts: 2,589	are you saying that you run your main tank display lights 24hrs? __________________ - Danny Current Tank Info: Dual 50 Breeder system, 30g custom sump/fuge, MSX200, Tank1-6x24T5 retro, Tank2-4x39T5 retro

04/03/2008, 09:59 AM	#120
Plantbrain Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: The swamp Posts: 997	Nice tank. You might consider placing some rock terracing to hide the overflow box. As far as asexual issues, try to make sure to keep 5ppm or so of NO3, dose KNO3, or Ca(NO3)2. Caulperas go sexual when you bottom out the NO3 and forget to prune the weeds. As biomass increases, the uptake and NO3 removal also dramatically increase. CO2 at this rate will not hurt and with this much current from the wave makers, most of it is being lost. But think about this, adding CO2 will dissolve some of the aragonite and keep the KH/Ca levels up as well. The issue is when you add too much CO2, then you dissolve snails, the Halimeda etc. I have been exploring using just aeration mist, simple, cost less, less chance or error or killing things. CO2 alone did not do that much in some 20 gal test tanks. Lily pipes, good lord, get rid of those They are dirty and nasty and break very easily(I know from experience). Look nice if you spend the time to keep them clean weekly. Next time you take a picture, try to fill in that area by the over flow. Try to tidy up the foreground a bit. Remove the powerheads and lily pipes, then take the pictures. Also, if you can do a 25% water changes earlier that morning, then take the pictures at night, that will be ideal. This will help and impress more folks. Looks great so far and much easier than many reefs in some respects, nice fish selection also, I like the choices. Regards, Tom Barr

04/03/2008, 07:09 PM	#121
The_Wonderboy Moved On Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 91	Thanks Tom - I'll do what I can!

04/17/2008, 11:43 PM	#122
TikiDan Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mill Valley, CA Posts: 2,022	I hope my MPT matures as nicely as yours. Keep up the good work. __________________ "We have two options in life, medically and emotionally, give up or fight like hell! " - Lance Armstrong Current Tank Info: formerly a 120 gallon Planted Sea horse Tank. Click the house for the thread.

05/18/2008, 03:22 PM	#123
TikiDan Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mill Valley, CA Posts: 2,022	No update? I updated a little on my MPT click the red house __________________ "We have two options in life, medically and emotionally, give up or fight like hell! " - Lance Armstrong Current Tank Info: formerly a 120 gallon Planted Sea horse Tank. Click the house for the thread.

05/19/2008, 11:39 AM	#124
The_Wonderboy Moved On Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 91	I will update when I can - I just got finished moving the tank to it's new home (100 miles away) ....so, things are a little shaken. I'll take photos when it starts to look more attractive :]

06/07/2008, 04:19 AM	#125
Eklikewhoa Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Above water Posts: 1,442	Awesome set up! If you ever decide to trim the condium(fuzzy tubular stuff) I would gladly compensate! The red one is the shizznit!