drummereef's 180g in-wall build

[devildog999]

I did the same thing for my tank because I ordered a Blue Spot Jawfish. Being that they are known for being jumpers, I thought it best to do this too. Was really easy and effective.

[drummereef]

Originally Posted by AkaSlyGuy

Great job on the covers. I really need to do that too.

Thanks! It was long overdue.

Originally Posted by devildog999

I did the same thing for my tank because I ordered a Blue Spot Jawfish. Being that they are known for being jumpers, I thought it best to do this too. Was really easy and effective.

Gorgeous fish! Yeah, from what I hear those are pretty good jumpers. Glad to hear you're will be staying in the tank.

[iced98lx]

Are you planning to secure them down somehow or is the weight of the mesh doing the work? I have a 180 I'll be building a set for too !

[drummereef]

Originally Posted by iced98lx

Are you planning to secure them down somehow or is the weight of the mesh doing the work? I have a 180 I'll be building a set for too !

I haven't seen a need to secure the frames down to the top of the tank thus far. It would take an awfully strong fish to jump out fast enough to push the lids off the tank. I'm actually considering adding some acrylic handles of some kind to make lifting them for feeding easier.

[drummereef]

UPDATE:


My new fish are home! This time around I decided to try a Harem of Dispar Anthias. They are very fat and healthy, and are already eating prepared foods which I'm very pleased with. Here's some pics.














I also picked up a new supply of foods to feed the tank, especially the new additions. I know many people suggest feeding Anthias multiple times a day, but what exactly does that mean? How many hours apart does feeding "multiple" times mean? I usually mix up some frozen preparations and/or flake and feed a few times between 9pm and 1am when my lights are on (and I'm home). I figured this would suffice as "multiple" feedings...?

[devildog999]

Originally Posted by drummereef

Gorgeous fish! Yeah, from what I hear those are pretty good jumpers. Glad to hear you're will be staying in the tank.

Indeed! I knew the second I was putting him into the drip container that it was good I had made the covers for my tank. Little bugger was trying to jump out of the 1g container no more than 20 seconds after he went in; and this was after being stressed from being shipped from BlueZooAquatics. Now he is loving his tank and digging burrows all over his little territory. One of the coolest fish I have ever had. So much personality.

[iced98lx]

Will be watching to see if they pick each other off, or if they all stay a happy family!

[drummereef]

Originally Posted by devildog999

Indeed! I knew the second I was putting him into the drip container that it was good I had made the covers for my tank. Little bugger was trying to jump out of the 1g container no more than 20 seconds after he went in; and this was after being stressed from being shipped from BlueZooAquatics. Now he is loving his tank and digging burrows all over his little territory. One of the coolest fish I have ever had. So much personality.

Good to hear!

Originally Posted by iced98lx

Will be watching to see if they pick each other off, or if they all stay a happy family!

Only nice fish are allowed in Drummer's tank.

[cromedogg33]

Brett,

I would just feed once I day personally. Maybe two on the weekends when you are around. I have 7 bartletts that are on once a day. I feel dispar are a bit more heardy than a purple queen that require to eat all day. That's just my opinion though.

[psteeleb]

stunning pictures Brett

[drummereef]

Originally Posted by cromedogg33

Brett,

I would just feed once I day personally. Maybe two on the weekends when you are around. I have 7 bartletts that are on once a day. I feel dispar are a bit more heardy than a purple queen that require to eat all day. That's just my opinion though.

Gotcha. They seem to really like the Rod's and frozen Cyclop-eeze fwiw. The Mini Mysis might be a bit to large for their size right now but I did see them take a couple bites. What's your feeding regimen like?

Originally Posted by psteeleb

stunning pictures Brett

Thanks Pete. I need to go back and review your feeding protocol.

[drummereef]

UPDATE:


FTS shot from last night.

[psteeleb]

Sweeet!!!

[iced98lx]

I have to tell you, this build gets me so pumped to get mine rolling!! I've been using it as inspiration showing the better half.

Maybe I missed it (Lots of build threads, recently) but are you planning to cover the back at some point when you start spending less time working in the fish room and more time enjoying the fish?

[drummereef]

Originally Posted by psteeleb

Sweeet!!!

Thanks Pete.

Originally Posted by iced98lx

I have to tell you, this build gets me so pumped to get mine rolling!! I've been using it as inspiration showing the better half.

Maybe I missed it (Lots of build threads, recently) but are you planning to cover the back at some point when you start spending less time working in the fish room and more time enjoying the fish?

Git r done! I'll be the first to subscribe to your build thread. I would like to find a translucent material to cover the back so the pics I take from the front are more pleasing to the lens. But I also enjoy being able to easily observe everything from the back of the tank as well, which is where I do my feedings, testings, etc... That's why I haven't been proactive about completely covering the back. Every time I put up some poster board behind the tank to take pics it makes me appreciate the "openness" of the tank. I've just always wanted the equipment room to be as fun to look at as the display.

[drummereef]

So, between a Christmas Wrasse and a Melanurus Wrasse what's you're favorite and why?

[d2mini]

This tank is really coming along nicely. So clean!
I love those anthias.
Does your tank have a cover at all?

[iced98lx]

check a page back, he detailed his creation of some very nice covers.

[d2mini]

Originally Posted by iced98lx

check a page back, he detailed his creation of some very nice covers.

Thanks! I even read about the vortech re-build on that page but missed teh covers.

[drummereef]

Originally Posted by d2mini

Thanks! I even read about the vortech re-build on that page but missed teh covers.

Ha, no worries Dennis. Here's the link if you need to reference. It starts at post #3741.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...99945&page=150

[drummereef]

Are there any guarantees that a female Melanurus will turn male if it's the only one in the tank?

[Taqpol]

Originally Posted by drummereef

So, between a Christmas Wrasse and a Melanurus Wrasse what's you're favorite and why?

I vote Christmas on from a purely aesthetic side, but that is hands down my opinion. I like the well defined bars on the Melanurus's head, but I like how the Christmas is just more colorful in general.

[drummereef]

Originally Posted by Taqpol

I vote Christmas on from a purely aesthetic side, but that is hands down my opinion. I like the well defined bars on the Melanurus's head, but I like how the Christmas is just more colorful in general.

Thanks Alex. Is there much difference in color between a male and female Christmas Wrasse? Also, what do you think about the Vrolik's Wrasse? Looks pretty colorful at least in pics I've seen.

[Taqpol]

I think the primary difference between male and female christmas wrasses is a single spot on the dorsal fin. That being said, its really easy to tell the difference and I remember watching my first christmas wrasse differentiate.

I don't have any first hand experience with a Vrolik's wrasse, but from pictures I always thought it looked a lot like a melanurus.

[d2mini]

Originally Posted by drummereef

Ha, no worries Dennis. Here's the link if you need to reference. It starts at post #3741.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...99945&page=150

Thanks, I'm definitely going to use this design for my new build!
I'll put that link in my build thread when I get to that stage.