Just some of my tank photos

Mr.Aiptasia · 09/03/2011, 02:23 AM

Hello from newbie on your forum!

Well, previously I was a "hidden guest" on your forum and I found a plenty of absolutely useful info.

I'm actually not newbie in aquariums... so, I don't know exactly, in which section I can place my topic - an I decided to put it here.

I just want to say "Thanks!" to your great forum. And give you some tiny present from me - a pictures of my tank. Hope you'll like it, and again - good luck, guys!

(Sorry for my "grammar", English is not my native language)
From left to right:

some of ny Xenias
my Psammacora Coral
some of my Zoos
my Birds Nest Cora

Psirex · 09/03/2011, 06:21 AM

nice

Curious George · 09/03/2011, 08:41 AM

Great Pics!!-- Not to be ingrateful, but do you have a full tank shot? I like FTS's.

Todd_Sails · 09/03/2011, 08:56 AM

Looks Great!
Let's have a full tank shot!! cheers the crowd

Mr.Aiptasia · 09/03/2011, 12:16 PM

Sure

Well, right now I have something like this. It's very difficult to catch everything, so a do appologize for the bad quality...
Planning too add more livestock very soon!

the entire tank photo
some more pictures of my Xenias
just another tank area
my huge Engineer Goby
Engineer Goby and my Millepora in front of it (coral is still recovering from shipping,, but now showing some blue coloration)

Todd_Sails · 09/04/2011, 03:42 PM

Looks Great!!

muttley000 · 09/04/2011, 04:00 PM

Engineer Gobies are awesome, and your english is fine! Welcome to the forum, and we would love to see the details of how you keep your system (equipment and maintenance)

aecasasus · 09/04/2011, 04:41 PM

Nice tank and livestock!

small alien · 09/05/2011, 11:00 AM

Welcome! Thanks for sharing.

Mr.Aiptasia · 09/05/2011, 12:33 PM

Thank you, guys!

Well, I spent a lot of endless hours near my tank for the first time, to be sure it completely established.

And my main rule was always... no to WC. Only in case if I see my pets showing any irritation, a "gut feeling" so to speak. And probably some monthly "refreshments" with NSW, but not exceeding the 1-2% of total volume.

And, certainly, I can tell more about my equipment. At least, many things I've learned from this forum, so...

Mr.Aiptasia · 04/06/2012, 11:54 PM

Some more pics...

Progress in my blue Millepora maintenance...
Actually, one day tissue necrosis was started. And I decided to do everything possible: I simply broke off the healthiest piece of the colony, and fixed it to a separate plug.

Guess what? After prolonged course of a "therapy" both pieces survived

To be honest with you, very hardy creature, much hardier than my yellow polyps and softies... yeah, I know that sounds kinda strange, but that's true.

You probably will not believe me, but I bought this small thing from Aquatic Connection...
(first picture)

More. (second picture). My Xenia "forest"

Growing like crazy, but I really like it... so peaceful coral and pulsing is really captivating. Actually I'm trying to collect almost every known type of Xenia, and I probably know, why the "melting" phenomenon happens - at least, based on my tank research - in general, some types are extrmely hardy and pulsing like crazy, but some - really nightmare... finicky and touchy. If you're interested, please let me know - we may talk about Xenia "melting"

Next picture - some of my Zoas. Actually, a part of a "Zoanthid Valley"

Then... "Birds Nest". How it was and how it looks now.

And the last for today - Psammacora. Again, how it was and how it IS.

That's it for now. Well, how do you like it?

This is just a small part of my "Aquatic Dreamland". If you want more, let me know.

Huh, by the way about my equipment... it is very complicated and mostly DIY. I think, it needs several topics to describe.

At least, according to API test kits I have 0 nitrates and 0 phosphates. It is very pleasant to see a nice yellow color in my test tube

And - no water changes at all :P even no 5%... just top-offs with spring water.

So, do you want to know more about my equipment?

small alien · 04/08/2012, 01:25 PM

nice.

LOU A VILLE · 04/08/2012, 01:28 PM

Great pictures, and dont worry about your grammar. It's better then most who only speak english.

MARINECRITTERS · 04/08/2012, 02:38 PM

Awesome engineer goby... I love how they are so eel like but they won't kill your fish or coral.
always wanted one but my tank is to small..... should of got the 180 when i had a chance...
p.s it is strange how they look like neon goby's when they are juv but the change into monsters as they get older... do you have a pair?

91Atrac · 04/08/2012, 03:13 PM

Amazing little tank ! Love the Xenia forest

Sent from Qbabys Tapatalk.

BWine · 04/08/2012, 03:31 PM

Looking good

Mr.Aiptasia · 04/09/2012, 10:21 PM

Thanks everyone! More pics coming soon...

Quote:

Originally Posted by MARINECRITTERS

Awesome engineer goby... I love how they are so eel like but they won't kill your fish or coral.
always wanted one but my tank is to small..... should of got the 180 when i had a chance...
p.s it is strange how they look like neon goby's when they are juv but the change into monsters as they get older... do you have a pair?

Thank you! I put a lot of myself in them, tried to make them as healthy as possible... vitamins, proteins, food variety... I know they are hardy, but I tried to make a champions from them...

Yes, I have a pair. Not really sure who is boy, and who is girl, to be honest with you... they are in my tank since "early childhood", so to speak. Yes, yes, you're completely right - they were so funny that days - just a big pair of eyes, and a tiny body with an almost "fluorescent" stripe.

Baby Engineers (also Convicts, if I'm not mistaken) also reminded me my tiny freshwater "neons" which I had a long ago. And those "neons" appeared to be extremely finicky to me.

To be honest, saltwater aquarium maintenance seems to me way more easier than freshwater and all critters are much hardier, than freshwater. Especially snails and plants.

Mr.Aiptasia · 04/09/2012, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 91Atrac

Amazing little tank ! Love the Xenia forest

Sent from Qbabys Tapatalk.

Then you may like this as well...
this is a different... maybe "foreshortening"

ok. ok, just another look, different angle.

NatureNerd · 04/09/2012, 10:51 PM

Nice tank and great photo's. Thanks for sharing them. That Goby is amazing looking.

Mr.Aiptasia · 04/09/2012, 10:55 PM

And some more pics...

1. My little bastards... ops, sorry, Yellow Polyps. Yes, I bet you know what I mean

they may shrink, shrivel, "melt"... and do all other "nice things" to make you angry

Ok, the picture is... "before" and "after" as well.

2. Some more critters together...
- my Engineer again,
- feather duster
- and my... "Chemical Destroyer" or "Chemical Weapon"

I think it's a Kenya Tree (or something of that kind, it came as a tiny "hitchhiker"). Now it's growing pretty fast...

Mr.Aiptasia · 04/09/2012, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NatureNerd

Nice tank and great photo's. Thanks for sharing them. That Goby is amazing looking.

You're more than welcome!

iwishtofish · 04/09/2012, 11:25 PM

Beautiful pictures!

Mr.Aiptasia · 04/17/2012, 05:08 PM

Some more pics for you...

Another Xenia from my collection, "Daisy" Xenia. Non-pulsing. Very beautiful, with silvery "hands"...

mkbtank · 04/17/2012, 05:23 PM

Very nice! That single shot of the Engineer is awesome!

ssick92 · 04/17/2012, 05:45 PM

Awesome tank! I hope that someday my tank will be as full of life as yours is. I'm only about 3 months in

09/03/2011, 06:21 AM	#2
Psirex Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 1,686	nice __________________ SALINITY NOW....

09/04/2011, 04:00 PM	#7
muttley000 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: NW Ohio Posts: 1,421	Engineer Gobies are awesome, and your english is fine! Welcome to the forum, and we would love to see the details of how you keep your system (equipment and maintenance) __________________ 29 gallon Display with 29 gal sump 40 pounds Bali Alor rock 6" RDSB in rubble and macro fuge Aqua C EV120 Skimmer w/mag 5 mag 7 return w/ glass*holes 1500 overflow MP10 for circulation Hamilton 175 W 10000K w/1 T5 actnic and 1 10K T5 Custom Stand and Hood Current Tank Info: 29 gal reef, 65 fowler, 5 gal nano, 17 gal Nemo Pair. 40 Breeder, 40 standard, 37 cube, 30 gal, 47 bow, 20 long all empty right now

09/04/2011, 04:41 PM	#8
aecasasus Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 333	Nice tank and livestock! __________________ Breathe IN...Breathe OUT! http://www.youtube.com/user/aecasasus?feature=results_main Current Tank Info: 150gallon SPS, Mixed Biocube 29, 55gallon Puffer Softies

09/05/2011, 11:00 AM	#9
small alien The fungus is among us. Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: School of Aquatic and Fishery Science, University of Washington Posts: 3,480	Welcome! Thanks for sharing. __________________ This moment is all we have. Current Tank Info: 75 mixed reef. M/F/F OSFF, M/F Leopards, F Scooter, Nekid Clowns, Hector's Goby, Green and Yellow Clown Gobies, Priolepis sp, M/F Matted File, Banded and Bluestripe Pipes, Tailspot Blenny, Firefish, Canary Wrasse, Royal G., Abrolhos Jaw, Papua Toby.

04/08/2012, 01:25 PM	#12
small alien The fungus is among us. Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: School of Aquatic and Fishery Science, University of Washington Posts: 3,480	nice. __________________ This moment is all we have. Current Tank Info: 75 mixed reef. M/F/F OSFF, M/F Leopards, F Scooter, Nekid Clowns, Hector's Goby, Green and Yellow Clown Gobies, Priolepis sp, M/F Matted File, Banded and Bluestripe Pipes, Tailspot Blenny, Firefish, Canary Wrasse, Royal G., Abrolhos Jaw, Papua Toby.

09/03/2011, 08:41 AM	#3
Curious George Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 739	Great Pics!!-- Not to be ingrateful, but do you have a full tank shot? I like FTS's.

09/03/2011, 08:56 AM	#4
Todd_Sails Moved On Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: A Texan in Franklin WI. Posts: 448	Looks Great! Let's have a full tank shot!! cheers the crowd

09/04/2011, 03:42 PM	#6
Todd_Sails Moved On Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: A Texan in Franklin WI. Posts: 448	Looks Great!!

09/05/2011, 12:33 PM	#10
Mr.Aiptasia Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 23	Thank you, guys! Well, I spent a lot of endless hours near my tank for the first time, to be sure it completely established. And my main rule was always... no to WC. Only in case if I see my pets showing any irritation, a "gut feeling" so to speak. And probably some monthly "refreshments" with NSW, but not exceeding the 1-2% of total volume. And, certainly, I can tell more about my equipment. At least, many things I've learned from this forum, so...

04/08/2012, 01:28 PM	#13
LOU A VILLE Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Louisville, Ky Posts: 60	Great pictures, and dont worry about your grammar. It's better then most who only speak english.

04/08/2012, 02:38 PM	#14
MARINECRITTERS 66G reef,180 in the works Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 1,056	Awesome engineer goby... I love how they are so eel like but they won't kill your fish or coral. always wanted one but my tank is to small..... should of got the 180 when i had a chance... p.s it is strange how they look like neon goby's when they are juv but the change into monsters as they get older... do you have a pair?

04/08/2012, 03:13 PM	#15
91Atrac Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 321	Amazing little tank ! Love the Xenia forest Sent from Qbabys Tapatalk.

04/08/2012, 03:31 PM	#16
BWine Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Brandywine, MD Posts: 230	Looking good __________________ Mike Current Tank Info: 210 gal, 75 gal Sump/Refugium, MSX300a Skimmer, 4 AI SOL Blues

04/09/2012, 10:51 PM	#19
NatureNerd Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 793	Nice tank and great photo's. Thanks for sharing them. That Goby is amazing looking. __________________ Reef tanks since 1987. Current tank: 75g SPS dominated reef tank set up in 1996

04/09/2012, 11:25 PM	#22
iwishtofish Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 4,899	Beautiful pictures!

04/17/2012, 05:23 PM	#24
mkbtank Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NE Philadelphia Posts: 1,142	Very nice! That single shot of the Engineer is awesome!

04/17/2012, 05:45 PM	#25
ssick92 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 428	Awesome tank! I hope that someday my tank will be as full of life as yours is. I'm only about 3 months in __________________ 30g Mixed Reef in the works -- Mohawk Clown + B&W, Stigmata Blenny, Yellow Watchman + Tiger Pistol, Various Chalices, Green Flower Pot Goniopora, GSPs, Green Polyp Toadstool, Rainbow Acan, Electric Fl

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