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Florida Joe...Anyone...I hate my tank right now and want some advice :)

post #1 of 57
11/8/11 at 6:19pm
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So here it is, I pretty much hate my tank right now. The aquascaping is horrible and the corals look like they are just thrown in there.  I am having issues with cyano, which I believe is attributed to poor flow (due to the horrible rock lay out) too much light and my skimmer being offline. I am taking drastic measures tomorrow and doing a massive water change/cleaning. I have plenty of water made up to do small water changes after the cleaning to control any spikes that will occur. I just would like some guidance on my rockwork and powerhead configuration. I have two mp 10's, a koralia nano,and two maxi jets that I can put in the tank. I also run a Fluval canister filter. 

 

Here's the disgusting mess of a tank that I have:

 

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post #2 of 57
11/8/11 at 6:32pm

It does not look all that bad.... Krista.... take a deep breathe :)

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post #3 of 57
11/8/11 at 6:40pm
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Originally Posted by travelerjp98 View Post

It does not look all that bad.... Krista.... take a deep breathe :)



It's bad. Really bad, but it will be fixed. 

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post #4 of 57
11/8/11 at 7:22pm

lol you sound like me. In the near future I am planning a complete over haul too. I am tired of the rock wall look and the algea in my tank. haha I want to either drill or use mortor from marco rock to build two rock formations on either side of my 150.

Good luck

T 

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post #5 of 57
11/8/11 at 7:41pm

Take off the background and replace it with a black one. Change your rock work around some. Move your corals around some. Buy a centerpiece coral. Change up your lighting? Add some interesting macro algae. Ummmm,...... 

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post #6 of 57
11/8/11 at 7:54pm
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Originally Posted by TeresaQ View Post

lol you sound like me. In the near future I am planning a complete over haul too. I am tired of the rock wall look and the algea in my tank. haha I want to either drill or use mortor from marco rock to build two rock formations on either side of my 150.

Good luck

T 


Thanks! Good luck with your over haul as well.

 



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Originally Posted by SnakeBlitz33 View Post

Take off the background and replace it with a black one. Change your rock work around some. Move your corals around some. Buy a centerpiece coral. Change up your lighting? Add some interesting macro algae. Ummmm,...... 


laughing.gif My rock work is being completely demolished tomorrow, as well as the corals. Any ideas for placement? I want a centerpiece coral. I just haven't found the one for my tank. Once my job figures out how to pay me right I am going to purchase new bulbs or might even go LED. Macro algae is a no go for my tank. I have a lemon peel angel and tang in it. I will probably add any excess macro from my horse tank when the time comes. 

 

This tank is just ticking me off. 

 

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post #7 of 57
11/8/11 at 7:58pm

IMO what your tank needs is a LMB.

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post #8 of 57
11/8/11 at 8:06pm
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IMO what your tank needs is a LMB.



I have one. 

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post #9 of 57
11/8/11 at 8:14pm
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I have one. 



You say that, but I still have yet to find it.  nana.gif

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post #10 of 57
11/8/11 at 8:34pm

try to find yourself a nice big wall hammer for a center piece.  wasn't part of my original plan/stock list but now i love it... 

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post #11 of 57
11/8/11 at 9:49pm

Add a couple of beer bottles. That'll make it like the real ocean.

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post #12 of 57
11/9/11 at 3:06am

Maybe some new colors on your bulbs might change the way you feel about your tank, I think you have T5HO - get a couple Purple + and super blue and like snake said paint the back black might give you some depth

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post #13 of 57
11/9/11 at 3:27am

I built my rocks high on one side and tappered down...I also made a huge cave. A nice bright colored coral in the center is a great idea. The background change was another good suggestion, it makes the fish and coral colors stand out. I don't think your tank looks all that bad either, but if you are not happy that's all that matters....change it.

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post #14 of 57
11/9/11 at 4:17am

I can't wait to see it re-done!

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post #15 of 57
11/9/11 at 4:46am

I would be happy with what you have it looks successful and better then what I have.   Flower said it right if your not happy that's all that matters.

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post #16 of 57
11/9/11 at 9:39am

Krista, if you are unhappy with your tank, then redo it. Take your time and make it pleasing for you. I think I could see a bright orange monti cap in there too! Maybe a setosa, some nuc. greens, and a hammer. :)

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post #17 of 57
11/9/11 at 10:12am

If it were me, I would break up the levelness of the rockwork. Bring a bit forward, push a bit back, stack it up here, lower it down there. Maybe add a piece or two if needed.

I agree with Flower and Snake about the background.

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Randomly pick out a picture of a mountain range with a valley below. Imagine the tank looking like that.

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Can you see the 'nem? Its on the left bank of the lake.

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post #18 of 57
11/9/11 at 10:33am

Can you do a whole tank picture?  Have you done a breakdown of your tank before and know what to do with your corals and fish while this goes on?

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post #19 of 57
11/9/11 at 10:45am

I bet if you just change the background out, remove algae and remove 1/8 layer of sand, your tank would look completely different.  And go buy yourself a new coral you deserve it. thumbsup.gif

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post #20 of 57
11/9/11 at 10:54am

What exactly is that background?

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