Cryptics Tank Thread

cryptics

cryptics

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Figured i would start a new thread. I am trying to learn how to take a good photo so bear with me. I picked up a camera to learn on. I know i have cyno I am fixing it :)
I love this Scolly :)

CBS BTLDReef gave me

Chevron Tang. Best picture i could get

Zoas/Pallys

Utter Chaos

Forget the name

Cryptics Zoas :) I didn't name them

Random Zoas




Clown with her GBTA

Scolly again

Scolly really enjoying the Fauna Marin pellets


Blood Red Chalice


Newest Kitten :)
 
cryptics

cryptics

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90gal with a 30gal sump/fuge. DIY LEDs that Mr. BTLDReef built for me. Aquac 180 skimmer and a BRS dual reactor with carbon and GFO. 2mp40w's and at the moment a reefkeeper lite controller (hopefully soon to be upgraded to an Apex). A little over 110lbs of rock and 80lbs or so of sand.
Fish currently include:
Chevron Tang
Jeweled Leopard Wrasse
Pair of Melanaris wrasses
black Blenny
Pair of Perc clowns female misbar
Mandarin
I will add a full tank shot tonight. Forgot that :)
 
slice

slice

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Quote:
Originally Posted by cryptics http:///t/390021/cryptics-tank-thread#post_3450989
90gal with a 30gal sump/fuge. DIY LEDs that Mr. BTLDReef built for me. Aquac 180 skimmer and a BRS dual reactor with carbon and GFO. 2mp40w's and at the moment a reefkeeper lite controller (hopefully soon to be upgraded to an Apex). A little over 110lbs of rock and 80lbs or so of sand.
Fish currently include:
Chevron Tang
Jeweled Leopard Wrasse
Pair of Melanaris wrasses
black Blenny
Pair of Perc clowns female misbar
Mandarin
I will add a full tank shot tonight. Forgot that :)
Very nice setup!
Looking forward to that FTS.
 
cryptics

cryptics

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ohh and two Nems
GBTA clone I got from BTLDReef
Purple LTA I rescued from a local reefer who had the thing in his fuge. It currently does not extend it's tentacles more than a half inch but eats well and is looking better. Any suggestions on how to get him back to full help would be appreciated
Mag 9.5 return and a Mag 9.5 on the skimmer to overdrive it. I also have the 1'' spray injector upgrade for the skimmer but don't feel I need it at this time.
I use ESV salt and Prodibio. My cal fluctuates from 560ish at WC to 470ish right before WC. Mag is usually 1300is and alk 10 at wc 8.5 right before
Kitten was a rescue at 4 weeks from the strays I feed outside. Ran to my wife and jumped in her arms. That sealed her a place amound the gaggle of cats inside. :) I have a canopy on the tank to stop the cats from going swimming
 
sweatervest13

sweatervest13

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Nice pics. I also am excited about a FTS.
Are you happy with the BRS dual reactors? I have been thinking about picking one up but I am on the fence.
 
cryptics

cryptics

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Quote:
Originally Posted by sweatervest13 http:///t/390021/cryptics-tank-thread#post_3450996
Nice pics. I also am excited about a FTS.
Are you happy with the BRS dual reactors? I have been thinking about picking one up but I am on the fence.
Thank you! So far i like it. It has only been hooked up a few weeks. I have it mounted on the wall outside the tank so I am finding the MJ 1200 they recommended is losing power and not really moving the GFO. I am thinking of putting on a better pump
Quote:
Originally Posted by Al&Burke http:///t/390021/cryptics-tank-thread#post_3450997
Looks really good - love the chevron tang - how big do they get by the way.
From everything i read they have the same growth rate as a Kole Tang. I think max is 9'' He is only 2.5-3 right now. From what i am reading he should be fine in the 90g with plenty of spaces to hide.
The tank is very peaceful right now. Everyone gets along and no fighting at all.
 
al&burke

al&burke

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Oh I wasn't pulling a tang ploice on you, I was just thinking for my 65 reef - but they get a bit too big for that tank. Keep the pictures coming and how about a FTS ;)<
 
cryptics

cryptics

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I didn't think you were. I chose him basically because even if he does fully grow out he will be ok and he looks cool. Plus I got a really good price on him. MY local fish store gave me him for $150. They usually go for $200 + It was more than I want to spend on a fish but for the price and it was right after christmas and all my relatives just give me cash i couldn't resist. 65 gal may be a little small. I have seen basically a 75 fully grown but if you do plan to upgrade at some point it will take years before he gets full grown if he ever does. The size he is now he would be fine in a 65 as long as he has places to hide. Very peaceful Tang also which was also a big selling point for me. He is expensive because he comes out of Hawaii.
 
btldreef

btldreef

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Tank is really starting to come together nicely!
ABOUT TIME!!! (sorry, I had to)
I love the Chevron Tangs, they're great little tangs. We had considered one, but of course we had to go with the Achilles instead, lol
 
cryptics

cryptics

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Some updated photos. Trying to get better with the camera
Guy said it was Chinese Firecracker but also looks like Eye of Sauron

Orange Bam Bams

Utter Chaos

Cryptics

Vampire Paly and Tequila Sunrise
 
novahobbies

novahobbies

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Everything looks fantastic. I'm jealous of the Chevron...it's my favorite tang, but I won't be able to get one. At 110g, my tank is only big enough to support one tang...and The Wife has Spoken; it will not be a Chevron.

Question for you: How long have you had your Chevron, and how big is it now? I'm curious about when they lose the juvenile colors in captivity....
 
spanko

spanko

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Quote:
Originally Posted by cryptics http:///t/390021/cryptics-tank-thread#post_3451013
I didn't think you were. I chose him basically because even if he does fully grow out he will be ok and he looks cool. Plus I got a really good price on him. MY local fish store gave me him for $150. They usually go for $200 + It was more than I want to spend on a fish but for the price and it was right after christmas and all my relatives just give me cash i couldn't resist. 65 gal may be a little small. I have seen basically a 75 fully grown but if you do plan to upgrade at some point it will take years before he gets full grown if he ever does. The size he is now he would be fine in a 65 as long as he has places to hide. Very peaceful Tang also which was also a big selling point for me. He is expensive because he comes out of Hawaii.
Do a Kole tang. That tank would be okay for it.
 
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