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

gemmy

gemmy

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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:
 
teresaq

teresaq

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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
 
snakeblitz33

snakeblitz33

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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,......
 
gemmy

gemmy

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Originally Posted by TeresaQ http:///t/388954/florida-joe-anyone-i-hate-my-tank-right-now-and-want-some-advice#post_3433700
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 http:///t/388954/florida-joe-anyone-i-hate-my-tank-right-now-and-want-some-advice#post_3433701
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,......
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.
 
cmonti

cmonti

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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...
 
al&burke

al&burke

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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
 
flower

flower

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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.
 
morgan175

morgan175

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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.
 
luvmyreef

luvmyreef

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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. :)
 
slice

slice

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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.

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

beth

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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?
 
mr. limpid

mr. limpid

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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.
 
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