Melee's new BioCube 14 tank diary! Pics

meleerock

meleerock

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No comments?? That was one of the best fish tank pictures I have took so far!
Well, I got some new zoas today!!!!
I think it was a great deal. $15 for 20+ polyps. Of course I had to get them. I iodine dipped em and placed them in. Ther are all on what looks like a brain coral skeleton. Very awesome.
I got the flatworm exit. I havnt put it in yet. I have to go get some more RO water to get a water change going. I also plan on getting some activated carbon to help with the toxins the flatworms excrete when they die. The toxin can kill everything in a tank, especially nanos.
Here are some pics of the new zoas. I dont know what they are called and there are a few polyps that are a little bit different which are my favorite. Hope you enjoy:


 
peef

peef

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Those are some sweet zoas, I like them alot. Good find on the frag with the skeleton also!!!
 
meleerock

meleerock

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Thank you. Those ones are my new favorite....probably until I get some new coral.
Bump.
yall, im Dmartini in trainging...better watch out.
lol...just kidding. But please every one stop by once in a while and say hi.
 
meleerock

meleerock

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well, im taking the ultimate dive and just ordered a 70w 14k MH HQI Current USA SunPod!!!

I can not believe how excited I am about this purchase, and I dont even have it yet.
Im killing flatworms tomorrow... and hopefully it runs smoothly and without any issues.
I do have a question on the lighting though. Since I am updraging to MH how should I acclimate my corals to it? What lighting schedule should I follow when acclimating?
Im excited!
 
nietzsche

nietzsche

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Originally Posted by MeleeRock
well, im taking the ultimate dive and just ordered a 70w 14k MH HQI Current USA SunPod!!!

I can not believe how excited I am about this purchase, and I dont even have it yet.
Im killing flatworms tomorrow... and hopefully it runs smoothly and without any issues.
I do have a question on the lighting though. Since I am updraging to MH how should I acclimate my corals to it? What lighting schedule should I follow when acclimating?
Im excited!

lol i know what you mean. its fun waiting for something to arrive in the mail and add to the tank.
hmm maybe something like
day1: 3-4hrs
day2: 3-4hrs
day3: 5hrs
day4: 5hrs
day5: 6hrs
and so on until you gradually increase it back to your regular schedule
 
nietzsche

nietzsche

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btw, where did you get that light for your fuge? ive seen it mentioned but i cant remember if it was from walgreens or some weird store like that
and how's the temperature in your tank doing right now with the fuge light, stock lights, and the mj1200?
 
meleerock

meleerock

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Originally Posted by nietzsche
btw, where did you get that light for your fuge? ive seen it mentioned but i cant remember if it was from walgreens or some weird store like that
and how's the temperature in your tank doing right now with the fuge light, stock lights, and the mj1200?
The previous owner of the tank bought and installed the light. I think it you can get them at home depot. It looks like a dome power compact. Its got a plud and an on and off switch.
The temperature runs a constant 80, which is what I want it to be. The room that the tank is in (my bedroom) is located in my finished basement and temps never go over 64 down here.
 
meleerock

meleerock

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All I can say is WOW!
I love the new lights, colors are so much brighter and an almost natural crisp, clean light. Everything is looking wonderful and all out I will post pictures soon. Between school and work its hard to find time for the tank. Im kinda slacking about these flatworms. I have everthing I need to get rid of them including 5 gallons of sw on hand. Im running carbon as well to rid of some of the toxins the flatworm release when killed. I am taking the plunge and curing the tank tomorrow. I am nervous, I just hope everything goes smoothly with no deaths or hold ups. Pics will come tomorrow after I treat the tank. wish me luck!
 
meleerock

meleerock

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Originally Posted by locofish
love your tank!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
thank you. Me too, a pain in a butt to take care of, but its definitly worth it!
 
meleerock

meleerock

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Originally Posted by nietzsche
any pics yet??
Sorry, Ill get some pictures up tomorrow. Everything is runing smoothly and looks great!
 
meleerock

meleerock

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alright. I have some new pics of the tank. I havent added any thing new since the last batch of pics. I love the new lights.. hope you enjoy. I plan on getting a few new corals and an occeloris in the next week or so. Let me know what you think!




 
nietzsche

nietzsche

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melee, that sunpod really made a difference. that looks really awesome. does those pictures capture the true color of the way your tank looks like?
looks freakin awesome!!!!
 
meleerock

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thanks! The tank is a little brighter and a little more intense with some of the colors such as the green nepthia. It does not turn out so green in pics. All and all I am very satasfied with the lights.
2 thumbs up
 
meleerock

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alrightttty, its been a while since I have posted
but I guess it happens. The tank is running great, all levels perfect, fish are excellent, no sign of stress, and nothing strange...
I have noticed with the new lighting my LR got so purple so fast its crazy. Some zoas have doubled if not trippled in size since I got them. Here are some new pics... There is kind of a lot, but hey.




 
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