Scopus' 65gal Reef Diary
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scopus tang
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Originally Posted by spanko
http:///forum/post/2624251
What kind of fish, what kind of fish!!!
Inquiring minds need to know!
Ordered a trio (two females and a male) of the McCosker's Flasher Wrasse and a mated pair of purple fire fish. Also considering adding a Rainfords Goby, but concerned that it might eat the pods that are finally starting to show up, so haven't decided for sure. Other thoughts or suggestions are welcome
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http:///forum/post/2624251
What kind of fish, what kind of fish!!!
Inquiring minds need to know!
scopus tang
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Originally Posted by spanko
http:///forum/post/2624268
What a great grouping! Can't wait to see the pictures........(hint hint)
Not to worry, buy the time they all come in (trio was in quantine, so they may not ship till next week), this baby will be caught up, so I can post pic ASAP!
http:///forum/post/2624268
What a great grouping! Can't wait to see the pictures........(hint hint)
Not to worry, buy the time they all come in (trio was in quantine, so they may not ship till next week), this baby will be caught up, so I can post pic ASAP!
scopus tang
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Originally Posted by spanko
http:///forum/post/2624289
And on that note, I guess I better get cracking if I'm going to get this think up to date. Only half a month to go
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On May 12th, having returned from North Dakota where I attended my oldest sons college graduation, I was able to snap some additional pictures of the brain (and a few of the other corals). Got some good actinic shots as well.
Red-green open brain
My green palys
Better pic of the Bam Bams
Red-green open brain under actinics
and trumpet coral under actinics
Also a better pic of the new yellow feather duster worm
http:///forum/post/2624289
And on that note, I guess I better get cracking if I'm going to get this think up to date. Only half a month to go
On May 12th, having returned from North Dakota where I attended my oldest sons college graduation, I was able to snap some additional pictures of the brain (and a few of the other corals). Got some good actinic shots as well.
Red-green open brain
My green palys
Better pic of the Bam Bams
Red-green open brain under actinics
and trumpet coral under actinics
Also a better pic of the new yellow feather duster worm
scopus tang
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On May 14th, my second shipment of ricordias from Mike arrived. Ordered a multi-colored frag pac, and since I'd ordered from him previously he sent extras. I got nine this time (at least three already have two mouths, so should split fairly soon), bringing my total to 16
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Ricordias upon arrival
Started gluing and placing them ASAP, trying to create a multi-colored ricordia rock effect similar to the one mike had posted
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/318877/attatching-ricordea-and-others-easy-as-1-2-3
of course my results are no where near as spectacular as his, but I still like it.
Think it came out pretty nice.
And I still have a couple left over that I'm waiting to see were to place
Thanks again Mike!
Ricordias upon arrival
Started gluing and placing them ASAP, trying to create a multi-colored ricordia rock effect similar to the one mike had posted
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/318877/attatching-ricordea-and-others-easy-as-1-2-3
of course my results are no where near as spectacular as his, but I still like it.
Think it came out pretty nice.
And I still have a couple left over that I'm waiting to see were to place
Thanks again Mike!
scopus tang
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Here's what they looked like under the actinics that same night. Got at least two new ones that are going to be neon
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scopus tang
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Here's what they looked like under the actinics that same night. Got at least two new ones that are going to be neon
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Here are updated pics of the two original orange ricordias, both of which are neon under the actinics
Pic of the brain, looking even better
Updated pic of red gonipora
Blue Mushroom
Gorgonian and large purple feather duster
Colt in front of the halimeda macroalgae
Here are updated pics of the two original orange ricordias, both of which are neon under the actinics
Pic of the brain, looking even better
Updated pic of red gonipora
Blue Mushroom
Gorgonian and large purple feather duster
Colt in front of the halimeda macroalgae
scopus tang
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New forums and new threads got me involved in several discussions involving zoas and macroalgaes around this same time, so I also updated several of these pics as well.
Pink Palys
Green-centered Palys
Blue spot Zoas
Halimeda in tank
Mixed macroalgaes in fuge chamber
And I wrapped up with some full tank shots.
Full Tank Shot
Left side detail
Middle detail
and Finally, right side detail
Left side Detail
Pink Palys
Green-centered Palys
Blue spot Zoas
Halimeda in tank
Mixed macroalgaes in fuge chamber
And I wrapped up with some full tank shots.
Full Tank Shot
Left side detail
Middle detail
and Finally, right side detail
Left side Detail
spiderwoman
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Looking good Scopus!!! You can package up the pink paly's and send them over to me 
scopus tang
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Originally Posted by SpiderWoman
http:///forum/post/2625001
Looking good Scopus!!! You can package up the pink paly's and send them over to me
They are nice aren't they? Tell you what, soon as I get enough of them to Frag, you will be first on the list, I promise
http:///forum/post/2625001
Looking good Scopus!!! You can package up the pink paly's and send them over to me
They are nice aren't they? Tell you what, soon as I get enough of them to Frag, you will be first on the list, I promise
spiderwoman
Active Member
YAYA I'll remind you every week!
Where do you get your feather dusters? I saw you mentioned your LFS, but I haven't seen any other colors but the standard *brown* at any of the LFS's there. I so want another color than that. I did find a Fountain Feather that is almost like a coco worm, but not as colorful (purple/orange).
Where do you get your feather dusters? I saw you mentioned your LFS, but I haven't seen any other colors but the standard *brown* at any of the LFS's there. I so want another color than that. I did find a Fountain Feather that is almost like a coco worm, but not as colorful (purple/orange).
scopus tang
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Originally Posted by SpiderWoman
http:///forum/post/2625032
YAYA I'll remind you every week!
Where do you get your feather dusters? I saw you mentioned your LFS, but I haven't seen any other colors but the standard *brown* at any of the LFS's there. I so want another color than that. I did find a Fountain Feather that is almost like a coco worm, but not as colorful (purple/orange).
Not a problem, you remind me all you want ~ I owe you, and I don't forget. Just a matter of how long they take to grow out. I personally wouldn't send out a frag with any less than 3 polyps on it, and as you can see right now it has only 5. Just a matter of time.
Feather dusters came from my LFS, don't know, but that is one of the few things he seems to be able to get in color. Now the coco worms that he gets are the brown, and he wants way too much for them. Don't know anything about fountain feathers. If you want, I can ask him about getting in another feather duster of a varied color and I'll ship it to you
? Just a thought.
http:///forum/post/2625032
YAYA I'll remind you every week!
Where do you get your feather dusters? I saw you mentioned your LFS, but I haven't seen any other colors but the standard *brown* at any of the LFS's there. I so want another color than that. I did find a Fountain Feather that is almost like a coco worm, but not as colorful (purple/orange).
Not a problem, you remind me all you want ~ I owe you, and I don't forget. Just a matter of how long they take to grow out. I personally wouldn't send out a frag with any less than 3 polyps on it, and as you can see right now it has only 5. Just a matter of time.
Feather dusters came from my LFS, don't know, but that is one of the few things he seems to be able to get in color. Now the coco worms that he gets are the brown, and he wants way too much for them. Don't know anything about fountain feathers. If you want, I can ask him about getting in another feather duster of a varied color and I'll ship it to you
scopus tang
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Opps, just noticed I forgot one ~ my monti would be upset with me if I forgot to add it to the thread.
Pink-edged plating montipora
Also update on green leather toadstool
Pink-edged plating montipora
Also update on green leather toadstool
fats71
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Originally Posted by Scopus Tang
http:///forum/post/2619809
I don't know much about the T-5s and how they affect coralline growth. What light did you have before you added the Tek? I'm seeing much better coralline growth under the PCs than under the Metal Halide.
Just a stock light perfecto. I did have coral in it for awhile and moved my little 8w picotope lamp directly over them.
They grew to tripple the size with the stock light and the pico lamp. They are now growing even better. I lost my colt coral however finally got tired of seeing it and tossed it out into the front yard... It started peeling like snot on the tops so figured it was time to go. I guess I should have tossed it into my pico but I stashed my galaxy in it until I get my pred tank up and running. The 150 typhoon III is working overtime and I have the tank filled and the sump is about 75 plus gallons so should be done tomorrow.
http:///forum/post/2619809
I don't know much about the T-5s and how they affect coralline growth. What light did you have before you added the Tek? I'm seeing much better coralline growth under the PCs than under the Metal Halide.
Just a stock light perfecto. I did have coral in it for awhile and moved my little 8w picotope lamp directly over them.
They grew to tripple the size with the stock light and the pico lamp. They are now growing even better. I lost my colt coral however finally got tired of seeing it and tossed it out into the front yard... It started peeling like snot on the tops so figured it was time to go. I guess I should have tossed it into my pico but I stashed my galaxy in it until I get my pred tank up and running. The 150 typhoon III is working overtime and I have the tank filled and the sump is about 75 plus gallons so should be done tomorrow.
scopus tang
Active Member
Originally Posted by GatorWPB
http:///forum/post/2625815
oooh i like the monti, but ive never seen a pink tipped. dont be suprised if it turns out to be purple
also cant wait to see the mccosker's
Nope, its definitely pink, I know have the original parent colony, Dennis210 has a frag, and I have a frag. All have a pink edge. We also have a purple, but this one is definitely pink
http:///forum/post/2625815
oooh i like the monti, but ive never seen a pink tipped. dont be suprised if it turns out to be purple
also cant wait to see the mccosker's
Nope, its definitely pink, I know have the original parent colony, Dennis210 has a frag, and I have a frag. All have a pink edge. We also have a purple, but this one is definitely pink
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dennis210
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Scopus the tank diary is awsome! The tank in person is outstanding. Now I know you have deadlines with tomorrow being the last day of classes so what are you doing on here. We have work to do on yet another build tonight, and Sat a tank to service. I managed to get that old Oceanic 65 stand and tank both sanded and double coated with bonding primer today. Tomorrow the Black satin oil base goes on! My frag tank has begun!!!!!!