Thanks to all SWF members

[mboswell1982]

exactly, thats the way to look at it man, same with the lfs that told me i could keep a shark in a 20g long LOL i will never set foot in there again, period

 

[robertmathern]

Yeah thats the way I see it. They slod me the rock. I am willing to pay for it 100% just had to nuke the rock they sold me. And they wont help

. your toast. Thats the way I see it. Let me know if I am wrong but any way good night. email me someone

 

[hammerhed7]

off to a good start on this tank, I am glad to see Mr X has left his mark on the earth with his cutting board baffles, which I will be trying on my next sump

 

[mr_x]

lol...do you think that 200 years from now people will be using cutting boards in their sumps and giving me credit?

 

[robertmathern]

yep the name MR X will have its place in the history books before to long lol

 

[ilovemytank]

I just emailed you all of my contact info.
Brian
Thanks Mr X for helping through my set up too.

 

[robertmathern]

I got the email thank a bunch I will send them out tomorrow as they are starting to look unhappy. The tank is still cycleing and all that seems to be alive is aptasia. They seem to be doing great

. Oh yeah and what ever seems to be leaving spidwrweb looking stuff in there.

 

[robertmathern]

Well another update. I am sending my corals out in the morning. I hope they survive they are looking pretty bad today. Amonia went back throught the roof. But I think it was due to the rock I boiled to kill the millions of aptasia on it. I think the rest of the die off caused it. Man I should not have boiled that rock

boiling water in a turkey baster took care on the rest I hope. I did a 70% water change not sure what amonia is now. But there is no signs of nitrites

I have a feeling its going to be a long long cycle. Thats ok I have all the time in the world. I dont even have sand yet. I rearranged my rocks I now have 2 big stacks on both ends of the tank. I will need another 20-25lbs of rock to make a bridge to connect them will be cool but I am going to wait till the rock cures at the lfs they warned me this would happen. I took the rock I boiled out it is in a QT tank now to cure and stay. Thats about it for now 6 day cycle now I will but pics soon. And thanks ilovemytank foe helping. The corals are looking pretty bad now if they dont make it no hard feelings. If anyone knows a good way to ship them let me know. I was just going to put them in a little jar or something its about all i got.

 

[robertmathern]

Well day 8 of my cycle amonia still high. But went to the lfs today they gave a nice rock to reaquascape and some stuff they said would help the amonia. Thats my question is this good it is instant ocean Bio Spira for 75 gallons. They said it is bacteria to help with amonia and to turn off the skimmer intill the cycle is done. All this was cheap very cheap I think she feels guilty for giving me nasty live rock but she did warn meahead of time.Well any a pic of the aqua scape let me know what you think so far. Sorry for the crapy pic my camera sucks.

 

[ilovemytank]

Robert,
Sorry to tell you that the frags didn't make it alive. I put them in my tank in case there is a chance that I'm wrong and they come back. I hopr thats the case but I don't think so. You tried your best for them and that was great. Sorry about your tank. It'll get better. ILoveMyTank or Brian.

 

[robertmathern]

Oh well thats cool. When I put them in the box to ship I had my doubts. But all I could do is try. Thanks for your help

 

[splatdye]

hey, robertmathern i just moved to jacksonville and i as wondering weredo yu get yor live rock from i am intrested in puttin a coule pounds in my 14 gallon tank i have just set up

 

[robertmathern]

What side of jax are you in. I am on the west side. The best 2 I know of is jollys reef shack on wilson blvd and blanding blvd. That place is awsome they have a lagood with bamboo sharks and nurse sharks with about everything you can think of. Execpt good t5 lighting but if she dont have it she will get it for you. They also are raffleing off a 29 gal bio cube but good luck on that I own about 80% of the tickets lol. The raffle is good till christmas. The other place in in middleburg called I think fish world of middleburg he has pretty good live rock. Both places are 5-7 bucks a pound. But I would recomend jollys they have a wider selection of rock. Every thing from bali to key west live rock all different sizes and shapes.

 

[robertmathern]

wahoo 2 pages long now.

 

[robertmathern]

Also just so you know if you are on the westside. Jollys reef shack is open 7 days a week 12-7 There # is 904-772-1600 Faye is the owner she is a great lady to talk to. And if you need directions my # 904-444-3618 call anytime. I am here all weekend beating on my drums. My poor poor nieghbors lol

 

[splatdye]

thank for all the help rob i live in middleburg off 220 not too familiar with the area and i am just fascinated with fish so i would really like to advance in this hobby and people on this website are very very helpful especially you.

 

[robertmathern]

Ok 220 try fish world down there first he is close. Just take 220 to blanding. You cant miss it 220 ends there. Head south it is about a mile down on the left hand side. He dont have much there. But I have not bee there in forever mybe he has improved. If not you can head up to my neck of the woods. Also google dont tell you much for fish shops around here. But there is on in orange park not to far from you. But I have never been there I hate the traffic in op.

 

[splatdye]

Yea it gets hectic but i did go to fish fanatics i believe it is called and your right not too much to offer but they do have quite a bit of polyps and clams and a shark or two but i really would like some live rock but believe i need better lighting i have 2 metal halide bulbs 15 watt each

 

[robertmathern]

wow he used to have alot of live rock. So the other place is up by me from you about a 20 min drive roughly. Or the one in orange park but I have never been there. So I dont know what they have. I was just at the one by me a little bit ago I know they have alot of live rock. About a 75 gal slap full of rock. If you got time I would check them out.

 

[robertmathern]

Well Its day 10 now. Amonia is finally commind down after adding the bacteria from the lfs and leaving off my skimmer. So far my params are:
Amonia: .04
Nitrites: 2.0
Nitrates: 10
SG: 1.023
Temp: 78
I also changed out my light for some old flouresent fixture the were in my garage to get more light in there for now. The last light made the tank look like someone pee in the tank all yellow. Now it has 4 24'' 40 watt cool white bulbs. I will go to the lfs the get better bulbs for now. I plan on getting the retro fit t5s for the tank. But will have to wait till after christmas. I will be broke buying gifts for the inlaws till then

. got to love the married life lol

Well here the light setup I installed in my canopy