Back in the Hobby Again 60 Cube Thread

[jackson6745]

Thanks guys.

Afernandez, go for it man. Besides the light there is no added equipment. I split my return to feed both tank and that's it.

 

[Dace]

Looking nice Rich

 

[DCG1286]

Tank is coming along really nicely Rich! Are those mostly maricultured Acros? They are coloring up really well. Some species have been hit or miss for me ... I love the Acro Hoeksemai, and have owned a couple over the years, they do well for a month or two, then brown and RTN. Most likely I did something that caused it. lol.

The Purple Acro in the 4th picture is beyond ridiculous! Love it. I will get in line now for a frag of it!

 

[prattreef]

I had the same experience with the A. hoeksemai

 

[DCG1286]

I had the same experience with the A. hoeksemai

So tempting!!!!
http://www.liveaquaria.com/diversden/ItemDisplay.cfm?c=2733+6&ddid=179409

 

[jackson6745]

Thanks Dave (Dace)!

David many of them are maricultured. So far I haven't had problems with them. Most have colored up more than when I got them and all are growing. Colonies like this definitely are more sensitive than tank raised frags. I'm going to have to stay on my toes taking care of this system. The acro in the 4th pic is holding color very well and showing more intense color from tips. If I can grow it out a little the first frag is yours.

All this Hoeksemi talk sent me to Coral Theory today. As I walk in the door, the first person that I see is Randy It was good to catch up. I bought what I think is a hoek? Randy could probably tell you better. I'll get a pic in the next few days. I was very impressed with Coral Theory and highly recommend visiting their shop.

I moved around some corals today and mounted new ones (thanks Randy). Everything is a little slimed up. I'm going to keep my hand out of the tank for a while and I'll get a real photo update in a week or so.

Video (watch in HD)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eFvhJGo5nk&list=UUhMQtkcK_YQuWgCqG41ncXA&index=1
Today

 

[DCG1286]

David many of them are maricultured. So far I haven't had problems with them. Most have colored up more than when I got them and all are growing. Colonies like this definitely are more sensitive than tank raised frags. I'm going to have to stay on my toes taking care of this system. The acro in the 4th pic is holding color very well and showing more intense color from tips. If I can grow it out a little the first frag is yours.

All this Hoeksemi talk sent me to Coral Theory today. As I walk in the door, the first person that I see is Randy
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Good stuff! That's the thing I have noticed as well over the years, some of these acropora species just don't hold up in our systems. Acropora Gemmifera is another beautiful coral, but same deal as the Hoeki no luck what-so-ever.

I have yet to go over to Coral Theory ... when I have some quiet time I will definitely make the trip! It's owned by Vince (Kigs) right?

 

[jackson6745]

Yea Vince owns it. Cool guy. I am officially addicted to this place. I was there twice this week. Yesterday afternoon I spent an hour in there with Pseudo (kasei). They have large shallow tanks with eshopp viewers available for use in each system. You lose track of time while looking top down at some very cool corals!

 

[marklugo23]

great rock work

 

[jackson6745]

The tank is 2 months old today. I am still changing coral placement and trying more maricultured colonies. Some prove stubborn to color, some look great from the start.
Right now I am running a 250w DE EVC 20k with 2 Blue+, 1 fiji purple, 1 GE65k. This bulb is a little on the blue side for my taste but it is growing on me....

Short video (watch in HD)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIqCpyI2wtg&feature=youtu.be

 

[SteveZ15]

Really nice tank I like how everything is placed

 

[jackson6745]

Thanks Steve. If you need any advice or help with your new tank just send me a PM. Us fisherman got to stick together

 

[James]

Looking good Rich, got that thing stocked after 2 months.

 

[jackson6745]

Thanks James. I go back to work next month so if I don't do it now, I won't have time until the end of summer. Coralline is finally starting to spread on the rocks. It looks so unnatural. Never again will I start a reef with dead rock.

 

[samksy]

Thanks Steve. If you need any advice or help with your new tank just send me a PM. Us fisherman got to stick together

I need help rich. I need help growing all my sps into large colony....kakaka!

Yes so agree with you on start tank with dead rock. Looks crappy for at least several months, so hard to tolerate.

 

[DCG1286]

This tank ... is already ... the best ... Seriously Rich, it was a pleasure to finally meet you and see this tank in person.

Any one who doesn't take his advice on SPS can expect faded or brown corals.

How's that for a$$-kissing?

 

[jackson6745]

I need help rich. I need help growing all my sps into large colony....kakaka!

Yes so agree with you on start tank with dead rock. Looks crappy for at least several months, so hard to tolerate.

What's the kakaka? I hope that's not the color of your corals :Blurp:
If I can ever help Sam, just ask. You live pretty close to me.

This tank ... is already ... the best ... Seriously Rich, it was a pleasure to finally meet you and see this tank in person.

Any one who doesn't take his advice on SPS can expect faded or brown corals.

How's that for a$$-kissing?

Great to meet you and Roselyn as well. I'm glad you liked the tank. I am kind of rushing things because I go back to work at the end of the month and work crazy hours for 4 months :happysad:
LMK what you think of that Geismann bulb compared to the XM.

 

[Awibrandy]

Looking real good Rich!!

 

[jackson6745]

Thanks Awilida I didn't think things would progress so fast. When I broke down the tank after the storm, the rock stunk horribly. I though it would take a couple of months just to remove the organics. Dosing Vodka into my rock tub cleaned it up very fast!

 

[Awibrandy]

Thanks Awilida I didn't think things would progress so fast. When I broke down the tank after the storm, the rock stunk horribly. I though it would take a couple of months just to remove the organics. Dosing Vodka into my rock tub cleaned it up very fast!

Your welcome!

Same with my tank after the storm. Thing is I didn't dose anything so you can imagine my SHOCK:bigeyes2: when after just 4 or 5 days my tank was totally cycled.