MMacros (48"x31"x24") Labridae/Mixed Reef Tank

MMacro · 03/10/2017, 02:26 AM

This is going to be my official tank thread. Updates will be made frequently -(Hopefully)
The tank itself was custom made by Crystal Dynamics and the stand was made by Neptune Aquatics in San Jose, California.
I plan for it to be mixed reef with lots of wrasses. All together it took about a year and a half to assemble the equipment and put everything together.
|Equipment|
- x2 Ecotech MP40WQD
- Ecotech Vectra L1 (Return)
- Ecotech Vectra M1 (Manifold)
- Vertex Alpha 170
- Vertex RX-U 1.5
- ReefBreeder 48 (Gen 1)
- Giesemann Razor T5 Retro
- Neptune Systems Apex
- Custom Trigger Systems Sump (44")
- x2 Aquatop THC300
- 120 LBS Real Reef Rock
- Synergy Ghost Overflow
- Tunze Osmolator
- BRS 150 GPD 6 Stage Universal Plus RODI System

|Fuge|
The display fuge is run off of the manifold that is powered by the Vectra M1. The fuge is a 20 gallon long aqueon tank with a stand I quickly threw together. The light is a kessil H350.

|Stocking|
Below is my planned stocking list. I perform TTM with prazi on all new arrivals. I am still playing around with it a little but this is what I have so far;
x1 Green Chromis
x2 Sleeper gobies
x1 Rhomboid Fairy Wrasse
x1 Nahacky's pair
x1 Paracheilinus Attenuatus
x1 Cirrhilabrus earlei
x1 Cirrhilabrus Isosceles or Johnsoni
x1 Choati or other Macropharyngodon
x1 Cirrhilabrus lunatus
x1 Lineatus
x1 Borbo anthias
x1 Purple tang

New pictures coming soon

Thanks!

MMacro · 03/11/2017, 04:03 AM

Just ordered a small Macropharyngodon negrosensis and a Cirrhilabrus bathyphilus. I was going to do the pair of nahackys first but wanted to get the leopard wrasses in first. I will also be getting a choati leopard if I can find one.
I will post picture of the fish once they come in.

MMacro · 03/14/2017, 10:52 PM

Unfortunately the site I ordered from ended up 'running out' of the black leopard wrasses. I still got the bathyphilus in though. Ill post pictures tomorrow of her along with the tank.
I also think ive nailed down my stocking list. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

x1 Green Chromis
x2 Sleeper gobies
x2 Skunk tilefish
x1 Rhomboid wrasse
x1 Cirrhilabrus bathyphilus
x1 Paracheilinus attenuatus
x1 Cirrhilabrus earlei
x1 Cirrhilabrus isosceles
x1 Choati
x1 Cirrhilabrus lunatus
x1 Lineatus
x3 Serranocirrhitus latus
x1 Borbo anthias
x1 Purple or yellow tang

Sambo107 · 03/15/2017, 03:24 AM

I can imagine them now living in harmony!

D-Nak · 03/15/2017, 09:50 AM

Photos or it didn't happen!

Glad to see a fellow Bay Area reefer with a tank build. Best of luck!

MMacro · 03/16/2017, 03:06 PM

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Sump
Its still kind of messy down here. Will be working on cleaning it up this weekend. I also still need to raise the pumps with some vibration absorption mats and will be replacing the rubble with marinepure blocks.

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Cirrhilabrus rhomboidalis

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MMacro · 03/16/2017, 03:10 PM

I also have a Cirrhilabrus bathyphilus in quarantine right now. Shes eating great! Ill post pics once she feels more comfortable and is out in the open more.

MMacro · 03/16/2017, 04:03 PM

I have access to a few feminus wrasses and im considering buying one soon. Does anyone have any long term experience with these fish?

scuzy · 03/16/2017, 04:10 PM

They are pretty similar to melanarus wrasse but I haven't try one. Was thinking of getting one. Where are you getting it?

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MMacro · 03/17/2017, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scuzy

They are pretty similar to melanarus wrasse but I haven't try one. Was thinking of getting one. Where are you getting it?

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A buddy of mine has one and is looking to sell it and I have a couple other online sources with them in stock.

MMacro · 03/17/2017, 03:35 PM

My pair of gobies just spawned!
I couldn't find my female this morning and I started to get concerned so I started looking around the tank even though I have a lid. Then, even though I knew I probably shouldn't have, I lifted the rock that they usually spend their nights under and I found a clump of eggs! I snapped a few pics of the eggs and will try to post them tonight. Going to leave the tank alone for the next few days to see if she will return to the eggs.

MMacro · 03/18/2017, 10:18 PM

Hmm
Now to decide. To Nahacky pair or not to Nahacky pair.
Im concerned that the male might be too mean.

scuzy · 03/19/2017, 12:52 AM

Drivers den had a pair yesterday.

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MMacro · 03/19/2017, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scuzy

Drivers den had a pair yesterday.

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Just checked and they still have them if anyone is interested...
http://www.liveaquaria.com/DiversDen...+3&ddid=349690

Still debating...

MMacro · 03/19/2017, 06:11 PM

I pulled the trigger!
I have a nahacky pair and three Pseudocheilinops ataenia coming in on tuesday!

d-man · 03/19/2017, 06:22 PM

I got a nahacky pair. It's my 3rd pair. You'll be fine. They aren't aggressive..
Nice list btw. Every one I've had/have. And am in search of another johnsoni pair. I just ordered a few supermale coral sea variant bathyphilus. They should arrive on Tuesday. I have about 30ish fairies/flashers currently.
Your tank will look great when filled in

MMacro · 03/19/2017, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by d-man

I got a nahacky pair. It's my 3rd pair. You'll be fine. They aren't aggressive..
Nice list btw. Every one I've had/have. And am in search of another johnsoni pair. I just ordered a few supermale coral sea variant bathyphilus. They should arrive on Tuesday. I have about 30ish fairies/flashers currently.
Your tank will look great when filled in

Thats great news!
I revised my wrasse list a little:

x1 Cirrhilabrus rhomboidalis

x1 Cirrhilabrus bathyphilus

x2 Cirrhilabrus nahackyi (Pair)

x3 Pseudocheilinops ataenia

x2 Paracheilinus attenuatus (Pair)

x1 Cirrhilabrus isosceles or johnsoni

x1 Macropharyngodon choati

x1 Cirrhilabrus lunatus

scuzy · 03/19/2017, 06:35 PM

Nice grab were they the drivers den one?

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MMacro · 03/19/2017, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scuzy

Nice grab were they the drivers den one?

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Nope, those are still up for grabs I believe.
Nice looking pair though.

MMacro · 03/19/2017, 10:39 PM

Very ****ed off bathyphilus
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MMacro · 03/19/2017, 10:40 PM

Male Valenciennea sexguttata

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The pair:
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MMacro · 03/19/2017, 10:42 PM

Rhomboid wrasse. She is still pretty shy so I couldn't get the best pics.

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MMacro · 03/20/2017, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by d-man

I got a nahacky pair. It's my 3rd pair. You'll be fine. They aren't aggressive..
Nice list btw. Every one I've had/have. And am in search of another johnsoni pair. I just ordered a few supermale coral sea variant bathyphilus. They should arrive on Tuesday. I have about 30ish fairies/flashers currently.
Your tank will look great when filled in

Where do you get your fish from?

d-man · 03/20/2017, 09:39 AM

A few places. I have my wholesalers license so get a few from them and also have Jordan from among the reef keep an eye out from his contacts as well

You?

Swensos · 03/20/2017, 11:48 AM

I'm always looking for Pseudocheilinops ataenia, but no one carries them regularly. Where did you order your three?

03/10/2017, 02:26 AM	#1
MMacro Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,442	MMacros (48"x31"x24") Labridae/Mixed Reef Tank This is going to be my official tank thread. Updates will be made frequently -(Hopefully) The tank itself was custom made by Crystal Dynamics and the stand was made by Neptune Aquatics in San Jose, California. I plan for it to be mixed reef with lots of wrasses. All together it took about a year and a half to assemble the equipment and put everything together. \|Equipment\| - x2 Ecotech MP40WQD - Ecotech Vectra L1 (Return) - Ecotech Vectra M1 (Manifold) - Vertex Alpha 170 - Vertex RX-U 1.5 - ReefBreeder 48 (Gen 1) - Giesemann Razor T5 Retro - Neptune Systems Apex - Custom Trigger Systems Sump (44") - x2 Aquatop THC300 - 120 LBS Real Reef Rock - Synergy Ghost Overflow - Tunze Osmolator - BRS 150 GPD 6 Stage Universal Plus RODI System \|Fuge\| The display fuge is run off of the manifold that is powered by the Vectra M1. The fuge is a 20 gallon long aqueon tank with a stand I quickly threw together. The light is a kessil H350. \|Stocking\| Below is my planned stocking list. I perform TTM with prazi on all new arrivals. I am still playing around with it a little but this is what I have so far; x1 Green Chromis x2 Sleeper gobies x1 Rhomboid Fairy Wrasse x1 Nahacky's pair x1 Paracheilinus Attenuatus x1 Cirrhilabrus earlei x1 Cirrhilabrus Isosceles or Johnsoni x1 Choati or other Macropharyngodon x1 Cirrhilabrus lunatus x1 Lineatus x1 Borbo anthias x1 Purple tang New pictures coming soon Thanks! __________________ 155 Mixed Reef (48x31x24)

03/11/2017, 04:03 AM	#2
MMacro Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,442	Just ordered a small Macropharyngodon negrosensis and a Cirrhilabrus bathyphilus. I was going to do the pair of nahackys first but wanted to get the leopard wrasses in first. I will also be getting a choati leopard if I can find one. I will post picture of the fish once they come in. __________________ 155 Mixed Reef (48x31x24)

03/14/2017, 10:52 PM	#3
MMacro Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,442	Unfortunately the site I ordered from ended up 'running out' of the black leopard wrasses. I still got the bathyphilus in though. Ill post pictures tomorrow of her along with the tank. I also think ive nailed down my stocking list. Any input would be greatly appreciated. x1 Green Chromis x2 Sleeper gobies x2 Skunk tilefish x1 Rhomboid wrasse x1 Cirrhilabrus bathyphilus x1 Paracheilinus attenuatus x1 Cirrhilabrus earlei x1 Cirrhilabrus isosceles x1 Choati x1 Cirrhilabrus lunatus x1 Lineatus x3 Serranocirrhitus latus x1 Borbo anthias x1 Purple or yellow tang __________________ 155 Mixed Reef (48x31x24)

03/15/2017, 09:50 AM	#5
D-Nak Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 5,797	Photos or it didn't happen! Glad to see a fellow Bay Area reefer with a tank build. Best of luck! __________________ Tank info: 120 gallon 48x30x20 high DT. Clownfish breeding rack in full swing: C-Quest Onyx, Bali Aquarich P1 Picasso + Rod's Onyx, wild percula + Rod's Onyx.

03/16/2017, 03:06 PM	#6
MMacro Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,442	*FTS* [IMG]~original[/IMG] *Display Fuge* [IMG][/IMG] *Sump* Its still kind of messy down here. Will be working on cleaning it up this weekend. I also still need to raise the pumps with some vibration absorption mats and will be replacing the rubble with marinepure blocks. [IMG][/IMG] Cirrhilabrus rhomboidalis [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] *Valenciennea sexguttata* [IMG][/IMG] __________________ 155 Mixed Reef (48x31x24) Last edited by MMacro; 09/24/2017 at 09:30 PM.

03/15/2017, 03:24 AM	#4
Sambo107 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 49	I can imagine them now living in harmony!

03/16/2017, 03:10 PM	#7
MMacro Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,442	I also have a Cirrhilabrus bathyphilus in quarantine right now. Shes eating great! Ill post pics once she feels more comfortable and is out in the open more. __________________ 155 Mixed Reef (48x31x24)

03/16/2017, 04:03 PM	#8
MMacro Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,442	I have access to a few feminus wrasses and im considering buying one soon. Does anyone have any long term experience with these fish? __________________ 155 Mixed Reef (48x31x24)

03/16/2017, 04:10 PM	#9
scuzy Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 6,499	They are pretty similar to melanarus wrasse but I haven't try one. Was thinking of getting one. Where are you getting it? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03/17/2017, 03:35 PM	#11
MMacro Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,442	My pair of gobies just spawned! I couldn't find my female this morning and I started to get concerned so I started looking around the tank even though I have a lid. Then, even though I knew I probably shouldn't have, I lifted the rock that they usually spend their nights under and I found a clump of eggs! I snapped a few pics of the eggs and will try to post them tonight. Going to leave the tank alone for the next few days to see if she will return to the eggs. __________________ 155 Mixed Reef (48x31x24)

03/18/2017, 10:18 PM	#12
MMacro Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,442	Hmm Now to decide. To Nahacky pair or not to Nahacky pair. Im concerned that the male might be too mean. __________________ 155 Mixed Reef (48x31x24)

03/19/2017, 12:52 AM	#13
scuzy Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 6,499	Drivers den had a pair yesterday. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03/19/2017, 06:11 PM	#15
MMacro Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,442	I pulled the trigger! I have a nahacky pair and three Pseudocheilinops ataenia coming in on tuesday! __________________ 155 Mixed Reef (48x31x24)

03/19/2017, 06:22 PM	#16
d-man Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: San Diego, ca Posts: 2,732	I got a nahacky pair. It's my 3rd pair. You'll be fine. They aren't aggressive.. Nice list btw. Every one I've had/have. And am in search of another johnsoni pair. I just ordered a few supermale coral sea variant bathyphilus. They should arrive on Tuesday. I have about 30ish fairies/flashers currently. Your tank will look great when filled in

03/19/2017, 06:35 PM	#18
scuzy Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 6,499	Nice grab were they the drivers den one? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03/19/2017, 10:39 PM	#20
MMacro Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,442	*Very ed off bathyphilus* [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] __________________ 155 Mixed Reef (48x31x24)

03/19/2017, 10:40 PM	#21
MMacro Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,442	Male Valenciennea sexguttata [IMG][/IMG] The pair: They recently started laying eggs [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] __________________ 155 Mixed Reef (48x31x24) Last edited by MMacro; 03/19/2017 at 10:47 PM.

03/19/2017, 10:42 PM	#22
MMacro Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,442	Rhomboid wrasse. She is still pretty shy so I couldn't get the best pics. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] __________________ 155 Mixed Reef (48x31x24)

03/20/2017, 09:39 AM	#24
d-man Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: San Diego, ca Posts: 2,732	A few places. I have my wholesalers license so get a few from them and also have Jordan from among the reef keep an eye out from his contacts as well You?

03/20/2017, 11:48 AM	#25
Swensos Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 149	I'm always looking for Pseudocheilinops ataenia, but no one carries them regularly. Where did you order your three?