d2mini's "Essential Focus" Mixed Reef Build - Page 75

saf1 · 04/20/2017, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by liverock

You love my blenny....lol...killer pic again Dennis...they are such a cool fish...and I only get them as hitchhikers on the rock when I harvest it....

Lol. Well, I guess you know how he feels about your toadfish

#FreeMrToad

No pictures. Thrown in the sump. No golden bombs of light and love

Poor sad toadfish.

liverock · 04/20/2017, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by saf1

Lol. Well, I guess you know how he feels about your toadfish

#FreeMrToad

No pictures. Thrown in the sump. No golden bombs of light and love

Poor sad toadfish.

But toad fish like that..devious little guys......you never see one on the aquaculture site until you reach under a rock...and one latches onto your finger is their hide and attack.....not many teeth though....is more the scare factor.....when they latch onto you....

lol....

d2mini · 04/20/2017, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by liverock

You love my blenny....lol...killer pic again Dennis...they are such a cool fish...and I only get them as hitchhikers on the rock when I harvest it....

He's like a dog now.
Follows me around, probably looking for food.
I hope he's just more comfortable now and not literally starving!

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Originally Posted by saf1

Lol. Well, I guess you know how he feels about your toadfish

#FreeMrToad

No pictures. Thrown in the sump. No golden bombs of light and love

Poor sad toadfish.

He gets plenty of light! Probably more than he wants.

But like Richard says, Mr Toad is not very sociable.

d2mini · 04/21/2017, 05:10 PM

Crab I.D.?
He's a biggin... but looking at his claws and the fact he's eating algae off a sponge, i'm thinking he's relatively harmless, and is welcome to eat all the algae he wants.

saf1 · 04/21/2017, 05:24 PM

Nice shot of the claw. I mean seriously, nice detail. However, here is my thought. Mr. Crab is probably doing his or her best to stay hidden or in Ninja / Camo mode so it too doesn't get banished with Mr. Toadfish in the sump! Or, they are plotting to overthrow d2mini's government and join one another in the display tank!!!!

No idea on the ID though. I've got nothing but I do like the image.

Edit: It does appear to be safe and no resemblance of a Gorilla.

liverock · 04/21/2017, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by saf1

Nice shot of the claw. I mean seriously, nice detail. However, here is my thought. Mr. Crab is probably doing his or her best to stay hidden or in Ninja / Camo mode so it too doesn't get banished with Mr. Toadfish in the sump! Or, they are plotting to overthrow d2mini's government and join one another in the display tank!!!!

No idea on the ID though. I've got nothing but I do like the image.

Edit: It does appear to be safe and no resemblance of a Gorilla.

LOL

the claw tells all.....

mwilliams62 · 04/21/2017, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by d2mini

more pics...

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Dennis where did you get the brass y connector?

d2mini · 04/21/2017, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by mwilliams62

Dennis where did you get the brass y connector?

http://www.thefilterguys.biz/fittings.htm
Scroll down about halfway.
Don't recall where I got the white quick fitting though.

mwilliams62 · 04/21/2017, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by d2mini

http://www.thefilterguys.biz/fittings.htm
Scroll down about halfway.
Don't recall where I got the white quick fitting though.

Found it thanks

foxt · 04/23/2017, 07:23 AM

I plan to copy your AWC scheme when I get my tank up and running.; very cool.

I am getting close enough on my build now that I need to start thinking about TBS rock. I started a 55g last year with TBS as an experiment (learning curve, before my "big" tank), and ordered the 55G package. I found it had too much rock and sand for my taste, so some of the rock ended up in the sump. I am sold on TBS, but I want my next build to have more open space, plus I plan to reuse the rock (not the sand).

I think Richard uses a rule of thumb of 2lbs rock + 1lb sand per gallon in his packages, when ordered by tank size. From your pictures, I am guessing that you didn't get a 120G package - can you share how many pounds of rock/sand you used in this build? It looks about right to me ...

d2mini · 04/23/2017, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by foxt

I plan to copy your AWC scheme when I get my tank up and running.; very cool.

I am getting close enough on my build now that I need to start thinking about TBS rock. I started a 55g last year with TBS as an experiment (learning curve, before my "big" tank), and ordered the 55G package. I found it had too much rock and sand for my taste, so some of the rock ended up in the sump. I am sold on TBS, but I want my next build to have more open space, plus I plan to reuse the rock (not the sand).

I think Richard uses a rule of thumb of 2lbs rock + 1lb sand per gallon in his packages, when ordered by tank size. From your pictures, I am guessing that you didn't get a 120G package - can you share how many pounds of rock/sand you used in this build? It looks about right to me ...

I answered you on the other forum earlier, but for others... this is the 90g package.

d2mini · 04/23/2017, 03:55 PM

This is ONE UGLY DUDE.

And a few coral shots... that won't give anyone nightmares...

saf1 · 04/23/2017, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by d2mini

This is ONE UGLY DUDE.

D2mini - we need to talk. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder

Besides, you must like otherwise he would be with Mr. Toad in the sump.

d2mini · 04/24/2017, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by saf1

D2mini - we need to talk. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder

Besides, you must like otherwise he would be with Mr. Toad in the sump.

I've got two and they are always around. Usually one is right by the front glass. Interesting little creatures.

Twoface14 · 04/24/2017, 07:17 PM

What is that? A decorator crab?

d2mini · 04/25/2017, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Twoface14

What is that? A decorator crab?

A type of spider crab I believe.

Twoface14 · 04/25/2017, 08:05 AM

That thing is UGLY! I must have it lol. I like wild looking things

d2mini · 04/25/2017, 05:23 PM

Joe's got crabs!

TYC · 05/01/2017, 09:08 AM

After seeing your lid from Artfully Acrylic, I just placed an order from them. Thanks!

d2mini · 05/07/2017, 09:10 PM

Just a quick FTS, about 5-6 weeks after the restart.

choss · 05/08/2017, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by d2mini

Just a quick FTS, about 5-6 weeks after the restart.

Looking good!

d2mini · 05/08/2017, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by choss

Looking good!

Thank you sir!

saf1 · 05/08/2017, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by choss

Looking good!

Good shot and it looks very balanced. Have you always had the purple tang? Nice size.

Status of toad fish

Just kidding. Your clown picked a interesting host - lol. He/She always hang out there?

Lol - sorry Choss - I quoted your post I guess instead of D2's. I'm such a dork.

d2mini · 05/08/2017, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by saf1

Good shot and it looks very balanced. Have you always had the purple tang? Nice size.

Status of toad fish

Just kidding. Your clown picked a interesting host - lol. He/She always hang out there?

Lol - sorry Choss - I quoted your post I guess instead of D2's. I'm such a dork.

The purple is a few weeks old. My first purple tang ever... always been somewhat of a unicorn for me, mainly due to price.

All fish are new. 1 Purple Tang, 1 Davinci Clown, 1 Blue Reef Chromis, 1 Blenny, 1 Royal Gramma, and this weekend I added a Blue Star Leopard Wrasse.

The clown moves around but likes that cup coral and the large torch on the other side of the tank.

Toad is still hanging out down below.

Wazzel · 05/09/2017, 06:40 AM

Looks really nice Dennis. Hope the reset works out for you.

04/21/2017, 05:10 PM	#1854
d2mini Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10,344	Crab I.D.? He's a biggin... but looking at his claws and the fact he's eating algae off a sponge, i'm thinking he's relatively harmless, and is welcome to eat all the algae he wants. __________________ -dennis Elos Diamond 120xl \| Elos Stand \| Radion G4 Pros \| GHL Profilux Controller \| LifeReef Skimmer \| LifeReef Sump Photos taken with a Nikon D750 or Leica M.

04/21/2017, 05:24 PM	#1855
saf1 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: California Posts: 2,259	Nice shot of the claw. I mean seriously, nice detail. However, here is my thought. Mr. Crab is probably doing his or her best to stay hidden or in Ninja / Camo mode so it too doesn't get banished with Mr. Toadfish in the sump! Or, they are plotting to overthrow d2mini's government and join one another in the display tank!!!! No idea on the ID though. I've got nothing but I do like the image. Edit: It does appear to be safe and no resemblance of a Gorilla. __________________ -saf1 Current Tank Info: 210 gallon mixed reef

04/23/2017, 03:55 PM	#1862
d2mini Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10,344	This is ONE UGLY DUDE. And a few coral shots... that won't give anyone nightmares... __________________ -dennis Elos Diamond 120xl \| Elos Stand \| Radion G4 Pros \| GHL Profilux Controller \| LifeReef Skimmer \| LifeReef Sump Photos taken with a Nikon D750 or Leica M.

04/25/2017, 05:23 PM	#1868
d2mini Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10,344	Joe's got crabs! __________________ -dennis Elos Diamond 120xl \| Elos Stand \| Radion G4 Pros \| GHL Profilux Controller \| LifeReef Skimmer \| LifeReef Sump Photos taken with a Nikon D750 or Leica M.

05/07/2017, 09:10 PM	#1870
d2mini Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10,344	Just a quick FTS, about 5-6 weeks after the restart. __________________ -dennis Elos Diamond 120xl \| Elos Stand \| Radion G4 Pros \| GHL Profilux Controller \| LifeReef Skimmer \| LifeReef Sump Photos taken with a Nikon D750 or Leica M.

04/23/2017, 07:23 AM	#1860
foxt Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Hudson Valley NY Posts: 120	I plan to copy your AWC scheme when I get my tank up and running.; very cool. I am getting close enough on my build now that I need to start thinking about TBS rock. I started a 55g last year with TBS as an experiment (learning curve, before my "big" tank), and ordered the 55G package. I found it had too much rock and sand for my taste, so some of the rock ended up in the sump. I am sold on TBS, but I want my next build to have more open space, plus I plan to reuse the rock (not the sand). I think Richard uses a rule of thumb of 2lbs rock + 1lb sand per gallon in his packages, when ordered by tank size. From your pictures, I am guessing that you didn't get a 120G package - can you share how many pounds of rock/sand you used in this build? It looks about right to me ...

04/24/2017, 07:17 PM	#1865
Twoface14 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Eastern ky Posts: 119	What is that? A decorator crab?

04/25/2017, 08:05 AM	#1867
Twoface14 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Eastern ky Posts: 119	That thing is UGLY! I must have it lol. I like wild looking things

05/01/2017, 09:08 AM	#1869
TYC Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Central NJ Posts: 237	After seeing your lid from Artfully Acrylic, I just placed an order from them. Thanks!

05/09/2017, 06:40 AM	#1875
Wazzel Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 4,743	Looks really nice Dennis. Hope the reset works out for you. __________________ Mark Beware the light at the end of the tunnel. Sometimes it's a train. Current Tank Info: 120, LED, Bare Bottom, SPS/LPS