Thors 450 Build Thread!!!!!!! - Page 5

reefman8471 · 11/01/2008, 11:12 PM

How long have you had your larger fish (tangs and angels)? I was wondering how much they have grown under your care.

James

FUA · 11/02/2008, 12:06 PM

got tangs?

thor32766 · 11/03/2008, 11:32 AM

hey reefman, a couple of them the yellow and sailfin I have had for over 6 yrs now. The majority of them I have had a little over 3 yrs. Just about all of them have grown 3 to 4 x their original size. an example is my red sea sailfin was around 4 inches when I got her three years ago, she is now around the 12 inch mark now. Hopefully I was able to answer you question.
Thanks FUA, Yes I have an addiction!!! This is why an upgrade is due in a year or so.

Lowredranger · 11/03/2008, 02:22 PM

Man by the time you get one tank up and running you are ready for another upgrade.

I am getting scared that i am not upgrading big enough to start!!!
Definitely not what Sonya wants to hear. lol

thor32766 · 11/03/2008, 03:04 PM

yeah you still have time!!! You havent built a stand yet so you can still upgrade! Who is Sonya????

Lowredranger · 11/04/2008, 01:12 PM

lol. I will see how my job goes if it turns around i may try and collect all my equipment and possibly reconsider size/design.

I think i am going to drill the wall and put the skimmer in the garage.

I am going to have to look into my power consumption which has become my latest worry.

Brandon M · 11/06/2008, 02:57 PM

Any word from FedEx? You haven't responded to my PM's or emails in months.

bullitr · 11/07/2008, 02:18 AM

i was planning to have same dimension as your tank but unfortunately my wall on my new house allows me to have 24" only to be flush on the wall

. anyway how the angel doing are you planning to have clams in the tank?

thor32766 · 11/11/2008, 08:35 AM

I wouldnt dare try a clam with either of my angels. My regal and emp love clam on a half shell. They would probably love the addition a clam, but would be a pricey snack.

erics3000 · 11/11/2008, 09:25 AM

I had an angle a few years back and than bought a clam. I learned the hard way. I wind up giving the angle to a friend. That made me realize you really need to know what your doing. If you dont want to give your fish a $50 treat.

JRaquatics · 11/11/2008, 09:44 AM

Tank is looking really good. Love your selection of fish. Your orange shoulder is definitely something to admire. If I ever get a larger setup that is the first tang I will add to my collection.

On a side note: keep an eye on leeks coming out of the spout of the collection container. After a while scum builds up and causes the valve not to close fully. I have my collection container set up the same way and works great but the valve needs to be cleaned every so often. You definitely don't want that toxic stuff leaking out.

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/d...66/crap020.jpg

PreacherMan607 · 11/11/2008, 10:54 AM

Great Tank and Fish Thor! I also love the tangs!

thor32766 · 11/11/2008, 11:04 AM

thanks for the backup on that eric!
Thanks for the heads up on that JR I know the women of the house will appreciate that. She dosent seem to truly appreciate the smell that can come from a reeflo!!!! Yes my orange shoulder is my pride and joy!
Thanks preacherman. Yeah tangs are great fish!!! I attend counseling weekly on keeping away from fish stores!

Lowredranger · 11/11/2008, 11:21 AM

Well once you sell your Naso tang you can get a majestic Angel i think he would look real good in that tank, some more bright colors. lol

erics3000 · 11/11/2008, 11:52 AM

I can back you up on a lot off stuff. hahhah Sad but true. I had a big star fish that my wife loved.

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z...m/DSC02932.jpg

I finally made it to a ORCA frag meet and 1 night later this. These mishaps really suck. It really kills me to loose livestock to my own ignorance. QT from now on. Patience and knowledge...

thor32766 · 11/11/2008, 02:29 PM

Well altleast you might help someone else down the road from you lesson. Thats what its all about!

Pacific Reefs · 11/27/2008, 08:09 AM

Man I love this tank! Any more pictures?

brodden · 11/27/2008, 08:44 AM

how much do you feed these fish everyday? I bet it takes a lot... do you supplement the food at all with vitamins and minerals?

thor32766 · 11/27/2008, 09:19 AM

Thank Tom!!! I will post some more soon.
Hey brodden. Their daily feeding is this:
Morning
3-4 pieces of romaine lettuece along with 3 sheets of nori
Evening
Home made food with zoe, selcon,carrots, broccoli,nori,shrimp,mussles,garlic.

They eat often, but they are quite fat and happy.

xXReefXx · 12/02/2008, 10:34 PM

nice tank!!

tangers · 12/03/2008, 08:06 AM

Man, I am sure it looks a little thin in there now without big boy. You check into those convicts yet?

thor32766 · 12/03/2008, 01:17 PM

I actually forgot I will call tommy today. I have one less tang now I dont know what to do!!!!!!!!!!! Your convict and copperband are rocking it. Their transition was flawless!!!!!!!! The coppeband thinks hes a tang since he hangs with the big boys!

thor32766 · 12/03/2008, 01:18 PM

Thanks xreefX
hey tangers in a day or two I will take a pic of your fish so you can see them in a real home.

Lowredranger · 12/03/2008, 03:19 PM

Man you are cruel, the guy goes down to a 34g and your picking on him like that.

tangers · 12/03/2008, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Lowredranger
Man you are cruel, the guy goes down to a 34g and your picking on him like that.

Would you expect anything less..?

11/01/2008, 11:12 PM	#101
reefman8471 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mobile Posts: 204	How old How long have you had your larger fish (tangs and angels)? I was wondering how much they have grown under your care. James __________________ Talk soon Current Tank Info: 100 gallon with sump and refugium

11/03/2008, 11:32 AM	#103
thor32766 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chuluota, FL Posts: 6,072	hey reefman, a couple of them the yellow and sailfin I have had for over 6 yrs now. The majority of them I have had a little over 3 yrs. Just about all of them have grown 3 to 4 x their original size. an example is my red sea sailfin was around 4 inches when I got her three years ago, she is now around the 12 inch mark now. Hopefully I was able to answer you question. Thanks FUA, Yes I have an addiction!!! This is why an upgrade is due in a year or so. __________________ "Live your life so no one has to lie about who you were at your funeral" click on my red house to see my tang compound! Current Tank Info: 29 gallon in Wall!

11/03/2008, 02:22 PM	#104
Lowredranger Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Winter Springs, FL Posts: 1,300	Man by the time you get one tank up and running you are ready for another upgrade. I am getting scared that i am not upgrading big enough to start!!! Definitely not what Sonya wants to hear. lol __________________ Jason Current Tank Info: 280g peninsular bar, 4 vortechs, 10x80w ATI Powermodule, Orca 250 Pro, Dart Return, geo 618 calcium reactor, Apex controller

11/03/2008, 03:04 PM	#105
thor32766 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chuluota, FL Posts: 6,072	yeah you still have time!!! You havent built a stand yet so you can still upgrade! Who is Sonya???? __________________ "Live your life so no one has to lie about who you were at your funeral" click on my red house to see my tang compound! Current Tank Info: 29 gallon in Wall!

11/04/2008, 01:12 PM	#106
Lowredranger Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Winter Springs, FL Posts: 1,300	lol. I will see how my job goes if it turns around i may try and collect all my equipment and possibly reconsider size/design. I think i am going to drill the wall and put the skimmer in the garage. I am going to have to look into my power consumption which has become my latest worry. __________________ Jason Current Tank Info: 280g peninsular bar, 4 vortechs, 10x80w ATI Powermodule, Orca 250 Pro, Dart Return, geo 618 calcium reactor, Apex controller

11/02/2008, 12:06 PM	#102
FUA Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 863	got tangs?

11/06/2008, 02:57 PM	#107
Brandon M Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,116	Any word from FedEx? You haven't responded to my PM's or emails in months. __________________ Brandon Current Tank Info: 315g 84"x24"x36" FOWLR

11/07/2008, 02:18 AM	#108
bullitr broke but happy Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: stevenson ranch, ca Posts: 14,053	i was planning to have same dimension as your tank but unfortunately my wall on my new house allows me to have 24" only to be flush on the wall. anyway how the angel doing are you planning to have clams in the tank? __________________ Lawrence SFVR member 435 gallon display in wall see through no more hyposalinity... Current Tank Info: 96x36x29 inwall

11/11/2008, 08:35 AM	#109
thor32766 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chuluota, FL Posts: 6,072	I wouldnt dare try a clam with either of my angels. My regal and emp love clam on a half shell. They would probably love the addition a clam, but would be a pricey snack. __________________ "Live your life so no one has to lie about who you were at your funeral" click on my red house to see my tang compound! Current Tank Info: 29 gallon in Wall!

11/11/2008, 09:25 AM	#110
erics3000 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Palm Bay FL Posts: 2,957	I had an angle a few years back and than bought a clam. I learned the hard way. I wind up giving the angle to a friend. That made me realize you really need to know what your doing. If you dont want to give your fish a $50 treat. __________________ Eric (Red House for my 300 display 600 system) Current Tank Info: 600 gallon system with 300 display

11/11/2008, 09:44 AM	#111
JRaquatics Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: On RC Posts: 3,609	Tank is looking really good. Love your selection of fish. Your orange shoulder is definitely something to admire. If I ever get a larger setup that is the first tang I will add to my collection. On a side note: keep an eye on leeks coming out of the spout of the collection container. After a while scum builds up and causes the valve not to close fully. I have my collection container set up the same way and works great but the valve needs to be cleaned every so often. You definitely don't want that toxic stuff leaking out. http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/d...66/crap020.jpg

11/11/2008, 10:54 AM	#112
PreacherMan607 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lexington, Kentucky Posts: 58	Great Tank and Fish Thor! I also love the tangs! __________________ If a man gives his best, what else is there? George Patton If you do not forgive others...you will not be forgiven! Jesus Christ Current Tank Info: 180 Reef Tank, (2) 250w Metal Halide,Custom sump and Skimmer. Approxomately 230 gallons total water volume.

11/11/2008, 11:04 AM	#113
thor32766 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chuluota, FL Posts: 6,072	thanks for the backup on that eric! Thanks for the heads up on that JR I know the women of the house will appreciate that. She dosent seem to truly appreciate the smell that can come from a reeflo!!!! Yes my orange shoulder is my pride and joy! Thanks preacherman. Yeah tangs are great fish!!! I attend counseling weekly on keeping away from fish stores! __________________ "Live your life so no one has to lie about who you were at your funeral" click on my red house to see my tang compound! Current Tank Info: 29 gallon in Wall!

11/11/2008, 11:21 AM	#114
Lowredranger Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Winter Springs, FL Posts: 1,300	Well once you sell your Naso tang you can get a majestic Angel i think he would look real good in that tank, some more bright colors. lol __________________ Jason Current Tank Info: 280g peninsular bar, 4 vortechs, 10x80w ATI Powermodule, Orca 250 Pro, Dart Return, geo 618 calcium reactor, Apex controller

11/11/2008, 11:52 AM	#115
erics3000 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Palm Bay FL Posts: 2,957	I can back you up on a lot off stuff. hahhah Sad but true. I had a big star fish that my wife loved. http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z...m/DSC02932.jpg I finally made it to a ORCA frag meet and 1 night later this. These mishaps really suck. It really kills me to loose livestock to my own ignorance. QT from now on. Patience and knowledge... __________________ Eric (Red House for my 300 display 600 system) Current Tank Info: 600 gallon system with 300 display

11/11/2008, 02:29 PM	#116
thor32766 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chuluota, FL Posts: 6,072	Well altleast you might help someone else down the road from you lesson. Thats what its all about! __________________ "Live your life so no one has to lie about who you were at your funeral" click on my red house to see my tang compound! Current Tank Info: 29 gallon in Wall!

11/27/2008, 08:09 AM	#117
Pacific Reefs Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,768	Man I love this tank! Any more pictures?

11/27/2008, 08:44 AM	#118
brodden Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Elida, OH Posts: 127	how much do you feed these fish everyday? I bet it takes a lot... do you supplement the food at all with vitamins and minerals? __________________ A "rut" is merely a grave with both ends kicked out. - Zig Ziglar Current Tank Info: 54g SW corner tank, two korali 2's, custom sump (half a trash can :) with a ER-80, 130w compact flourescents

11/27/2008, 09:19 AM	#119
thor32766 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chuluota, FL Posts: 6,072	Thank Tom!!! I will post some more soon. Hey brodden. Their daily feeding is this: Morning 3-4 pieces of romaine lettuece along with 3 sheets of nori Evening Home made food with zoe, selcon,carrots, broccoli,nori,shrimp,mussles,garlic. They eat often, but they are quite fat and happy. __________________ "Live your life so no one has to lie about who you were at your funeral" click on my red house to see my tang compound! Current Tank Info: 29 gallon in Wall!

12/02/2008, 10:34 PM	#120
xXReefXx Moved On Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 146	nice tank!!

12/03/2008, 08:06 AM	#121
tangers Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,411	Man, I am sure it looks a little thin in there now without big boy. You check into those convicts yet? __________________ "Rather than love, than money, than faith, than fame, than fairness... give me truth." Henry David Thoreau Click on red house for build thread. Current Tank Info: 135 gallon corner. 3x kessil a360we's, gyre xf150, custom "L" shaped sump, all on apex

12/03/2008, 01:17 PM	#122
thor32766 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chuluota, FL Posts: 6,072	I actually forgot I will call tommy today. I have one less tang now I dont know what to do!!!!!!!!!!! Your convict and copperband are rocking it. Their transition was flawless!!!!!!!! The coppeband thinks hes a tang since he hangs with the big boys! __________________ "Live your life so no one has to lie about who you were at your funeral" click on my red house to see my tang compound! Current Tank Info: 29 gallon in Wall!

12/03/2008, 01:18 PM	#123
thor32766 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chuluota, FL Posts: 6,072	Thanks xreefX hey tangers in a day or two I will take a pic of your fish so you can see them in a real home. __________________ "Live your life so no one has to lie about who you were at your funeral" click on my red house to see my tang compound! Current Tank Info: 29 gallon in Wall!

12/03/2008, 03:19 PM	#124
Lowredranger Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Winter Springs, FL Posts: 1,300	Man you are cruel, the guy goes down to a 34g and your picking on him like that. __________________ Jason Current Tank Info: 280g peninsular bar, 4 vortechs, 10x80w ATI Powermodule, Orca 250 Pro, Dart Return, geo 618 calcium reactor, Apex controller