Steve's Reef 265 Build - Page 3

paulweck · 06/26/2019, 06:07 PM

Sweet setup. Definitely wanna follow along with this build.

Steveb · 11/16/2019, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by baringcs

Plans for this week: Build rolling cart to hold UV sterilizer and 1/3 hp chiller behind tank and hopefully get that plumbed in.

Finally got the cart done lol..

Oh and I have a few fishies in the tank.

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Steveb · 11/16/2019, 07:08 PM

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Steveb · 12/09/2019, 08:14 AM

Installed kalk reactor this weekend.

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Steveb · 05/09/2020, 02:06 PM

Quick update: Still battling phosphates in the .5 to .7 range.

Continuing to drip 10ml/1L lanthanum chloride + rodi.

On a happier note but I’m sure not helping with problem above...

Jim the Gem Tang, Dory, Larry the Lineatus, Bruce the blue dot jaw fish along with several to remain unnamed zebra darts and purple fire fish are leaving QT observation and heading to the display.

Here’s hoping my QT was good.

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Steveb · 05/09/2020, 06:39 PM

Whelp the Achilles went ballistic on the Gem tang. I was finally able to catch the Gem again. It’s in the sump for now.

Kind of worried about it though.

Swimming stationary nose down. I know it sees a reflection so just may be that.

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Steveb · 05/25/2020, 09:47 PM

There’s a back story here....though I saw spots on PT while in basket in display tank...

I figured no point in dosing two separate tanks and I have not seen any evidence of spots on the PT. Starting to think it was stressed and just the light playing tricks on my eyes and extreme paranoia

So I Added YT, PT, Gem and Naso to tank this evening. Sailfin and Clown tang are in a basket.

They are smaller and I want to see how the Achilles and Kole behave at sun up tomorrow. I’m afraid it’s gonna be like the OK corral.

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Fiish · 06/01/2020, 12:19 PM

Awesome build. Aren't you quarantining your fish?

Steveb · 06/01/2020, 01:18 PM

Yes I am. Not sure what I saw but I don’t think ick or velvet at this point.

I’ve had to pull a few fish now:
Achilles-> aggressive towards gem
YT -> aggressive towards hybrid black
Clown Tang -> primarily aggressive towards lineatus wrasse but also blue hippo and powder blue.

Plan is to reintroduce Achilles after I get back from travel.

And maybe pick up a small YT.

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Fiish · 06/01/2020, 09:08 PM

You have a good tank size, but the tangs you mention are somewhat aggressive, I think that simply each individual you have in your tank has a more aggressive character than usual. The YT tang aggression may be because the Black Tang is practically similar to it. Clown tang, Achilles and PW are absolutely beautiful fish, but very very aggressive. Are your surgeons of different sizes? This could play an important role, I'm not sure with surgeons, but in angels, when the fish are the same size they will generally not be tolerated, on the contrary, if different sizes are chosen, it is more successful when combining them.

11/16/2019, 07:08 PM	#53
Steveb Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: TX Posts: 1,090	Steve's Reef 265 Build Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Steve My Tanks 50x30 ABS Tub & a 48x24 frag tank at the moment Steve's Reef 265 Build In Progress Last edited by Steveb; 11/16/2019 at 07:14 PM.

12/09/2019, 08:14 AM	#54
Steveb Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: TX Posts: 1,090	Installed kalk reactor this weekend. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Steve My Tanks 50x30 ABS Tub & a 48x24 frag tank at the moment Steve's Reef 265 Build In Progress

05/09/2020, 02:06 PM	#55
Steveb Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: TX Posts: 1,090	Quick update: Still battling phosphates in the .5 to .7 range. Continuing to drip 10ml/1L lanthanum chloride + rodi. On a happier note but I’m sure not helping with problem above... Jim the Gem Tang, Dory, Larry the Lineatus, Bruce the blue dot jaw fish along with several to remain unnamed zebra darts and purple fire fish are leaving QT observation and heading to the display. Here’s hoping my QT was good. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Steve My Tanks 50x30 ABS Tub & a 48x24 frag tank at the moment Steve's Reef 265 Build In Progress

05/09/2020, 06:39 PM	#56
Steveb Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: TX Posts: 1,090	Whelp the Achilles went ballistic on the Gem tang. I was finally able to catch the Gem again. It’s in the sump for now. Kind of worried about it though. Swimming stationary nose down. I know it sees a reflection so just may be that. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Steve My Tanks 50x30 ABS Tub & a 48x24 frag tank at the moment Steve's Reef 265 Build In Progress

05/25/2020, 09:47 PM	#57
Steveb Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: TX Posts: 1,090	There’s a back story here....though I saw spots on PT while in basket in display tank... I figured no point in dosing two separate tanks and I have not seen any evidence of spots on the PT. Starting to think it was stressed and just the light playing tricks on my eyes and extreme paranoia So I Added YT, PT, Gem and Naso to tank this evening. Sailfin and Clown tang are in a basket. They are smaller and I want to see how the Achilles and Kole behave at sun up tomorrow. I’m afraid it’s gonna be like the OK corral. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Steve My Tanks 50x30 ABS Tub & a 48x24 frag tank at the moment Steve's Reef 265 Build In Progress

06/26/2019, 06:07 PM	#51
paulweck Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 52	Sweet setup. Definitely wanna follow along with this build.

06/01/2020, 12:19 PM	#58
Fiish Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Mexico Posts: 202	Awesome build. Aren't you quarantining your fish? __________________ Lalo J.

06/01/2020, 01:18 PM	#59
Steveb Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: TX Posts: 1,090	Steve's Reef 265 Build Yes I am. Not sure what I saw but I don’t think ick or velvet at this point. I’ve had to pull a few fish now: Achilles-> aggressive towards gem YT -> aggressive towards hybrid black Clown Tang -> primarily aggressive towards lineatus wrasse but also blue hippo and powder blue. Plan is to reintroduce Achilles after I get back from travel. And maybe pick up a small YT. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Steve My Tanks 50x30 ABS Tub & a 48x24 frag tank at the moment Steve's Reef 265 Build In Progress

06/01/2020, 09:08 PM	#60
Fiish Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Mexico Posts: 202	You have a good tank size, but the tangs you mention are somewhat aggressive, I think that simply each individual you have in your tank has a more aggressive character than usual. The YT tang aggression may be because the Black Tang is practically similar to it. Clown tang, Achilles and PW are absolutely beautiful fish, but very very aggressive. Are your surgeons of different sizes? This could play an important role, I'm not sure with surgeons, but in angels, when the fish are the same size they will generally not be tolerated, on the contrary, if different sizes are chosen, it is more successful when combining them. __________________ Lalo J.