jolt Posted August 6, 2017 Author Share Posted August 6, 2017 I was enjoying looking at the frag tank today ... frag_8_5_17 from James Holt on Vimeo. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo662 Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 OMG...what a collection! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Wow! That's pretty epic! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reburn Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Looking great bud. Man that asd rainbow Mille and the green goblin anacropora scream at you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jnaylor Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Seriously, amazing collection. Let me know when you start sellin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted August 8, 2017 Author Share Posted August 8, 2017 1 hour ago, Jnaylor said: Seriously, amazing collection. Let me know when you start sellin Will do. Right now these are growout for my 180, and not sure which ones will make the cut yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted August 13, 2017 Author Share Posted August 13, 2017 Family portrait! Front to back: Tyree pink lemonade, fox flame, JF sour twist 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted August 15, 2017 Author Share Posted August 15, 2017 Decided to record these now and I'll update after some progress ... (sorry for crappy iPhone pix) RR Orange Passion AquaSD Rainbow Tyree Pinky the Bear 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jnaylor Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 On 7/8/2017 at 6:15 PM, jolt said: FTS - currently a FOWLR with hopes for coral soon ... Looking good! Love the anthias Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted August 15, 2017 Author Share Posted August 15, 2017 29 minutes ago, Jnaylor said: Looking good! Love the anthias Thanks! I was not a big anthias fan, but after having these I really like them. They are soooo friendly. I have bartlett's in my frag tank and I've decided I like the Ignitus a lot more. The bartlett's just chase each other around. The ignitus like to school, which is what I was looking for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 That frag set up and the contents are amazing! Well done Jolt! You're going to have an instant reef once the corals get in there!I never kept barletts but always heard they are aggressive to each other. I appreciate the firsthand observations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 27 minutes ago, FarmerTy said: That frag set up and the contents are amazing! Well done Jolt! You're going to have an instant reef once the corals get in there! I never kept barletts but always heard they are aggressive to each other. I appreciate the firsthand observations! Thanks Ty. That was the idea - grow out in the frag tank and then frag into the display tank. Only coral flesh moves to the DT, and gets dipped on the way over. The FT is a near identical setup as far as lights, etc., so hopefully that will make the transition smooth. Right now the DT is still too immature so I'm just cooking things in the FT. The DT is just really good at growing algae right now But, I'm actually gonna have to have a clearance sale sometime in the next couple months, but that's a good problem to have! I should add: I have a really nice chunk of northern lights and also Ty's fakeberry (which is a nice piece if you ask me!) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Thanks Ty. That was the idea - grow out in the frag tank and then frag into the display tank. Only coral flesh moves to the DT, and gets dipped on the way over. The FT is a near identical setup as far as lights, etc., so hopefully that will make the transition smooth. Right now the DT is still too immature so I'm just cooking things in the FT. The DT is just really good at growing algae right now [emoji4] But, I'm actually gonna have to have a clearance sale sometime in the next couple months, but that's a good problem to have! I should add: I have a really nice chunk of northern lights and also Ty's fakeberry (which is a nice piece if you ask me!)That's pure genius sir! Man I love my FarmerTy FearlBerry, it almost didn't make the transition to the new house but I have 2 frags of it that did fine. I can't wait for it to grow back out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 ahhh FearlBerry, nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 I might have to go shopping in your frag tank soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 Trades are awesome too ;-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+BobcatReefer Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 1 hour ago, jolt said: grow out in the frag tank and then frag into the display tank. Only coral flesh moves to the DT, and gets dipped on the way over. So how are the frags secured in place in the DT? Superglue and hope your aim is on point the first time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 44 minutes ago, BobcatReefer said: So how are the frags secured in place in the DT? Superglue and hope your aim is on point the first time? Good question! I have not transferred any frags yet, but I was thinking to use the epoxy donut approach (learned that one from Ty). So, pick a spot and see how it does. Since PAR etc should be similar (same lights tested with PAR meter), then I hope to be able to keep things in the ballpark. But, I won't take whole frags out of the FT, so if there are problems I will be able to try another piece later so long as I don't crash the FT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+BobcatReefer Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 I've actually been thinking about this whole process a bit, as I prepare to spend my lottery winnings.... Obviously you don't want any contaminants, but clearly you don't want plugs either. What about using rubble rock as frag plugs? Take dry rock rubble that has been cycled and treated and then dried. Glue your frag to that and cure for a minute/overnight in your sump or something. That way, no plug coming from the frag tank, but still easier to handle and epoxy into place, without the ugly frag plug base look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reeflogic Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 The tank is gorgeous, can't wait to see all those frags growing in the DT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted August 17, 2017 Author Share Posted August 17, 2017 9 hours ago, BobcatReefer said: I've actually been thinking about this whole process a bit, as I prepare to spend my lottery winnings.... Obviously you don't want any contaminants, but clearly you don't want plugs either. What about using rubble rock as frag plugs? Take dry rock rubble that has been cycled and treated and then dried. Glue your frag to that and cure for a minute/overnight in your sump or something. That way, no plug coming from the frag tank, but still easier to handle and epoxy into place, without the ugly frag plug base look. Yeah that would work nicely for sure, I may give it a go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted August 17, 2017 Author Share Posted August 17, 2017 5 hours ago, Reeflogic said: The tank is gorgeous, can't wait to see all those frags growing in the DT! Me too! I have a horrible green slime problem in the DT right now that I am trying to tame, so it could be a while. I have a 6 week sabbatical coming up from my work in November and I hope to spend lots of time on the DT then 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+olaggie01 Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Looks great Jolt. Those are some good sized frags in the FT. Take your time introducing to the DT and you'll be set. I like the rubble approach as well. BRS used to sell a rubble kit. Or just come over and grab a few extra pounds of rocks from my backyard and you'll be set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gig 'em @ NDstructible Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Nice frag selection Jolt, they're all looking really happy too. I look forward to seeing corals transition into and filling out your tank. You should be the textbook example of how to slowly and patiently build up a tank to prevent any issues. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted August 20, 2017 Author Share Posted August 20, 2017 On 8/17/2017 at 7:43 AM, olaggie01 said: Looks great Jolt. Those are some good sized frags in the FT. Take your time introducing to the DT and you'll be set. I like the rubble approach as well. BRS used to sell a rubble kit. Or just come over and grab a few extra pounds of rocks from my backyard and you'll be set I may take you up on that. I'd love to see your Reef Savvy someday and it's as goods an excuse as any Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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