jolt Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 The mesoflakes and reefflakes are pretty close in size, so it would be pretty uniform if that's what you are looking for. I went with a 2:1 mixture of reefflakes:miniflakes over the entire tank and really like it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Dogfish Posted February 6, 2018 Author Share Posted February 6, 2018 8 hours ago, jolt said: The mesoflakes and reefflakes are pretty close in size, so it would be pretty uniform if that's what you are looking for. I went with a 2:1 mixture of reefflakes:miniflakes over the entire tank and really like it. Ok that what i did. Mini and regular. Half and Half. 7 bags each. My UPS guy is gonna kill me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Dogfish Posted February 8, 2018 Author Share Posted February 8, 2018 Went up and got the last bit of acrylic to finish the build. Stopped by and saw Jake at River City. Good guy. Got a few staples but nothing living. He will order me some fish in a few weeks. Got home and was putting the buckets together for the rotifers. Fed Ex rang the bell and 2 boxes of "This End Up" "Perishable" . Wooo Hooo Got the roti's and pods. I also got 1 of the fancy kits for growing roti. Gonna try it out. See if that works better than just an air stone and bucket. Here is the Roti set up. The pods will just go in the 55 observation tank. Anyone have a source for clean cheeto's? oops I mean chaeto. Also cleaned up the brine shrimp hatch cone. Need to get some eggs soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+olaggie01 Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Went up and got the last bit of acrylic to finish the build. Stopped by and saw Jake at River City. Good guy. Got a few staples but nothing living. He will order me some fish in a few weeks. Got home and was putting the buckets together for the rotifers. Fed Ex rang the bell and 2 boxes of "This End Up" "Perishable" . Wooo Hooo Got the roti's and pods. I also got 1 of the fancy kits for growing roti. Gonna try it out. See if that works better than just an air stone and bucket. Here is the Roti set up. The pods will just go in the 55 observation tank. Anyone have a source for clean cheeto's? oops I mean chaeto. Also cleaned up the brine shrimp hatch cone. Need to get some eggs soon.Looking good. I’m ready to harvest my cheato. I normally end up with a 12x12x2” mat of it. You are welcome to it.Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Dogfish Posted February 11, 2018 Author Share Posted February 11, 2018 42 minutes ago, olaggie01 said: Looking good. I’m ready to harvest my cheato. I normally end up with a 12x12x2” mat of it. You are welcome to it. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk I do need some. What sort of critters do you have, or have had in the past? Im trying to avoid what I consider pests, aiptasia, bristle worms, flat worms, pyramid snails, and the larger brittle stars, ect... Also any disease things you treated for in the past few months? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+olaggie01 Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 No diseases. I do have aiptasia but I’ve never seen any in the cheato. There are red flatworms as well. You could always take a small amount and rinse it well in fresh water. There are good pods in the cheato thoughSent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Dogfish Posted February 11, 2018 Author Share Posted February 11, 2018 Its very tempting but I will have to pass cause of the aiptasia. I dont want them in my 600. I had to deal with them before. My fish would eat the shrimp before the shrimp could eat the aiptasia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Dogfish Posted February 16, 2018 Author Share Posted February 16, 2018 Got milk??? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Got milk???That looks so nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 I think it looks great. But I feel like the pictures don't really give a sense of how large that tank is. Can we get a coke can for reference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Dogfish Posted February 16, 2018 Author Share Posted February 16, 2018 54 minutes ago, jolt said: I think it looks great. But I feel like the pictures don't really give a sense of how large that tank is. Can we get a coke can for reference Thanks .I will place something for reference, come day light, when I add another 50 gallons of water. Note in a rum bottle perhaps. My fingers are raw. I can hardly move my hands. Lifting and maneuvering 30lb pieces of coral rock thru 16" openings in the top was not such a good idea. The stuff is sharp. Acrylic is soft. No room for error, like letting a piece fall when my arms say they can hold it no longer. Next time bigger holes in top so I can climb in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+BobcatReefer Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Dogfish Posted February 16, 2018 Author Share Posted February 16, 2018 HEB cola out HEB cola in. Still gets real cloudy after adding 60 gallons of water. I think I'm half way before it starts going down into the sump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vernon Saunders Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 You need some help? I live near Whimerley and could help on occasion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Thanks for the coke can! Puts it all into perspective Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Dogfish Posted February 17, 2018 Author Share Posted February 17, 2018 2 hours ago, Vernon Saunders said: You need some help? I live near Whimerley and could help on occasion. Thanks, Can ya bring me about 200 gallons of salt water tonight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vernon Saunders Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 The biggest amount I could make at once is 55 gal due to container size.... However I don't have the amount of salt needed to make that much on hand... but I could bring Freshwater if you got salt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Dogfish Posted February 17, 2018 Author Share Posted February 17, 2018 12 hours ago, Vernon Saunders said: The biggest amount I could make at once is 55 gal due to container size.... However I don't have the amount of salt needed to make that much on hand... but I could bring Freshwater if you got salt. No worries Just getting antsy My R2 unit is making about 100 gallons a day so it will just take time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vernon Saunders Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 2 hours ago, Dogfish said: No worries Just getting antsy My R2 unit is making about 100 gallons a day so it will just take time. Ok, if you decide you want some rodi freshwater, or any other help let me know. I am only 20 min away from downtown whimberly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesL Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Yay! Water! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 *drool* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Dogfish Posted February 21, 2018 Author Share Posted February 21, 2018 Water has reached the sump. Spent most of the day fixing leaks. Knowing my luck, I should have siliconed all the bulkhead gaskets. Tomorrow I should have enough water to turn on the pumps. The cheap power head is pointed at the surface to break up the scum. I don't like the sea swirl black pipes in the tank. I will have to shorten the pipes and make some clear 45's. I think that will help. Orange in left corner is magnet cleaner with cloth covering it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gig 'em @ NDstructible Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Wooo! Looking real good. Is there salt in there, or is it just fresh RO/DI water? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Dogfish Posted February 21, 2018 Author Share Posted February 21, 2018 25 minutes ago, Gig 'em @ NDstructible said: Wooo! Looking real good. Is there salt in there, or is it just fresh RO/DI water? Thanks, It is salt water. It started out fresh for 1 day. I have been mixing it heavy before adding. Should be up to 1.025 now Will have to check in the AM before mixing my next batch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vernon Saunders Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Where were the leaks at? in the tank or sump? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.