RobR

Yep I did the exact same thing. All fish removed form DT and then I did 10 weeks with no fish in the DT and it worked out very well, no signs of ich since. Now I QT all my new fish before they go into the DT. It's a long process, biy IMHO it is well worth the effort.

It can take some time, try not feeding the fish for a day or so. Then put the food in the trap, they'll prolly be tentative at first. The other tip I suggest is try leaving the trap with no food in the tank during the time while you don't feed, this way the fish kinda get used to it being there and it isn't so foreign to them.

Good luck it does take some patience, and I know it can be frustrating as heck trying to catch the little buggers

Hi, this guy is still available. Looking for cash only now due to the expense of setting up the new tank.

You can make your own out of a juice bottle, or coke bottle. Cut the top 1/3 of the bottle off and the hard plastic spout so there is a larger hole in the top 1/3. The invert the top half and insert into the bottom, and bam you got a fish trap. For more detailed instructions just google coke bottle or DIY fish trap. They are simple and effective. This is what I used when my tank had ich and it worked really well. HTH

Most of the lfs will carry the bulkheads and loc line you need for plumbing your tank. Most of the other parts you can get at home depot or lowes. It looks like yOu already have some flex hose, do you plan on running that for your drain or hard plumbing with pvc?

Been awhile since I have updated this. Been busy with work and school, but have been moving along aquiring stuff to get this bad boy up and running. Got a 48" BML super actinic for my supplemental lighting. Also got a 40 breeder from the petco $1 a gallon sale that I will be using for my sump. Just gotta get my baffles cut and silicobned in place. Now i am waiting on my new skimmer (aqaumaxx cone-2), return pump (laguna flo-max 1350), and halide pendants (hamilton cayman sun). Picked up my bulkheads and some loc line and hopefully will start on my plumbing this week. Gonna do a herbie with a 1" full siphon and 1" emergency, then 2- 3/4" returns form the laguna. Still need to get my substrate which I thinik is going to be 2-2.5" of tropic eden reeflakes. Will post some pics as the new equipment starts showing up...

Tank is looking real good! What are you using for your lighting? Like stated above thats a lot of coaralline!!

Plumbing looks great! Just out of curiosity are you doing a herbie with one of your drains being full siphon and the other as an emergency?

Great pics of the corals. Some really good ideas in this thread for taking it slow and getting things moved over to avoid any type of major swings. Things look like they are coming along nicely, can't wait to see the finished product, gonna be one sweet tank!!

Good looking tank , can't wait to see it come together! Planet makes some super nice tanks. The external overflow is an awesome feature def saves some room within the tank. What are your stocking plans?

I went to the one at Hester's crossing, but I think that all of them run the sale.

woohoo...i need something for a QT!

Perfect time for a qt!!!

FYI started today on tanks up to 55 gallon until 1/25/14, just picked up a 40 breeder for my new sump.

How much are you asking for the 2?

I had these on a 140. They are 24" from to back. I didn't really have any issues with those. If you change your mind, let me know

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How big are they? Are they the 20" X 20" ones?

What were the dimesnions of your 140? Thanks.

Are you only looking for the mini? I have 2 large lumenbrights

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Yes, I think the large would spill too much light. The tank is only 24" wide, and I believe the large are good for 30"

Looking for 2 of the lumenbright mini single eneded pendants. Been looking all over for these if you have 2 that you are willing to sell please let me know.

Thanks

Bump $50

I'm at IM Florida and won't be back till Tuesday. I'll contact you then. Is he aggressive?

Good luck, that's a great race! Sounds good I'll shoot you a pm, no he is not aggressive.

Sure do

Cool video, thanks for sharing. Makes me want to go diving

Bump $75 as low as I can go... May consider trades for some high end sps too

Btw this guy is hosting a RBTA, can send more pics or video as well...

IMO if you have the resources to QT it's never a bad idea and won't hurt anything. I think most people don't have the resources so that's why they don't. I'm like the others with corals dip em and into the dt. Fish I QT all of em for at least six weeks...

There are a lot of online vendors that carry ATI bulbs. Check some of the board sponsors, premium aquatics carries ATI bulbs, and so does get pumped. With a 4 bulb depending on how blue you want it to look, there are a few bulb combos you could run.

Wow the pink ones are amazing! Yes I beleive that that is definitely not a common color. Haven't been in the hobby that long but I have never seen pink acans before, thanks for sharing and awesome corals!!!