C Lo Slice

As many of y'all know (those who have come over or talked to me here on ARC), I have had many documented issues with GHA. I think that it was just improper set-up on my part when I first got the tank up and running (lack of adequate flow, too long of a photoperiod, over-feeding, etc.) that has led to the near-demise of this tank. Those who have listened to my complaints lately, know that I've been considering scrapping everything and starting over. Well, it looks like the perfect time has come to do so. My wife, being from the Dallas area, has gotten a severe itch to move back so it looks like we will be doing so around early-summer next year. This current tank has served a huge purpose in teaching me the hands-on issues that no amount of research could have done.

So, with that in mind, it is time to start planning my next tank, as I don't want to take this one with me (other than the LR, which I will dry out and then re-seed once when the time comes). I KNOW that I want bigger than my current 60 gallon. I'm thinking 150-210 depending on the space that we end up with. However, this tank had no plan as far as stocking. I had one in place, but once I started visiting the LFSs I would get excited and make impulse buys, which led to many deaths. The compatibility wasn't an issue as much as the order in which they were added.

ANYWAYS...

I was thinking what I wanted to do with the next tank is set it up to where nearly every fish serves some sort of purpose. For example, a yellow coris wrasse to control flatworms, a tang to control algae, a sand-sifting goby to clean the substrate, etc. My first priority is to make my dream stocking list for the tank size (which I haven't done yet), then add or substitute certain fish in who can serve purposes to make life more manageable. This next tank WILL have a sump (unlike my current one). I was also toying around with an idea for building a stand, in which the QT (which I don't have now) and possibly a frag tank and the fuge portion of the sump will be visible. Basically, under the DT would be the QT, below that would be the frag tank (maybe. still don't know if that is something I want), then below that would be the sump with a fuge growing macros and housing various inverts. All of those compartments would have removeable "doors," which would allow for darkness when necessary (mainly for the QT). This would also allow me to gawk over things in other tanks when I feel like it.

Anywho, I got WAY off topic as I am wont to do from time to time. This was mainly to serve as a way for me to learn about the purposes that fish and various inverts (not including CUC) would serve in an easy and concise way. I'd research on my own (which I have done), but different websites say different things. I'd like to hear some first-hand experiences. Thanks, guys.

Lucky!

She's a beaut'

Man... That makes me nervous to switch from my swing arm hydrometer to the refractometer that I've been wanting (although I know its for the best)

You can get black bird netting from Home Depot or Lowes in the garden section, really the only local options I've found.

I tried the black bird netting. It ended up blocking out too much light for my taste. Just FYI. However, I will agree that it is the only local option that I've come across.

Sorry you didnt have any luck selling it all together, buddy. On a related note, how much for the powerheads?

Looks awesome! Where are you moving from?

No lasting effects. Just a sharp sting for like less than a minute. Anyways, he found his way off the pump after being on it for over 12 hours. Thanks for the input, folks.

It wasnt too bad. No hospital or anything. Just enough to get me to jerk my hand away quickly.

Yeah, I have no gloves, though. Thanks for the input, guys.

I have a Tuxedo that has been on my Maxi-Jet 1200 (connected to HOB skimmer) all day. I'm thinking he got on there and hasn't been able to find his way off. Today is my water change day and I have to take the skimmer off the tank in order to reach into the tank. Can I just pick him up? I used to have one that was a little larger than golf ball size (this one is about 1" diameter), and I brushed against him one day and he stung the hell out of me. I was told this may just be a skin sensitivity?? Anyways, I see people pick them up by hand all the time. I just didn't want to do it and get stung again. Any suggestions?

No one was more upset than me, trust me. I'm quite possibly the biggest Spurs fan on the planet.

Welcome aboard, guys!

I searched extensively a couple of months ago. BRS is literally the only place I've seen it.

Love the Sea World shirt, Kevin.

Is that 35 downtown? Reminds me of Dallas for some reason

Ha! That's awesome. I was just wondering today if it would happen. Congrats ckyuv

I put two down for park and tour, but possibly two more. I'll let you know as soon as I can. Thanks for putting all this together, Mike!

Haha... I had a 90 lb Rottweiler try to jump on my tank as I was looking at it. I freaked the f- OUT! My wife still makes fun of me to this day.

Anyways, I'm totally digging your tank. There is something so simple about it, yet so sophisticated. Love it!

Well they've been doing a better job this season of *mentioning* quarantine, acclimation, and adding things like Dr. Tim's bacteria to the tank to speed up the cycle. They dont go in depth whatsoever, but at least its a step forward from last season. I think they really turned off a lot of hobbyists pretty quickly. I have to say though, I'm pretty interested to see how this partnership turns out. I think it could be really good for the hobby,.but the operative word is "could".

SOLD!

I bought one gallon of each from Aquadome a few months ago and I really just don't need them. My alk and calcium levels have always been consistent with regular water changes. I used these once, MAYBE twice. $25 for the both of them, cash or Paypal, pickup in Buda.

Dude, your stocking list looks like my dreams. I'm so jealous of you right now! Definitely following along.

What??? No!!!

Happy birthday buddy

Kim, you're welcome to the frag you gave me last year. No new heads, but the ones it does have are huge when fully expanded. I'm worried about the GHA killing it off. I'm starting to get it under control, but it still is far from being permanently gone. Anyways, just let me know.