jimsflies NEW Invert Ranch

[jimsflies]

Finally, I'm going to start the new tank! My current tank, a Biocube 29, was supposed to be temporary...but I've had that same tank now for 5 years! Here is a link to the thread:

http://www.captivereefs.com/forum/members-reefs/jimsflies-invert-ranch-7390/

At the time of setting that up, I actually wanted an Innovative Marine 38 gallon tank...but due to scoring a deal on the Biocube I set that up instead. Last Summer, I finally got the IM38...I drove up to Houghton Lake and purchased it from larryandlaura. However, because of house projects I wasn't sure where I could set it up that it wouldn't be in the way...so it sat in the corner empty. In the mean time, I also traded larryandlaura for an Alternative Reef structure that fit in the IM38. Although I felt that I would like more room around the structure (its fairly large).

Then last November I went to the Aquatic Experience show in Chicago and for the first time saw the JBJ 45 gallon cube. It was a couple inches larger in width and length than the IM38 gallon and I thought it looked pretty sharp. So I sold the IM38 and picked up the JBJ 45. I've had the tank sitting (empty) on the floor since the first of the year.

But now that I am wrapping up some of the house projects and had my uncle build a stand for me, I am excited to finally get it setup and move most of my existing stock into it. What I'm really looking forward to, is this will be my first tank in the living room. My previous tanks were either in my fly tying room or a large utility closet...which admittedly wasn't bad because I could be a mess (spills, wires not neatly routed, pile of frag plugs on the shelf next to it, etc.) and not really worry about it too much. But I am really excited about being able to sit in a comfortable chair and be able to see my tank...and also watch tv or be on CaptiveReefs.

My plan right now is to try to leave the Biocube running as a frag tank to help with keeping frags to give away on the CR Frag & Swag wheel (http://www.captivereefs.com/forum/cr-announcements/spin-frag-and-swag-wheel-sunday-a2swap-32983/?highlight=frag+swag). Ultimately for this to work out, I'm going to need to add another top off and expand the apex so that I can automate the frag tank (I will be moving most of my equipment to the JBJ 45).

I'll update this thread in the next few days with photos and details as I start to set it up.

[Sir Patrick]

About time!! I am looking forward to seeing what you do with this new larger tank.

[MizTanks]

Awesome news! Can't wait to see this happen :)

[jimsflies]

Yeah I'm pretty geeked about this new tank. I'm pretty sure I can fill the tank with whats in my existing tank right now...but I would like to get a few new more colorful pieces.

It will be nice to have more space. The softies are so thick in the biocube, I can only see about 6 inches into my tank. Before the view is completely obscured with coral mass. To see the coral toward the back of the tank, I have to look top down.

I'll also frag some of the pieces when I move them. It will be nice to have a separate tank for that. The last time I went nuts fragging the green nepthia, it apparently released toxins that killed a bunch of stuff.

[Tankster]

Did I miss your pictures of the kitchen remodel?

[jimsflies]

Tankster Its a lot like the one I posted where you asked before:
http://www.captivereefs.com/forum/lounge/tiki-bar-and-other-summer-projects-8625-post194402/#post194402

Only not blue and with less fish. :fish2:

[jimsflies]

I'm getting closer to getting some water in the new tank. Need to paint the walls in the corner where the tank is going and should be able to get some water in there very soon. I'm probably not going to wait very long to move existing stock over to the new tank since I'll be moving established rock.

[MizTanks]

Where's the pics? [emoji45]

[Poseidon]

Come on Jim, PICTURES!

[Tankster]

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[jimsflies]

I was hoping to be a bit further along with getting the tank setup. I still need to paint the corner the tank will be sitting in.

Once I get the tank set in its spot, the photos will commence. :gallery:

[jimsflies]

Finally, getting the room put back together. The walls are painted and tank is in place. I would have filled it with water, but my wife wants to get the carpet cleaned first. So will wait until next week to fill.

But here are a couple preliminary photos showing its spot and the stand:

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[guzzlo]

Excited to follow the build. I set up a jbj 20 in January as a frag tank and love it. If I were gonna do a second full tank with fish it would be a jbj 45. I modded a filter sock behind the overflow, it definitely helped polish the water. Something to consider while you are still setting it up!

[jimsflies]

I'm interested to see your mod.

[jimsflies]

I filled my new tank with water...only to realize it wasn't level in the corner when I pushed it into position (the stand is mounted on casters). :( Yes, I should have checked that first with the tank in final position. I ordered some adjustable feet so that I can level it, but still have the ability to move on the casters if necessary.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/71TIMWmGb%2BL._SL1000_.jpg

These feet can be mounted under the tank and drill a hole for an Allen wrench to adjust. However, I'm going to mount outside of the stand because the casters would be in the way in the corners. I'll paint them to match so I think it will look fine and allow fairly easy adjustment as well as the ability to raise the legs so it can be moved on the casters if necessary. (When doing this, I would drain the tank at least 50% to reduce stress on the tank.)

[jimsflies]

The leveling feet should be delivered today. With any luck I can get some water flowing this evening.

[jimsflies]

The tank now has water flowing! The leveling feet are installed and the tank is level.

Depending on how its looking, I may try to move some of the live stock over this weekend. I think between moving established rock and dosing bacteria I should be able to move quickly with transferring everything to the new tank.

I'll get some updated photos tomorrow.

[larryandlaura]

Sounds good Jim. Glad you finally upgraded.

[Tom@HaslettMI]

Still waiting for those pictures...

I also think that no invert ranch is complete without one of these...
Drs. Foster and Smith Diver's Den (http://www.liveaquaria.com/diversden/ItemDisplay.cfm?c=2733+4&ddid=265342)

Tom

[MizTanks]

What Tom said [emoji2]

[jimsflies]

I'm thinking about moving into the new tank. I dipped a few zoas this morning and moved them over.

I should take a photo. :)

[Poseidon]

Come on Jim, PICTURES!

[Sir Patrick]

So-

What your saying is-

Your Tank has "officially" come out of the closet, Jim?

[jimsflies]

Finally out of the closet!

I still have some fish to catch and a rack of corals to move over. I haven't moved the apex and osmolator to the new tank yet either.

The aqua scaping isn't too bad for a first pass. But I'm sure it will need some tweaking. Here are a few photos:


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View from the sofa
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Inside of stand (still empty)
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Leveling feet installed
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[MizTanks]

Oh wow Jim, scape looks awesome! I'm really liking it [emoji7]

Wish I would have though of those leveling feet. Mines off a bit [emoji47]

[Tom@HaslettMI]

Looking good. I look forward to seeing it once everything settles in and opens up!

Tom

[Tankster]

looks like the top left slides out of your stand, is that for your apex?

[jimsflies]

Yeah, I'm going to mount all the control equipment and outlets on that slide out...or at least that's the plan.

I moved a few more corals and a fish over to the new tank last night. (Its hard to find time with Noah in Lacrosse...he's had 9 games in the last week.) I still have a large rock that I need to frag off the corals and a handful off green banded gobies that I need to catch and transfer over. Corals were starting to look a little better last night. Hopefully tonight I can get the remaining livestock moved over.

[schminksbro]

Looks great Jim! I look forward to some updates. I know you have a bunch of cool stuff goin in there!

[jimsflies]

With the crappy weekend weather, I spent some time working on getting all the equipment (top off, apex, etc) moved to the new tank. I was reminded of how many wires my system has as I pulled them from the tank into the back of the stand. With all the home improvement I've been doing, I've become pretty decent at pulling wires...which was a good thing considering the number of wires that needed to be run from the tank into the back of the stand. The top left shelf of the stand definitely isn't pretty in terms of how many wires are in crammed in there but I did manage to mount all the apex equipment on the pull out shelf.

I had the first spill on the carpet next to the tank...didn't realize I had inadvertently pulled the top off line out of the back of the tank. The Osmolator had pumped a gallon of RO water on the carpet before I realize the line was laying on the floor. :( I will put a zip tie on it so it can't be pulled as easily.

[guzzlo]

I'm interested to see your mod.

This is it: basically some thin pvc sheet I got from my work with a smaller back piece superglued to it to help keep it wedged in. I used my bandsaw and cut a couple slots for the return. I also coated it with krylon black spray paint. For free I'm not complaining.

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/01/6b0335510d8bf1aaf6950ff41a64dfea.jpg

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/01/cb79900b2c2bb17d04a51d93442a4fe7.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/01/fae88cb773947d832bf5162a4bffa593.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/01/603506bf9f18c0bd88828e3fd601e007.jpg

[jimsflies]

Cool mod. So that fits tight enough that most of the flow goes through the sock and not down the sides of the mounting plate?

One thing I've found that works well and is easy to cut is the plastic corrugated sign board material. Looks like you did a great job cutting out the circle and slots.

[guzzlo]

Yeah i cut it out pretty close to exact (4 1/2*4 7/8 I believe) and then cut the back corners out to accommodate the silicone on the inside of the jbj tank. Water leakage is pretty minimal if any that I can see and you could always silicone the mod in but I haven't went that route for future cleaning/maintenance purposes.

The slots and circle weren't too bad to cut with my old bandsaw and any Imperfections in the circle are covered by the top of the filter sock.

Long term negative effects would be the sock overflowing and having nowhere to drain, but I'll just remove it when I'm gone for long periods of time and pray for the best in the meantime!

[jimsflies]

Given these are all-in-one tanks, I don't think it would overflow. With that said, I'm surprised they made the baffle as tall as the divider wall of the tank. Does the frag tank have two overflow locations? The 45 has two of them (one on each side).

[jimsflies]

Here are some updated photos...not looking too bad for a new setup:

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[guzzlo]

Given these are all-in-one tanks, I don't think it would overflow. With that said, I'm surprised they made the baffle as tall as the divider wall of the tank. Does the frag tank have two overflow locations? The 45 has two of them (one on each side).

No my frag tank just has the overflow on the left top and spraybar for a return on the bottom right. It would have made sense to cut down the first baffle a little up top as a fail safe for overflowing

Your tank is coming along great btw, I'm loving that rockwork!

[MizTanks]

Looks awesome Jim! [emoji7]

[jimsflies]

Thanks! I'm pretty happy with how its looking so far.

Now I need to get a few new corals with some color in there to fill it in.

[jimsflies]

I've been battling a little algae...but think I have it under control after adding a giant emerald crab, lawnmower blenny, and a chiton.

Here is an updated pic:

http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k621/jimsflies/20150630_072233_zpseot33dmr.jpg

[Sir Patrick]

Good looking tank Jim.

[MizTanks]

Wow! Very unique and original. [emoji7]

[jimsflies]

Thanks!

[jimsflies]

FTS... filling in a little. :)

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Goliath the Lucky Emerald Crab posing for a photo:

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[MizTanks]

Is that a Bounce Shroom? I had no idea Emeralds got that big! [emoji50]

[Sir Patrick]

Looking good Jim

[jimsflies]

Is that a Bounce Shroom? I had no idea Emeralds got that big! [emoji50]

I don't think so...which one are you talking?...the coral in the middle? That one is a bubble coral.

[MizTanks]

I don't think so...which one are you talking?...the coral in the middle? That one is a bubble coral.

Ok. That's a lot of bubbles-lol. Pretty cool looking [emoji41]

[jimsflies]

Snapped a few coral pics tonight:



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[that Reef Guy]

More Pics Please.

Looks Awesome Jim.

[Sir Patrick]

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Where you find these???? Very nice man.

I want some, on down the road....let me know.

[jimsflies]

Where you find these???? Very nice man.

I want some, on down the road....let me know.

I got those from schminksbro. I can't recall what he called them but they are nice. They are finally growing. I started with two polyps and have 10 now. When I get a few more I'll get you a frag.

[MizTanks]

Very nice pics Jim [emoji7]

[Sir Patrick]

Thanks Jim- Those are going to be AWESOME when they fill in thick.

[Tom@HaslettMI]

Looking good Jim. How about a FTS?

Tom

[jimsflies]

Looking good Jim. How about a FTS?


Here's one from today:

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[Tom@HaslettMI]

Here's one from today:

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My next command is for you to give me that chiton! Just kidding. The tank is looking great!

Tom

[jimsflies]

My next command is for you to give me that chiton! Just kidding. The tank is looking great!

Tom


I'm not sure how to pry him off the glass? :hypnotized:

[jimsflies]

Not a great photo, but here's an updated full tank shot...moved a couple corals in an effort to maintain the peace. Things seem to be growing and doing well in general:

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[Poseidon]

Looking Good Jim!

[jimsflies]

Looking Good Jim!


Thanks Mike! Did you get the saw yet?

[jimsflies]

Not that much has changed...but here are a few more photos I took today. I'm feeling like I need to add something new.

http://www.captivereefs.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=11025&stc=1http://www.captivereefs.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=11026&stc=1http://www.captivereefs.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=11027&stc=1http://www.captivereefs.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=11028&stc=1

[MizTanks]

Looking great Jim! What's on your mind to add?

[jimsflies]

Looking great Jim! What's on your mind to add?

Not sure...I'd like another fish or two. Tried a couple fish that didn't pan out (one wouldn't eat and the other disappeared immediately).

Also on the look out for more unique soft corals and photosynthetic gorgonians.

Now that things are filling in, I'm also thinking I need more lighting. Considering adding a second Kessil.

[MizTanks]

What Kessil you running now? I'm looking to upgrade my lights come tax return [emoji2]

[jimsflies]

I've got the 360we its mounted via one of their gooseneck mounts. I'm controlling it via the Apex.

[MizTanks]

You prefer the Kessil's? Is there any other way of controlling them?

[jimsflies]

You prefer the Kessil's? Is there any other way of controlling them?

Oops...just noticed your question. Yes, they have a separate controller for them: Kessil Controller (http://www.kessil.com/aquarium/Accessories_Spectral_Controller.php)

I like the lights. I think my corals have been doing well with them. I am finding that I would like more than a single spotlight. As my corals are growing in, I'm getting some shadowing. I think if I add another light, it would open up more locations that I can put corals and they will get enough light. The new AP700 would be just the ticket I think...but not interested in spending $900 on lighting. So I guess I will add another 360 and figure out how to make it look good over the tank.

I think the coloring of my palys is pretty good under these lights.


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[Poseidon]

I agree Jim, I think another Kessil would be a good way to open up more spots. I bet you could make something pretty easy to use the current gooseneck, you would just need a piece of Aluminum U channel to attach the lights to, then attach that to the gooseneck. I bet it would be less than $20 for all the pieces, and misc. hardware. (screws, nuts, flat black spray paint.)

[jimsflies]

I'm not sure one gooseneck would work with the weight. Kessil makes this rigid mount now:

http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/aZcAAOSwo3pWciGj/s-l1600.jpg

http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/UpEAAOSwJcZWciGv/s-l1600.jpg


I'm thinking if I could get an adapter made that would mount into the front of that and then reach out maybe 6 inches on each side and then mount to that, that would look okay.

But need to figure out how/who/where to get such an adapter made that won't look to "homemade". I'd like to get my hands on one just to know for sure how that piece fits into the front of the mount.

I'm also a little concerned about how dangerous it is to mount lights to the back panel though. The flexible goose neck would absorb and impacts to the light where as a rigid mount like that if bumped could result in more force on the back panel of the glass. Has anyone heard about any horror stories with lights mounted on the back panel? Seems like a lot of manufacturers are making their mounts like this.

[MizTanks]

I've heard no horror stories and I'm pretty much all over the forums.
I'm looking at two Kessil's on my 40B, if I can get em used that is. Same for a Radion gen3.
Your Zoas definitely got color going on. They look awesome.

[Ravenstone]

Beautiful pics Jim. I have been wanting to move over to Kessil lights for my 75 for awhile now. I haven't been overjoyed with my Reefbreeder led. It's a good light, I just can't seem to get my corals to pop under it.

[Poseidon]

Man Jim, that rigid mount looks a lot like conduit.

As for your concern on the back glass, you could always add a piece of plexi in between the mount and the glass.

[jimsflies]

Here's a updated full tank shot. Everything has been doing well except the Japanese leather...it has been shut down since before Christmas. Not sure why its not happy...did some water changes, ran some carbon. Any other suggestions?

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[Tom@HaslettMI]

Here's a updated full tank shot. Everything has been doing well except the Japanese leather...it has been shut down since before Christmas. Not sure why its not happy...did some water changes, ran some carbon. Any other suggestions?

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The tank looks great! As for the leather... perhaps there are just too many leathers and it is the wimpiest. If that's the case then getting rid of some the other ones or adding a protein skimmer are probably your best solutions.

Tom

[jimsflies]

Tom@HaslettMI My tank almost looks too full...your's has that Steve Jobs minimalist look that is rockin'. I just don't have the self control to stop putting more corals in the tank.

[jimsflies]

Another photo I took this afternoon...one of the weirdest creatures in the hobby I think...

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[Tom@HaslettMI]

That is one ugly mug...


@Tom@HaslettMI (http://www.captivereefs.com/forum/members/tom-haslettmi/) My tank almost looks too full...your's has that Steve Jobs minimalist look that is rockin'. I just don't have the self control to stop putting more corals in the tank.

You're too funny. I'm actually thinking my tank needs even more minimalization (that's a word, right?). Which is a terrible place to be when the swap is right around the corner...

[Sir Patrick]

Here's a updated full tank shot. Everything has been doing well except the Japanese leather...it has been shut down since before Christmas. Not sure why its not happy...did some water changes, ran some carbon. Any other suggestions?

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Looke likr that leather is getting blasted with light....and possibly flow. Try squeezing it in in another spot, or trading places with another peice that may enjoy the spot more than it does.

[Sir Patrick]

Another photo I took this afternoon...one of the weirdest creatures in the hobby I think...

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That a sea hare or some other sea creature?

[jimsflies]

Sir Patrick The thing is, the leather was fine in that spot for 6 months. But I have tried repositioning the pump and light (not as blasted as it looks since the the light is actually in front of it). I'll see if I can slide it down or over more though in the interest of trying everything.

Good guess on the critter photo...its a sea hare.

[MizTanks]

I'm have a like issue with an Acan. Was doing great for a year same spot. Now not so much.

[jimsflies]

I'm have a like issue with an Acan. Was doing great for a year same spot. Now not so much.

Its frustrating. I've come to expect issues with acans, etc. since they never seemed to really take off for me. But leathers....this particular one was grown from a frag smaller than a dime and now its 5-inch across (when happy).

[jimsflies]

I picked up a new fish this weekend...before I added him, I needed to catch my neon dotty back that I knew was going to tear it up if I left it in there. Thought I would share a couple photos from the catch.

1. I used a water bottle to make a trap. Attached some fishing line to it.

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2. Added some frozen food, and waited a minute. I snapped this photo right as he was going into the trap.

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3. Success...

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4. Placed him in a time out box...

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5. Here's the new tailspot blenny that was sure to be shredded by the dottyback.

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[jimsflies]

I had planned to possibly re-release the dottyback in a week or two, but I can now see how relaxed some of the other fish in the system (especially the small green banded gobies are now that dottyback is gone). The clownfish also seem to be showing some mating behaviors since the dottyback's been in time out...since Sunday morning.

So I may end up rehoming him...anyone in Lansing area interested?

The new tail spot is getting some grief from the clownfish and the algae blenny too. I knew the algae blenny would be a risk. I'm evaluating if the algea blenny needs to go as well. Fish are such a pain in the butt...I prolly should leave well enough alone, but get a bit bored with seeing the fish all the time.

Here's a photo of the two blennies getting to know each other...

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[MizTanks]

I'm amazed at how long I've had my present fish. 3 for over a year and the other 2 about 6 months. So far they're all happy. Kinda waiting for the 6 line to turn rouge, he does make my watchmen move every now and then but nothing major.
Love the Tailspots. Very nice addition Jim [emoji2]

[jimsflies]

Thanks @MizTanks (http://www.captivereefs.com/forum/members/miztanks/). All the fish other than the algae blenny were moved from my old tank last spring. I think I've had the clowns for 3 years (http://www.captivereefs.com/forum/members-reefs/jimsflies-invert-ranch-7390-post163898/#post163898) (got them at MCES 2013 from @BooyahsReef (http://www.captivereefs.com/forum/members/booyahsreef/)). The neon dottyback for 2 or 3 years. Hard to remember...I was trying to find a photo or mention in my old tank thread.

I don't think the photo in my last post above was displaying correctly but I think its fixed now.


Just for fun, here's my old tank from about 3 years ago.

http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k621/jimsflies/2013-03-11-full-tank-shot_zps1ed82fac.jpg

[MizTanks]

Haha lil Tailspot be like oh oh! That is an awesome pic. Definitely a "caption this" moment [emoji2]

[jimsflies]

The new tail spot is finally coming out of his hiding spot.

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[MizTanks]

One of the coolest looking fish ever [emoji7]

[that Reef Guy]

The new tail spot is finally coming out of his hiding spot.

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Great Pic Jim.

Tank looks Awesome!

[dlhirst]

Your tanks always look great, Jim. I like how full you get them. My corals don't play so nice. I am always having to make more room between...

[jimsflies]

Your tanks always look great, Jim. I like how full you get them. My corals don't play so nice. I am always having to make more room between...


Thanks Don! My corals duke it out for space too.

[jimsflies]

Here's a rock anemone I picked up at MCES last weekend:

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Got it and this mushroom from MT Reefs at the show:

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[that Reef Guy]

Here's a rock anemone I picked up at MCES last weekend:

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Got it and this mushroom from MT Reefs at the show:

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Very Nice Corals that you picked up Jim.

[jimsflies]

Picked up that second Kessil after the swap. Still need to tidy up the install, but here it is:

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I guess it doesn't look too bad with two...one was a little "cleaner" looking.

[that Reef Guy]

Picked up that second Kessil after the swap. Still need to tidy up the install, but here it is:

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I guess it doesn't look too bad with two...one was a little "cleaner" looking.

Looking Good Jim.

[jimsflies]

A few shots of my newest additions...

http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k621/jimsflies/IMG_20160312_163556_zpsufahd5ym.jpg

http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k621/jimsflies/IMG_20160312_163016_zpsc3wj8mkf.jpg

http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k621/jimsflies/IMG_20160312_110806_zpsdf78togz.jpg

http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k621/jimsflies/IMG_20160312_111300_zpscusjizzw.jpg

[MizTanks]

Wish my Watchman would pair up with my Pistol. Great pics Jim [emoji7]

[jimsflies]

What type of shrimp do you have? Mine paired up within a day. I was concerned the watchman wasn't going to make it before I got the shrimp...it was getting picked on and wasn't eating. But as soon as I got the tiger pistol and they paired up, the goby started doing better.

These are phone pics from my galaxy S4... I was looking at the S7 yesterday. I wonder how much better the photos would be on the new model?

[MizTanks]

I have a Randall's Pistol. The Watchman eats great and swims everywhere.

[jimsflies]

Playing around with my phone camera (an old Galaxy S4)...


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[MizTanks]

Sweet pics Jim [emoji7]

[that Reef Guy]

Sweet pics Jim [emoji7]

I agree 100 Percent!

Awesome Pictures Jim :)

[Sir Patrick]

We need more updates- Your tank is full of them.

And more pics please...

[jimsflies]

Thanks guys!

Looking to add to my collection tomorrow at the swap. But here is a few more photos:

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[Sir Patrick]

Lets see the new peices!!

[that Reef Guy]

Lets see the new peices!!

I agree with Chris lets see them!

[jimsflies]

You guys are demanding...here are most of my treasures from the Ann Arbor Swap:

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TBG - Red Hornets
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TBG - Tropic Blue Ice
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Zoanthid Garden's Pink Krakatoas
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Zoanthid Garden's Chucky's Bridge
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[jimsflies]

A few more:

Coral Addict's Space Monster
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Coral Addict's (not sure of the name...please post if you know it). These polyps are HUGE (see the group photo above).
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Fraggle Reef - Blue/Green Zoas
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Fraggle Reef's Radioactive Blow Pops
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[jimsflies]

I'd like to thank all the guys I got Z&P's from at Ann Arbor...by far I brought home, the hottest zoas I have ever owned!

My current collection of Z&P's is around 45 varieties!

[schminksbro]

Killer collection Jim! Thanks for your support over the years!

[jimsflies]

I upgraded to a new phone...so time to take some photos to try it out:

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[jimsflies]

couple more...


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[that Reef Guy]

I upgraded to a new phone...so time to take some photos to try it out:

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Awesome Pics Jim!

Does the Clownfish Always Host the Leather?

[jimsflies]

Yes, both clowns host in the neon green toadstool.

[Tankster]

Very nice! What phone?

[that Reef Guy]

Yes, both clowns host in the neon green toadstool.

Wow!

That is Really Really Cool.

You should Post a Video of them Hosting :)

[jimsflies]

Very nice! What phone?

Thanks! Galaxy S7

[jimsflies]

Wow!

That is Really Really Cool.

You should Post a Video of them Hosting :)

Here it is...not going to win any Academy Awards


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtRrezG_8ms&feature=youtu.be

[jimsflies]

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[that Reef Guy]

Here it is...not going to win any Academy Awards


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtRrezG_8ms&feature=youtu.be

Great Video Jim.

I like the Music Selection too. :)

[jimsflies]

A couple updates...z&p's are on the grow. :)

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[jimsflies]

Been awhile since I posted an update... not much real estate left as everything is filling in:


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[that Reef Guy]

If you have run out of Room then You Need a Bigger Tank Jim! LOL :)

[lngliv3]

Wow amazing might look into that for my clowns cause the nem didn't make it!

[jimsflies]

Wow amazing might look into that for my clowns cause the nem didn't make it!

Tim - I can make a frag for you and bring to the Ann Arbor swap next month if you are interested.

[lngliv3]

That would be awesome thanks Jim. I think I may have figured out why I lost my Nem. I found my heater unplugged but I'm not 100% that was the reason ..

[lngliv3]

Tim - I can make a frag for you and bring to the Ann Arbor swap next month if you are interested.
I will be there on Sunday I will be on crutches or a knee scooter. I'm coming to pick up a few things. I so need to get out of the house after having achillies tendon repair surgery. A tendon transfer to repair damaged tendon! How can I find you to get the frag from you if it's still available. Thanks Tim

[jimsflies]

Snapped a couple new top down shots:

[Sir Patrick]

Your Zoas are going CRAZY!!!

[jimsflies]

Well, my love of this current setup is waning. Mostly because I have a nasty invasive clove polyp and no good way to get rid of it. I'm thinking about a tank redo. :(

[MizTanks]

Great pics! I love top down pics. Just wish I could get them without the lights on the water showing.

That's a bummer about the cloves. I feel your pain. Remember the shroom explosion in my 26g? [emoji33]

[jimsflies]

Yeah I remember your mushroom problem. At least someone might go for a green mushroom. These cloves remind me of cyano from a distance. No one would want them. :(

[jimsflies]

I'm planning to replace my main rock with something from West Mariculture...

Bonsai Reef (http://westmariculture.com/store/index.php?rt=product/category&path=98)

https://www.westmariculture.com/store/resources/image/19/82/5.jpg

[tazzy695]

Jim since u have a waterproof phone say to heck with top down and just go underwater i love the pics from my s7

[jimsflies]

Not sure how much I trust the waterproofing on the S7.

I am in the middle of a remodel and had to move the tank. I took the main rock out and put it in my old biocube to make room for the new "rock" structure.

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[tazzy695]

Well jim i can vouch for the waterproofing on the phone unless it has dammage i droped mine in a river a week after getting it 3' deep and it was there for about 5 min with no dammage

[tazzy695]

Either way tank is looking great

[Hopkins]

Any updates?

[jimsflies]

I'm almost done with house project and thinking about the move back.

[jimsflies]

I finally moved the tank back to the family room last weekend. I'm working on changing things up a bit...trying to make some hard decisions about what to part with. The only way I see to really make a change is to make some room, so keep an eye out for a few pieces for sale in the selling forum.

[Sir Patrick]

Pics or it didn't happen....

[jimsflies]

Slowly making headway...here's what the tank looked like several weeks ago. I've done quite a bit more work on it but don't have a full tank shot showing the progress yet.

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Here are a couple new polyps I recently picked up from @mistress corals:

Bloodshot Krakatoa
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Here's some eye candy I've had for awhile now...I think started with one polyp:

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[Sir Patrick]

lookin good man

[jimsflies]

A few more macro shots:

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[jimsflies]

Water is pretty hazy and some things are not happy....but here is the new aquascape. I feel like its not quite there yet. I'm used to a full tank so maybe it's just strange to have empty spaces.

Open to feedback...

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[that Reef Guy]

Slowly making headway...here's what the tank looked like several weeks ago. I've done quite a bit more work on it but don't have a full tank shot showing the progress yet.

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Here are a couple new polyps I recently picked up from @mistress corals:

Bloodshot Krakatoa
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Here's some eye candy I've had for awhile now...I think started with one polyp:

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Looks Great Jim :)

[jimsflies]

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[jimsflies]

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[larryandlaura]

Looking good Jim.

[speedstar]

Looks great, colorful as always.