Hemmdog’s 90gal Seaciety and 40gal Vale of Shadows

ScottR · Aug 27, 2019

Hemmdog said:
Questionable decision of the day: I added two rocks I had sitting outside for a year to the 90. I soaked in RODI for 24hrs, hoping I don’t mess stuff up. I want to get them cycled and coralline coated so I can do a major rescape sometime and utilize them.
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I did this before. If the rock is porous enough, 2 months and it’s covered in stuff.

ScottR · Aug 27, 2019

tdlawdo said:
@Bleigh so you can see your new work location. @Hemmdog come along you can be the foreman! Just make sure she keeps the algae out of the pool and hot tub!! Built that covered porch myself...haha. And lost no fingers in the process!

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I’m quite disappointed. No goats?

Hemmdog · Aug 27, 2019

ScottR said:
I did this before. If the rock is porous enough, 2 months and it’s covered in stuff.

Niceee, these are super porous, they are from Fiji, real deal ocean rock. My water looks super clear now! I’m not sure if it’s the new rock but whatever it is, I like it!

ScottR · Aug 27, 2019

Hemmdog said:
Niceee, these are super porous, they are from Fiji, real deal ocean rock. My water looks super clear now! I’m not sure if it’s the new rock but whatever it is, I like it!
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Looks nice. Do you run carbon?

Hemmdog · Aug 27, 2019

ScottR said:
Looks nice. Do you run carbon?

Chemipure blue, its like 70% GAC 30% purigen type beads.

ScottR · Aug 27, 2019

Settled on a fish yet?

Bryson.bobby · Aug 27, 2019

How about one of these? lol

Hemmdog · Aug 27, 2019

ScottR said:
Settled on a fish yet?

No

I can’t decide. Lately I’ve been checking out anthias but eh, idk.
I spent my daily reefing budget on a new wetside for my mp10 which got destroyed by that trochus snail. I hope the dry side is fine... when it happened it shot off the tank and hit the floor. We will see..
I’m still in the market for a lightly used mp40 or 2.
Gotta get my hardware back up to snuff before I spend more on livestock.

Hemmdog · Aug 27, 2019

Bryson.bobby said:
How about one of these? lolView attachment 1182134

Now that’s a fish!

ScottR · Aug 27, 2019

Bryson.bobby said:
How about one of these? lolView attachment 1182134

One of these will eat all your SPS in a day. They actually eat the skeleton and poop out sand. Great addition. ;Hilarious

ScottR · Aug 27, 2019

Hemmdog said:
No I can’t decide. Lately I’ve been checking out anthias but eh, idk.
I spent my daily reefing budget on a new wetside for my mp10 which got destroyed by that trochus snail. I hope the dry side is fine... when it happened it shot off the tank and hit the floor. We will see..
I’m still in the market for a lightly used mp40 or 2.
Gotta get my hardware back up to snuff before I spend more on livestock.

Good call. Always good to wait it out. I’m wanting the new MP40s as well. Definitely high on my list

Hemmdog · Aug 27, 2019

ScottR said:
One of these will eat all your SPS in a day. They actually eat the skeleton and poop out sand. Great addition. ;Hilarious

Ah yes very true lol. I believe I’ve seen before, an episode on how beaches are made, on Sesame Street.

Very interesting stuff.

ScottR · Aug 27, 2019

Hemmdog said:
Ah yes very true lol. I believe I’ve seen before, an episode on how beaches are made, on Sesame Street.
Very interesting stuff.

Sand = Cookie Monster crumbs

tdlawdo · Aug 27, 2019

ScottR said:
I’m quite disappointed. No goats?

Haha!! I do have goats well just one and some horses and chickens and some guinea fowl every now and then

SashimiTurtle · Aug 27, 2019

That's a humphead wrasse, and they don't eat coral. They eat the same things most fish eat. I believe you're thinking of a parrotfish, and they absolutely eat coral and rocks, and poop sand. Think about that next time you lay on the beach.

ScottR · Aug 27, 2019

Robin Haselden said:
That's a humphead wrasse, and they don't eat coral. They eat the same things most fish eat. I believe you're thinking of a parrotfish, and they absolutely eat coral and rocks, and poop sand. Think about that next time you lay on the beach.

Oh my mistake. I totally mistook it for a parrot. It is one ugly fish tho. But beautiful at the same time.

tdlawdo · Aug 27, 2019

Hemmdog said:
No I can’t decide. Lately I’ve been checking out anthias but eh, idk.
I spent my daily reefing budget on a new wetside for my mp10 which got destroyed by that trochus snail. I hope the dry side is fine... when it happened it shot off the tank and hit the floor. We will see..
I’m still in the market for a lightly used mp40 or 2.
Gotta get my hardware back up to snuff before I spend more on livestock.

One of My MP40’s hit the floor once so now I have them attached behind the tank. I actually wish I had just gone with some MP10’s bc the MP40’s have to be kept on such a low setting or else sand storm! And the gyres take care of the flow I just wanted a little more across the back.

I actually ordered some lyre tail anthias and a borbonas but he hasn’t found them yet. I’ll give it some time to catch up to the newest inhabitants. What anthias are you considering?

Hemmdog · Aug 27, 2019

tdlawdo said:
One of My MP40’s hit the floor once so now I have them attached behind the tank. I actually wish I had just gone with some MP10’s bc the MP40’s have to be kept on such a low setting or else sand storm! And the gyres take care of the flow I just wanted a little more across the back.

I actually ordered some lyre tail anthias and a borbonas but he hasn’t found them yet. I’ll give it some time to catch up to the newest inhabitants. What anthias are you considering?

Good idea. Once your acro frags are colonies though the 40’s will be perfect. Your tank is setup for long term success.
Those are the two I’ve been looking at as well but my 90 is a little small for them. Do you know of any that do well in under 100 gal tanks? I don’t know much about them to be honest other than they need frequent feedings of good food.