Night Howler Frag Tank Build

[N1tew0lf1212]

Love zebrasoma any and all color variations tbh idk what it is just something that helped me decide to take the leap into saltwater....always wanted a scopas love that darker coloring a black would be amazing but the price tag isnt lol a scopas was one ive wanted since i started but hear they are royal a holes....a gem is on the list of must haves the sailfin is one i always thought was beautiful so glad i will be owning one soon....idk my holy grail fish is......drum roll please.....



Moorish idol Zanclus cornutus
But hard to keep one with coral if they get the itch they can and will eat what they want....just what ive read but will keep researching i see some people with em in a reef so its a possibility

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

Love zebrasoma any and all color variations tbh idk what it is just something that helped me decide to take the leap into saltwater....always wanted a scopas love that darker coloring a black would be amazing but the price tag isnt lol a scopas was one ive wanted since i started but hear they are royal a holes....a gem is on the list of must haves the sailfin is one i always thought was beautiful so glad i will be owning one soon....idk my holy grail fish is......drum roll please.....



Moorish idol Zanclus cornutus
But hard to keep one with coral if they get the itch they can and will eat what they want....just what ive read but will keep researching i see some people with em in a reef so its a possibility View attachment 3128626

I've owned most of the major Zebrasomas, more than one, on many;
Black (heart eyes) and V. Sailfin ( because DJ) and I think Most of them are A ho le o's.

 

[N1tew0lf1212]

I've owned most of the major Zebrasomas, more than one, on many;
Black (heart eyes) and V. Sailfin ( because DJ) and I think Most of them are *****o's.

Thats kinda what im seeing whats your thoughts on the moorish idol bro i see some pretty mixed opinions

 

[Vested]

I had a perfect moorish idol made it through QT eating great, also my dream fish.. till he started eating all my acros can post a video if you want to see him chow down on a tenius frag

 

[Vested]

I recommend an idol if you like the fish more then your coral thats about it

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

Thats kinda what im seeing whats your thoughts on the moorish idol bro i see some pretty mixed opinions

They have such low survival rate in captivity, I won't have one in my tank.

They are beautiful. I would like to see one, for the novelty, but not knowing it likely won't last a year.

 

[Petcrazyson]

Thats kinda what im seeing whats your thoughts on the moorish idol bro i see some pretty mixed opinions

As much as I don’t want to ruin the dream but this is one of those fish I believe should stay in the wild. They love coral to eat and I believe they need at least some traces of it in their diet and thing get really big. Very very delicate like Lost said it be nice if it were to even last a year and even that is a big stretch. Think of it as a stubborn CBB but 5x harder. One of the most beautiful fish though I agree it would be amazing to keep one

 

[907_Reefer]

Paul B has a section on Idols in his book, he attributes his success (5 years max) to feeding them sponges..

Beautiful fish though!

 

[N1tew0lf1212]

Paul B has a section on Idols in his book, he attributes his success (5 years max) to feeding them sponges..

Beautiful fish though!

That is a later fish for sure i have a lot of research to do but if i did it would be difficult and thats an understatement again my holy grail fish....otherwise my realistic is a black tang....someday this will happen and it will be glorious....

 

[Petcrazyson]

someday this will happen and it will be glorious....

It sure will be!

 

[N1tew0lf1212]

Red dragon acro pick up went smooth. Went by two shops and ome shop had some really nice corals....i will be going back that is a definite yes.....I had the opportunity to grab a very nice beautiful goni colony and i held off this time but all in all was an awesome fishdad day for me and my buddy. Already have plans for the next trip....gonna do once a month to different shops and variety....grabbed some dragons breath macro...super pretty macro i love it....

 

[N1tew0lf1212]

Well made some progress today on the stand for the big build....gotta call it a day though go to the inlaws for a bbq and chill afternoon. Kinda falling behind it feels like but no big deal we will get there....

 

[Petcrazyson]

Well made some progress today on the stand for the big build....gotta call it a day though go to the inlaws for a bbq and chill afternoon. Kinda falling behind it feels like but no big deal we will get there....View attachment 3130381View attachment 3130382

Thats good bro chill for the day! Enjoy the bbq!

 

[N1tew0lf1212]

Got the controller cabinet and dosing area mocked up and ready to be skinned....get bottom ply this weekend....and everything to start skinning it....any ideas on what i should use on the exterior....it will be painted white so it shouldnt make a diff. But i am wanting to make it smooth gloss so any ideas would be appreciated. One more steo closer bow off to make dinner.

 

[Mhamilton0911]

I have no idea on wood type but it's looking nice!

 

[fishguy242]

Lookin good !, Id say rustolium high gloss ,with a flat primer , what did @F i s h y & @Lost in the Sauce use ??

 

[F i s h y]

Lookin good !, Id say rustolium high gloss ,with a flat primer , what did @F i s h y & @Lost in the Sauce use ??

I used kilz primer and then gloss rustolium

 

[fishguy242]

I used kilz primer and then gloss rustolium

oil based kilz or latex ?

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

oil based kilz or latex ?

Latex for sure.

Do you have the ability to spray the paint? A $16 hvlp cup gun from harbor freight on an air compressor is what I normally use.

Brushing/rolling will take FOREVER.

Remember to also paint inside the cabinet.

 

[F i s h y]

oil based kilz or latex ?

Latex