54G corner mixed reef

[Timanator]

Moved everything from my other tank to this 54G corner tank (Inspired by Carmie's Corner Thread) 2 weeks ago, alot of things are improvised and will prob be upgraded as time goes by.

Enjoy. :D

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p211/timjing/1-01-2008036.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p211/timjing/1-01-2008036.jpg

Livestock:
some SPS frags
Anthia
yasha Haze with Pistol Shrimp
Spotted Mandarin
Yellow Coris Wrasse
Percula Clown Fish
Cleaner Shrimp
Misc Zoas
Mushrooms
Gorgonia


Spotted mandarin scoping him self out.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p211/timjing/1-01-2008132.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p211/timjing/1-01-2008132.jpg


Purple photo synthetic Gorgonia
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p211/timjing/54G%20Corner/1-01-2008013.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p211/timjing/54G%20Corner/1-01-2008013.jpg


yuma and Ricordia island
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p211/timjing/54G%20Corner/1-01-2008018.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p211/timjing/54G%20Corner/1-01-2008018.jpg



HW:
150 watt MH 14k Phoenix
1 Aqua Sun 75 watt VHO
1 Super Actinics 75 watt VHO
18" Nova Extreme T5
Red Sea Wave maker - 2 MJ1200, 1 MJ900
Silent One 3000 return pump
PM Bullet Skimmer
Tunze 6025
Rubbermaid Sump ala TheOne


http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p211/timjing/54G%20Corner/1-01-2008004.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p211/timjing/54G%20Corner/1-01-2008004.jpg

[Timanator]

Yasha Haze
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p211/timjing/40G%20Breeder/yasha.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p211/timjing/40G%20Breeder/yasha.jpg


White PipeOrgan
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p211/timjing/1-01-2008069.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p211/timjing/1-01-2008069.jpg

Lyrtail Anthia?
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p211/timjing/54G%20Corner/1-01-2008029.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p211/timjing/54G%20Corner/1-01-2008029.jpg

Green Digitata
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p211/timjing/12-30-2007048.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p211/timjing/12-30-2007048.jpg

Red Zoas(Not Kedd Red) and some green polyped SPS
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p211/timjing/1-01-2008063.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p211/timjing/1-01-2008063.jpg

[lReef lKeeper]

TWO WEEKS ?? did you buy this as a complete setup and just move it ?? or move everything (rock, sand, etc.) from another tank ??

[CarmieJo]

Hi Tim,

I may be biased but I love a corner tank! That is a wonderful image of your goby.

I think you have added a lot to a tank that is only 2 weeks old. Mandarin fish are usually obligate pod eaters and need an established tank with a refugium to provide them with their food. You probably need to be ordering some pods like these Ocean Pods - Aquacultured Copepods for the hobbyist (http://www.oceanpods.com/) for your mandarin or it may starve to death. Ocean Pods is a TR sponsor and Adelaide is always ready to answer any questions you may have.

[Timanator]

Howdy Carmie, your tank happens to be the inspiration for this tank. I guess what I meant was that while the tank is only 2 weeks old, everything in it is just moved over from my 40 gallon and my 17.5 gallon nano. All the livestock has been around for atleast 6 month to a year. Same with the sump, just contents moved over from my previous sump to fit this tank. I am expecting a mini cycle, hopefully the skimmer and sump will keep things in check.

A few more shots before I have to fight the slime algae.


Some Eagle eyes that grew from one polyp
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p211/timjing/12-30-2007056.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p211/timjing/12-30-2007056.jpg

My Softies section.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p211/timjing/1-01-2008046.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p211/timjing/1-01-2008046.jpg


Green Sinularia? that grew from a small piece that was given to me.

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p211/timjing/12-30-2007011.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p211/timjing/12-30-2007011.jpg

MicroMusa Frag
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p211/timjing/1-01-2008067.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p211/timjing/1-01-2008067.jpg

Yumas I picked up form a LFS for $10, struggling, but hanging on.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p211/timjing/1-01-2008087.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p211/timjing/1-01-2008087.jpg

[lReef lKeeper]

is the sand (looks like CC) and rock from another tank too ?? if it is then a mini cycle will be probable, if not take everything out and expect a complete cycle.

[Timanator]

is the sand (looks like CC) and rock from another tank too ?? if it is then a mini cycle will be probable, if not take everything out and expect a complete cycle.

Hey IReefKeeper, everything was moved over from my other tank that stood about 10 feet from this. I am hoping for just a mini cycle with the Slime algae, but strangely, that has not happened yet, and I also have not had any ammonia detected from testing once every 3-4 days.

[CarmieJo]

I think that your anthias is a square-spot. Pseudanthias pleurotaenia, Square-spot fairy basslet photos, Phillip Colla Natural History Photography :: Online Photo Search (http://www.oceanlight.com/lightbox.php?sp=Pseudanthias_pleurotaenia)

[Timanator]

I think that your anthias is a square-spot. Pseudanthias pleurotaenia, Square-spot fairy basslet photos, Phillip Colla Natural History Photography :: Online Photo Search (http://www.oceanlight.com/lightbox.php?sp=Pseudanthias_pleurotaenia)

I did some searching after looking at those pictures, think it looks more like the Tricolor Anthias?

Tricolor Anthias (http://www.marinecenter.com/fish/anthias/tricoloranthias/)

[lReef lKeeper]

Hey IReefKeeper, everything was moved over from my other tank that stood about 10 feet from this. I am hoping for just a mini cycle with the Slime algae, but strangely, that has not happened yet, and I also have not had any ammonia detected from testing once every 3-4 days.

yeah, sometimes they dont. i guess you might be one of the lucky ones !! lol

[Timanator]

yeah, sometimes they dont. i guess you might be one of the lucky ones !! lol

Well if it all goes to hell I know who to blame. Since I learned just about everything I know from those damned Pod Casts.

:up:

[lReef lKeeper]

lol ... when i moved ... i had a complete cycle, but i moved across town not 10 feet away. i think you will be fine with the setup, but i would still test it every couple of days to be safe. keep an eye on the corals too, they will be a sure sign of something not being right in there.

[CarmieJo]

I did some searching after looking at those pictures, think it looks more like the Tricolor Anthias?

Tricolor Anthias (http://www.marinecenter.com/fish/anthias/tricoloranthias/)

It could be but his spot looks more purple to me. I just ran across this site Anthias, Saltwater Fish | Pet Solutions (http://www.petsolutions.com/Anthias+C16212.aspx) and thought it was nice because they are all on the same page.

[Timanator]

It's really hard to tell from the colors, my picture dont really look like the fish? Oh well, as long as he's happy and reef safe. :)


So about 18 days in, no cyano outbreaks just a tiny bit of Nitrates.

[CarmieJo]

Does he look like this?
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f198/CarmieJo/Seattle%20Aquarium/DSC_1437.jpg

[R. Deschain]

I love your picture of the Yasha Hase Goby (I have one in my tank)...Great Shot! :)

[Timanator]

Not really Carmie, Let me try to follow him around and get a better shot. A great excuse to down some beers.

[poppin_fresh]

I haven't figured out the password to get my fish to stop moving long enough for me to take their pic.

[Timanator]

I haven't figured out the password to get my fish to stop moving long enough for me to take their pic.

The best method for me is to use the Auto focus but bring down the shutter speed.



And anyone know what these things are? They are green and soft, you can see them on the bottom right corner of this shot.

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p211/timjing/1-5-2008016.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p211/timjing/1-5-2008016.jpg

[Timanator]

I love your picture of the Yasha Hase Goby (I have one in my tank)...Great Shot! :)

Do it long enough and you get a few lucky shots.


:)

[thesaent14]

love the tank and the frags are really nice

[Timanator]

The $10 yuma is pretty much dead, I was hoping to see how it ends up. The Anthia I am pretty sure is a Tri-Color. Looks just like him:

Redbar Anthias | Anthias | Saltwater Fish | Aquarium Livestock - ThatPetPlace.com (http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/prod/206666/product.web)

On the bright side, all parameters are good. Time for that monthly water change.

:showoff:

[CarmieJo]

The $10 yuma is pretty much dead, I was hoping to see how it ends up. The Anthia I am pretty sure is a Tri-Color. Looks just like him:

Redbar Anthias | Anthias | Saltwater Fish | Aquarium Livestock - ThatPetPlace.com (http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/prod/206666/product.web)

On the bright side, all parameters are good. Time for that monthly water change.

:showoff:
Sorry about the yuma. :( I'm glad you have an ID on the anthias. It is a pretty fish.

[Small Fry]

WOW, once i get rid of my black fin shrimp goby, i will be getting a mandarin, and a yasha haze goby. AMAZING shot. Curious ive never seen one before