James983 180 build

[garys reef]

that is an awsome setup great job!!!!!!! it must look amazing in person !!

 

[James983]

Thanks guys. I posted a few more pics.

First up is my Monti Undata. Second is one of my only 2 LPS, its a Mummys Eye Chalice with around 10 eyes now.

 

[pauliwalnuts]

Dude, that Aussi Enchinata looks insane. :thrash:
How is it doing btw ?

 

[NYreefNoob]

got to keep the salt splash off the mangroves, get a spray bottle and use ro and spray them down occasionally, tank looks really good btw

 

[James983]

Dude, that Aussi Enchinata looks insane. :thrash:
How is it doing btw ?

Thanks Paulie. It's just encrusting for the last month or so. Hopefully soon some upward growth.

 

[James983]

got to keep the salt splash off the mangroves, get a spray bottle and use ro and spray them down occasionally, tank looks really good btw

Thanks Noob, I spray them at least once a day. They are really starting to grow well now.

 

[James983]

Been a while since I posted anything. Here's a pic of my Tyree Sunset Monti and Blue Monster Tort I got from Jason Fox.

 

[pauliwalnuts]

Sweet selection of coral James. Where did you pick them up from ?

 

[James983]

Paulie,

I get them from all over, NERAC, Tropical Island, Manhattan Aquarium. But most come from other reefers.

 

[pauliwalnuts]

I was referring to the last two you posted. Lol...

 

[sillysidewinder]

I am so envious of all your encrusting corals! Got any tips for success?

 

[James983]

I was referring to the last two you posted. Lol...

Paulie, the last two were from Jason Fox at NERAC. He does sell through Pacfic Aquaculture (Dr. Mac) as well. Did much better with price at the show however.

 

[James983]

I am so envious of all your encrusting corals! Got any tips for success?

Actually, I have a lot more varieties (Superman, Rainbow, Shamrock, Copps, Seasons Greetings) growing. I just posted the largest ones. But to answer your question, I usually don't glue my frags until I find a spot that they seem happy with. So I may move a frag several times until I get the best light and flow for a particular frag. Which is why I almost never buy colonies.

 

[James983]

I forgot my Pokerstar..............

Pink Leamonade in back. It's just starting to yellow up.

 

[James983]

A few more

 

[Jim]

Nice tank. We started about the same time w/our builds. It looks like you have nice growth and color.

 

[pauliwalnuts]

Love the CopperBand Jim. How's he holding up ?

With fish, my theory is, if they don't eat pellets I don't want them. Lol.

 

[James983]

Nice tank. We started about the same time w/our builds. It looks like you have nice growth and color.

Thanks Jim. They never seem to grow fast enough though................

 

[James983]

Love the CopperBand Jim. How's he holding up ?

With fish, my theory is, if they don't eat pellets I don't want them. Lol.

Paulie, he's actually great. Been in the tank since it first cycled. Went against common sense, but I figured he would have no competition for food. He's right in there duking it out with my tangs for food.

I never tried pellets, been thinking about it though.

 

[pauliwalnuts]

I personaly love that fish and tried keeping one before with no luck. I just couldn't get him to eat. But it's good to hear he's doing well in your tank. That gives me some hope and maybe some day I can find one already eating pellets (I can only dream of such a thing).
Btw, pellets is all I feed my reef. It works wonders for me, noticed difference in my animals in a couple of weeks. :inlove: