Yanagi Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 Yup, pretty plain right now but it's going through a mini-cycle so no corals just yet. I'll update it as I go. Came with; Pair of black and white clowns. Brown tang. Bi-colour Blenny. Some un-ID'd nasty looking crab who I haven't seen since he went in the tank. Feel free to critique my live rock structure. First time I've ever used rocks in ANY tank... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 It looks very nice Yan! I really like the look of those black & white clowns. Marine tanks are so colourful & beautiful. Live rocks? Like.. they are alive? :blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yanagi Posted January 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 The rock it's self isn't alive, but it contains heaps of micro and macrosopic critters living in/on it.. It's basically the main biological filter in a marine system. It also houses things like that nasty looking crab the previous owner didn't even know he had. We didn't know it was in there until we put the largest piece of rock in the foam box and out plopped a very disgruntled crab.. hah. Also has plenty of hidey holes for the Blenny. Going to look a lot nicer in a few weeks.. Have a few pieces of coral being held until the tank is ready.. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 Very nice. Love marine but never had one. Have you had one before Yan? Can't wait to see what you do with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yanagi Posted January 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 Nah, first marine tank. Been reluctant because I have some sort of issue with salt water, it burns/irritates my skin. Not much I can do about it but look for tank-safe shoulder length gloves and put them on any time I want to do anything in the tank, or hope I grow immune to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhong89 Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 beautiful tank.... I hope it doesn't give you too much irritation BTW I've read it's unsafe for marine tanks to have a nitrate level higher than 10.... (mine goes to about 20 before I change the water). What kind of maintenance other than water changes are you doing to keep it low? Maybe some tips I can adopt for a fresh water tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yanagi Posted January 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 I haven't even had the thing for a week. If nitrates prove to be too much to control with W/C and minimal feeding then I'll either try some nitrate removing product or the vodka method. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dRAGjUNKIE Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 Wowee that looks awesome, not that i know anything about marine stuff :-p really like the clowns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhong89 Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 I haven't even had the thing for a week. If nitrates prove to be too much to control with W/C and minimal feeding then I'll either try some nitrate removing product or the vodka method. HAHAHAHA... then you have an excuse to buy lots lots of vodka.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenGirl13 Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 Tank is looking good Yan, I love marine tanks. Joan is right about the clowns they are beautiful. I myself have used the Vodka Method on many occassions and find it solves many problems, however I usually pour it in ME not the fish tank :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yanagi Posted January 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 Vodka, it's great for everything! :cheer: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neffy Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 Its so beautifull ! i have considered having a marine tank since i went to the great barrier reef but it sounds so complex D= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 The rock it's self isn't alive, but it contains heaps of micro and macrosopic critters living in/on it What a relief! I seriously got freaked out "ROCKS ARE ALIVE!?!" I thought I had missed something.. made me feel bad for jumping on them (to cross over) when at rock pools. Thanks Yan. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 ROFL @Sarah. @Neffy, know what you mean. I have heard it's a LOT harder to maintain a balance within the tank. Sooooo many beautiful fish though. @Yan............. How many ltr is it? And filtration? You getting corals as well? Will be watching with interest. Please keep us informed of your progress. Might try myself one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yanagi Posted January 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 Lol Sarah, I'd certainly hope rocks aren't actually alive. Wouldn't want to come into my room one day and find my rocks on the floor flopping around and another one holding the lid open helping the others out. Fish-only marine tanks are easier the reef tanks. You can always upgrade lighting and get corals later on.. Give it a go ;P Sorry, probably should of added tank stats in the first post. It's the Red Sea Max 130D. 130lt, 110lt in the actual fishy section. Almost a 2ft cube. Built in 'vertical sump' in the back with protein skimmer and what not. Two circulation pumps that come standard. I'm buying another two with nozzles to make them more into 'waves' then just jets of water. I do need to buy some more fans though because the lights make the tank run VERY hot.. A bit hotter than coral would like. Yup, got some coral and an anemone on hold until the tank settles down. Will post pics when the tank's ready and it's in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 I've always admired marine tanks, but they seem too hard to maintain, plus the fish are a lot more pricey. My sister has one, it is lovely. I just sit and watch the fish when I'm over. So congrats on them! Hoping all will go well for you. Will be watching for progress. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbites Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 What a relief! I seriously got freaked out "ROCKS ARE ALIVE!?!" Haven't you heard of pet rocks Sarah? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 :) I think we had one but it died. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenGirl13 Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 rofl @ Sarah... poor lil pet rock! Just googled that tank, WOW! Almost tempted myself... but husband looks over my shoulder as I write this so I will just settle for lots of photos please (husband now looks much happier ) Jo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yanagi Posted January 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 LOL @ Jo I went through the tank with a torch last night and found Disgrunted Crab's little house (Yes, that is his name now, first time I've named a 'fish' in a while). I'll try to take a photo of him later, but it's such a dark spot I may have to kill him with flash to do it, lol. Impatiently testing the tank every day, resisting the urge to do it twice. C'mon and finish your little mini-cycle, I want new fishies! The rocks on the right hand side are starting to bother me, honestly. I don't really like the layout of them. Problem is, part of them is holding up the caves toward the middle which in turn are resting on the massive piece in the left corner. If I move one piece, I have to move them all, albeit just slightly. If I start moving things and decide I liked the other way better, I'll never be able to put them back the same way. Sigh. What to do?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yanagi Posted January 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 (edited) Forgot to take a photo of the crab before I rearranged the rock.. Oops. Anyway, here's the new layout.. Improvement? Also.. Mr Tangy. Edited January 20, 2011 by Yan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 I like it better this way. It seems to "fill out" the right hand side of the tank better. :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yanagi Posted January 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 (edited) Can't get the youtube embedding thing to work so here's a link to a video of the tank.. Oh boy. Apparently it does work, just doesn't show up in preview. lulz. Edited January 20, 2011 by Yan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yanagi Posted January 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 Stuff I ordered from Guppy's arrived today.. The powerheads are WRONG and so are the nozzle attachments I ordered.. These look a cheaper and flimsy. Extremely unhappy here. I have to get ready for work so rant must end here.. :censor: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenGirl13 Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 RE: Guppy's- oh bugger. Not good news, I just ordered a canister filter from them, hope I don't have any problems with that . As for the tank, looking great Yan and your clowns are lovely, they remind me a bit of my pair of gouramis with all that dancing and weaving. Even Mr Tang looks like he's got a smile on his face Jo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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