240 gallon build

[Volitans67]

Will miracles never cease, we're salty! Big thank to Bill and Bob for all the help! Got to see Rob D's tanks tonight, looking good!

ATO setup

Some Talbot Damsels and lots of microbacter

Guess who

 

[schooleyosis]

Those damsels are sweet! You have movement in there. I'm sure mama is happy!

 

[Volitans67]

Those damsels are sweet! You have movement in there. I'm sure mama is happy!

Everyone is definitely happy!

 

[thegrilledcheesus]

Where did you get the talbot's?

 

[Volitans67]

Where did you get the talbot's?

Emerald Bay on Old Hickory, really colored up nice!

 

[Volitans67]

This was left out in the truck over dinner and has only been in the tank for 45 mins. Further proof Xenia is bulletproof. As if any was needed.

 

[Dowtish]

If youve ever taken any advice from me....Please for the love of all things holy, place that in the sandbed and not on the rocks.

 

[Volitans67]

If youve ever taken any advice from me....Please for the love of all things holy, place that in the sandbed and not on the rocks.

Haha advice fully heeded, I put it on Alcatraz and just wanted to see how it responded. Def not staying in here!

 

[TankedNTn]

Quite the pristine tank at this point. Sure would hate to ruin it with that wavy form of evil all over it. :bigsmile:

 

[ToXIc]

the damsels are awesome..

any signs of aggression?

 

[thegrilledcheesus]

the damsels are awesome..

any signs of aggression?

Yes this, I've read that they are the most docile of the Damsels, but that's not saying much.

 

[Volitans67]

Quite the pristine tank at this point. Sure would hate to ruin it with that wavy form of evil all over it. :bigsmile:

Haha, that's the best description yet, thanks!

the damsels are awesome..

any signs of aggression?

Yes this, I've read that they are the most docile of the Damsels, but that's not saying much.

So far so good with the aggression. Really seems to be more on par with a group of chromis, having a definite pecking order but nothing like I have seen with most other damsels. They definitely colored up and started eating right away, always a nice bonus!

Hoping to insulate my pipes tomorrow since its warmed up a bit.

 

[NeveSSL]

Awesome! Do you think the insulation will help?

Well, I guess you wouldn't be doing it if you didn't think so... haha! What kind of insulation are you planning on using?

Brandon

 

[Volitans67]

Awesome! Do you think the insulation will help?

Well, I guess you wouldn't be doing it if you didn't think so... haha! What kind of insulation are you planning on using?

Brandon

I'm thinking it definitely can't hurt, especially on the pipe run in the crawlspace if the temps really drop! I'm also thinking to 800w heaters will def do the trick once my apex gets here. You thinking anything similar?

 

[NeveSSL]

I'm thinking pretty much the same thing!

Is your garage door insulated? That's on my personal to-do list for my sump.

Brandon

 

[Volitans67]

I'm thinking pretty much the same thing!

Is your garage door insulated? That's on my personal to-do list for my sump.

Brandon

I'm pretty sure it is, but will have to double check. Barring a power failure or a sudden freak article storm, I think it will be pretty close to dialed in after that. Let me know if you need any help after the holidays!

 

[thegrilledcheesus]

Have they fought amongst themselves?

 

[Volitans67]

Have they fought amongst themselves?

They're the only tank occupants so far, so that's not much help. But I can say two of them engage in some minor chasing of each other, but the rest couldn't care less about each other.

 

[NeveSSL]

I'm pretty sure it is, but will have to double check. Barring a power failure or a sudden freak article storm, I think it will be pretty close to dialed in after that. Let me know if you need any help after the holidays!

Perfect!

I appreciate the offer! I will be plumbing right after Christmas with my brother. You are more than welcome to join us, if you'd like.

Brandon