72x30x18 DIY build thread

[Nate Chalk]

Numbers looking better , need a good solution to level out nitrate. Perhaps just WC .

10 days of phos ramping and nitrate ramping theyve leveled out mosty around .1 and 15-20

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

Rocks needed if i want to keep the tomini then most likely

I would say you're going to need some rock either way. Especially keeping fish that usually mark themselves out a territory and sleeping spaces. That lack of security leads to stress. More aggression, and when they fight, there's nowhere to retreat to.

 

[Nate Chalk]

I would say you're going to need some rock either way. Especially keeping fish that usually mark themselves out a territory and sleeping spaces. That lack of security leads to stress. More aggression, and when they fight, there's nowhere to retreat to.

More rock reduces nitrates? I’ve been dosing mb7

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

More rock reduces nitrates? I’ve been dosing mb7

No. Technically it will process ammonia through to nitrates Faster, but to the same level. Just faster.

The added rock was for Habitat area. Sleeping area for fish. A place to retreat to, hide in. Imo helps with long term stress reduction boosting overall health.

 

[Nate Chalk]

No. Technically it will process ammonia through to nitrates Faster, but to the same level. Just faster.

The added rock was for Habitat area. Sleeping area for fish. A place to retreat to, hide in. Imo helps with long term stress reduction boosting overall health.

Got it, i do plan to add an additional arch stack in the back, just havent gotten to it. So far everyone has their sleeping quarters upon observation. The aggression level was zero today. In fact tomini and flame angel were swimming together today. Gave up on the chase it seems. I kind of want to build a scape structure myself … with mortar and rubble. Just need time on a nice warm weekend

 

[Nate Chalk]

I just read your guide with super glue @F i s h y

Was considering the e marco mortar but that looks to cloud tank. May try your method. Currently mines just stacked but the new piece im hoping to glue together for a unique shape. Also need to acquire the rock :s

 

[F i s h y]

I just read your guide with super glue @F i s h y

Was considering the e marco mortar but that looks to cloud tank. May try your method. Currently mines just stacked but the new piece im hoping to glue together for a unique shape. Also need to acquire the rock :s

I can help answer questions if need be.

 

[Nate Chalk]

I can help answer questions if need be.

1 question. Can I use any gel super glue? I didnt go to find the specific glue you had used.

 

[F i s h y]

1 question. Can I use any gel super glue? I didnt go to find the specific glue you had used.

Gel is no good when doing with sand. Use thin super glue

 

[F i s h y]

@Glue Masters can put you on the right stuff.

 

[Nate Chalk]

FTS Friday incoming!

 

[Nate Chalk]

I scrubbed my skimmer cup today. It was stinking up the place.

 

[Nate Chalk]

New rockwork coming this week, and many many many frags on Sunday.

 

[Nate Chalk]

Tacked some new pieces together for aqua scape. Should be 6 inches under the surface at the tip top. And ill work these into the existing.

quite a few boulders left to break up and use and fill in places.

went modular incase i need to remove for anything down the road

 

[Nate Chalk]

I present my work, and i think i managed to bot tick any coral off too much.
i kept the heart of the tank in the same spot, all the fish love “the hut” but im hoping the new rock work becomes a hit.

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

Looking good!

 

[Nate Chalk]

Looking good!

Thanks I really look to you guys for the thumbs up. Not trolling/kappin/joking.

Thanks for dropping by, I'll be rolling to Dayton this weekend to pick up ~25 frags/mini colonies to fill out the new rockwork.

Then I think the last additions are trying to snag 1-2 wrasse and then we are in enjoyment and maintenance mode.

E-Marco Mortar and Super glue worked wonders. I barely used any of the mortar but it really helped adding in a lot of arches.

 

[Nate Chalk]

This has always been my inspiration

Your tanks: Aaron Bowyer

Your tanks: Aaron Bowyer

www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

Thanks I really look to you guys for the thumbs up. Not trolling/kappin/joking.

Thanks for dropping by, I'll be rolling to Dayton this weekend to pick up ~25 frags/mini colonies to fill out the new rockwork.

Then I think the last additions are trying to snag 1-2 wrasse and then we are in enjoyment and maintenance mode.

E-Marco Mortar and Super glue worked wonders. I barely used any of the mortar but it really helped adding in a lot of arches.

Let me know when you hit relax and chill mode. I'm still looking for it

 

[Nate Chalk]

Let me know when you hit relax and chill mode. I'm still looking for it

My wife has the quote "its always something"