BigJim's 155 Tank Thread

[BigJim]

how is everything doing now?

What are you dosing if anything?

Things are going well for the most part. I did a stupid thing a few weeks ago that caused some issues. I accidentally knocked the plug out of my protein skimmer collection cup and didn't notice it for almost a week. My sump was a disaster and nitrates went from 5 to 20. This tank always has issues when my nitrates increase, and I think it might be related to a nasty strain of cyano that pops up when nitrates rise. My Sunset Monti and Miami Hurricane Chalice always turn greyish and my PC Rainbow always shows some STN. I also have some spots of coralline algae that turn white. This is the third time I have let nitrates increase and saw the exact same issues. At least now I know to take quick action to avoid bigger issues.

I dose KZ Flatworm Stop and KZ Coral Booster. I do not have flatworms but it really seems to help with coral growth and polyp extension. Other than that, I do weekly water changes and use ESV B-Ionic two part to maintain alk and calcium.

 

[BigJim]

I took a few fish pictures tonight. The desjardini was looking a little rough when I got him but he has colored up and fattened up.

copperband 010218 by Big Jim, on Flickr
desjardini tang 6 010218 by Big Jim, on Flickr
foxface 010218 by Big Jim, on Flickr
mystery wrasse 010218 by Big Jim, on Flickr
male clownfish 010218 by Big Jim, on Flickr
starry blenny 010218 by Big Jim, on Flickr

 

[CoralWealth]

lets get an update on your tank when you have time. your pictures are always great, hope everything is going great still!

 

[BigJim]

I have been having some sps issues since early December. I fragged my bali shortcake, pink lemonade and forest fire digi due to STN. I lost my tierra del fuego, christmas mirabilis and ORA red planet. So I went from three almost identical red acros to none. Not all corals are doing bad, so here are some recent pictures.

wd 022018 by Big Jim, on Flickr
milka stylo 022318 by Big Jim, on Flickr
bubblegum milli 021618 by Big Jim, on Flickr
odyssey 021618 by Big Jim, on Flickr
full tilt 021618 by Big Jim, on Flickr
This one is trying to have issues on me. You can see some mesenterial filaments near the top.
voodoo majick 2 021618 by Big Jim, on Flickr
oregon tort 021618 by Big Jim, on Flickr
flamethrower 021618 by Big Jim, on Flickr
mummy eye 2 020918 by Big Jim, on Flickr
avatar 020918 by Big Jim, on Flickr

 

[Wrangy]

Gorgeous mate!!

 

[Capital J]

Really like your photos and tank man. Please keep us updated!

 

[FarmerTy]

I have been having some sps issues since early December. I fragged my bali shortcake, pink lemonade and forest fire digi due to STN. I lost my tierra del fuego, christmas mirabilis and ORA red planet. So I went from three almost identical red acros to none. Not all corals are doing bad, so here are some recent pictures.

wd 022018 by Big Jim, on Flickr
milka stylo 022318 by Big Jim, on Flickr
bubblegum milli 021618 by Big Jim, on Flickr
odyssey 021618 by Big Jim, on Flickr
full tilt 021618 by Big Jim, on Flickr
This one is trying to have issues on me. You can see some mesenterial filaments near the top.
voodoo majick 2 021618 by Big Jim, on Flickr
oregon tort 021618 by Big Jim, on Flickr
flamethrower 021618 by Big Jim, on Flickr
mummy eye 2 020918 by Big Jim, on Flickr
avatar 020918 by Big Jim, on Flickr

Great looking pictures! I think I need to sign up for a Flickr account to host my pictures like you do!

 

[BigJim]

Great looking pictures! I think I need to sign up for a Flickr account to host my pictures like you do!

Thanks! I love Flickr. It's easy to use and easy to post the pictures here. I used Photobucket in the past but they just got worse and worse.

 

[FarmerTy]

Thanks! I love Flickr. It's easy to use and easy to post the pictures here. I used Photobucket in the past but they just got worse and worse.

Thanks for the nod on Flickr! Keep doing what you're doing Jim. Tank is looking good!

 

[BigJim]

The color has returned to some of my SPS that I didn't lose but still not much growth. Here are some recent photos of a mix of corals.

wd 2 032618_1 by Big Jim, on Flickr
pink panther 032618 by Big Jim, on Flickr
bubblebath unicorn 032618 by Big Jim, on Flickr
scoly 032618 by Big Jim, on Flickr
sidewinder 032618 by Big Jim, on Flickr
goni 032618 by Big Jim, on Flickr
frogspawn 032618 by Big Jim, on Flickr
acan 032618 by Big Jim, on Flickr
zoas 032618 by Big Jim, on Flickr

 

[bubbaque]

The pics and corals look great!

 

[BigJim]

I managed to get some photos of all my current tank residents. The foxface was sending a warning to the desjardini tang when I took the photo, so I was able to get a photo with his dorsal fin extended.

copperband 041518 by Big Jim, on Flickr
clownfish 3 041518_1 by Big Jim, on Flickr
clownfish 3 041518 by Big Jim, on Flickr
foxface 4 041518 by Big Jim, on Flickr
desjardini tang 2 041518_1 by Big Jim, on Flickr
harlequin tusk 041518 by Big Jim, on Flickr
starry blenny 041518 by Big Jim, on Flickr
mystery wrasse 041518 by Big Jim, on Flickr
randalls assessor 041518 by Big Jim, on Flickr

 

[Wrangy]

Gorgeous healthy fish mate! Cracking photo's too!

 

[Viner87]

Stunning pics [emoji1303]

 

[BigJim]

I am still dealing with SPS issues but I guess I am overdue to at least post some recent pictures.

I have been wanting a raja rampage for years, but was never able to find one at a price I liked until now. It's just a small frag and still on the frag rack.
raja rampage by Big Jim, on Flickr
zoas 10 071018 by Big Jim, on Flickr
stylo 3 071018 by Big Jim, on Flickr
zoas 2 071018 by Big Jim, on Flickr
full tilt 071018 by Big Jim, on Flickr
mummy eye 070818 by Big Jim, on Flickr
starry blenny 2 061718 by Big Jim, on Flickr
tusk 070818 by Big Jim, on Flickr

 

[HgrReefs]

Things seem to be looking good Big Jim!!!

 

[BigJim]

Things seem to be looking good Big Jim!!!

Things are good as long as you are not an SPS coral. Although things finally seem to be getting back to normal.

 

[BigJim]

I haven't posted a tank update in quite a while. I have not had SPS issues in more than 4 months, so hopefully the issue has been resolved. I am still not sure what caused the problem. I believe it was a bacterial infection, the DIY screen tops leeching something or my old skimmer leeching something. I replaced the skimmer, removed the tops and started dosing about every saltwater bacteria additive made to try to out compete bad bacteria. One of those things seemed to solve the problem.

Here are some fish pictures and a few of the new SPS that seem to be doing well. Hopefully it stays that way for a while.

Naso 121318 by Big Jim, on Flickr
Algae Blenny 121318 by Big Jim, on Flickr
whitetail bristletooth tang 120518 3 by Big Jim, on Flickr
Tusk 121318 2 by Big Jim, on Flickr
Copperband 121318 3 by Big Jim, on Flickr
PC Rainbow 121318 by Big Jim, on Flickr
pearlberry 120617 by Big Jim, on Flickr
apocalypse now 120617 2 by Big Jim, on Flickr
battlejuice 120617 2 by Big Jim, on Flickr
sunset milli 120617 by Big Jim, on Flickr
hawkins 120617 by Big Jim, on Flickr
sunfire 120218 by Big Jim, on Flickr

 

[bubbaque]

You take some of the nicest pics!

 

[BigJim]

You take some of the nicest pics!

Thanks! I just replaced my Nikon D7000 with a D7500. I can set the ISO higher without getting a lot of noise and it allows me to set the aperture lower. That has made a huge difference with fish pictures especially.