Felicia's 40B Mixed-Reef Predator Tank

[FeliciaLynn]

You actually have the 2 other lions that I'm interested in. I have the dwarf zebra and he's so cool

My dwarf zebra is my favorite because he's the most interactive of my 3. I love my other two and would recommend either species. They both have beautiful coloration and are fun to watch and feed.

 

[FeliciaLynn]

Ok, so I've been busy trying to run errands and get things done around here after being gone for 3 weeks vacation and before I start my new job tomorrow. Time got away from me and I didn't get a chance to get up the aquarium photos I promised. Anyways, finally got around to going through the photos I took the other night. I ended up focusing more on video clips, but I got a few good photos to share. The video is definitely the grand finale though, and I'll post it as soon as its done exporting and then loading to Youtube.

Ok, so here are the new photos!

First off, full tank shots 7/8/16.
IMG_5497 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

IMG_5527 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

Here are some fun lionfish photos

IMG_5343 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

IMG_5365 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

IMG_5374 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

IMG_5437 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

IMG_5459 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

And here's Falkor being a ham as usual!
IMG_5385 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

IMG_5450 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

The fuzzy mushrooms really took off while I was away on vacation. These started as one mushroom back in my original 10 gallon reef. I've usually traded or given a bunch of them away and just kept a couple. I think I moved one or two over into the 40 gallon and now they're taking off into a nice little colony.
IMG_5394 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

The red mithrax crab was sure out and about the other evening when I was photographing. Also, a baby BTA split off while I was gone on vacation and apparently floated over to the shell of the big squamosa clam. Its not bothering anything right now, but I'll need to get it off of there soon.
IMG_5418 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

 

[FeliciaLynn]

Ok, here's the new video!

 

[FeliciaLynn]

I got to be a guest on Reef Threads! Check out Reef Threads Podcast [HASHTAG]#282[/HASHTAG] to listen to me talk about my experience in the hobby, my aquarium, and diving the kelp forests of California!

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Ok, so I've been busy trying to run errands and get things done around here after being gone for 3 weeks vacation and before I start my new job tomorrow. Time got away from me and I didn't get a chance to get up the aquarium photos I promised. Anyways, finally got around to going through the photos I took the other night. I ended up focusing more on video clips, but I got a few good photos to share. The video is definitely the grand finale though, and I'll post it as soon as its done exporting and then loading to Youtube.

Ok, so here are the new photos!

First off, full tank shots 7/8/16.
IMG_5497 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

IMG_5527 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

Here are some fun lionfish photos

IMG_5343 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

IMG_5365 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

IMG_5374 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

IMG_5437 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

IMG_5459 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

And here's Falkor being a ham as usual!
IMG_5385 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

IMG_5450 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

The fuzzy mushrooms really took off while I was away on vacation. These started as one mushroom back in my original 10 gallon reef. I've usually traded or given a bunch of them away and just kept a couple. I think I moved one or two over into the 40 gallon and now they're taking off into a nice little colony.
IMG_5394 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

The red mithrax crab was sure out and about the other evening when I was photographing. Also, a baby BTA split off while I was gone on vacation and apparently floated over to the shell of the big squamosa clam. Its not bothering anything right now, but I'll need to get it off of there soon.
IMG_5418 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

Congrats and thank you for the wonderful update!

 

[FeliciaLynn]

Congrats and thank you for the wonderful update!

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the update

 

[FeliciaLynn]

I finally got my print copies of Reef Hobbyist in the mail today! Figured I'd take a photo with my magazine cover next to the tank

IMG_5596 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

Unfortunately the reef lighting isn't the best for taking photos of people

Here's another one of me with the cover in better lighting.
IMG_5601 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

 

[ReefQueen]

I finally got my print copies of Reef Hobbyist in the mail today! Figured I'd take a photo with my magazine cover next to the tank

IMG_5596 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

Unfortunately the reef lighting isn't the best for taking photos of people

Here's another one of me with the cover in better lighting.
IMG_5601 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

That is awesome! Congratulations

 

[120reefkeeper]

Congratulations ! Well deserved ! Beautiful setup ! [emoji16][emoji41]

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Very nice and congrats again!

 

[Tahoe61]

Congratulations.

Thinking outside the box and doing it well.

Beautiful tank and inhabitants.

 

[FeliciaLynn]

That is awesome! Congratulations

Congratulations ! Well deserved ! Beautiful setup ! [emoji16][emoji41]

Very nice and congrats again!

Congratulations.

Thinking outside the box and doing it well.

Beautiful tank and inhabitants.

Thank you so much everyone! Sorry for the delay in responding. I just started a new job and have been super busy! I've been pretty wiped out by the time I get home, so I haven't had the energy to keep up with the forums. I appreciate all the congratulations I've been pretty excited about the magazine coming out! Speaking of...

The digital version of Reef Hobbyist Magazine featuring my tank is now available!
Just go to Reef Hobbyist Magazine's website to check it out! Now you don't have to go to an LFS to find a print copy

 

[FeliciaLynn]

Sorry that its been so long since I've posted. I finished my PhD and then started a new job all in the last several months, so I've just been really busy. I did get to go to MACNA though and I wanted to share photos from MACNA. It was a blast!

Its time for the MACNA recap!!!

I got to podcast again! Gary and Christine were podcasting from a booth at MACNA all 3 days of the conference, so they invited me to podcast with them on Saturday, which was so fun! It was even a video podcast this time, which was different than usual! Check it out! I come in at ~28:41.


The Reef Hobbyist Magazine booth was like a whole booth devoted to my tank because they just had piles and piles of the magazine with my tank on the cover. It was fun to see my tank all over MACNA

If you want to check out the electronic version of the magazine, its available for free here.

I wasn't shopping for too many things since my tank is super full, but I did manage to find a couple things to buy. I got a really nice big yellow frilly sponge and purple blade gorgonian from Pacific East Aquaculture. I also got a nice long polyp toadstool from the Ecotech display tank/Aquatica Corals. I also purchased a really cool print of a blue ribbon eel from one of the artists that had a booth.


Right after I arrived in San Diego. The beautiful view from my hotel balcony.
IMG_6295 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

IMG_6311 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

IMG_6318 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

Steve from inTank wanted me to sign his copy of Reef Hobbyist Magazine

IMG_6309 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

Podcasting with Gary and Christine!
IMG_6335 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

In the Reefs.com photobooth.
IMG_6338 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

Reefer ladies at the banquet!
IMG_6340 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

The table I was at for the banquet, filled with forum and Bay Area friends

IMG_6345 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

I got to meet Sanjay Joshi at the reception!
IMG_6336 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

The art print I purchased from Prisma Canvas.
IMG_6390 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

Pacific East Aquaculture had a gorgeous tank full of seahorses, photosynthetic gorgonians, and sponges. I bought one of the nice yellow filly sponges, which have done well for me, but I've only even been able to get tiny ones.
IMG_6300 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

IMG_6299 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

I found some predators as well, but didn't have space to take any home

There's a radiata lionfish, a volitan lionfish, a rhinopias, and a scorpionfish in this tank.
IMG_6307 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

Volitan lionfish
IMG_6319 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

Tessalata eel
IMG_6330 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

 

[FeliciaLynn]

Also, I finally took a bunch of tank photos tonight!

Alright, its time for the long overdue photos!

Let's get started with a new FTS!
IMG_6476 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

Left side.
IMG_6696 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

Center.
IMG_6520 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

Right side.
IMG_6573 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

Now for the new additions. First, the yellow frilly sponge I got at MACNA.
IMG_6434 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

And the long polyp toadstool from MACNA.
IMG_6547 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

The new urchin! Isn't it pretty?

IMG_6421 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

IMG_6446 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

IMG_6738 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

 

[FeliciaLynn]

Ok, now some photos of the fish. Let's start with Falkor because he's a giant ham and photobombs every photo. He's way too photogenic.
IMG_6544 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

IMG_6595 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

IMG_6784 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

IMG_6598 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

Check out how long Falkor has gotten.
IMG_6605 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

IMG_6644 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

IMG_6612 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

 

[FeliciaLynn]

The melanarus wrasse looking handsome

IMG_6540 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

IMG_6752 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

The tang is so fast darting around that it is impossible to get a decent photo of her. Here's the best one I got.
IMG_6654 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

And here's the wrasse and tang together.
IMG_6590 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

Now for the lionfish. First off, Mushu.
IMG_6746 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

IMG_6558 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

The antennata was being a lurker tonight. She's actually been being more brave lately and looks so graceful out swimming around, but of course she wasn't cooperating tonight while I was taking photos.
IMG_6733 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

And a shot with all three predators together. Falkor is so ridiculous.
IMG_6717 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

And last but not least, the clowns in their BTA forrest.
IMG_6765 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

IMG_6765 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

 

[FeliciaLynn]

Now its time for some coral shots!

Duncan, kenya tree, and pulsing xenia.
IMG_6519 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

The nepthea needs to be trimmed again. Its huge!
IMG_6536 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

Green fuzzy mushrooms.
IMG_6538 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

The little squamosa clam.
IMG_6532 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

And in fun updates, the BTA's keep splitting and two of the splits escaped BTA rock and ended up on the shell of the big squamosa. I had to take the big squammy out of the tank last night and scrape both anemones off with a scalpel. Luckily, I managed to get them off without damaging their feet and they're not attached to the wall of a deli cup in the tank. There are two in this photo, but they're both small and mushed together so you can't tell where one ends and the other starts.
IMG_6402 by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

Also, I ordered Ken Wingerter's new book on coldwater aquariums because I figured it would be a good read. It just arrived yesterday

IMG_6467-1 (dragged) by Felicia Svedlund, on Flickr

 

[FeliciaLynn]

And for the grand finale, a new video of the aquarium!

 

[RJ Harris]

If I'm not mistaken you had 3 lions right? What happened to the dwarf?
Everything looks awesome. That eel is amazing.

 

[renato120]

And for the grand finale, a new video of the aquarium!

Insane! @Gui Paim