Gimmito's 450 Gal L-Shaped Display

Aquaph8 · Dec 17, 2011

gimmito said:
3 screens does have its merits.

Funny you should ask about the McCoskers...I just released them into their new home. Did I mention a fellow reefclub member is breaking down his tank ? He's giving me a mystery wrasse and a red filimentous wrasse. I'm think of picking up two more of the latter ones so I could have a trio.

Be careful with the Mystery wrasse. Often they don't do well with other wrasses long term.

gimmito · Dec 18, 2011

Aquaph8 said:
Be careful with the Mystery wrasse. Often they don't do well with other wrasses long term.

Thanks for the heads up Brett. I'm QT'ing the mystery wrasse, red filamentous wrasse, & a lawn mower blenny in the QT. I'm thinking off adding a couple more red filimentous wrasses to form a trio. I can't get a good pick right now, but will when I get a chance.

gimmito · Dec 18, 2011

The McCoskers getting used to all that extra room.

Gitsoe · Dec 18, 2011

gimmito said:
What's up Gitsoe...long time no hear ! I'll try and get some picks of the new arrivals when I get a chance.

Whats up!
yeah I've been following just always speachless with this build! Its so big!haha the pics of the tank make it look small with but when you see the fish next to the rocks it its like Geez!
and you frag tank haha its bigger then my DT!

gimmito · Dec 18, 2011

My motto is go Big or bust.

gimmito · Dec 18, 2011

[video=youtube;GpSwzzwxGAk]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpSwzzwxGAk[/video]

gimmito · Dec 19, 2011

......the result of good water parameters, moon lights, & mood music.

Gitsoe · Dec 19, 2011

hahahaha

gimmito · Dec 19, 2011

[video=youtube;gcb0lZdHXx8]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcb0lZdHXx8[/video]

Aquaph8 · Dec 19, 2011

Bowchickabowwow

gimmito · Dec 23, 2011

Here's some frags I put in today (frog in the blender, sand dollar, Leng Sy cap, etc.).

I guess I officially have a reef tank.

Aquaph8 · Dec 23, 2011

It begins. Congrats

gimmito · Dec 23, 2011

lol...thanks Brett !

gimmito · Jan 4, 2012

[video=youtube;lh6pliya1J0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lh6pliya1J0[/video]

Aquaph8 · Jan 5, 2012

Looks like you got some nice stuff Jim. Those tangs seem to be keeping busy too.

gimmito · Jan 5, 2012

I'm resided to the fact I'm going to have to keep a tang in the FT to keep the algae growth at bay.

gimmito · Jan 7, 2012

[video=youtube;PZ8FdKBG-tQ]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZ8FdKBG-tQ[/video]

gimmito · Jan 15, 2012

I tried borrowing a technique from Tony Vargas by attaching a siphon hose to a fork (or a multi tool). A simple, yet effective way to disturb the upper layer of the sanded and siphon detritus while doing water changes.

gimmito · Jan 18, 2012

Johnny (Jestersix) was kind enough to come down and help me create a wicked rockscape for the rear of the tank. I wanted something that would would arch from the rear right to the middle of the tank. Here's some progresive & tank shots.