Let's see what ya'll think?

gvmtcheeze · Jan 22, 2012

I just wanted to post a full tank shot and see what ya'll think of the tank? It's a 14 gal Biocube. I am happy with the setup, it is the perfect size for my house. I bought a galexea frag the other day, it's on the top rock, but I don't think it has opened up fully yet. The water conditions are good, temp is 79 degrees. It is in an area with medium flow. I've got another power head on order that will be here in the middle of the week. Everything else in the tank is doing very good.
Thanks for any comments,
Mike

mainereefer · Jan 22, 2012

tank is off to a great start! any fish? inverts?

Troylee · Jan 22, 2012

Looks great.. Just be careful with that galexa it has long sweepers and can kill anything around it... I had a piece one time it had 8" sweepers that left a path of destruction...

gvmtcheeze · Jan 22, 2012

mainereefer said:
tank is off to a great start! any fish? inverts?

Yea I have one chromis, a couple of turbo snails, and 3 red leg hermits. The wife and I want a Manderan Goby, sorry I can't spell lol. Maybe a clown fish, but not too much, we like the corals the best.
Thanks for the feedback!!!
Mike

gvmtcheeze · Jan 22, 2012

Troylee said:
Looks great.. Just be careful with that galexa it has long sweepers and can kill anything around it... I had a piece one time it had 8" sweepers that left a path of destruction...

Thanks, thats why I glued him up top, and everything else is on the bottom. Do you think he is getting too much light? I'm only running stock lights, 10 hours a day.
Thanks again,
Mike

revhtree · Jan 22, 2012

Looks great!!!

The only thing I might rethink is the yellow polyps. Once they get on other rocks they will spread like mad!!! They will be impossible to get rid of to and take over your entire tank!

gvmtcheeze · Jan 22, 2012

revhtree said:
Looks great!!!

The only thing I might rethink is the yellow polyps. Once they get on other rocks they will spread like mad!!! They will be impossible to get rid of to and take over your entire tank!

Thanks revhtree,
Is there anyway I can keep them isolated too that one rock???
If not I guess I can take it to my lfs for a credit later.
Thanks again.
Mike

iamvictor2k · Jan 22, 2012

looks great. looking forward to seeing your new purchases.

gvmtcheeze · Jan 22, 2012

iamvictor2k said:
looks great. looking forward to seeing your new purchases.

Thanks, I'll keep everyone posted.
R2R is a great site, love it!!!!!!!!!!!

returnofsid · Jan 22, 2012

If you can keep the Yellow Polyp rock separated from the rest of the rock, it'll keep them from spreading. Keep sand bed between that rock and the rest. Also, keep that rock away from the glass as they'll grow up the glass quickly too.

gvmtcheeze · Jan 22, 2012

returnofsid said:
If you can keep the Yellow Polyp rock separated from the rest of the rock, it'll keep them from spreading. Keep sand bed between that rock and the rest. Also, keep that rock away from the glass as they'll grow up the glass quickly too.

Thank you sir, that will be done tomorrow.
I really want to thank everyone for the comments, keep 'em coming.
Mike

underwaterfirefighter · Jan 22, 2012

Nice looking cube! Looking forward to seeing the future inhabitants! Great job. Keep up the good work.

gvmtcheeze · Jan 22, 2012

My daylights just shut off, so here are some with the actinics. For some reason I can't get the colors to show up right, I'm not any good at shooting pics.
Hope ya'll enjoy.
Mike

ZOAKING1 · Jan 23, 2012

looks great...

gvmtcheeze · Jan 23, 2012

underwaterfirefighter said:
Nice looking cube! Looking forward to seeing the future inhabitants! Great job. Keep up the good work.

Thanks

Breakin Newz · Jan 23, 2012

Looking good!!!! :bigsmile:

gvmtcheeze · Jan 23, 2012

ZOAKING1 said:
looks great...

Thanks, the gray branchy rock in the front mid right has about 10 small zoas growing on it, I asked for an ID on it about a week ago and they are popping up like popcorn. The wife says I need to quit staring at the tank or I'm gonna go blind LOL!!! Gotta love the good hitchhikers. I think I'm hooked!!!!!!!

strange33w · Jan 23, 2012

Tank looks nice. I wouldnt add the mandarin unless you have a place to maintain the pods needed to feed it they eat alot.

gvmtcheeze · Jan 23, 2012

Breakin Newz said:
Looking good!!!! :bigsmile:

Thanks, maybe I can get some photo tips, I shoot a Nikon D40 with a Nikkor 18x55. That's all I have some creep broke into my truck after a fishing trip, didn't take any rods or tackle out of the boat, but broke my window and stole my camera bag. Anyway sorry about the rant, I just hate thieves.
Thanks for the input.
Mike