Paul's 40 Gallon Reef

Paul87 · Aug 13, 2015

Working on getting a new video up of the tank. Had a little free time with the camera yesterday.

Chris-tico · Aug 13, 2015

hey Paul Love your tank and your huge frog.!

hey im curious, is your overflow noisy?i think you used the herbie method? correct me if im wrong.

Paul87 · Aug 13, 2015

Chris-tico said:
hey Paul Love your tank and your huge frog.!

hey im curious, is your overflow noisy?i think you used the herbie method? correct me if im wrong.

Thanks! Huge frog?
Yes, I used the herbie method. It is pretty quiet as long as levels are stable and the ball valve is adjusted correctly.

Paul87 · Aug 13, 2015

New tank video. Took all the footage yesterday during a feeding. Very bright in some shots and once again movie maker zoomed in on every video clip, but oh well.

jazonPartij · Aug 13, 2015

I hope my 40gal looks like yours one day. How old is your tank?

steve&mari · Aug 13, 2015

Nice video I always enjoy your tank shots and videos. Life got crazy and haven't had the time to play with camera hopefully tomorrow I can get a chance to use the tips you've helped with.

Paul87 · Aug 24, 2015

Picked up some LRS Reef Frenzy at my buddies new store yesterday and all the fish and coral loved it. I've been meaning to give it a try for a while now. So far, I like it! Also picked us this Melanurus Wrasse as well. Here is a little video of him today, he was just added yesterday. Hopefully everyone plays good! So far, all is well.

Chris-tico · Aug 24, 2015

whats the name of that purple goby? i love it

Paul87 · Aug 24, 2015

Chris-tico said:
whats the name of that purple goby? i love it

The only purple fish I have is an Orchid Dottyback (my avatar). There is a blue and yellow blenny as well.

Chris-tico · Aug 24, 2015

Paul87 said:

is this the dottyback?

steve&mari · Aug 24, 2015

Very cool wrasse looks to be settling in well. Our wrasse took few days to stay out when you were close to tank. We've added few things the blue sided wrasse being 1 of em lol.

Paul87 · Aug 24, 2015

Chris-tico said:
is this the dottyback?

Yes that's an orchid dottyback.

Paul87 · Aug 24, 2015

steve&mari said:
Very cool wrasse looks to be settling in well. Our wrasse took few days to stay out when you were close to tank. We've added few things the blue sided wrasse being 1 of em lol.

Thanks! That's very cool. They had a blue sided fairy wrasse for the same price but the melanurus has been on my list of wrasse for a while and this guy looked healthy.

Chris-tico · Aug 24, 2015

Thanks Paul!

Paul87 · Aug 27, 2015

The new wrasse has been doing great and eats like a pig! Love this guy. Here are some better photos of him.

spspirate · Aug 27, 2015

Beautiful!! Very nice addition.

Paul87 · Aug 28, 2015

Finished up the frag tank and it is now up for sale at my buddies store now. Also picked up my first clam today, labeled a dersara. Here are some photos.

Paul87 · Aug 30, 2015

Better photos of the new clam and some others. Apparently this clam isn't even a Dersara. Could be a Maxima or Squamosa, not 100% sure yet. Aslo I have not seen my Ruby Red Dragonet in several days. I've looked in the sump (haven't emptied it yet) and still no sign. Hope she shows up, she was a great little fish and appeared to be doing fantastic.