Shallow Rimless 90g

exactlyobp · Nov 15, 2017

PastaMario said:
beautiful regal angel

Thanks!! She likes the ReefFrenzy over the PE Mysis. Either way, Im very happy so far.

scott26 · Nov 22, 2017

Hey found your build. Like it so far! Any concerns about the angel eating the coral? I like that you left the back unpainted. It's nice seeing the plumbing and the craftsmanship you put into it. If only my wife would allow that.

Tahoe61 · Nov 22, 2017

Shin how is the tank doing with regard to the sps. Maybe a FTS, just saying.

exactlyobp · Nov 22, 2017

scott26 said:
Hey found your build. Like it so far! Any concerns about the angel eating the coral? I like that you left the back unpainted. It's nice seeing the plumbing and the craftsmanship you put into it. If only my wife would allow that.

Hey Scott, thanks for coming over! lol

Apparently its hit or miss, but I decided to take that chance (fingers crossed)! Worst case, I could keep the angel in the qt tank or look for a buyer. She started to eat pellets a few days ago, Im not too concerned. Its rather common to keep angels in SPS tanks in some countries (ie Japan).

And thanks for the positive comment!

exactlyobp · Nov 22, 2017

Tahoe61 said:
Shin how is the tank doing with regard to the sps. Maybe a FTS, just saying.

Hey Cheryl!

Still in recovery from pale coral, but better PE and color. Cyano is everywhere from switching over from BP to macro algae reactor and feeding a ton, Im letting it take its course.

Clayton Jessup · Nov 22, 2017

The tanks looks very nice love the scape

exactlyobp · Nov 22, 2017

Clayton Jessup said:
The tanks looks very nice love the scape

Thanks! Means a lot!

Clayton Jessup · Nov 22, 2017

exactlyobp said:
Thanks! Means a lot!

Your welcome , exactlyobp[emoji12]

scott26 · Nov 23, 2017

exactlyobp said:
Hey Scott, thanks for coming over! lol

Apparently its hit or miss, but I decided to take that chance (fingers crossed)! Worst case, I could keep the angel in the qt tank or look for a buyer. She started to eat pellets a few days ago, Im not too concerned. Its rather common to keep angels in SPS tanks in some countries (ie Japan).

And thanks for the positive comment!

Is there not as much of a concern with SPS over softies for angels? Last I had read a while back which may be wrong was its a gamble with any angel.

exactlyobp · Nov 25, 2017

scott26 said:
Is there not as much of a concern with SPS over softies for angels? Last I had read a while back which may be wrong was its a gamble with any angel.

Again its hit or miss. We'll find out in a month when i transfer the regal to the display!

exactlyobp · Nov 28, 2017

Its been 2 weeks since i got the regal angel. Chasing pellets now! Cant wait till I transfer to display..

kid976 · Nov 28, 2017

exactlyobp said:
Its been 2 weeks since i got the regal angel. Chasing pellets now! Cant wait till I transfer to display..

That’s a nice one!! I have a small pair of juvenile regals in my reef. My larger one will occasionally will nip at new sps frags just to investigate then it leaves them alone. The smaller doesn’t even look at coral. I recommend feeding them a lot. Not to ruin your rock scape but maybe adding more live rock for it to pick at would help keep your fish from getting bored and looking at your sps.

exactlyobp · Nov 28, 2017

kid976 said:
That’s a nice one!! I have a small pair of juvenile regals in my reef. My larger one will occasionally will nip at new sps frags just to investigate then it leaves them alone. The smaller doesn’t even look at coral. I recommend feeding them a lot. Not to ruin your rock scape but maybe adding more live rock for it to pick at would help keep your fish from getting bored and looking at your sps.

Thanks! It's great to hear that they dont bother SPS in your tank! I plan to feed them a ton as well.
The rock scape might be kinda worrisome. The regal might not find her hiding/sleeping spot.. I have to come up with something.

Janci · Dec 3, 2017

I just came across this tank. What a beauty.
Following!

exactlyobp · Dec 6, 2017

Janci said:
I just came across this tank. What a beauty.
Following!

Thanks Janci!

exactlyobp · Dec 10, 2017

It's been a month since i got the regal angel, today i moved her to display from the hospital tank! So gorgeous!
The skunk wanted to get a bit intimate with the new comer.

New corals;
RedPlanet;

Aussie Spathulata;

Browned out..

I never had luck on both SPSs tho.. wish me luck!

exactlyobp · Dec 14, 2017

Regal angelfish is doing awesome, I love it! I had no idea one single fish could make this much difference!

Other fish are always hungry and very quick so the regal is eating left over food, but chasing everywhere, doesnt pick any corals, I dont think I can ask more!

As you see in the pic above, theres cyano everywhere, on the sand bed. I think this is due to taking biopellets offline while back. I have been syphoning them out during the weekly water change, but Im gonna let it take its course for now.

Tested NO3 (RedSea) and PO4 (Hanna checker) they are both 0ppm.. Corals are still pale, but target feeding ReefRoid every 3 days(-ish), and feeding the fish a ton so the regal will have more chance to get food.. see what happens!

Also made a skimmer stand with black eggcrate and PVC, just because.

in the sump;