There's something fishy about this build...

i cant think · May 31, 2024

Slocke said:
It’s not just the fish. I’m thinking about the uglies. I know some people feel you should never put dry rock in a tank without “baking” it first?

Honestly, if you’re putting in your bacterial covered rocks I wouldn’t worry too much. I have some minor uglies but it’s restricted to the sand and not on the rocks, it was only really on the rocks for the first week if that.

JoJosReef · May 31, 2024

Slocke said:
It’s not just the fish. I’m thinking about the uglies. I know some people feel you should never put dry rock in a tank without “baking” it first?

I disagree. Let the mature rock seed the new rocks. Better bacteria on them than in a bottle in any case. Coraline might get started quicker too (keep your alk/ca/mg up!), and I think the general health of the system will stabilize faster. How are you currently seeding the new rocks?

Slocke · May 31, 2024

JoJosReef said:
I disagree. Let the mature rock seed the new rocks. Better bacteria on them than in a bottle in any case. Coraline might get started quicker too (keep your alk/ca/mg up!), and I think the general health of the system will stabilize faster. How are you currently seeding the new rocks?

Added some old rocks

TheBritishReefer · May 31, 2024

Following, tip of advice on pensinula tanks you should aim for a slanted triangle. Highest rock point on the weir and lowest on the end. This allows for maximum flow and more appealing. Obviously your tank but id like to just give advice. Reefdudes 7225 is a great example. Also congrats on the peninsula it looks great.

Slocke · May 31, 2024

TheBritishReefer said:
Following, tip of advice on pensinula tanks you should aim for a slanted triangle. Highest rock point on the weir and lowest on the end. This allows for maximum flow and more appealing. Obviously your tank but id like to just give advice. Reefdudes 7225 is a great example. Also congrats on the peninsula it looks great.

Thanks
I might reverse my aqua scape then.

Slocke · May 31, 2024

Slocke said:
Thanks
I might reverse my aqua scape then.

Nope. I think I like it this way. (And those rocks are way too heavy and awkward to move).

Got the hanging kit and now I just need to buy some drywall screws. Do have to figure out how to center it though.

TheBritishReefer · May 31, 2024

Slocke said:
Nope. I think I like it this way. (And those rocks are way too heavy and awkward to move).

Got the hanging kit and now I just need to buy some drywall screws. Do have to figure out how to center it though.

Hey your reef just ensure you can get flow around and make it nicely appealing when the tank is wet just personal preference yk anyway gl im following

Tcook · May 31, 2024

48x24x24 is standard 120 gallon so you just upped yourself 10 gallons. Time to think about an additional wrasse.

Slocke · May 31, 2024

Tcook said:
48x24x24 is standard 120 gallon so you just upped yourself 10 gallons. Time to think about an additional wrasse.

Of course!!
Hope for another tamarin, leopard, 3-4 flashers/fairies. Might move a Halichoeres to the mean tank though. Timor probably.

Though the tank is a generous 48x24x24. Those are the exterior dimensions and it’s definitely shorter than my current.

Goaway · May 31, 2024

Nice looking tank!

tbrown · May 31, 2024

Slocke said:
Of course!!
Hope for another tamarin, leopard, 3-4 flashers/fairies. Might move a Halichoeres to the mean tank though. Timor probably.

Though the tank is a generous 48x24x24. Those are the exterior dimensions and it’s definitely shorter than my current.

Pretty sure I'm pulling the trigger on that Leopard tomorrow.

Slocke · May 31, 2024

tbrown said:
Pretty sure I'm pulling the trigger on that Leopard tomorrow.

Weirdly enough that’s my favorite leopard. Or at least my favorite one you can actually get.

tbrown · May 31, 2024

My buddy told her I was buying a $200 fish... She said "No! Maybe a $40 fish, but no $200 fish.". Well, it happens to be $40...

JoJosReef · May 31, 2024

tbrown said:
Pretty sure I'm pulling the trigger on that Leopard tomorrow.

Slocke · May 31, 2024

tbrown said:
My buddy told her I was buying a $200 fish... She said "No! Maybe a $40 fish, but no $200 fish.". Well, it happens to be $40...

Slocke · Jun 1, 2024

Not tank related other then it’s slowing me down since I don’t want to get Benadryl cream in my tank but @i cant think be glad your country does not have poison ivy.

i cant think · Jun 1, 2024

Slocke said:
Not tank related other then it’s slowing me down since I don’t want to get Benadryl cream in my tank but @i cant think be glad your country does not have poison ivy.

I am very glad we don’t have it. Although for some insane reason people can plant it…