Zibba's Reefs -- ADA 90P & Envision 100g

[zibba]

Good thing u did the net in time .
Congrats on the jaw fish save .
Someone caught u off guard .lol

No kidding. I'm lucky that none of the other wrasses jumped when I didn't have tops.

 

[zibba]

This blue spotted jawfish is a real character!

Added a few new corals and hoping to get some good pictures of all of them soon. Here's one that I'm really excited about:

 

[Naka]

Love the livestock selection. I'm a big fan of your aquascape.

 

[zibba]

Thanks Naka! I was busy all day today and didn't get a chance to take any pictures but hoping to have some time this week to do a big update with pictures.

 

[Flipside]

I'd be excited too! Gorgeous piece!

 

[gfox]

Just curious how did you attach the mesh screen on the rimless?By the way great looking tanks.

 

[zibba]

I'd be excited too! Gorgeous piece!

Yo Flip! Thanks. I need to pop over to your thread to check in on things!

Just curious how did you attach the mesh screen on the rimless?By the way great looking tanks.

I was lucky and got the clear mesh from a LFS who ordered it in bulk -- it's hard to source around AZ otherwise -- but I think BulkReefSupply sells it. Anyway, I just cut the mesh and used a hacksaw on some screen door trimming to get the sizes I need and then you pull the mesh over the frame and use spline (like this) and a spline roller (like this) to secure it into place. Other than the mesh, I got everything I needed to make covers for both tanks for under $25. Let me know if that doesn't make sense and I'll try to do a better job of explaining it or take better pictures so you can see what I'm talking about.

 

[LILBUDDHA]

I would be excited about that one too .Nice find .
Going tank hunting today ..May go larger or smaller ..
What to do ..lol
I have a pardon play on words insane Favia coming in soon.
Couldn't help myself ....just had to have it .

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[zibba]

I would be excited about that one too .Nice find .
Going tank hunting today ..May go larger or smaller ..
What to do ..lol
I have a pardon play on words insane Favia coming in soon.
Couldn't help myself ....just had to have it .

Sent from my Moto HD on Jelly Bean

Sweet news on the tank. Keep me posted on what you find! I'll need to see some pictures of the favia you have coming in, I'm sure it's sick -- just like all of your corals.

Plan is to clean the tank and take some pictures tonight -- sorry for the delayed "monthly" update.

 

[MarvinsReef]

This blue spotted jawfish is a real character!

awesome addition! 1smile1

 

[gfox]

Yo Flip! Thanks. I need to pop over to your thread to check in on things!




I was lucky and got the clear mesh from a LFS who ordered it in bulk -- it's hard to source around AZ otherwise -- but I think BulkReefSupply sells it. Anyway, I just cut the mesh and used a hacksaw on some screen door trimming to get the sizes I need and then you pull the mesh over the frame and use spline (like this) and a spline roller (like this) to secure it into place. Other than the mesh, I got everything I needed to make covers for both tanks for under $25. Let me know if that doesn't make sense and I'll try to do a better job of explaining it or take better pictures so you can see what I'm talking about.

Pics would be good.Does the frame sit on the edge of tank?

 

[zibba]

awesome addition! 1smile1

Thanks Marvin! I had to move that mummy eye chalice because the blue spot kept dumping sand on it. He was initially a little upset that we ruined his home, which he spent a week making. But it all came back together and looks great now. And, the mummy eye is in a safe spot where it can grow out.

Pics would be good.Does the frame sit on the edge of tank?

Ok, I'll try to remember to snap some pics tonight. Yes, the frames just rest right on the top rim of the tanks.

 

[zibba]

I've been meaning to post up some new pictures but it's taken me awhile to find the time. Life has been busy, but the tanks have just been plugging along. Nothing big to report on, so I'll just get right to it!

I recently added some new SPS: Original Red Dragon, WWC Red Dragon, Battle Corals (BC) Rainbows in Spain, BC Pearly Cadaver, BC Mad Hatter Milli, Unique Corals (UC) Ice/Fire Echinata, Flashlight Acro

I haven't gotten good pictures of all of them, but here are a few:

Original Red Dragon:


BC Pearly Cadaver:


Flashlight Acro:


Here are some growth shots of acros that have been in the tank for awhile:

Strawberry Shortcake Acro (I think)
1/15/13


2/4/13


4/4/13



ORA Hawkins Echinata
1/15/13


2/4/13



4/4/13



Oregon Tort
1/1/13


2/4/13


4/4/13


ORA Red Planet
1/1/15


2/4/15


4/4/13



ORA Joe the Coral
1/1/13


3/8/13


4/4/13


Unknown Green/Blue Tenius
1/1/13


4/4/13

 

[zibba]

A few more:

ORA Purple Plasma (progressively looking less and less happy)
2/4/13



3/8/13



4/4/13





Grape Juice Acro
(It’s been moved a few times so sorry it’s not a comparable angle)
1/1/15



4/4/14

[Really awesome tips on this coral]


ORA Pearl Berry
3/8/13



4/4/13

 

[Lilmatty5dimes]

Nice selection I love the red planet and strawberry.


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[zibba]

Thanks Matty, those are a few of my favorites too!


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[ahtatt]

awesome growth man!

 

[LILBUDDHA]

Someone definetley is seeing a growth spurt. Congrats .
I think I have that grape juice or reef ready acro or it looks darn close.



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[skinz78]

Very nice growth indeed!

 

[zibba]

Thanks everyone! It's been a balance between color and growth and some corals certainly seem to like different parameters than others. Just trying to find a good (not perfect) balance. Manual dosing is getting to be a pain --- recalculating my dosages currently since my dkh and cal were a little low, 7 and 400, respectfully.




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