WMAS Discussion Forum : James' 55g build http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:05:36 +0000 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:20:58 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=41405 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[James' 55g build : Status update. Here are some recent...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41405&PID=374211&title=james-55g-build#374211 Author: James
Subject: 41405
Posted: September 02 2010 at 10:20am

Status update.  Here are some recent pictures taken with my phone so quality isn't the greatest.  I need to spend some time in the photography forum to figure out how to take some decent shots.  I have about 20 snails with 2 turbo snails and about 18 crabs including 2 emerald crabs working to get my brown and hair algae down.  They seem to be doing a decent job.  Hope to add my first fish next week.
 
 
Above is a mushroom and featherduster that have not only survived the whole cycling period and my movements of the rocks but seem to have continued to thrive and grow. 
 
One-armed crab with ?Kenya tree?
 
Neat looking zoas that have survived the cycling as well.
 
Overall pictures of tank at present.
 
Not sure if these guys are doing ok or not.  Since the last time I rearranged the rockwork they have had a green color on them which wasn't there in the first couple of weeks.  They were just a nice solid orange color originally.
 
Frogspawn that has really seemed to thrive over the past few weeks even with the tank cycling.  The little one on the side has probably quadrupled in size since when I firts grabbed it with the LR when I started the tank.  The top part didn't really have anything to it at first but has gradually been growing. 
 
That's all for now.
 
Edited pictures on 9/3/10


Edited by James - September 03 2010 at 10:40am]]> Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:20:58 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41405&PID=374211&title=james-55g-build#374211 <![CDATA[James' 55g build : Haven&#039;t seen anymore Majano&#039;s...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41405&PID=372406&title=james-55g-build#372406 Author: James
Subject: 41405
Posted: August 19 2010 at 8:24pm

Haven't seen anymore Majano's today (juiced three tiny ones yesterday with white vinegar and they are moving towards the light...not my T5's).  I do have a large macro ball in my sump (thanks CapnMorgan).  I came home from work and there is a brown film on my sand which I assume is algae and I also assume is a good thing.  I checked my ammonia (0) and Total Ammonia (.1).  Is it time to get a clean up crew?

Jackie, just read your thread.  Bummer on the losses.  I didn't rinse my live sand but then again, mine is a brand new tank so there is not much to lose yet.  I'm pretty sure the Majano's came in on my LR, though, because I saw one (and even saved it from certain pump death because it was cool looking) before I had the LS.

Mark, thanks for the offer on the rock.  I will take you up on it hopefully tomorrow.
]]> Thu, 19 Aug 2010 20:24:30 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41405&PID=372406&title=james-55g-build#372406 <![CDATA[James' 55g build : Wow I did have forethought Mark...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41405&PID=372401&title=james-55g-build#372401 Author: bstuver
Subject: 41405
Posted: August 19 2010 at 7:44pm

Wow I did have forethought Mark and had read different reviews on whether to use live sand from a tank or buy new. But hey I guess I am a great example now!]]> Thu, 19 Aug 2010 19:44:19 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41405&PID=372401&title=james-55g-build#372401 <![CDATA[James' 55g build : Where is the Macroalgae? When...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41405&PID=372383&title=james-55g-build#372383 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 41405
Posted: August 19 2010 at 5:46pm

Where is the Macroalgae?
When I start new tanks or move tanks, one of the first things I add is a big clump of Macroalgae. With algae illuminated there is no worry about having a pollution problem that kills things. Did you see what happened to jstuver? With just a little forethought all that death is totally avoidable.

BTW, I just got a new load of good LBTR. If you can't reach me (because I'm at a family reunion in the mountains Fri. and Sat.), just go by and get what you need.


Edited by Mark Peterson - August 19 2010 at 5:49pm]]> Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:46:39 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41405&PID=372383&title=james-55g-build#372383 <![CDATA[James' 55g build : With Majano&#039;s I wouldn&#039;t...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41405&PID=372263&title=james-55g-build#372263 Author: CapnMorgan
Subject: 41405
Posted: August 18 2010 at 2:21pm

With Majano's I wouldn't take the chance. Asterinas aren't really a pest, they are part of the CUC IMO. As long as their numbers don't get out of control just let them eat up the detritus for you. You can thin out Zoas with a razor blade or xacto knife by cutting the polyps off the rocks.]]> Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:21:47 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41405&PID=372263&title=james-55g-build#372263 <![CDATA[James' 55g build : So I have only had the system...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41405&PID=372243&title=james-55g-build#372243 Author: James
Subject: 41405
Posted: August 18 2010 at 9:54am

So I have only had the system up and running for 1-2 weeks and already I believe I have Majano Anemones (I have removed or attempted to remove approx. 8 already) and Asterina Starfish (I have removed 5 so far).  Does this mean I am going to battle these "pests" ongoing?  Would it be worth just replacing all my live rock?
 
I have noticed on one rock at night I see what I believe are tentacles coming out in 2-3 places but I can't really see what they are coming from.  I can only see the very thin translucent stems and a little bubble on the end.  Do you think these are more Majano's just hidden deeper in the rock?
 
On the plus side, my LR came with what I believe is some frogspawn, a little mushroom, a number of tiny feather dusters, some very small colorful polyps and another rock covered in all-orange polyps which all appear to be thriving...although I am hoping the all-orange polyps don't continue to spread onto other rocks since the colony I have is not very colorful and probably as large as I want with that one right now.  Can you manually thin these out off of the rocks?


Edited by James - August 18 2010 at 10:14am]]> Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:54:23 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41405&PID=372243&title=james-55g-build#372243 <![CDATA[James' 55g build : I always get my fans at walmart...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41405&PID=372134&title=james-55g-build#372134 Author: bugzme
Subject: 41405
Posted: August 17 2010 at 10:26am

I always get my fans at walmart]]> Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:26:47 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41405&PID=372134&title=james-55g-build#372134 <![CDATA[James' 55g build : Things are progressing. I need...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41405&PID=372125&title=james-55g-build#372125 Author: James
Subject: 41405
Posted: August 17 2010 at 9:16am

Things are progressing.  I need to put more rock in the system but everything is up and running.  I see a film of what I am assuming is green algea starting to grow on the dry rock in the system.  I assume that is a good thing.  I definately need a cooling fan.  Any suggestions on where to pick one up real quick.  I would like one that I can plug into the power strip rather than having to splice wires into my light fixture.]]> Tue, 17 Aug 2010 09:16:29 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41405&PID=372125&title=james-55g-build#372125 <![CDATA[James' 55g build : Those thing on the live rock look...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41405&PID=371522&title=james-55g-build#371522 Author: SGH360
Subject: 41405
Posted: August 12 2010 at 11:37pm

Those thing on the live rock look like button polyps and lots. What i did to kick start my cycle is to add bunch flakes in a filter bag and let it rot. What can speed up the cycle if you can find someone with a HOB and let borrow like a sponge full of bacteria to speed up your own bio bacteria]]> Thu, 12 Aug 2010 23:37:14 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41405&PID=371522&title=james-55g-build#371522 <![CDATA[James' 55g build : What should I have on hand to...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41405&PID=371510&title=james-55g-build#371510 Author: James
Subject: 41405
Posted: August 12 2010 at 10:21pm

What should I have on hand to "dose" to my new system as I get it fully cycled and up and running?]]> Thu, 12 Aug 2010 22:21:04 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=41405&PID=371510&title=james-55g-build#371510