Pickupman66's Simplified, downsized 66 gallon SCA Rimless

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  1. Pickupman66

    Pickupman66 Tassled File Fish

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    Matt. He eats coraline primarily. I have plenty. Great for spreading it. I've had him for over 2 years.

    Historically I hand fed my tangs but new one is shy. So new clip. First night in and we had this. Ate the whole thing. Did it again tonight.

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    floydie83 Flamingo Tongue

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    This is an awesome idea to hold the screen!
     
  4. Pickupman66

    Pickupman66 Tassled File Fish

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    So, let me tell you, I LOVE my new lights. So... i took some fish pics. Did a water change last night...

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    Pickupman66 Tassled File Fish

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    Finally got my hands on the Par meter this past weekend. WOO HOO! wow, I was running my light a bit conservatively. was only hitting 50 at best on the bottom. So, I turned it up and here is where we are going to settle.
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    Those are un-adjusted readings at 85% blue, 55% white. I settled it down to 45% white and 70% blue. I like the look. Maybe take some pics tonight if I have the time.

    Also, new addition is a Merulina Coral. SPS. we will see. she is a monster.
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    and also been working on the stand skins. I initially planned on a more solid covering, but we settled on some spacing. Kinda looks like a crate. for now, it has been primed while I decide how we want to color it. I may do the outer panels in white and then do the inner panel a flat cream color to match the room walls. I need to finish the other side too.
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    Pickupman66 Tassled File Fish

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    UPDATE!!!!!!

    well sorta. not dont a whole heck of alot to this thing. Change the filter sock weekly. Changed the water monthly. Feed the fish nightly and also the corals after dark with reef chili. NItrates were at zero. phosphate was .06 on my hannah. Im good with that. if it gets higher, ill drip some Lanthanum chloride into the sock. wow that stuff works well.

    I did see a tiny bit of lymphocyntesys on my CBB. he has shown it before so I split my return and tossed on a 25 watt UV sterilizer to the system. Let me tell you, this water is CLEAR clear now... So now,

    Eye candy time...

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    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    beautiful! the tank really is so clean. Is that a new little elegance? I would love to find one that size.
     
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  9. Pickupman66

    Pickupman66 Tassled File Fish

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    Ofk. .. call Nemo reef in charlotte. He has lots. And will ship. He buys large ones and frags them. All super nice. I carried it back on the plane.
     
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    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    Sweet down shots!

    Are your clowns laying again? Is that the reason for the flower pot?

    Potter's still doing well?
     
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    Pickupman66 Tassled File Fish

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    Not laying yet. The potters is perfect.