One of my Dream tank build ( RedSea Reefer 425 XL) (1 Viewer)

[Raccoh]

Looking good!

 

[johntdaballa]

Looking good!

Getting closer to getting some acros from you. after seeing your tank I would definitely want to be as successful reefer as you. [emoji3]


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[Raccoh]

Getting closer to getting some acros from you. after seeing your tank I would definitely want to be as successful reefer as you. [emoji3]


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Come on over JT, you are successful!

 

[johntdaballa]

My attempt to try to DIY a protein skimmer stand with egg crate. The attempt was nice, designed well but didn't withstand weight well and collapsed so I added a middle brace which than cause vibration sound which was annoying.

After that fail attempt I looked around for ideas and thought this would be another good cheap DiY with PVC pipes and tees. Total cost $10 works really well the only problem now is top of the skimmer and bottom of the stand is around 2in or less very tight fit. Love this skimmer dials in really accurately. I'll take pictures of the skins later.

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[Tnconcept]

Those eggcrate should hold up I could be wrong that if it's under water it less pressure, but PVC looks good also. Let's see the thing turn on and still hold it's balance John. Good idea there!

 

[RR-MAN]

I'll be using a amazing fire Hd . It'll stay on

Bought the same one...it stays "ON" but it dims. Since it's plugged in 24/7 I was hoping it stays full bright.

 

[johntdaballa]

My first trachyphyllia, I'm super stoked !!

Bought this from Urban Aquatics! Received a few Christmas gift cards to UA from my family


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[johntdaballa]

any suggestions?
Currently have 2 fire fish and diamond watchman.
plan to get rid of diamond watchman.

Here’s my Livestock list :

Borbnius blotched anthias (I’ve always wanted one)
Fat head anthias
Harlequin shrimp
Purple tang
Lyretail anthias
Blue spotted jawfish
Flame hawk fish
Red mandarin goby
i would like a achillies tang but tank maybe too small
not sure which wrasse



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[Raccoh]

Nice list John get a small Achilles with no purple

 

[reeftopia]

You can always trade Achilles off to me when it gets too big. Win Win

 

[johntdaballa]

Here's my revised list:
2 clowns
Borbonius blotched anthias
Blue spot Jawfish
Potters
1 Ignitus
2 Lyretail

I wanted to get all these tangs but all the waste
What you guys think of this list mostly anthias and wrasse.?

 

[FarmerTy]

Are you familiar with the blue spot jawfish? I just wanted to pass along that they have a pretty dismal survival rate if you didn't know already.

List looks good. I'd look into resplendent anthias if you want a stunning anthia that's not like over $60 a fish.

 

[johntdaballa]

Are you familiar with the blue spot jawfish? I just wanted to pass along that they have a pretty dismal survival rate if you didn't know already.

List looks good. I'd look into resplendent anthias if you want a stunning anthia that's not like over $60 a fish.

Not very familiar at all! My last set up was simple with yellow tang 6line wrasses, and 2 clowns . Didn't really go in depth research on all the fish.

What would you recommend to replace jawfish and anthias.


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[FarmerTy]

Huge fan of a Midas blenny, has a similar shape but very hardy and great personality. It doesn't dwell in the sand though if that is what you're looking for.

Your anthia selection is just fine. I was just going to toss my hat in for the resplendent anthias because they are stunning.

I don't have a good picture of mine but you can see them in the video.

https://youtu.be/8uv4vNPuAxk

 

[johntdaballa]

I did have a midas blenny in my last but it jumped!! [emoji17] Needing to get a lid but the lid I like is made by artfully Acrylic. But very costly

I like Ty suggestion
3 resplendent anthias
1 blotched borbonius anthias
1 Potter wrasse
2 clowns

And a midas blenny


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[cacarnold3]

I'm with Ty, the blue spot jawfish is beautiful but doesn't live long.

 

[FarmerTy]

I did have a midas blenny in my last but it jumped!! [emoji17] Needing to get a lid but the lid I like is made by artfully Acrylic. But very costly

I like Ty suggestion
3 resplendent anthias
1 blotched borbonius anthias
1 Potter wrasse
2 clowns

And a midas blenny


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I think you'll really like the resplendents. I researched anthias for years before pulling the trigger on these guys. Not disappointed at all. They aren't commonly available though so may have to wait a bit.

 

[johntdaballa]

Took me awhile to choose the design I wanted on clownfish! Pair of Ultra Black Ice . Not sure if it will show up but you can check it on my IG link !!
Thanks Urban Aquatic!! He just had a huge clown fish delivery check it out
https://instagram.com/p/BeYW_Ltg7-U/


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[FarmerTy]

Took me awhile to choose the design I wanted on clownfish! Pair of Ultra Black Ice . Not sure if it will show up but you can check it on my IG link !!
Thanks Urban Aquatic!! He just had a huge clown fish delivery check it out
https://instagram.com/p/BeYW_Ltg7-U/


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Beautiful pair!

 

[dragon99]

I got a trio of carberryi last week and I'm loving them. Resplendents are nice looking too.

The borbonius though, that's on my bucket list. I tried once last year and it died in QT after two days