Insanespain's 65 Gallon (Disaster Strikes...)

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  1. insanespain

    insanespain Ocellaris Clown

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    Well, since my tank is finally up and running and coming up towards the end of it's cycle, I figured I would start a permanent thread here. I will only update the DIY thread in the "I made this" forum when I add something to the equipment.

    For those who don't know about my tank, here's the link:
    http://www.3reef.com/forums/i-made/diy-65-gallon-reef-tank-build-pics-110234.html

    The tank is currently coming towards the end of the cycle. Ammonia is at zero and Nitrites are not far behind, and I have a small diatom outbreak. I added a small domino damsel from my gf's tank that she needed to get rid of (what a PITA to catch), and I added 8 blue legged hermits. All the livestock seems happy and well.

    Here are a few quick shots I grabbed. I've never done anything with a camera except leave it on auto and point and shoot. Now this hobby has me google'ing camera settings trying to teach myself how to make the pics come out decent. LOL.

    Sorry, I didn't clean the glass ::)

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    insanespain, Jul 25, 2011
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  2. exactlyobp

    exactlyobp Giant Squid

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    Welcome to the show off page!!!!
    I see diatom..?
     
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  3. cbs3315

    cbs3315 Ritteri Anemone

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    love the scape looks really good.
     
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  4. insanespain

    insanespain Ocellaris Clown

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    Yeah unfortunately. Thats part of the cycle though. I need to get a CUC from John.
     
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  5. insanespain

    insanespain Ocellaris Clown

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    Thanks CBS. Took along time to finally come up with that. And lots and lots of zip ties! ;D
     
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  6. exactlyobp

    exactlyobp Giant Squid

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    Just be patient. I had to see those ugly diatoms all over the place AND dealt with the wife complaining about it.
     
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  7. insanespain

    insanespain Ocellaris Clown

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    LOL. Did they go away after the cycle, or did you fight them?
     
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  8. Doratus

    Doratus Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    Lookin gooood so far!
     
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  9. chris adams

    chris adams Purple Tang

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    crazy aquascape.. I like it very good job.
     
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  10. exactlyobp

    exactlyobp Giant Squid

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    It'll go away on its own. But be prepared, it might be, literally, all over the place..
     
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