Mr. Bill's Budget 29H Reef Tank- New Pics on Page 18

Discussion in 'Show Off Your Fish Tanks!' started by Mr. Bill, Feb 15, 2012.

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  1. cosmo

    cosmo Giant Squid

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    looking great senor bill. Glad you're enjoying your CBS
     
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  3. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    Thank you, Cheryl.

    Coralline is coming along. It's a little slow, but then again I use IO salt mix with no dosing.

    Love my damsels, too. They're probably the most misunderstood and unappreciated fish in the ocean. :D
     
  4. Mr. Bill

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    Thank you, Ryan.

    Did have one little incident with him-- you were right, he did kill my emerald crabs, but not until after they killed both of my feather dusters and started trying to catch fish, so he's like my little vigilante as well as king. :)
     
  5. cosmo

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    the circle of life, lol. you're emeralds were going after fish? WOW those shrimp are no joke though!
     
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    Nice looking tank! Have you thought about dosing? I saw you only use water changes at the moment to replenish your trace elements.
     
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    Yep, and I'll never own another emerald crab... that's 3 out of 3 that have killed sessile inverts and started chasing fish in one of my tanks. On the bright side, I know what to recommend to get rid of them. In nearly a year, the cbs has never bothered anything else. :)
     
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    Thank you, Chris.

    Honestly, no. Softies don't really use any measurable amount of the main three, and trace elements are difficult at best to test. Besides, mixing and changing a couple gallons of water occasionally is just too easy. :)
     
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    Just a few more random growth shots.

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    And the honorary FTS.
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    Thanks for viewing. :)
     
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    Great shots. Corals look great. That leather looks like the same size as I have in my 125g. Very big. Looks good. Thanks for the FTS
     
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    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    Thank you very much! Definitely see a tank upgrade in my future. :)