Revived my 65g...Finally

Discussion in 'Show Off Your Fish Tanks!' started by EllisJuan, Jan 25, 2014.

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  1. EllisJuan

    EllisJuan Feather Duster

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    Picked this guy up today...

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  3. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    soooo cute!! my LFS has had a few come in and I always have to talk myself out of getting one. I just can't commit to the feeding demands.
     
  4. EllisJuan

    EllisJuan Feather Duster

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    I know exactly what you mean. I feel like my pod population should be able to support one, but I still insisted on finding one that was already eating frozen. It took about 2 months and watching more than a half dozen come through the LFS before they finally got one that was eating prepared. I am still a little nervous about it even though I did see him eat in the store before I brought him home. Yesterday when I fed the tank he was not very food aggressive, but was picking the Mysis shrimp that hit the sand. If he starts getting thin I am going to have to pull him.
     
  5. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    well, odds are in your favor if you saw it eating prepared and you have pods. I hope he/she does well for you. I think most fish seem to take a little time in a new environment before they eat really well.
     
  6. EllisJuan

    EllisJuan Feather Duster

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    I just took the plunge into SPS about a month ago. 21 days under Reef Radiance Lumentek 240 LED lights...

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  7. Corailline

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
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  9. chris adams

    chris adams Purple Tang

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    looks good you can see a color and growth difference.

    How high is you light from the bottom?
    Also what percentage are you running your channels at?
     
  10. EllisJuan

    EllisJuan Feather Duster

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    Thanks. My light is about 6" off the water. The lights ramp up and down with a max intensity of 55% Blue and 38% White/Colors.

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  11. EllisJuan

    EllisJuan Feather Duster

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    Here is an updated video of my tank...

     
  12. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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