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Killavixens Reef Photo Journal

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#1 ·
This is a photo of the progress i have made in my reef aquarium and future progress will now be here. Thanks for following!

April 2013

First Fish

May 2013


Upraded to 10gal


June 2013 30 gal

July 2013 40 Breeder
 

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#7 · (Edited)
These pics are beautiful.

How big is this tank again? Is this the 40?

Sailfin Tangs tend to get to be big species and need an appropriate home from day one to maintain good immune systems and stress levels. I always recommend at least a 125 gallon tank for the size this fish will grow to. Marine creatures, unlike their Freshwater counterparts, will continue to grow despite their tank size. Remember, they had a whole ocean to grow in before we tanked them. These fish really appreciate a 72" long tank, as by adulthood they can max out at over a foot! This will give them appropriate swimming room and proper the proper amount of live rock will give them ample hiding places, making them feel secure in their home.

The only Tangs I recommend for less than 125 gallon tanks are the Ctenochaetus genus, such as Kole and Tomini tangs. A more seasoned aquarist can probably successfully keep one of this genus in something as small as a 75 gallon, but that is the absolute minimum in my opinion.
 
#15 ·
No, no jumping. Im thinking it was sick before i got him the store he came from runs massive uv sterilizers and doses alot of antibiotics. So i wouldnt have known if he was sick. The stress of moving to a new system just was the last straw for him i guess.
 
#18 ·
Update

I broke this tank down and sold everything but my two clowns. I now have a 14 biocube. And i am setting up a 65g tank with a 29g sump.
Using an overflow box (U-tube) cpr pak 2 HOB skimmer, 4 powerheads, rapid led diy fixture.
Will be getting a custom rockscape from Cerameco. Almost done cycling.
Current inhabitants are 3 black mollies.

Biocube is stock with a few modifications.
Two clownfish and an orchid dottyback
handful of hermits

Zoa's
Rastas
Lord of the rings( or gobstoppers)
Reverse space monsters
Whammin Watermelon
Radioactive Dragon eys
armageddon zoa

Misc
Morphed rhodactis
Tyree Seasons Greeting Monti
Birdsnest
Pot of Gold Favia
Pics to follow shortly
 
#23 ·
Subbing!!!! As I said, beautiful tank! Can't wait to see it progress!!
 
#24 ·
A custom build is pretty costly but they make is just the way you want, they have premade peaices that arent too bad, try aquatecture. They are the sole distributor of Ceramaco. Or you can contact Cerameco directly yourself which is what i did
 
#26 ·
I don't see much for pricing full rockscapes,how much did your setup run you if you don't mind my asking.It seems like it might be comparable to high grade live rock as far as cost. I presume it was not as bad as going through a middle man coming straight from the source.

I have some nice montiporas that would liven up that pretty reef scape when it is ready.
 
#27 ·
$300 shipped. most of their individual pieces cost $20 and up and come in small med large. And yes you save up over $100 going directly to them, if you decide you want to get them to get you a quote on a full scape pm me. I can give you a name and direct phone number. i love montis, what types you have? I have a red monti and Tyree's season greetings monti
 
#28 ·
Thank You,I appreciate the heads up.
Hmmmm...Montis.
Red\Orange Monti Cap
Grape Monti Cap
Candy Apple Green Monti Cap
Sunset Monti
Mystic Sunset Monti
Green Monti Digitata
Super Red Monti Digitata
Peach Monti Digitata
Green Daisy Monti Foliosa
German Blue Monti Digitata
Green Purple Rim Monti Cap
Blue Berry Cheese cake Monti
Green Montipora Spongodes
Montipora Seratosa
Three seasons Montipora
Superman Monti
and possibly another monti or two I am missing.I would really like to replace my forest fire monti digi but they are hard to find around here.
 
#29 ·
Bad pun warning: There's something mighty percula going on in there! :)
 
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