Wow, they're BIG! I am honestly amazed every time I look at saltwater fish. You obviously did a very good job, I just wish there were corals and stuff in there (but I remember why there aren't any). The tank and the fish look awesome man!
This is simply amazing Pasfur. I read the majority of this thread and I can't say how impressed I am. If I am ever going to set up a saltwater tank, I will make sure that I come to you for guidance, if that wouldn't be a problem of course. Unfortunately income is limited as I'm only 19 years old (20 in March!), so keeping freshwater is much easier for me. But seeing how you conduct yourself in the art makes it seem...not too difficult at all! One of these days I'll start a saltwater tank...don't know when, but I'll know I have an advantage others don't!
Great thread. Read the whole thing. Pasfur, you have inspired me to go from never attempting a sw tank to desiring one. Too bad I'm sitting on a 55g that's brand new and empty. I guess I'll still make it a fw planted tank. I've been inspired to try in the near future finishing off a room in my basement for an aquarium/computer/cigar smoking man cave and set up a large FOWLR because of you. It sounds like so much fun. Even though I've never done a fw planted tank reading about SW, something I've never even considered before, sounds so much funner and honestly, easier than fw planted.
Now where's my hammer and nails to get started on an aquarium room?
I've been inspired to try in the near future finishing off a room in my basement for an aquarium/computer/cigar smoking man cave and set up a large FOWLR because of you.
I did that once. Instead of a room, I put a wall up down the middle of basement, installed a breaker box and a few dozen electrical outlets, and set up 48 aquariums. ;-) Plus, a 1200+ gallon pond in back yard. It was fun.
Honestly, having been there, I much prefer where I am at today. Granted, I need a "few" more aquariums, but the 2 quality saltwater systems I have today are by far my most enjoyment i've had in fishkeeping.
Oh yeah, I also have a Turtle tank. 2 saltwater tanks and a Turtle tank. And a quarantine tank. And a Betta Bowl. For now, this is all I need. Just this and a pond. And a Seahorse tank. All I need is what I have now, a pond, and a seahorse tank. And a live plant tank. Yeah. All I need is what I have now, a pond, a seahorse tank, and a live plant tank. And maybe a bird. :roll: {sigh}
Its only been 2 weeks since my last update, but i'm bored. For those of you who do not know, I am on leave from work, having knee surgery this Thursday. So for the next 4 to 6 weeks I have nothing to do but look at the TV and computer.
Anyhow, I may take some criticism for my newest updates. I became tired of looking at the 180 with just the live rock structure. I felt the tank needed a little something to make it appear a little more elegant. Something to break up the reef structure and give more diversity to the background. So, anyhow, with a little help from a friend, I dug out an old tote from the garage. A 15 year old tote. Then I added some decorations. :roll:
{edit 11/24/10 - I have deleted a portion of this due to some Photobucket pictures being removed in error. Unfortunately I don't have hard copies, so these pics are gone.}
The last time i used artificial corals was a long time ago, with the exception of some barnacles. I would expect it to turn brown, which will require some soaking in hot water occasionally, perhaps even with a small touch of bleach.
my thought exactly love the contrast! brightens up the tank and gives it a different look! your tank and fish look awesome! also glad to see your M.angel is doing well!
I have not kept a Sohal at home due to tank size concerns. This fish grows large and becomes EXTREMELY aggressive in tight quarters. I have had the experience of caring for aquariums with Sohals and I can tell you from what I have seen and discussed with clients, I would not keep a Sohal in anything smaller than a 280 gallon tank, with a 400 being much more appropriate. This is one of those fish that has to be taken very seriously when you consider adding it to a community display.
The only exception I might consider would be as a display fish in a 125 or larger reef, with no other fish of size in the display.
Alright man, wheres the new pics! Hehe. Just messing. The tank looks great dude. I cant wait to be able to upgrade. We planned to purchase the current house we are in but have decided this week actually that its not the house we want. Its just not big enough for all of our interests and future plans. So we are going to continue living here for the time being and work on finding a bigger house in the near future. We would obviously all love to have a 220G tank or larger but sometimes its just beyond reason. As much as I hate to face the facts, currently its out of reach for me. However I do see a 55G display and 29G sump within reason :lol: I just need to start saving my pennies for the lighting for a 55G tank and then think about making the change.
Until then I will continue cutting my teeth on the 29G and learning the ropes. But Im still waiting on pics to soothe my appetite :-D Keep up the good work Pasfur, awesome job my friend.
I will try to take a good video today. Every time I approach the tank every fish goes to beg for food. I can't seem to film realistic behavior like I see from across the room.
Yesterday was the 1 year anniversary of my equipment arriving! It is amazing what you can do in a short year. It is also interesting that today, 1 year later, I am just finishing stocking my tank and I am still adding rock to the reef structure. I think it just goes to show that nothing good happens fast in this hobby!
Recovering from this knee surgery I haven't been out much to look. I'm not even certain that I'm adding more fish. The tank looks great. At some point you have to just look at the tank and say "yeah, thats exactly what I want just as it is." I'm not sure. Part of me still wants to add a P. asfur angel.
On the other hand, I may break down this q tank soon and let my son use it for a freshwater tank, at which point I will certainly be finished!
But my tank is getting lots of algae silver bubble type and the sand is also turning brown, i am dosing vinegar from last 3 months. My paras. are all fine.
Pasfur... i can not wait to see them....hey i just noticed you posted that last night.... where are they?!?!?!?!?!
Zaitmi- sorry to hear your issues please post in your thread so we can jump in ther to talk about it as we generally try to avoid talking about other peoples tanks in a build thread..
Well, he did say pics sometime "this year" so by my calculations Pasfur has 38 days until we can bring on the heat. Patience, grasshopper. :lol:
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