57 gallon oceanic illuminata rimless build

[broskie]

The tank looks awesome so far. I really like your rockwork and that was the hardest part for me. Anyways Congrats and keep up the good work.
When I started

As of yesterday before I glued my new SPS

 

[Jesse_emel]

This is one really nice downsizing project man . I really like the rimless look .
Looking good and glad to see that you are still in it (your other tank was really nice to!!)

Thanks a lot. It's sad to see the big tank go but I think the power savings will really help the family. As soon as I get the new heater and have a little more temp control I'll be adding livestock. Can't wait.

 

[Jesse_emel]

The tank looks awesome so far. I really like your rockwork and that was the hardest part for me. Anyways Congrats and keep up the good work.
When I started

As of yesterday before I glued my new SPS

Looks sweet, what did you put on the top? it looks covered to me.

 

[broskie]

Once I got a wrasse I was scared it might jump out when I'm not home. So I bought a window screen makng kit from home depot for $20 bucks and measured it up and it fits perfectly and just lifts right off. Plus 98% of the light goes right thru

 

[JIvePhotography]

Once I got a wrasse I was scared it might jump out when I'm not home. So I bought a window screen makng kit from home depot for $20 bucks and measured it up and it fits perfectly and just lifts right off. Plus 98% of the light goes right thru

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Nice! I was going to ask about that. I use a reptile terrarium cover now and I was looking to get something different. I'll check out that window screen making kit.

 

[Jesse_emel]

Here are a few updated pictures. I think i got the rocks in there that i really wanted. I put the pair of true perc clown fish and their nem in the tank and they seem to have found each other and are doing well. (not pictured) here is the tank now from the front.....

The hammer coral is doing very well and is fully expanded....

Zoo's....

Ricordia.....

And the Emerald crab that found his way via some live rock.....

Overall nothing has died or shown signs of stress. I poured in a bottle of pod's that were flying all around and a few got eaten by the clowns.

 

[Jesse_emel]

Picture Update
Frog Spawn

Hammer Coral colonies

My brain (can anyone identify?)

Candy Cane Colony

Chalice Coral

Plate Coral

 

[Coolhand&Cshell]

The tank looks super clean! Great rock work and nice corals!

-Luke

 

[Krish]

Nice updates!!! Everything is looking good from my end

 

[Jesse_emel]

My Ricordea

Zoo Collection

 

[Jesse_emel]

My Anemone has never been bigger than today. Just fed it some raw scallop yesterday. It's very happy

 

[Frankie]

Very nice! Thank you for sharing

 

[Jesse_emel]

Responses

The tank looks super clean! Great rock work and nice corals!

-Luke

Thanks sorry i took so long to update this thread

Nice updates!!! Everything is looking good from my end

Thanks for the compliment!

Very nice! Thank you for sharing

Welcome, I'll be trying to get a full tank shot soon.

 

[Jesse_emel]

Well i have the tank moved to work now, here is the 1st full tank shot i could take....

Sump setup...

 

[Jesse_emel]

and some of the live stock....

tuxedo urchin

pink and blue ricordia

candycane colony and the pair of cleaner shrimp

The twin watchman gobies

Can you see the scooter blenny?

 

[Jesse_emel]

Also last night the Green bubble tip Anemone got in a fight with the power head.....
power head - 1

Anemone - 0

But the good news is the sexy shrimp is looking after the anemone till it gets better.

 

[jmp21677]

Is that a 20 long for the sump?

 

[Jesse_emel]

Is that a 20 long for the sump?

That is correct, i ordered 2 1/4" thick baffles cut from a great local glass shop and used silicone to hold them in place. you can also see a filter sock holder and the little MJ1200 is running the carbon reactor.

 

[Jesse_emel]

Livestock list as of 4/8/11

Inverts:

Skunk Cleaner shrimp - 2
Fire Shrimp - 2
Peppermint Shrimp - 2
Sexy Dancer Shrimp - 1
Bumble Bee Shrimp - 1
Pistol Shrimp - 1
Coral Banded Shrimp - 1 (In Sump)
Emerald Crab - 5
Pom Pom Crab - 1
Blue Tuxedo Urchin - 1

Fish:
Yellow Watchman goby - 2
Hectors Goby - 1
Mandarin Goby - 1
Scooter Blennie - 1
Starry Blennie - 1
Scribbled Rabbitfish - 1
Banggai Cardinal - 1
Royal Gramma - 1
Longspine Blue eyed Cardinal - 1
Filamented Flasher Wrasse -1 (Added today)

 

[NanoReefer411]

Wow. A lot of your corals I gave you got big! That is good. =) That is quite a stock list you have there. Didn't you get the foam for around your vortech's? I know they kind of look ugly, but it will save your livestock. Do you still have your cute black clown goby? Are you afraid of running out of pods for your Mandy and Scooter? I was even afraid to add my Mandy to my 180. Worried about the lack of pods in the future. You are really luck your anemone fared so well. =) If your Ricordia's ever split, I would love one. I have some other stuff I could trade you for. =) I love your tank! It looks so pretty.

Do you still have your green hammer and purple monti I gave you? Let me know if anything I gave you did not make the transfer.