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Wow John, that tank is really getting sweet! I love it and will be coming by soon when you are not around :) One day my tank will come around and start looking good again. The pink zoo's on the bottom were my fav. So how is the skimmer coming?
 
Thanks BigT :)

Those silly Pink Zoos are covering about an 18" by 8" area on my Starboard now.. If you want some next time you are up around the north-end I'll scrape some off for you.

Some pretty big changes have been made on my tank lately. Three things mainly: Began running Ozone, Treated for Red-bugs, and Began soaking frozen foods in RO-DI. Each colony has shown more coloring so I am hoping the trend continues.

You just had to ask about the skimmer didnt you.. Well When I was gluing the bottom on I pulled hard and quick on one of the fish-line spacers and it shift the entire friggn thing. Globby gluing didnt stand a chance against the numerous bubbles ect ect, so I had to pop the damn thing off. This weekend has been my first in months where I'm not running around so I had hoped to git back to sanding... but nah... I think I'll have another beer and play some Xbox.. I have to go to home depot tomorrow to get some things for the bathroom I'm installing.. I'll get some more sand paper and try agian tomorrow.

BTW: Sweet fishing pics!! My boat hasnt left the driveway :(
 
Thanks All! I'm glad to finally have something worth taking pictures of :)

Beeba: The display is 280Gal the sump/refugium is another 100gal

Edit: Sorry Beeba I'm a little slow tonight... It's 6' long 30" wide 30"tall
 
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I thought I would host this pic since it isnt everyday an urchin shows you it's pearly whites :) This pic was taken about 45min ago..

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I have two of these urchins which are reportedly "Tuxedo" urchins. I picked them up to mow my encrusting algae for me :) I have an ugly brown encrusting algae that has been slowly developing and oddly enough one of the urchins has been chipping off chunks and moving it onto it's back.. I am not sure if this is some methos of camoflauge or if it's saving it to eat :) Either way it makes me happy.

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Watching the urchin eat was very cool. I posted several additional pics on the link provided on my first post. You can see the motion the mouth makes from beginning to end (look on the last page).
 
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John. Your tank is always one of my favorites.... Im glad I was able to come and join the North End tour.
 
Thanks all for the possitive feedback! :D

Katchupoy said:
John. Your tank is always one of my favorites.... Im glad I was able to come and join the North End tour.
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I was really bummed I had to miss the South-End tour :( I've been wanting to see you tank for quite some time now..

Skipper J said:
Very Nice tank John!I like that Flame Angel!Keep us posted!
Joey
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Yea, he's my neccesary evil.. His coloration is very bright but he also nips here and there when he's overly hungry.. I actually tried to trap him once and he was literally the only fish smart enough to not go in, so I gave up. He won so I now feed more :rolleyes:

Elmo18 said:
I see Humphrey!

Tank is maturing nicely John!

- Ilham :)
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Yup, thats my twerp.. Still thinks he's large and in charge. Maybe it's time to get a reef-safe Trigger in there to show him the propper food chain :)

charlie said:
John,
That is looking just great, congrats man. Great picture of the urchin by the way.I have one those tuxedos in my 80, they are sure a hoot to watch. :D
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Thanks Charlie. What color is your urchin? Both of mine have orange colorations, but I would like to get a blue one at some point..
 
Great pics,
I think you have lots of reefers envious reefers out there. Keep up the good work
 
I could not come to the tour as I worked then but wow your tank has filled out alot looking really nice :)
 
Wow John, the pictures look great! Let me know when your ready to break out the fragging shears :D Keep the pictures coming...we love 'em!
 
Hey Thanks all. I appreciate it big time...

Todd: That humilis is growing slllooowwwly BUT I have another one that is growing like crazy which is easily fraggable. It's just not as bright green..
 
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