After 20 years of hesitation

[Sani Boyan]

Hi all Finally got the time and courage to setup my own reef. Just a small one... 30x24x24. It has been almost 5 months now. Many 'casualties' though..... sad. But glad to have learned a lot of new things with the help of fellow reefers. Will update with full specs soon.

[rudy17]

nice! tank might be a bit small for blue tang though.

[azlindaza]

Nice tank bro..keep it up..

[Admiraltian]

Looking forward for your updates and more photos would be great.

[Sani Boyan]

nice! tank might be a bit small for blue tang though.

Yes, the blue tang is definitely oversized. Given by a fellow reefer who had to decom his tank. Had tried to catch it several times but failed successfully..... thought of swopping with smaller ones. Anyone have any brilliant ideas on how to trap it?

[Sani Boyan]

Nice tank bro..keep it up..

Thanks. But still not contented on the landscaping. Not that creative....

[sunnymau]

Your tank looks clean, no algea

[Sani Boyan]

Your tank looks clean, no algea

Nope. I have this brown algae (diatom i think) problem. Have to scrub every 2 days or so .... No green algae though.

[rudy17]

Yes, the blue tang is definitely oversized. Given by a fellow reefer who had to decom his tank. Had tried to catch it several times but failed successfully..... thought of swopping with smaller ones. Anyone have any brilliant ideas on how to trap it?

u can try using two nets? but the last time i tried to catch one, i have to remove most of my liverocks..heh

bro, u r using sand substrate? how do u manage to keep it so clean?

[rudy17]

also, do u find the wavemaker too strong for such a small tank? i removed mine cos i think its creating some tsunami

[Sani Boyan]

also, do u find the wavemaker too strong for such a small tank? i removed mine cos i think its creating some tsunami

Hhhahaa hahaaa.... 2 nets? Even tried with 3... to no avail. I use 2 wavemaker, 3000 and 5000. It did create a storm on the surface. But it REALLY helps on making the sand clean. Previously using only the 3000. The sand turns dark brown within 2 days. Pity my starfish trying very hard to clean it. After a few experiments, found that its best to point the 5000 directly and diagonally to the return outlet. And the 3000 to point straight at the back. Both around 3" from surface. Still monitoring and experimenting though. Crossing fingers really tight.

[rudy17]

thanks bro, will give it a try tonight!

[bobkemejan]

Nice tank indeed bro

Hmmmm u should stock up more corals tho

Will look more colourful!

Going corals shopping??

Hahahahha

Always willing to tag along!!""

[james72]

Hold status for another 3 more months. Focus on good husbandry and stable water parameters. Culturing copepods, there are couple of reefers selling them, buy 1-2 packets to add into your tank. Instead of fishes, look for tiny tank cleaners at fish farm. Soon you will have a great colourful eco system to enjoy after work.

[yellowtang]

Yo Boyan,

I like your tank.

I like your pun : 20 years hesitation.

: failed successfully.

Keep the pictures coming, keep the pun coming too.

Cheerz,

Mike.

[Admiraltian]

More zoom in shots of your corals would be nice.

[Sani Boyan]

Hey all Thanks for the comments and feedback. For now definitely will heed james72's advice, focus on becoming a good husband... Compiling photos now. Will upload ASAP. Still trying very hard to capture good quality pictures. My photo taking skills are superbly horrible . As horrible as my powderful knowledge in this hobby. Bob> Definitely drag you along for coral shopping. Thanks for all the delicious and nutricious poison that you had injected in my brain. For now, have to vividly please my wife more and more until she VOLUNTARILY drag me to buy more corals

[tijou]

To catch the blue tang..Off your lights in the night..i mean complete darkness.. if u have time after 2 hours.. "on" the tank light and just scoop it up cos the fish is "blinded"...sure works..

[Sani Boyan]

To catch the blue tang..Off your lights in the night..i mean complete darkness.. if u have time after 2 hours.. "on" the tank light and just scoop it up cos the fish is "blinded"...sure works..

Hmm... Great thinking. But..... That Tang is sleeping under and in between rocks. Never saw it sleep out in the open. Anyway thanks for the tip.

[Sani Boyan]

Well.... Here comes the amateurish pics. Now can see ALL the algae....

[Kakani]

Nice and healthy blue tang you got...

[Sani Boyan]

Nice and healthy blue tang you got...

Thanks. I'm lucky to be able to nurse it. When at first got it was quite worn out. Now trying to catch it to sell/swop cause my tank is too small for it. Anyone knows where to get the Aqua Medic Fish Trap? Had tried all other means but failed.

[Sani Boyan]

Finally this guy (or gal) out of hiding. Got this big???!!!!!

[bobkemejan]

Haha Dat big thingy is now in my tank! Ever consider of taking him back??

[Sani Boyan]

HahaDat big thingy is now in my tank!Ever consider of taking him back??

Hmmm.... you ever consider of giving it back?