First pics of new 180

dougc · 02-01-2006, 10:33 PM

The new tank is finally taking shape. It is still pretty bare, at least compared to the defunct 210. The first fish went in on 12/26, but these are the first pictures I have taken.

New stylophora:

First acro:

Apogon cyanosoma pair. There are four in the tank.

My female swallowtail (Genicanthus melanospilos):

BubbaWPB · 02-01-2006, 10:38 PM

Very nice pictures and subjects!

***zhenya*** · 02-02-2006, 01:12 PM

Congrats, Doug!

Very fine fish you'd chosen... I know it;s a bit early for a full tank shot but if you have one, please post it. I like to see how your scape looks and such.
I like to extend another offer for any frags of the corals that you may like in my tank. Just give me a holler if you interested.

Oh, almost forgot, good luck with that table acro, looks like a neat colony.

almostdiva · 02-02-2006, 04:05 PM

Doug,

Great pics!

I love all the genicanthus angels! Are you eventually going to try to find her a male to keep her company??

Rebecca

**Poseidon** · 02-02-2006, 06:55 PM

I like that swallow tail Doug! I take it she is fairly reef safe? .... Geesh me asking reef safe, I had a TRIGGER in my tank for goodness sake!

dougc · 02-03-2006, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Are you eventually going to try to find her a male to keep her company??

This female came into the LFS as a pair, but someone purchased just the male.

I'm not sure I will try to find a mate, since the males tend to be pretty large and my list of desired fish will probably be enough to overload the tank.

Quote:

Oh, almost forgot, good luck with that table acro, looks like a neat colony.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed. I know how finicky they can be.

I will try to get a whole tank shot. The aquascaping is much different, but it's just piles of rock right now.

almostdiva · 02-03-2006, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poseidon

I like that swallow tail Doug! I take it she is fairly reef safe? .... Geesh me asking reef safe, I had a TRIGGER in my tank for goodness sake!

Mike,

Genicanthus sp. are all planktivores.

The whole family is reef safe. And good-looking! (and pricey most places, although you can occasionally see the zebras for cheap!).

**charlie** · 02-04-2006, 12:18 PM

Rock on dougc, glad you got it up and running!!! We'll be waiting for your full tank shot. It may be bare, but it's a start!!

johnny gray · 02-05-2006, 01:41 AM

looking good but need more pip

dougc · 02-14-2006, 01:07 AM

Some more pictures. I moved the two fish I had in quarantine into the display tank. First, the pyramid butterfly (h. polylepis):

And my clown fairy wrasse (c. solarensis):

Finally, a couple of new frags. There are more, but the pictures didn't come out well.

BubbaWPB · 02-14-2006, 09:23 PM

Very nice!

... ... ... ...

Now quit stalling! We want a whole tank shot!

dougc · 02-22-2006, 10:17 PM

Here's what I picked up at the new store, In Living Color, in Marlton, NJ. This is an exceptional place, especially when it comes to corals. Their fish selection is spotty, but it is hard to judge from opening day. From what my son says, their freshwater section is incredible too, but I didn't make it that far.

BubbaWPB · 02-22-2006, 10:22 PM

More nice corals! ....and no tank shot!

WE WANT TANK! WE WANT TANK! WE WANT TANK!

**kevinpo** · 02-23-2006, 12:21 PM

Very nice Doug! How's the Stylophora doing? It looked a bit bleached in the shot above. They can be a bit tricky it acclimate. Has it colored up? They are one of my favorite corals.

Regards,
Kevin

dougc · 02-24-2006, 08:02 AM

The stylophora is holding its own. The polyps on the interior, more shaded, regions have browned up a bit, which I consider to be a positive sign. There are two commensual crabs living in this coral. Their camoflage is pretty good. Here is a picture of a molt from one of them.

**kevinpo** · 02-24-2006, 11:44 AM

Hi Doug,
I agree nothing wrong with browning, shows the coral is capable of establishing a good population of Zooxanthellae. I really like the cool life that often comes in with the Seriatapora and Stylophora colonies. I got a S. hystrix once that had two crabs and a pistol shrimp living in one colony

Regards,
Kevin

02-01-2006, 10:33 PM	#1
dougc Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 482	First pics of new 180 The new tank is finally taking shape. It is still pretty bare, at least compared to the defunct 210. The first fish went in on 12/26, but these are the first pictures I have taken. New stylophora: First acro: Apogon cyanosoma pair. There are four in the tank. My female swallowtail (Genicanthus melanospilos):

02-01-2006, 10:38 PM	#2
BubbaWPB Governor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 1,234	Very nice pictures and subjects! __________________ Bubba Hmmm... now that the tank is full, I could convert the pool to saltwater... Bubba's Aquarium Log

02-02-2006, 01:12 PM	#3
*zhenya* Owner Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: new jersey,usa Posts: 7,835	Congrats, Doug! Very fine fish you'd chosen... I know it;s a bit early for a full tank shot but if you have one, please post it. I like to see how your scape looks and such. I like to extend another offer for any frags of the corals that you may like in my tank. Just give me a holler if you interested. Oh, almost forgot, good luck with that table acro, looks like a neat colony. __________________ Kind regards, Gene.

02-02-2006, 06:55 PM	#5
Poseidon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 6,487	I like that swallow tail Doug! I take it she is fairly reef safe? .... Geesh me asking reef safe, I had a TRIGGER in my tank for goodness sake! __________________ Need a Photographer? Just say NO to CRABS Mike

02-04-2006, 12:18 PM	#8
charlie Keeper of Willis Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NW Montana Posts: 6,229	Rock on dougc, glad you got it up and running!!! We'll be waiting for your full tank shot. It may be bare, but it's a start!! __________________ 400 Gallon Reef Log Rome wasn't built in a day---neither is a reef

02-02-2006, 04:05 PM	#4
almostdiva Mayor Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 972	Doug, Great pics! I love all the genicanthus angels! Are you eventually going to try to find her a male to keep her company?? Rebecca

02-05-2006, 01:41 AM	#9
johnny gray Tenant Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: sanford ME Posts: 77	looking good but need more pip

02-14-2006, 01:07 AM	#10
dougc Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 482	Some more pictures. I moved the two fish I had in quarantine into the display tank. First, the pyramid butterfly (h. polylepis): And my clown fairy wrasse (c. solarensis): Finally, a couple of new frags. There are more, but the pictures didn't come out well.

02-14-2006, 09:23 PM	#11
BubbaWPB Governor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 1,234	Very nice! ... ... ... ... Now quit stalling! We want a whole tank shot! __________________ Bubba Hmmm... now that the tank is full, I could convert the pool to saltwater... Bubba's Aquarium Log

02-22-2006, 10:17 PM	#12
dougc Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 482	Here's what I picked up at the new store, In Living Color, in Marlton, NJ. This is an exceptional place, especially when it comes to corals. Their fish selection is spotty, but it is hard to judge from opening day. From what my son says, their freshwater section is incredible too, but I didn't make it that far.

02-22-2006, 10:22 PM	#13
BubbaWPB Governor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 1,234	More nice corals! ....and no tank shot! WE WANT TANK! WE WANT TANK! WE WANT TANK! __________________ Bubba Hmmm... now that the tank is full, I could convert the pool to saltwater... Bubba's Aquarium Log

02-23-2006, 12:21 PM	#14
kevinpo Moderator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Spokane Valley WA Posts: 2,450	Very nice Doug! How's the Stylophora doing? It looked a bit bleached in the shot above. They can be a bit tricky it acclimate. Has it colored up? They are one of my favorite corals. Regards, Kevin __________________ SPSguy On - On

02-24-2006, 08:02 AM	#15
dougc Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 482	The stylophora is holding its own. The polyps on the interior, more shaded, regions have browned up a bit, which I consider to be a positive sign. There are two commensual crabs living in this coral. Their camoflage is pretty good. Here is a picture of a molt from one of them.

02-24-2006, 11:44 AM	#16
kevinpo Moderator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Spokane Valley WA Posts: 2,450	Hi Doug, I agree nothing wrong with browning, shows the coral is capable of establishing a good population of Zooxanthellae. I really like the cool life that often comes in with the Seriatapora and Stylophora colonies. I got a S. hystrix once that had two crabs and a pistol shrimp living in one colony Regards, Kevin __________________ SPSguy On - On

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