The Waiting game

[Tsukiyomi-sakura]

So I have been looking at my rock in the 150, and I think I'm going to have a horrible time aquascaping it, Does anyone have larger pieces they want to trade for some smaller ones? I know most of it will be tossed into the sump when we get it in (going to happen once buses start) I was thinking of gluing the rock but if I need to separate it again how hard would it be?

[nissannx]

you can drill the rocks and insert plastic dowel found at home depot to secure the rocks. you won't have to worry about them falling

[Tsukiyomi-sakura]

you can drill the rocks and insert plastic dowel found at home depot to secure the rocks. you won't have to worry about them falling

Sounds like a good idea If I can't find a bigger piece, Im mailing looking for the larger ones to keep the natural shape.

[Tsukiyomi-sakura]

Some pictures

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[groan]

aw, Ceeda and Bleeda look so happy. nice to see them again.

[Tsukiyomi-sakura]

aw, Ceeda and Bleeda look so happy. nice to see them again.

They have bonded to the pump intake...

[Tsukiyomi-sakura]

moved some coral into the 150 and they are doing nicely.

[Tsukiyomi-sakura]

Moved all My rock work around and am very pleased, i will take a pic after it clears up and I  aclimate the horse shoe crab into it.

[groupie02]

good luck with the horseshoe crab and the sand storm that comes with it.

By the way, what's the fish that's in most of your pictures?

[Tsukiyomi-sakura]

good luck with the horseshoe crab and the sand storm that comes with it.

By the way, what's the fish that's in most of your pictures?

What one? (colour size?)

[groupie02]

this one

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[Tsukiyomi-sakura]

this one

Thats a bullet goby he is about five inches right now and makes a mess of my sand bed, he scoops sand and food into his mouth and filters the sand out of his gills

[Tsukiyomi-sakura]

I'm going to need some help around June TO MOVE THE 150! were moving....into a bigger home (or at the least one with a finished basement)

Tank empty weights about 400 pounds plus I have around 300-400 Pounds of live rock, stand and canopy.

You would be Given a bit of money for gas and time.

For obvious reasons I can't lift it...I'm shorter then most of you guys and have a hard time to lift the canopy!

[Tsukiyomi-sakura]

Also Once zee tank is moved livestock is being put into tanks (30g 10g and 55g) so It can be drilled and a sump installed.

Speaking of sump if you ever come across a 80g or larger cheap,no leaks, don't care how scratched it is for a good price around 50$ let me know.

BTW my naso tang is a tad retarded, He flails at his reflection in the glass and does what mom calls a "jiggy dance" it would make for home's funniest home videos because he does it in five min increments.

[bitterman]

I'm going to need some help around June TO MOVE THE 150! were moving....into a bigger home (or at the least one with a finished basement)

Tank empty weights about 400 pounds plus I have around 300-400 Pounds of live rock, stand and canopy.

You would be Given a bit of money for gas and time.

For obvious reasons I can't lift it...I'm shorter then most of you guys and have a hard time to lift the canopy!

What make is the 150? It should not weigh that much... how thick is the glass? My 180 Miracles (6'x2'x2') can be lifted by 2 strong people and it's 1/2" glass.

Bruce

[Tsukiyomi-sakura]

The people that lifted it said it Weighed around that, and It's an all-glass I think.

[bitterman]

The people that lifted it said it Weighed around that, and It's an all-glass I think.

Get the glass thickness, then calculate the volume of glass and from there use the density of glass and you can get a reasonable estimate of the weight. I think 400 lbs is on the high side for a 150. but possible I guess if it was 3/4" glass like my 195.

I expect based on 1/2" glass it would be about 275-300 lbs

so lets see...
72x18x29

2x72x29x.5=2088
71x17x.5=603.5
2x17x29x.5=493
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3184.5 cubic inches of glass
go here to get weight http://www.allmeasures.com/Formulae/static/materials/15/density.htm
So 299.9 lbs

Bruce

[brissonya]

Aquarium is starting to look good  

Looking at your fishes, I saw that you had
a foxface and a flame angel.

Things to know about both if you consider going with LPS/SPS:

Foxface:
Rabbitfish are typically considered reef-safe as they will ignore invertebrates. If not fed multiple times daily, they may choose to graze on some corals, including Soft Corals and Large Polyped Stony Corals.

Flame Angel:
Generally safe, but may nip at corals, clams, etc.

Keep a close eye on your angel as they are hit or miss.  Mine started feeding off my coral after 4 months being in the tank and he was fed 2 times a day.

[Tsukiyomi-sakura]

Aquarium is starting to look good  

Looking at your fishes, I saw that you had
a foxface and a flame angel.

Things to know about both if you consider going with LPS/SPS:

Foxface:
Rabbitfish are typically considered reef-safe as they will ignore invertebrates. If not fed multiple times daily, they may choose to graze on some corals, including Soft Corals and Large Polyped Stony Corals.

Flame Angel:
Generally safe, but may nip at corals, clams, etc.

Keep a close eye on your angel as they are hit or miss.  Mine started feeding off my coral after 4 months being in the tank and he was fed 2 times a day.

Foxy Has nether bothered a coral and so far the flame is an excellent role model.

[Tsukiyomi-sakura]

Both pairs of clowns are in the 150 the blue devil damsel and three neon gobbies are in as well so far no fights with the two pairs of clowns it's been 10 mins