40 Zoanthid and SPS (Nicks new tank)

[Nick_Kun]

The Zoanthids are almost gone and what I have left will be in my new 6 Gallon Nano Cube.

Some New Pics

My current favorite fish.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/MandarinGoby1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/MandarinGoby2.jpg

Taken Under PC Actinics so it's a little blued out. I tried blurring the background with photoshop.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/Efflorensis.jpg

Huge Colony of Mint Green Millepora, anyone want to trade?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/GreenMillepora.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/BluePolypMonti.jpg

[Nick_Kun]

More Pics soon.

[alex4angela]

Nice looking Kiwi's

[DaChrisDude]

Ditto, very pretty "Red Kiwis"...

[Nick_Kun]

the blue with red ring superman picture turned out bad. better pictures to come.

[chilly05willy]

hurry Nick, I wanna see your new tank!

[Nick_Kun]

No full tank shot yet cause I'm still moving equipments around. but its a simple 40 gallon, no sump.

Here are some new pictures this morning.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/Superman.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/MellowYellow.jpg

Looks like my anemone finally settled.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/ClownandAnemone.jpg


hurry Nick, I wanna see your new tank!

[KleSeTokeR]

Those "Superman" and "Kiwis" are sweet. "Pirates Booty" LoL, wonder who came up with that name? saw it on Zoaid and had to comment on it. *Searching for frags to trade* ;)

[Nick_Kun]

haha yeah I know. It's a funny name. Chris anytime you want to trade, let me know.

Here is a crappy pic of my zoa collection.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/ZoaCollection1.jpg

- Nick


Those "Superman" and "Kiwis" are sweet. "Pirates Booty" LoL, wonder who came up with that name? saw it on Zoaid and had to comment on it. *Searching for frags to trade* ;)

[DaChrisDude]

smashing baby.

[chilly05willy]

wow Nick, you got rid of a lot of corals! Full tank shot looks good :)

[SECTER1]

I need some more zoos..

[Nick_Kun]

I need more zoos myself. Don't worry, I already have a frag for you man. Its in my frag tank. It should be ready soon. :)


I need some more zoos..

[SECTER1]

I need more zoos myself. Don't worry, I already have a frag for you man. Its in my frag tank. It should be ready soon. :)

Right on bro!...Let me know when it's ready. I want to check out how you frag zoos. I am in the process of building a frag tank so I can start trading and sharing the wealth.;)

[Nick_Kun]

My frag tank is not setup yet, waiting for a new lighting system so I made a small rack in the main tank with egg crates.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/TopDown-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/FragRack.jpg

[Nick_Kun]

1st Month Update.

Just came back from Danny's house and picked up some nice Zoa colonies. My Zoa Mountain is Officially Full. I can only put frags in there now. Hey Danny, if your reading this, thanks a lot man.:D

New: Changes
- Got a 6 Gallon NanoCube and I moved some of Zoas in There, pics will be up soon.
- Coralife Super SKimmer 65, had a remora for a little bit but it wasn't performing the way I wanted to.
- Added 36" PC 50/50 Fixture.

Tank Stats:
- 40 Gallon BR (Simple HOB Everything) BB tank
- 150 W Sunpod with 14K Bulb
- 36" Oddysey 50/50 PC w/12 Moonlights (6 sun and 6 moons)
- Coralife Super Skimmer
- Seio 1100 for Circulation, On one end of the tank facing the the back (gives good laminar flow towards my SPS Mountain).

Livestock:

Zoanthids:
1 Colony of Superman Zoanthid (blue with red rings)
1 Colony of Fire on Ice Zoanthid
1 Colony of Bubble Gum Paly
1 Colony of Grey and Pink Paly
1 Colony of Bam Bam Zoanthid
1 Colony of Eagle Eye Paly
1 Colony of Watermelon Zoanthid
1 Colony of Maroon with Bright Orange Ring
1 Huge Colony of Eagle Eye Zoanthid
1 Colony of Peach Center Zoanthid
1 Huge colony of Pirates Booty Paly
1 Colony of Pink Elphant Paly
1 Colony of Purple and Peach Zoanthid
2 Colony of Raidoactive Dragon Eyes Zoanthids
1 Colony of Kiwi Stars Zoanthid
1 Colony of Peach and Grey Zoanthid
1 Colony of Green with Ice Center Zoanthid
2 Colony of True Blue Zoanthid
1 Small Colony of Purple Hearted Paly
1 Small Colony of Lunar Eclipse Zoanthid
1 Small Colony of Acid Green Zoanthid (super Bright)
1 Small Colony of Neon Orange Skirt and Mouth Zoanthid
1 Small Colony of RPE Paly
1 Small Colony of GPE Paly
1 Small Colony of Seamat (very rare and unique) Zoanthid
1 Colony of Red Kiwi Stars Zoanthid

SPS:
Baby Blue Staghorn
Neon Green Pocilipora
Red, Purple and Red Montipora Capricornis
Purple Tip and Base Efflorensis
Red Body with Green Polyp Acro
ORA Blue Tort
Neon Green Prostata

LPS:
Orange Crush Echinata
Pink Eye Echino
Acan Lord

SOFTIES:
2 Colony of Neon Green Sarcophym.
Red Sea Xenia (I love this thing)

INVERTS AND FISH:
1 Red Fire Fish
1 Purple Fire Fish
2 Blue Green Chromis
Harem (2 male 1 Female) Clownfish
Mandarin Goby (I have a Sh*t load of Pods in my tank, someone can vouch on that)
Red Linkia Star
Red Perching Goby (nocturnal :( )
BTA with Purple Tips
2 Crocea Clams

Here is a Video

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/th_Tank.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/?action=view&current=Tank.flv)

[Nick_Kun]

Some Pictures: Enjoy

Zoanthid Mountain:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/ZoaCollection2.jpg

SPS Mountain:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/SPSCollection.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/PinkElephants.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/LunarEclipse.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/PurpleHeartedZoa.jpg

[SolRo]

Who must i kill to get some of those green and red zoas near the center of the tank? heh

Love them, the colors realy stand out.

[Nick_Kun]

Thanks. If you have something to Trade, I'm always up to that.


Who must i kill to get some of those green and red zoas near the center of the tank? heh

Love them, the colors realy stand out.

[dhuynh]

Sweet tank Nick!!!

[Nick_Kun]

Thanks Danny.

[Nick_Kun]

Zoas are out, well most of them and New Pics on the 1st Page.

[Nick_Kun]

6 Gallon Nano Cube, Goby/Blenny Tank.

Current Livestock:
Small (very) Pistol Shrimp
Two Spot Goby
Various Zoos.

Future Livestock:
Yellow Clown Goby
Red Head Goby
Neon Goby (gold and Blue)
Midas Blenny or Bicolor Blenny

Various Macro Algae.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/SideView-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/Front.jpg

[main13]

where do you get your zoos from?

[Nick_Kun]

You just half to have good eyes to spot them. I've been around all of the LFS in southern and northern california and also, all of the people that I've met on this site have been good to me and always hook me up.

[Nick_Kun]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/FullTank1.jpg

[MarLooney]

Cool stuffs... what kinda plugs are those?

[Nick_Kun]

Sup marlo, man I haven't seen you in PK last few times I was there. Anyways, those frag plugs I got off reefapalooza, the owner said that he will be selling through marinedepot soon. It's really sick, it fits perfectly on eggcrates.

[Nick_Kun]

The SPS bug bit me again and most of zoos are out, mostly moved to my new 6 gallon tank that I still need to take pictures of.

6 Gallon Tank Update:
- Added 18W 50/50 PC, total 36Watts of Power Baby :)
- Stocked up on Zoos, preety much full
- Added Red Fire Fish and Flame Tail Blenny (current favorite fish)

40 Gallon Update:
- Added 9 new SPS pieces from KjsReef (Thanks Kelly)

Here are the pics.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/PinkBirdsnest.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/TealTenius.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/TealStag.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/PinkMillepora.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/SPSFrags1.jpg

[Nick_Kun]

Frags Mounted and 1 month anniversary shots.

Update:
Coraline is taking over my back glass and bottom glass.

Water Parameters:
Calcium - 460ppm
Alk - 9dkh
Magnesium - 1320ppm
Nitrate - 0ppm
Nitrite - 0ppm
Amonia - 0ppm

Supplements/Maintenance:
Top Off RODI from AW
Scripps water every 1.5 weeks
Tropic Marin Calcium
Strontium
Magnesium

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/1MonthPic5.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/1MonthPic1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/1MonthPic3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/1MonthPic2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/1MonthPic4.jpg

[Ars3nal619]

Very VERY nice bro.....

[Nick_Kun]

Thanks man. I can't wait until everything grows.

Here are some more of my favorite pictures.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/CapWallLeft.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/CapWallRight.jpg


Very VERY nice bro.....

[onad75]

really nice Nick..

[DaChrisDude]

sweet nick!

[Nick_Kun]

Thanks fellas. Here is a current score. Can you guys ID this for me ;) .

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/BlueDanae.jpg

[SolRo]

that's just some LR with coraline on it, ill buy it off ya for 2.50 a pound =p

[Nick_Kun]

haha lol. :) I will be having frags of this bad boy as it colors up more. Anyone want to be in the list?


that's just some LR with coraline on it, ill buy it off ya for 2.50 a pound =p

[DaChrisDude]

Put me on the list Nick! I want a frag!

btw-what is it? ;) Lol... Purple encrusting monti?

[Nick_Kun]

it's a Superman Danae :) and I'll save you a frag.


Put me on the list Nick! I want a frag!

btw-what is it? ;) Lol... Purple encrusting monti?

[Nick_Kun]

New shots and new corals.

This Pink Birdsnest is growing like crazy, it grows about a quarter inch per week.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/BirdsnestGrowth.jpg

Here is an awesome purple encrusting with bright blue polyps. Picture doesn't do this piece any justive, it's probably the brighest blue coral in my tank.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/PurpleEncrusting.jpg

[Daniel]

that superman danae looks familiar :P

BR?

[Nick_Kun]

Bingo :)


that superman danae looks familiar :P

BR?

[Nick_Kun]

Bored, so I took some pictures.

I think I went SPS Frag Crazy.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/2MonthsPicture2.jpg

Different Monti Types
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/2Months.jpg

Starting to frag some overgrowing corals. Will be posting these up once they grow more than 1 inches and encrusting.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/FragRack2.jpg

Got bored with photoshop. I was trying some picture techniques from RC.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/October23Picture1.jpg

[Nick_Kun]

November Update

Some Changes:
Added Maxi 900 With Hydor Flotor
Added New Dual 150W HQI Sunpod from "ReefreeK" Thanks again bro.
Sold Single 150W HQI to "Kinkatao" Enjoy the fixture John
My Mandarin Died :(

New Livestock:
Added Coral Banded Shrimp
Added Purple Seudochromis
Added Twin Spot Goby...shy little guy.
Added Green A. Suraki with blue Polyps
Added Peach with Pink Tip Sarmentosa
Added Tan Cap with Neon Green Polyps
Added Yellow Danae with Big Bright Blue Polyps
Added Orange Montipora Digitata

Just some tank Full Tank Shots, will add details shots later.



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/NovemberRightSide.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/NovemberRightPic1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/NovemberLeftSide.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/NovemberFTS3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/NovemberFTS2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/NovemberFTS.jpg

[DaChrisDude]

very nice Nick. Looking good. Lemme know when those frags reach an inch... ;)

[Wulfhound]

haha lol. :) I will be having frags of this bad boy as it colors up more. Anyone want to be in the list?

Nice tank bro can I be on the list plse
Thanks
Wulf

[onad75]

Tank is looking good Nick , what did you use to attach that egg crate to your magfloat?

[Nick_Kun]

I just used good ol loctile glue

- Nick


Tank is looking good Nick , what did you use to attach that egg crate to your magfloat?

[Nick_Kun]

Some More Detailed Pictures:

Huge Monti I picked up from Missy (Reefbabe) yesterday.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/HugeMontiporaCap.jpg

Another one for my Cap collection.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/NeonGreenPolypCap.jpg

Huge Colony with 2 acro Crabs
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/Nov15Sarmentosa.jpg

One of my coolest find. This coral has a yellow body with Super Bright Blue Polyps. It's kind of hard to take a picture of though.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/BluePolypMaryae.jpg

My frag rack is preety much full, Time to finish my frag tank in the garage.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/Nov15FragRack.jpg

Left Side of My Tank
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/Nov15Left.jpg

Right Side of My Tank
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/Nov15Right.jpg

Full Tank Shot
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/Nov15FTS.jpg

This tank is preety much done, I won't be adding anything new to this tank because there is no space. I'm going to work on my new 24 Nano cube from now on.

[Nick_Kun]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/FishTank001.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/FishTank002.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/FishTank003.jpg

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/FishTank006.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/FishTank007.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/FishTank012.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/FishTank008.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/FishTank011.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/FishTank010.jpg

[Nick_Kun]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/FishTank009.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/FishTank005.jpg

[kurtnmissy]

Wow! Just gorgeous when I get my new tank going I'm definately going to have to pick up some frags!!!! :)

[Chelle]

Do you have any more frags. I am totally amazed at your tank. So beautiful and elegant. Fabulous job!!!

[Nick_Kun]

I will be setting a prop tank soon and will have aquacultured frags in a month or so, I will keep you posted.


Do you have any more frags. I am totally amazed at your tank. So beautiful and elegant. Fabulous job!!!

[Nick_Kun]

I will have some frags soon. I'm actually breaking down this tank to upgrade to my new setup.

- nick


Wow! Just gorgeous when I get my new tank going I'm definately going to have to pick up some frags!!!! :)

[Nick_Kun]

This is probably the last pictures of my 40 Gallon Tank before I break it down next week to upgrade to my next tank.

:) Comments are welcome.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/March2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/March202.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/March203.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/March204.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/March205.jpg

[Nick_Kun]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/March206.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/March207.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/March208.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/March209.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/March210.jpg

[Nick_Kun]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/March211.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/March212.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/March213.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/March214.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/emorocker84/March215.jpg

That's it, Happy Reefing Everybody!