Derek's 225g - Magnifica / SPS Reef

[Turkeysammich]

amazing pics!
Definitely not the work of a geezer like me
Or Will @Turkeysammich

I’m trying to find my rhythm. I’m a work in progress.

 

[Kensington Reefer]

I’m trying to find my rhythm. I’m a work in progress.

To be clear, I was referring to the photo skills, only

 

[derek_SR]

I believe the POTO Golden Dragon came from me. Let me know if there are any other acros you looking for.

-rob

I think you are right. I got the RMF acid trip and BC aquatic man table from you at the most recent swap. Thanks again for bringing such awesome stuff. I’ll DM you, maybe we can work out some trades.

 

[Arvin R]

Pics of frags I'm using to repopulate some of the real estate made available by the mag:


Rainbow chalice from @B the Nano Reefer
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TGC Cherry Bomb - 3rd attempt at this one, looking good so far:
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PC Rainbow, growout contest winner. Looking really nice:
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TSA Princess Peach:
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POTO Flamethrower from thirsty:
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POTO Golden Dragon from 2 swaps ago, don't recall who:
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Cool unknown acro I got at CFM:
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Froot Loops from @RandyC - Maybe getting some of the red back:
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Not on the new rocks but anyone know what this mushroom and ____ is?
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Last pic is a cyphastrea *encrusting type. Most likely one of the following; Jingle Bells, JF Alien Pox, or Master PPE. All very similar looking.

 

[PjFish]

The title of this thread definitely fits the boat regardless of nem free now!! Looking amazing!
Any closer to a glass box yet?

 

[derek_SR]

The title of this thread definitely fits the boat regardless of nem free now!! Looking amazing!
Any closer to a glass box yet?

Nay...the tank is really taking off right now, so I am going to leave things alone for the next year (lol).

I am not sure if it's the traces, the carbon dosing, the lighting, or the antibiotics (I have made a lot of changes the last few months chasing that @RandyC color). But I am seeing better growth, PE, and happier corals than I have for a very long time. It could also be the removal of the big mag (maybe allelopathy? I didn't run carbon often).

Whatever it is, the tank is kicking ass right now so I want to do my best to leave things alone for a while.

 

[derek_SR]

I have been running whiter peak lighting during the day and really enjoying the way the fish look. Always taking blue light / orange filter pics so decided to shoot some white light corals this time:


cb flaming unicorn

jf robins egg

POTO golden dragon

yoda something or other

hawkins echinata, hoping the zoas don't kill it

red dragon

WD

feesh

skrimp

Momo

 

[PjFish]

Hilarious!! Love when pooches just chill like that!!

 

[H2OPlayar]

hawkins echinata, hoping the zoas don't kill it

They will, frag it!

 

[derek_SR]

They will, frag it!

I already have some chunky frags of this, can I pull the rock and kill the zoas somehow? Kalk paste?

 

[PjFish]

Just clip off the enchilada and sell or pif the rock of zoa Im sure someone would love the colony!

 

[Don.Julio91]

Amazing colors under white light. Super clear pics too!

 

[derek_SR]

Just clip off the enchilada and sell or pif the rock of zoa Im sure someone would love the colony!

Give away the rock!?!?

Not the preciousssssss

 

[PjFish]

Give away the rock!?!?

Not the preciousssssss

 

[derek_SR]

Sunrise

 

[dangalang]

Sunrise


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You need one of these:

 

[Kensington Reefer]

You need one of these:
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Lol
He just rehoused his magnifica nem for more sps real estate!

 

[derek_SR]

I actually would love a couple clams, but last time I added one it got eaten by something. My guess is the mantis shrimp. I also have a CBB that would probably eat it...?

 

[Darkxerox]

Clams in the sump!

 

[H2OPlayar]

I actually would love a couple clams, but last time I added one it got eaten by something. My guess is the mantis shrimp. I also have a CBB that would probably eat it...?

Sounds like you need to do what I did and get another 125 gallon tank going.

CBB's are known to pick at clam mantles from what I've read.