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Progession of a 46 gallon reef tank

Discussion in 'Freshwater Aquariums & Fish Photos' started by California Cowgirl, Jul 25, 2009.

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  1. kalebsdad21

    kalebsdad21 New Member

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    I have the one on my advatar and I also have an orange one.
     
    kalebsdad21, Sep 26, 2009
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  2. California Cowgirl

    California Cowgirl Thread Starter New Member

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    yea, i'm really liking the one on your avatar, the ones at the lfs had orange heads though, but they were so cute!
     
    California Cowgirl, Sep 26, 2009
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  3. kalebsdad21

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    Most of the time when they are young they will have orange but it will go away with time.
     
    kalebsdad21, Sep 27, 2009
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  4. California Cowgirl

    California Cowgirl Thread Starter New Member

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    ok :D

    so my light is up. Looks great. The only problem is that the light titls back a little bit because it hits one of the tubes on the skimmer, but theres nothing i can do about that. Otherwise looks great. For now time is set for 3pm to 10pm
     
    California Cowgirl, Sep 27, 2009
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  5. kalebsdad21

    kalebsdad21 New Member

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    Are you going with all lights all the time or doing it with sun rise and sun set?
     
    kalebsdad21, Sep 27, 2009
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  6. California Cowgirl

    California Cowgirl Thread Starter New Member

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    right now it's all lights all the time, but i think once i get my corals i will switch to sunrise and sun set, and add more light time. So i will probably end up with 12 hours of light down the road, which means i will be sleeping with these lights on for part of the night.

    These are such awesome lights though! i really can't wait until i get my laptop back this week to post some pics
     
    California Cowgirl, Sep 27, 2009
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  7. DarkDemolition

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    I'm glad everything is working out for you cowgirl and hope mines look awesome... stupendous as your lol..overall your cool ... ;)
     
    DarkDemolition, Sep 28, 2009
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  8. kalebsdad21

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    With mine i have at:actinic only 1pm-2pm /actinic and whites 2pm-9pm / actinic only 9pm-11pm
     
    kalebsdad21, Sep 28, 2009
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  9. California Cowgirl

    California Cowgirl Thread Starter New Member

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    awww thanks I can't wait to see your tank
     
    California Cowgirl, Sep 28, 2009
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  10. DarkDemolition

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    Np cowgirl .. hopefully soon! [sarcasm]
     
    DarkDemolition, Sep 28, 2009
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  11. California Cowgirl

    California Cowgirl Thread Starter New Member

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    I'll try to run my lights like that because I don't want to run them in the middle of the afternoon when it's hot. And I like how your times are so I think I'll do that
     
    California Cowgirl, Sep 28, 2009
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  12. California Cowgirl

    California Cowgirl Thread Starter New Member

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    well i did some rethinking on the fish that i will be getting, and i think i have made up my decision.

    Red Velvet Fairy Wrasse
    algae blenny
    2 black and white clownfish
    flame hawk fish
     
    California Cowgirl, Sep 30, 2009
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  13. California Cowgirl

    California Cowgirl Thread Starter New Member

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    well i will more than likely be buying my first fish tonight. Tank still isin't fully cycled so i'm going to take a risk, and hope they do well and survive. I will be getting the clowns first because of their hardiness. I'll keep you updated
     
    California Cowgirl, Oct 2, 2009
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  14. cooltow1

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    Good luck and stay on top of your levels

    Rick
     
    cooltow1, Oct 2, 2009
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  15. California Cowgirl

    California Cowgirl Thread Starter New Member

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    yea, i'll be going to another lfs on sunday, the lfs that i went to today, didn't have any. But yea, i've been constantly watching levels, but i sure the clowns will be able to handle it as they are apart of the damsel family
     
    California Cowgirl, Oct 2, 2009
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  16. California Cowgirl

    California Cowgirl Thread Starter New Member

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    Here are my new fish. Let's hope they surivive! they are a pair of black and white clownfish. They both look healthy and active. They ate at the lfs but have yet to eat here, i think it's because their still adjusting. The female hangs out in front and the male in the back.

    I also found a worm, that looks dead. And sorry for the crappy pics, their from my iphone
    fish1.jpg worm.jpg
     
    California Cowgirl, Oct 4, 2009
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    congrats on the new fish
    *fingers crossed for ya that they do well*
     
    MOD_Dawn, Oct 5, 2009
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  18. California Cowgirl

    California Cowgirl Thread Starter New Member

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    Thanks I hope so too :D it's just so nice seeing fish in the tank after 9 weeks at stsiring at rock
     
    California Cowgirl, Oct 5, 2009
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    Makes it worth the wait doesn't it

    Rick
     
    cooltow1, Oct 5, 2009
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  20. California Cowgirl

    California Cowgirl Thread Starter New Member

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    Yup it does. My parameters aren't at 0 but I couldn't stand staring at rock any longer. Clowns are in the damsel family so they should be fine :D
     
    California Cowgirl, Oct 5, 2009
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