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#1
May 31st, 2008, 01:43 AM
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Melonbobs predator build!!!
So anyways, I have the tank home and setup. It works out well, cause I'm off for three weeks vacation and I don't have the time to mess with it, so it can just sit there in case of a small cycle. I'm not expecting much of one though, the rock was only out of water for about 2 hours.
I'm thinking of having all the rock to one side of the tank, from the back corner, as a "home" for the lionfish, and having the other side of the tank wide open sandbed. This IMHO would make cleaning the sandbed alot easier, no? Plus I only have 30lbs for a 40g, so it doesn't take up a whole tank worth of space. I am still looking for input on the live sand, should I reuse it? It was pretty grungy looking, but I bet there is alot of life in there. What should I do with what I suspect is my gorilla crab? I don't want him cause he's uggo and apparantly not a good fella, but I'm wondering if lfs would have a use for him. If not, how do I humanely "dispose" of him? Anyways, the kid is off to bed, and I'm gonna arrange rock....hopefully pics up later tonight! Current Aquarium(s) Description: 46 bow/reef Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 7 mths Other Intrests: Snowmobiling, fishing and other outdoor activities 
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#2
May 31st, 2008, 02:53 AM
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Re: Melonbobs predator build!!!
If hes going in a predatory system Id keep him. Whats he gonna hurt? He might end up as a snack for one of your fishes but hey what the heck. Just my two cents.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: Empty 180 gal Future Reef 29 gal Planted Freshwater 90 fal Distant Future Project Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Newbie to Salt, 2 years planted, Freshwater Forever and a Day! Other Intrests: hunting outdoorsy things, cars motorcycles anything that goes fast drag cars
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May 31st, 2008, 03:13 AM
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Re: Melonbobs predator build!!!
Ryan is right, a gorilla crab would be fine in a predator tank, probably end up as lunch.
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 240-gallon reef with a 55-gallon sump and refugium Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 5 years
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June 1st, 2008, 03:58 AM
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Re: Melonbobs predator build!!!
OK, heres a pic of my $100.00 find. Everything you see was included. I am kinda liking the way I'm going with all the rock on one side, but I have no idea how small of a cave a lionfish can fit into. This rock is not nearly as nice as my first tank, I can now see how 30lbs in a 40g doesn't look like alot. I have 50 in my 46 and couldn't imagine how people do 2lbs/gal. Now I know. Anyways, input is always appreciated. Pic 1 is how I got it, pic 2 of course is after cleaning it up.
  Current Aquarium(s) Description: 46 bow/reef Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 7 mths Other Intrests: Snowmobiling, fishing and other outdoor activities
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June 1st, 2008, 04:39 AM
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Re: Melonbobs predator build!!!
I like the look of all the rock to one side. There is no way I'm showing this thread to my son he wants a lionfish.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 120 with 30 sump Aquatinic Constellation T5 lighting Coralife Super Skimmer Koralia 2/3 Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 2 years and counting Other Intrests: Pig collector, Gardening
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June 1st, 2008, 05:32 PM
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Re: Melonbobs predator build!!!
I think the rock to one side looks good too. Should be really nice for a predator tank. Keep us updated!
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"If we went to a Halloween party dressed as Batman and Robin, I'd go as Robin. That's how much you mean to me... " Sarah
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 240-gallon reef with a 55-gallon sump and refugium Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 5 years
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#7
June 1st, 2008, 08:41 PM
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Re: Melonbobs predator build!!!
I think it needs an eel!
Current Aquarium(s) Description: Empty 180 gal Future Reef 29 gal Planted Freshwater 90 fal Distant Future Project Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Newbie to Salt, 2 years planted, Freshwater Forever and a Day! Other Intrests: hunting outdoorsy things, cars motorcycles anything that goes fast drag cars
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#8
June 1st, 2008, 08:48 PM
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Re: Melonbobs predator build!!!
How about one of the larger, non-reef safe wrasses? So pretty, but nobody keeps them because of their appetite.
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"If we went to a Halloween party dressed as Batman and Robin, I'd go as Robin. That's how much you mean to me... " Sarah
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 240-gallon reef with a 55-gallon sump and refugium Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 5 years
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#9
June 1st, 2008, 08:52 PM
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Re: Melonbobs predator build!!!
I don't think I would keep the gorilla crab in with the small rocks that you have near the bottom. I had one in my tank and it would move small rocks and steal frags all the time.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 90gal MRC-1 skimmer 20 gallon sump/fuge upgrading to halides soon Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 5 years Other Intrests: son, dogs and reef keeping
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#10
June 2nd, 2008, 03:56 AM
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Re: Melonbobs predator build!!!
Mel and Bob, do you all plan on having any corals in this tank or is it going to be a FOWLR predator only tank?
Current Aquarium(s) Description: Empty 180 gal Future Reef 29 gal Planted Freshwater 90 fal Distant Future Project Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Newbie to Salt, 2 years planted, Freshwater Forever and a Day! Other Intrests: hunting outdoorsy things, cars motorcycles anything that goes fast drag cars
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