MikMcgyver's 125 Build

[joeman]

Yes - I had it once (in an established tank). If it is the same thing, it's an algae bloom.... As this is a new setup I would be tempted to leave it. If you want to get rid of it though you'll need to buy a UV sterilizer - This is the reason I bought one - took it two days to clear once I switched it on.

 

[joeman]

It's difficult to see in the pictures, but it does look like the water is green (yellow?) - The only other thing I could think it would be is if something you have in there is staining the water... I hope it's just algae...

 

[SSalty]

Are you using RO water?

BTW, besides from the algae outbreak, your tank looks freakin' awesome. I really like your aquascaping. When you tank is cycled, you should find someone who can scrape you off some coraline to seed you tank with. I seeded my 10 gallon with coraline and in no time it was full of purple.

 

[MikMcgyver]

My LFS guy has about 20-30 lbs of rock waiting for me to toss in. Its about 80% covered in coraline.. just gotta find a time to go get it and transport it so I dont get too much die off...

 

[fishbait]

yeah, it looks like you are getting an aglae bloom. you may want to leave you're lights off for a few days. mine did that when I first set it up, I didn't know any better than to leave my lights on for 12 hours a day. needless to say after the third or fourth day of the water turning green I had hair algae growing everywhere. it took me six months to get rid of that crap!

 

[MikMcgyver]

Lights are off for the next few days, we will see if the kryptonite stops glowing so much....

 

[MikMcgyver]

Starting a new thread for tank updates since the tank has been built...nm....

 

[LionFish]

? Why, this is a tank showcase thread. Post away in this one man

 

[MikMcgyver]

Ok, fine..... Life has arrived in the 125....

A lil bit of aclimation and they are home...

Biffy the sixline is still hiding, will get a pic of her lata...

 

[LionFish]

Cool ,
Is that a oca and perc?

 

[MikMcgyver]

Ya, they are the best of friends...

 

[LionFish]

I had the same pairing in my 20 tall when it was up.
They got along well.

 

[reeffreak]

The clowns look great.
I really like them.

 

[Aries85]

Looks really good. Nice and healthy looking fish. Keep us posted with pics.

 

[Bifferwine]

Nice pictures! I noticed you didn't post a picture of Biffy the sixline in her new home... I can't get a pic of my sixline to save my freakin life, they are really hard fish to photograph. Keep us updated!

 

[MikMcgyver]

She was still hiding last night when the lights went out, will try again to get a pic in a few

 

[MikMcgyver]

Ok, she just came out to play...

Biffy, the Sixline is happy once again, eating like a pig...

 

[Bifferwine]

Great pics! One of the coolest looking fish out there, IMO.

 

[yote]

I agree.They are a great fish.
And they are a blst to watch.

 

[reeffreak]

Biff looks great,well at least the fish does.