29g The Not So Nano... Nano
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worrballer
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eh, This is a hobby to throw caution to the wind right?
I'm not too sure about that. You're dealing with live animals and playing god with their lives.
But it's your call and your fish.
How big is your tank? If you only have 2 lbs of rock on there it'll float for sure, unless you have a 2.5 or 5.5 tank.
I'm not too sure about that. You're dealing with live animals and playing god with their lives.
But it's your call and your fish.
How big is your tank? If you only have 2 lbs of rock on there it'll float for sure, unless you have a 2.5 or 5.5 tank.
nano-newb1983
Active Member
love the tank dude... very cool
worrballer
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Nano-Newb - Thank you very much
nminunni - That'll be plenty. IMO, if you can wait a week
I'd let it sit outside for 3 days then soak it for two, drain and soak it for another two. Just to be on the safe side.
10 lbs. is good, it'll look great.
nminunni - That'll be plenty. IMO, if you can wait a week
10 lbs. is good, it'll look great.
worrballer
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So I picked up a wicked awesome colony of zoas. I think there are 3 different kinds but I'm not sure now. I'll have to wait until the lights come on tomorrow. And I'll get pics too
I also got 12 nass snails. Finally my sand will be cleaned.
So, after many profound brain things in my head, I've decided to go skimmer less. For now. I'll keep my AC50 and use chemi-pure elite.
So in the works right now for the tank is a surface skimmer for the AC. I'll get pics once that's done. Also I want/need more flow. I'd like to hide as much equipment as possible so I'm having a hard time thinking of solutions to my flow problem. Any ideas would be awesome.
Thanks guys
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I also got 12 nass snails. Finally my sand will be cleaned.
So, after many profound brain things in my head, I've decided to go skimmer less. For now. I'll keep my AC50 and use chemi-pure elite.
So in the works right now for the tank is a surface skimmer for the AC. I'll get pics once that's done. Also I want/need more flow. I'd like to hide as much equipment as possible so I'm having a hard time thinking of solutions to my flow problem. Any ideas would be awesome.
Thanks guys
(dang that was long)
gobywankenoobi
New Member
When you get a chance I would love to see a pic of your new zoa colony on here. The phone pic was cool but my phone sucks. Later bro!
worrballer
Member
Here ya go brother!
And a few more:
The Anthelia aren't doing so well right now. I have no idea why.
An awesome feather duster that came on the rocks
Here is the overflow box I made for my AC50. I'm not sure it's as efficient as I hoped, what do you think?
And... I think I have aptasia.
And the FTS:
And a few more:
The Anthelia aren't doing so well right now. I have no idea why.
An awesome feather duster that came on the rocks
Here is the overflow box I made for my AC50. I'm not sure it's as efficient as I hoped, what do you think?
And... I think I have aptasia.
And the FTS:
spanko
Active Member
Originally Posted by WorrBaller
http:///forum/post/2982305
And... I think I have aptasia.
Oh yeah, Nuke it now!!!!
http:///forum/post/2982305
And... I think I have aptasia.
Oh yeah, Nuke it now!!!!
worrballer
Member
I've got some great surprises for you guys tomorrow when my lights turn on.
worrballer
Member
Sorry about the late update, I'm usually pretty dead after work. Anyway I have good news and bad news
First the bad:
I got a new fish but he went carpet surfing while I was out
And my GSP isn't doing very well. It was closing up little by little. I moved it to an area with little flow and it is completely closed up now. I think it has a parasite(s) or something. There are three tubes coming from the base with a worm looking creature that comes out with two antennae. I'll get a picture later.
Also one of the 10k bulb went out inexplicably. Lame sauce.
Now for the good news
Along with the fish I got my first SPS coral; a digi
Then my friend fragged some of his xenia, I think its the silver kind
Everything is doing great, I've seen the little polyps on the SPS already, the zoas are doing fantastic and xenia are pulsing other fish are happy.
Oh and I bought a rotating deflector and koralia 1. I love the deflector but I had to move the 1200 out of hiding. It looks crappy so I'm going to pick up a rio 600 to take it's place. I'll have to do some trimming but I think the deflector will fit then.
Dang that's a lot for one week. Birthday money FTW.
First the bad:
I got a new fish but he went carpet surfing while I was out
And my GSP isn't doing very well. It was closing up little by little. I moved it to an area with little flow and it is completely closed up now. I think it has a parasite(s) or something. There are three tubes coming from the base with a worm looking creature that comes out with two antennae. I'll get a picture later.
Also one of the 10k bulb went out inexplicably. Lame sauce.
Now for the good news
Along with the fish I got my first SPS coral; a digi
Then my friend fragged some of his xenia, I think its the silver kind
Everything is doing great, I've seen the little polyps on the SPS already, the zoas are doing fantastic and xenia are pulsing other fish are happy.
Oh and I bought a rotating deflector and koralia 1. I love the deflector but I had to move the 1200 out of hiding. It looks crappy so I'm going to pick up a rio 600 to take it's place. I'll have to do some trimming but I think the deflector will fit then.
Dang that's a lot for one week. Birthday money FTW.
worrballer
Member
Thanks guys! I'm really happy with the back wall now. I recommend trying it out if you get the opportunity.
So I went to the lfs today and asked about my GSPs. They told me to move them to high flow and more light. Also the worm things might be spaghetti worms; which they told me were beneficial. We'll see how they do. They are my favorite coral so I hope they pull thru.
And going back and forth about another fish, I've settled on another yellow wrasse. I just like the color they add and the benefits they offer.
Also I'll probably get some pep shrimps to help with cleaning. But thats after I get another bulb. I'm looking at a 75/25 (75% actinic I think), or maybe just another 10K. Any suggestions on bulbs? My actinic now puts out a lot of blue already, maybe something with a little red? I don't have much knowledge about the light spectrum.
So I went to the lfs today and asked about my GSPs. They told me to move them to high flow and more light. Also the worm things might be spaghetti worms; which they told me were beneficial. We'll see how they do. They are my favorite coral so I hope they pull thru.
And going back and forth about another fish, I've settled on another yellow wrasse. I just like the color they add and the benefits they offer.
Also I'll probably get some pep shrimps to help with cleaning. But thats after I get another bulb. I'm looking at a 75/25 (75% actinic I think), or maybe just another 10K. Any suggestions on bulbs? My actinic now puts out a lot of blue already, maybe something with a little red? I don't have much knowledge about the light spectrum.
worrballer
Member
I'm stopping by the LFS after class today to pick up a bulb. Its a Current 10K; pretty much just a replacement. Nothing exciting.
I'll be looking at corals there too. If I see a torch for the right price I'll snag that baby. Or anything with long tentacles (besides xenia), my wife decided the tank needed more movement lol.
I'll be looking at corals there too. If I see a torch for the right price I'll snag that baby. Or anything with long tentacles (besides xenia), my wife decided the tank needed more movement lol.
worrballer
Member
Oh and I have pods finally! I saw them all over the glass and overflow when I went to feed the tank last night.
worrballer
Member
So I impulsed bought a yellow watchman goby today lol. I'll snap some pictures when the lights turn on tomorrow.
worrballer
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Sorry for the delay, but here is the newest member to my tank:
Here are my GSPs. They are doing much better now that I put them in higher flow (and left them the hell alone lol)
So now I'm done with fish I think. My next project is to set up the sump. I've thrown caution to the wind and decided I want better filtration. It won't be too much more work to tear down when we move.
So that project will consist of getting an overflow operational, buying a return pump, and getting the baffles in place on the sump. Shouldn't be too much work just a lot of elbow grease. I'll take pictures of my progress once I get started.
Here are my GSPs. They are doing much better now that I put them in higher flow (and left them the hell alone lol)
So now I'm done with fish I think. My next project is to set up the sump. I've thrown caution to the wind and decided I want better filtration. It won't be too much more work to tear down when we move.
So that project will consist of getting an overflow operational, buying a return pump, and getting the baffles in place on the sump. Shouldn't be too much work just a lot of elbow grease. I'll take pictures of my progress once I get started.