6,500k One Gallon

[ray j neal]

I got this setup for 27 dollars from a well-hated chain store. The light is only 6,500K but is 7 watts. The tank is only one gallon COMPLETELY full, but obviously does not get filled to the top. Add rock and sand and your around 3/4 gallon total. The water and sand came from my WELL established reef, as well as the mushroom from my frag cup. Not bad for day one huh?

 

[acroshark]

looks good! what are u planning on keeping in it?

 

[ray j neal]

Since the light is only 6,500K I will only keep softies limited to mushrooms and zoas..for livestock I am planning on a show size yellow tang, a clown trigger and a queen angel..all show size of corse!

 

[fishermon]

I like that. It's a cool looking little tank. I may get one for my office. What store (if you're allowed to tell me here) did you get it from?
I'd also add a Batfish!

 

[ray j neal]

I see plenty of others posting this retail chains name on here...but just because others do doesn't mean it is right. I will hint to you though...it rhymes with Jet(Co). I would like to make an acrylic top, but I am debating as I do not know how this will effect gas exchange. I did just rearrange the setup and will post a pic in a minute.

 

[ray j neal]

Here is after moving the light and filter. I like it better this way..

I laugh when I think of telling someone over last weekend that my 150G is easier to maintain than my 5.5 AIO by a LONG shot and that anything less capacity would be near impossible. But, I am one for a challenge!

 

[ray j neal]

Just as a quick update I fragged some stuff from my 10G tonight after dinner for the 1G. I will have pictures (tonight) as soon as they open back up.
-Ray

 

[fishy4991]

looks good, can't wait to see live coral or something in there

 

[ray j neal]

Originally Posted by Fishy4991
http:///forum/post/2545977
looks good, can't wait to see live coral or something in there
There is one shroom in there on top that I fragged a few weeks ago. I got some zoas I added that I fragged tonight-- just waiting for them to fully open before taking a picture. On a side note I marked on the side of the tank the water line. Without even changing enough to notice a drop in the water level, the SG changed by .003. This will be fun keeping in check!

 

[ray j neal]

Some fresh frags I did tonight:

And my little camelback hiding in the back of the rockwork:

Ray

 

[subielover]

Looks cool, and also very challenging

 

[ray j neal]

Originally Posted by subielover
http:///forum/post/2546583
Looks cool, and also very challenging

Thanks! I am sure evap will be worse now since I had to take out several cups of water to make room for the new addition:

And the FTS:

What does everyone think? I appreciate the comments!
Right now the temp stays stable between 70-73 night to day without a heater. I may have to figure something out eventually, but for now all is good it seems. I will have pics when the zoos open up!
-Ray

 

[ray j neal]

If anyone knows where you can get the 18w 50/50 from the tom deco kits PM me or just hint to me. I have checked his site and found nothing. 18w for 1 gal

 

[ray j neal]

Added another shroom frag to the sandbed hopefully it stays in place. also one zoa polyp I found in my other reef is now in the back right corner waiting to open. Also a frag I have not got to open for several weeks from yet a third reef of ours.

Check back frequently. Tonight I will have the wifeys camera for better pictures.
Day #3.

 

[ray j neal]

I removed the camelback and put him in the fuge of a different system of mine. I can't say for sure, but I have a feeling he is the reason why some polyps aren't open at times when I go to stare.