Couldn't help myself!

[maryg]

I started a 12 gal Aquapod and it is going great! The cycle is complete. I now have brown algae and little green algae everywhere.
I was breezing through craigslist and found a 29 gal for 40$. It was only listed for one hour!! Looks like brand new.

It came with a filter, 2 powerheads, and some coral. I am pretty sure the coral is fake. But it is very realistic.
I am so siked. This gives me some new possibilities. I can't to wait to go to my LFS and get started with water and LS and LR. I had my eye on a few things in there but couldn't do much with my 12 gal. I guess it will be my clown tank. I will probably have to stop with these two tanks before my husband kills me. This is sooooo addicting. I will post some pics when it is set up. I need to get a stand. I believe it came with standard F18T8 bulbs. I would like some advise on what to replace the bulbs with so I can have some corals and keep them going. They sell "coral life" bulbs. I am getting a little in over my head with the expense so I will have to keep it afforadable for now. Can't upgrade to the halides until I know I can get this going successfully. Any input will be appreciated.

 

[coraljunky]

Seems like we are neighbors.......let me know if I can ever be of any help

 

[maryg]

Awsome! Good to have someone nearby. What LFS do you use to purchase products? Not too many nearby. How long have you been doing SW? I have been doing it 2 whole weeks! It is very addicting. Thanks for the reply.

 

[maryg]

Here is a starting pic from the 29g. It is very bare. I am a little poor from starting the 12g nano. Will be adding live rock a little at a time. Going to move the Chromis from the 12 gal when the water is more stable.

 

[coraljunky]

Originally Posted by MaryG
http:///forum/post/2709892
Awsome! Good to have someone nearby. What LFS do you use to purchase products? Not too many nearby. How long have you been doing SW? I have been doing it 2 whole weeks! It is very addicting. Thanks for the reply.
I buy most of my stuff online. But locally, I go to Aquatic Life or Unda The Sea in N Palm Bch. There are a few other locals on here too. Uuuhhhhh............I've had fish tanks in general for 8yrs but salt for only a few. I also like trading coral if your ever interested. FYI I'm near Becker and the turnpike.
Justin

 

[maryg]

Thanks for the reply. I don't have any corals yet. I would like some. If you have any frags you want to sell let me know. I live off Midway and Selvitz. Gonna buy my first Clowns tomorrow. Not sure if to buy tank bred or not. The other ones are half the price. I just want to know if it really matters and how can you tell if it is what they are really selling you. My 12 gal is ready. I did my first water change today. It cycled really fast. I did move the Chromis today. I had to remove all the LR to catch the little suckers! I took my time acclimating them. They seem happy and not stressed. We'll see.

 

[maryg]

Updated Pic! Moved the Chromis added a little more rock. Found some on Craigslist for 2$/lb. Waiting for a reply.

Also thinking about upgrading the lighting to the Nova Extreme T5's so I can grow some cool stuff.

What do I do for a hood if I get this? Should I get a pane of plexiglass or just leave it open? What about evaporation? Will the light penetrate enough through the glass?

 

[rebelprettyboy]

Id go with an open top unless u got sme fish tha are known to jump. And ull just need to top off dialy with RO water due to evaporation. And get the T%s so u can get some nice corals for the tnak!

 

[maryg]

Thanks,
I also need a little more LR. Still waiting for the replies from craigslist. Hope someone hasn't snagged them all! I should have checked sooner.

 

[peachie98]

Originally Posted by coraljunky
http:///forum/post/2711770
I also like trading coral if your ever interested. FYI I'm near Becker and the turnpike.
Justin
Mary...Justin has nice corals for trade/sale...definitely recommend him! and welcome from a little south of you!

Kristen

 

[maryg]

Originally Posted by peachie98
http:///forum/post/2714789
Mary...Justin has nice corals for trade/sale...definitely recommend him! and welcome from a little south of you!

Kristen
OMG, I moved here from Wellington! I will definitely give Justin a shout.

 

[maryg]

I checked a LFS that Justin recommended. They had a really nice piece of LR. I checked my tank late last night and found a shrimp! I think it's a peppermint shrimp but I can't get a positive ID because he is very shy. I just love hitchikers!!