My new 55

[2563]

:joy: Here's my tank that I set up yesterday, pretty cloudy still. When it clears I'll post some more but here it is for now.
It's not much but I wanna flaunt it!

:jumping:

 

[jhebi]

Looking good......Can't wait for new pics???

 

[susieq]

That looks pretty good. I'll bet it clears up by tomorrow. What kind of lights do you have?

 

[2563]

Thanks guys! It is almost clear now, I'll get some pics in a second. Susieq I have the aqualight 260W.

 

[2563]

Alright here we go.

 

[pfitz44]

lookin good!

 

[nm reef]

Cleared up real well....looks like the makin' of a real nice system....I'd suggest some sort of background to hide the stuff hangin' off the back......keep us posted as it progresses.

 

[corbin1234]

looks pretty good. this your first tank?

 

[2563]

Yes it's my first tank. It's gotten quite a bit clearer now.

 

[chrisarca]

The wait must be killing you. I have 260 watts of pcs on my 55 and I have a pretty decent softie tank going.

 

[2563]

That was mean! :hilarious It's a shame your right though now I know why people who haven't found this place yet just jump right into it

. How old is your tank? it looks great!

 

[2563]

Here's a most reasent pic, still need a background though. I kick myself I didn't paint it like I was going to!

 

[chrisarca]

Thanks! your setup looks real good, will be crystal clear in no time. Just be real patient. My tank is About 7 years total after alot of changes.

 

[pyro]

Just curious, I see the emperor on one side and the skimmer on the other. What is the thing in the middle?
Looks good though, any plans for livestock?

 

[peter1215]

what kind of skimmer is that?

 

[2563]

Sorry I didn't respond for dso long. In the middle it's my old filter from a 20g FW. I had carbon running in it fo a week to clear the tank then took it off. Peter, its an aqua c remora.
Formy fish list I was thinking:
2 true percs
Long nose butterfly (If You guys will let me)
Citron goby
lemon peel angel

 

[jonny bolt]

Originally Posted by 2563
Here's a most reasent pic, still need a background though. I kick myself I didn't paint it like I was going to!
Dont fret! I did not paint the backs of my tanks either, but I got lucky and found a great alternative! I was walking through Brooks

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one afternoon and saw some styrofoam board type stuff. Its about 1/4" thick, white poster board one side, and a nice deep dark blue on the other! Cuts easy with a razor blade and you can tape it right to the back of ya tank. The dark blue looks great as a background. I will take a pic of a piece of it and post it up later. You might be able to find this stuff at Wal-Nuts or somewhere else.
Good luck with the tank!