My tank

[neotrin17]

Here is my tank I just set up. It is about 3 weeks old. The rock has been in for 1.5 weeks.

 

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Some of my rock

 

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[neotrin17]

I am looking to start a reef aquarium. What do you think I should add first. All of my parameters are good.
Currently I have 3 10,000k and 2 50/50
I am looking to update lighting but gotta save a little first.
Let me know what you guys think.
Thanks
JB

 

[viet-tin]

Nice set up u have there U should definetly wait 4 better lightin if ur gonna go reef. make sure ur tank has finished cyclin or ur gonna have problems wit ur inhabitants took my tank over a month 2 finish ish cycle.maybe a fish or 2 4 now 2 test out ur water then as ur tank begins 2 mature add an invert. jus take things slowly n dun rush 2 add new things in cause this can lead 2 disaster. as long as u do ur research ask 4 help from these ppl on this forums ur tank will look awesome

 

[belothsurf]

Do you have a protien skimmer?

 

[neotrin17]

Yes i have a protein skimmer. It has been running since day 1.
Why?

 

[belothsurf]

I couldn't tell if you had one from the pics. Definitely gotta have a good protien skimmer for a reef.:happyfish

 

[mep]

maybe a background to hide wires and filters
looks like a great start
good luck

 

[neotrin17]

Thanks guys. what color should I get? Just plain blue or black, or something with a design. I don't want it to take away from anything.
Thanks!:jumping:

 

[j-key]

try painting it on. looks great and water wont get between it and the glass.i bought my paint @ lowes,cheap and easy.

 

[neotrin17]

So should I just do black or blue.
Gloss or no gloss.
Is there a paint that I need to look for?
Thanks!

 

[j-key]

i went with robins blue i think.been awhile.ask @ the paint dept.lowes home depot etc. as far as type of paint.cant remember:notsure:

 

[neotrin17]

thanks!!!!
Great Help!

 

[mep]

before you paint put blue and black backgrounds on to see what your eye likes best hate to see you paint then wish you did the other color

 

[debbie]

Yes, before you paint use some construction paper close to the color you would like. Stick them to the back of the glass with some tape and live with that for a day or so , then change it to the other color(s) you would be considering. Cheap and a great way to see what color you really like.
I did this and eliminated the black right away. I just did not like the look of it and prefer the blue.
Good Luck.....:cheer: