new 55's startup diary

[rookum]

started my 55 up again sooo much easier the second time around still have questions but the startup isn't to bad hope you guy's enjoy. would like this to be zoo tank so we'll see :cheer:

 

[triga22]

Looking good what type of lights?

 

[ejensen]

Starting a SW tank is a money pit.

 

[rookum]

this is three days in ....

 

[rookum]

those lights are jbj 48"

 

[rookum]

it's not a money pit when you start one from your leftovers. cost me money for the sand and sponge on the skimmer, i don't know if the family's gonna eat but hey i got another tank...lol this is better than any other "trouble" i could get into, trust me. here's a few more enjoy

 

[rookum]

:jumping:

 

[rookum]

:happyfish

 

[wangotango]

looks nice so far. have you considered putting on a blue or black background?
-Justin

 

[whackamole]

the lights arent halide right????? what kinda bulbs as far as K's are on in the pic thats is deep blue

 

[azfishgal]

Originally Posted by rookum
i don't know if the family's gonna eat ...
This is why I put the tank in my dining room. They will be distracted from what little food is on their plate. :hilarious
BTW, great looking tank. Look forward to seeing it grow.

 

[rookum]

thats a riot and thanks those lights are jbj power compacts and no background i would like the coraline to do that thanks for lookin post more when its time :happyfish

 

[whackamole]

Originally Posted by rookum

thats a riot and thanks those lights are jbj power compacts and no background i would like the coraline to do that thanks for lookin post more when its time :happyfish
wat r the k on the lights? is it 1 actinic or 2 or what? i like the dark blu water look so i want to know what light i need to do so

 

[rookum]

enjoy

 

[rookum]

well this is what things have progressed to! saltwater is too hard they said, you cant do it they said. well i'm not the best but man i love this stuff. plus i stayed at a holiday inn last night!