Testing Photo Upload

[sueandherzoo]

I usually hesitate to post photos to forums because I don't want to bore people with them but I realized that I enjoy looking at everyone else's so much that perhaps it's not "boring". I don't have anything exciting to show yet but I am experimenting with how to post in the event I get something worth sharing. Bear with me!

 

[sueandherzoo]

Whoohoo - I think it worked! Two questions: can you see both the pic of the new tank and the baby turtle photo in the avatar? The reason I ask is because when I tried to change my avatar and add that photo it told me the action failed, yet I can see it.... wondering if everyone else just sees a red "X" instead.
Second question: I bought more live rock yesterday and of course that meant I had to totally re-aquascape the tank (do we EVER get it just the way we want it?!?!?). I finally gave up about 3:00 a.m. and went to bed and this morning I'm thinking it's not half bad, except maybe the branch rock on the right.
Thoughts and opinions, even brutally honest, are appreciated.
Sue

 

[subielover]

Looks good, you may want to remove the rock from resting on the glass though, it tends to make it very diffucult to clean. I like the different rock you have, lots of variety.

 

[rebelprettyboy]

I like the rocks! like Sub said u might wanna take it off the glass so u can clean the wall easily, but mines rest on the wall as well. I dont really care lol

 

[sueandherzoo]

Thanks for the feedback. I've rearranged them slightly (surprise, surprise) and even though the modifications are slight, I like them. Not only do I have a little less rock leaning on the glass but all the rock is much more stable now. It would take a lot for any of them to tumble or collapse. Thanks for the advice about trying to keep rock off the sides - I can see how it's going to be a problem for me to clean but it's also a real problem to have 18 lbs. of rock in a 12 gallon tank. Quite the "scaping" challenge. Maybe I'll get lucky and my snails and crabs will keep the place spotless for me so it will never be an issue. Yes, I believe in Santa Claus, too. LOL Here's the modification..... for now.

 

[sueandherzoo]

Hmmmmm..... no photo with that last attempt..... sorry.... trying again.

 

[cranberry]

Looks good. I would give the tank a little shake to see if that rock you moved to the left is stable enough.... but then again I live in earthquake country.

 

[maryg]

Love the tonga branches!! Looks good. Should be up and going in no time. My 12 gallon Aquapod cycled in just about 2 weeks. Hang in there.

 

[nano12er]

Looking good so far!! I would try to keep as much of your rock from your walls as much as possible, only because your tank is acrylic, if anything falls it will leave a nice scratch in the wall!! Also it will be much easier to clean your tanks walls. The branches are great, and you will have alot of fun "decorating" them I am sure. Do you still have the stock lighting in there? If it is the 13watt 50/50 you may want to consider upgrading and then retrofitting the hood a little.
Good luck!!

 

[sueandherzoo]

You're right - I've already seen tiny nicks and scratches on the inside of the acrylic just from my aquascaping efforts. And yes, I am using the 50/50 light that came with the kit. I have a feeling that this is just my "starter tank" and come winter I will be putting a larger set-up on my Christmas list . . . this can then become my quarantine tank. Thanks for the feedback!

 

[rebelprettyboy]

I like ur aquascape!

 

[nano12er]

cool, sounds like you have it planned out! I upgraded to a Nova etxreme t5 HO 36 watt 50/50, drilled my hood a little, and now have a great lighting system that will support many corals for around 70 bucks. Not too bad, and an easy job if you ever consider it.