Well I might as well do it too...PrevWon's new tank diary
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I just bought a metal faucet adapter for my RO unit, so it will be in my bathroom. The plastic adapter that came with it broke already...
I ordered another power head (Maxi-Jet 1200) and a feeding stick last night! I plan on doing more work on my stand this afternoon. I'll post updates tonight.
I ordered another power head (Maxi-Jet 1200) and a feeding stick last night! I plan on doing more work on my stand this afternoon. I'll post updates tonight.
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Originally Posted by joncat24
looking good so far..
as far as reef lighting for a 55 gal, you can get a decent fixture for $100 that will let you keep softies and lps...odyssea 48" power compact. Also check the classifieds for used light setups...someone is always upgrading and selling older lights.
Is this good lighting for anemones as well or just corals?
looking good so far..
as far as reef lighting for a 55 gal, you can get a decent fixture for $100 that will let you keep softies and lps...odyssea 48" power compact. Also check the classifieds for used light setups...someone is always upgrading and selling older lights.
Is this good lighting for anemones as well or just corals?
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Here is my list for a clean-up crew. Tell me what you think. Is it good? Is it too much?
3 Emerald crab
Fire Shrimp
Boxing Crab
10 Blueleg Hermit
10 Scarlet Hermit
10 Hawaiian Zebra Hermit
Sally Lightfoot Crab
Coral Banded Shrimp
10 Cerith Snail
Fancy Nassarius Snail
5 Mexican Turbo Snail
10 Nassarius Snail
10 Turbo Snail
3 Emerald crab
Fire Shrimp
Boxing Crab
10 Blueleg Hermit
10 Scarlet Hermit
10 Hawaiian Zebra Hermit
Sally Lightfoot Crab
Coral Banded Shrimp
10 Cerith Snail
Fancy Nassarius Snail
5 Mexican Turbo Snail
10 Nassarius Snail
10 Turbo Snail
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Originally Posted by joncat24
looking good so far..
as far as reef lighting for a 55 gal, you can get a decent fixture for $100 that will let you keep softies and lps...odyssea 48" power compact. Also check the classifieds for used light setups...someone is always upgrading and selling older lights.
Is this good lighting for anemones as well or just corals?
looking good so far..
as far as reef lighting for a 55 gal, you can get a decent fixture for $100 that will let you keep softies and lps...odyssea 48" power compact. Also check the classifieds for used light setups...someone is always upgrading and selling older lights.
Is this good lighting for anemones as well or just corals?
prevwon
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Originally Posted by joncat24
looking good so far..
as far as reef lighting for a 55 gal, you can get a decent fixture for $100 that will let you keep softies and lps...odyssea 48" power compact. Also check the classifieds for used light setups...someone is always upgrading and selling older lights.
Would I be able to keep an anemone with this light?
looking good so far..
as far as reef lighting for a 55 gal, you can get a decent fixture for $100 that will let you keep softies and lps...odyssea 48" power compact. Also check the classifieds for used light setups...someone is always upgrading and selling older lights.
Would I be able to keep an anemone with this light?
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Well I'm pretty sure I'm going to get the Current USA Nova T5 HO Extreme for my lighting setup. It's a great price and I've read good things about it and they have said that you can keep just about anything with it. I will probably end up retrofitting individual reflectors for each bulb if it is possible. Let me hear any opinions about this setup!
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A slight update!
I decided to take my first 55 gallon tank back to Petsmart because I decided I was going to go ahead and get a good reef lighting fixture, and the first one I bought came with flourescent lights. I got one that didn't come with the lights because it was cheaper. Oh yea, did I mention that I hate Petsmart? I went ahead and got a 10 gallon tank to use as my QT. I still have a to get a filter for it...I did a little bit of work on my stand today. It was all sanding, getting it ready to be stained. It's coming along pretty well, although I haven't got to work on it much lately. I am waiting on my stepdad to get back from Houston so we can finish it up. I will definatly post pictures when I get it finished and set up. Here is a picture:
Check back soon, and thanks for all your help and comments!
I decided to take my first 55 gallon tank back to Petsmart because I decided I was going to go ahead and get a good reef lighting fixture, and the first one I bought came with flourescent lights. I got one that didn't come with the lights because it was cheaper. Oh yea, did I mention that I hate Petsmart? I went ahead and got a 10 gallon tank to use as my QT. I still have a to get a filter for it...I did a little bit of work on my stand today. It was all sanding, getting it ready to be stained. It's coming along pretty well, although I haven't got to work on it much lately. I am waiting on my stepdad to get back from Houston so we can finish it up. I will definatly post pictures when I get it finished and set up. Here is a picture:
Check back soon, and thanks for all your help and comments!
prevwon
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A slight update!
I decided to take my first 55 gallon tank back to Petsmart because I decided I was going to go ahead and get a good reef lighting fixture, and the first one I bought came with flourescent lights. I got one that didn't come with the lights because it was cheaper. Oh yea, did I mention that I hate Petsmart? I went ahead and got a 10 gallon tank to use as my QT. I still have a to get a filter for it...I did a little bit of work on my stand today. It was all sanding, getting it ready to be stained. It's coming along pretty well, although I haven't got to work on it much lately. I am waiting on my stepdad to get back from Houston so we can finish it up. I will definatly post pictures when I get it finished and set up. Here is a picture:
Check back soon, and thanks for all your help and comments!
I decided to take my first 55 gallon tank back to Petsmart because I decided I was going to go ahead and get a good reef lighting fixture, and the first one I bought came with flourescent lights. I got one that didn't come with the lights because it was cheaper. Oh yea, did I mention that I hate Petsmart? I went ahead and got a 10 gallon tank to use as my QT. I still have a to get a filter for it...I did a little bit of work on my stand today. It was all sanding, getting it ready to be stained. It's coming along pretty well, although I haven't got to work on it much lately. I am waiting on my stepdad to get back from Houston so we can finish it up. I will definatly post pictures when I get it finished and set up. Here is a picture:
Check back soon, and thanks for all your help and comments!
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I got a little bit more work done on my stand today...not much, just more sanding and prepping it for staining. I should have it stained tomorrow though. I'm in no big hurry to finish it because I will be going out of town and my tank won't be set up until I get back...
I changed my mind about the T5 light, I have now decided on the Current USA Sunpod 2x150w 14K HQI. Let me know what you think about that fixture. I just want to go ahead and get a MH setup now so I can put corals in after my tank is established.
I changed my mind about the T5 light, I have now decided on the Current USA Sunpod 2x150w 14K HQI. Let me know what you think about that fixture. I just want to go ahead and get a MH setup now so I can put corals in after my tank is established.
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Another update!
I did some more work on my tank stand. I got the trim on the other day. It's hard to see the it, but there is some detail on the edge of the trim. Here is a picture:
I got my other powerhead and feeding stick in on friday:
Well here is my stand after the first coat of stain. I want it to be a lot darker, but I kind of like it a little light.
So what do you think? Should I make it darker or keep it lite?
I did some more work on my tank stand. I got the trim on the other day. It's hard to see the it, but there is some detail on the edge of the trim. Here is a picture:
I got my other powerhead and feeding stick in on friday:
Well here is my stand after the first coat of stain. I want it to be a lot darker, but I kind of like it a little light.
So what do you think? Should I make it darker or keep it lite?