Zoa tank

flricordia

flricordia

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OK. So I have been getting some zoas together and felt it was time to put all my polyps in one basket. Still have a ways to go, but that is what makes this such a great hobby, the collection of fine corals, at least what makes it so exciting for me.
So here is the beginnings of my 30gl zoanthid tank.
 
flricordia

flricordia

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Originally Posted by SpiderWoman
http:///forum/post/2732339
Sweet!!!!
I intend to follow you once I get my hands on a Red Sea Max Nano. I should have it by Christmas :)
You should consider something not as pricey with better lighting. I think the Finnex tanks are the best as far as what they offer compared to price. JMO though.
Doesn't the Redsea have PC lighting? I have always thought the Redsea a bit expensive for what you get and it hasn't gotten the best reviews. For 2/3 the price you can have a 30gl with skimmer, pumps, MH/T5 lighting, built in refugium. Add a couple Koralin 2s and ATO and you have an awesome nano.
 
spiderwoman

spiderwoman

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Originally Posted by Flricordia
http:///forum/post/2732370
You should consider something not as pricey with better lighting. I think the Finnex tanks are the best as far as what they offer compared to price. JMO though.
Doesn't the Redsea have PC lighting? I have always thought the Redsea a bit expensive for what you get and it hasn't gotten the best reviews. For 2/3 the price you can have a 30gl with skimmer, pumps, MH/T5 lighting, built in refugium. Add a couple Koralin 2s and ATO and you have an awesome nano.
I can actually get a fellow reefers 34 gallon RSM when he takes it down, so it's considerably less than the $799 current price tag. He's tank is beyond amazing. His has T5's in it.
 
subielover

subielover

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Wow, tank looks nice already.
I have a sixline in a nano, and I love him. He is so curious as he patrols the lr in search of his next meal. Love all of the different zoas. Is this a finnex tank?
 
flricordia

flricordia

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Originally Posted by subielover
http:///forum/post/2732429
Wow, tank looks nice already.
I have a sixline in a nano, and I love him. He is so curious as he patrols the lr in search of his next meal. Love all of the different zoas. Is this a finnex tank?
Yes. Finnex with 150wt MH and 2x24T5s.
I will probably get a 6 line. They are cool fish.
 
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arlene1995

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I wish my zoas would look that amazing... Anyways, that is an awesome idea! Looks great!
 
greenreefer

greenreefer

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Really nice. I like the rock work, it almost looks like 1 big peice. You mind listing the specs (equipment, etc) for this tank? Do you have a close up of the really large green polyps in the center sand? I'm guessing grandis, but never seen grandis that bright green color. Seems like you currently keep a lot of tanks, hom many and do you have a dedicated room or are they just all over your house? Again, really nice.
 
rebelprettyboy

rebelprettyboy

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Nice nice nice! Those green ones are huge. Grren Implosion? If so those are the biggest ive ever seen. And i beleive all the Red Sea Max comes with T5s I thought?
 
flricordia

flricordia

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Originally Posted by dplantz
http:///forum/post/2732638
Im going to be hard pressed to get my Finnex that nice
. Do you have a chiller on yours?
No chiller. I mounted a 4" fan on the MH unit to blow across the surface. Works well keeping the tank from going over 80F. I keep the room the tanks are in at 76F so it works out well.
 
flricordia

flricordia

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Originally Posted by rebelprettyboy
http:///forum/post/2732649
Nice nice nice! Those green ones are huge. Grren Implosion? If so those are the biggest ive ever seen. And i beleive all the Red Sea Max comes with T5s I thought?
Not sure what they are. Yes, they are certainly big and green though. Bout the greenest flourescence I have seen in a zoa.
 
flricordia

flricordia

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Originally Posted by GreenReefer
http:///forum/post/2732567
Really nice. I like the rock work, it almost looks like 1 big peice. You mind listing the specs (equipment, etc) for this tank? Do you have a close up of the really large green polyps in the center sand? I'm guessing grandis, but never seen grandis that bright green color. Seems like you currently keep a lot of tanks, hom many and do you have a dedicated room or are they just all over your house? Again, really nice.
Not much too it. It is a Finnex 30M tank with 150wt MH 14k Phoenix and 2x24wt T5 UV actinic. Small refugium. Rock is 4 pieces just cycled. Filled the tank with water from another and been watching the zoas closely. No fish and 1 snail.
Right now just 2 tanks going and yes, all setup in my play room. Just my dog and I are the only ones allowed to come in here.
 
spiderwoman

spiderwoman

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Originally Posted by Flricordia
http:///forum/post/2732982
Here is a closeup of the Nightmares.
I love these the best I think, or at least one of my favs.
WOW that looks like someone drew it. How did you take that pic? I know I've asked it before, but what is your camera and what lens do you use?
 
flricordia

flricordia

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Originally Posted by SpiderWoman
http:///forum/post/2732983
WOW that looks like someone drew it. How did you take that pic? I know I've asked it before, but what is your camera and what lens do you use?
Canon 570. I reverse a 35mm lens on it to get really close up.
 
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