racechase Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Hey guys, after my recent foray into the reef world with an ADA mini m i decided 5.4 gallons wasnt enough for me, plus i got a great deal on the light ($50) and the koralia (free!) so here is my 10 gallon, my first real reef tank. equipment: 10 galloner Current 2x40W Koralia 1 hydor theo 200W (soon to be replaced by a titanium heater when i get the money) i only have 1/2lb of rubble in there right now but my order from sea life inc is getting shipped out monday (finally!) its kinda cloudy but its a start ! EDIT 4/9/09 Okay, even 10 gallons wasnt enough. i upgraded to a 20L tank. Current stock: 17lb Sealife inc LR 30lb ocean direct live sand 1 yellowtail damsel 1 yellow clown goby Equipment then: Koralia 1, Nano on the way Zoomed 501 canister holding purigen and chemipure elite HOB for mechanical filtration 100W heater 2x40W Current PC, 4x24W T5HO on the way Equipment now: Koralia 1, Nano Zoomed 501 canister holding purigen and chemipure elite HOB for mechanical filtration 100W heater 4x24W Catalina T5HO Link to comment
Gerber77 Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 That looks really good and you are going to like the rock from Ken at SeaLifeInc, he has great stuff. Link to comment
qwiksilver711 Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Hey guys, after my recent foray into the reef world with an ADA mini m i decided 5.4 gallons wasnt enough for me, plus i got a great deal on the light ($50) and the koralia (free!) so here is my 10 gallon, my first real reef tank. equipment: 10 galloner Current 2x40W Koralia 1 HOB (soon to be replaced by zoo med canister holding purigen, chemipure elite, and filter floss once the tank is cycled) hydor theo 200W (soon to be replaced by a titanium heater when i get the money) i only have 1/2lb of rubble in there right now but my order from sea life inc is getting shipped out monday (finally!) its kinda cloudy but its a start ! Rock on! its got lots of possibilities. Link to comment
racechase Posted March 14, 2009 Author Share Posted March 14, 2009 thanks guys. i heard sea life had great rock, and it was pretty cheap compared to my LFS so i figured i'd give it a shot. Link to comment
Countryreef Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Do you think the Koralia 1 is sized OK for a 10g tank? I am asking because I also have a 10g, but no Koralia. Link to comment
Lalani Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Reminds me of my first 10 gallon. Link to comment
bzphotog Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 nice. looks funny with just the rubble Link to comment
CL_ Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Hey, Chase! I'm glad that I found your journal! I can't wait to see it progress. Good luck Link to comment
Captainj42 Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 I cant wait to see what you do with it, I had lots of fun with my 10gal Link to comment
Gerber77 Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Do you think the Koralia 1 is sized OK for a 10g tank? I am asking because I also have a 10g, but no Koralia. Yes I have a Koralia 1 in my 10 gallon and it works great Link to comment
racechase Posted March 17, 2009 Author Share Posted March 17, 2009 wooo i got my rocks today! shipped yesterday and arrived at 1 today. and lemme tell you, the guys at sea life inc dont f*&% around! the rocks have been in my tank for less than an hour and ive already spotted two tiny crabs and an orange lobster/shrimp looking guy. i'll take some pics when the tank clears up. Link to comment
racechase Posted March 17, 2009 Author Share Posted March 17, 2009 alright i got excited and took some pics. i think the haziness adds a cool effect and i think the shrimp is a pistol shrimp!! i really hope he makes it through the cycle. i couldnt get any good pics of him because he receded into the dark and ominous cave.. see him on the sand? Link to comment
Nanobuds Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 too hard 2 tell what it is... later get better pics of all the hitchhikers so we can ID them and make sure they arent bad. some pistols are bad. but looks good so far!! Link to comment
CL_ Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Awesome chase! I'm all excited to get my tank Thanks for finally getting me to finally commit to the salty side of things Link to comment
racechase Posted March 17, 2009 Author Share Posted March 17, 2009 lol no problem! did the tank arrive yet? Link to comment
CL_ Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 lol no problem! did the tank arrive yet? no, not yet It better get here soon Link to comment
racechase Posted March 18, 2009 Author Share Posted March 18, 2009 haha i feel you. i had to wait an extra week for the rock but it was worth it! i did some rearranging. its more of a center island look now. i'll take some pics (and hopefully some of the pistol if he comes out of hiding) once it clears. Link to comment
Gerber77 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Sounds like a good deal man and Ken over at sea life is a really cool guy Link to comment
CL_ Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 haha i feel you. i had to wait an extra week for the rock but it was worth it! i did some rearranging. its more of a center island look now. i'll take some pics (and hopefully some of the pistol if he comes out of hiding) once it clears. I bet that you'll come up with a more iwagumi-ish scape than most Link to comment
racechase Posted March 18, 2009 Author Share Posted March 18, 2009 lmao i know the planted guy in my keeps moving these rocks to conform with amanos standards!! but anyway, heres another scape idea Link to comment
CL_ Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 haha, it looks more iwagumi, lol, but the focal point is right in the middle Link to comment
racechase Posted March 18, 2009 Author Share Posted March 18, 2009 so should i go with glosso or hc? Link to comment
CL_ Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 so should i go with glosso or hc? go with some 'belem' it'd be a nice soft touch to contrast with the rock, which may affect your hardness... (the water, I know what you're thinkin' ) Link to comment
racechase Posted March 18, 2009 Author Share Posted March 18, 2009 dude you know me too well Link to comment
racechase Posted March 18, 2009 Author Share Posted March 18, 2009 schweeeeeeet the waters clear. Link to comment
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