bruce922 Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 I finally got around to taking some pictures of my tank, and starting a thread. I have been putting it off for the simple fact that my camera sucks, not to mention the fact that when it comes to taking pictures of my tank I have no idea what I’m doing. I have researched it on the net and on nano-reef and still can’t get any really good pictures. But this is what I got. Equipment: Solana 34 gallon Solana Stand Espresso SunPod HQI, 20” 1x150 DIY Screen Top (don’t use it, hat it) ATO - My own rig, but just ordered a double float switch from autotopoff.com Mini-Jet 606 with ½ inch tubing in Reservoir Container Tunze 6025 Powerhead Stealth 100 Watt Heater Oceanic Natural Salt Mix Rio Powerhead 1400 Return Pump Stock Skimmer 40 Pounds of Live Rock (Fiji) 20 Pounds of Live Sand (Caribsea) Chambers: 1st – Skimmer and Heater 2nd - Filter pad, Chemi-pure Elite, Big ball of Chaeto, Live rock pieces. 3rd - Return Pump and ATO Removed Bioballs 9 Watt light attached to back of my stand for Chaeto growth Parameters: PH: 8.3 Temp: 79-80 degrees Fahrenheit Ca: 430ppm Alkalinity: 11dkh Specific Gravity: 1.025 Fish: False Per Clown Sixline Wrasse Lawnmower Blenny Cherub Pygmy Angel Banggai Cardinal Bubble Tip Anemone (I know it’s not a Fish) CUC: Blueleg Herit Crab - 4 Cleaner Shrimp – 2 Nassarius Snale – 4 Astrea Snail – 2 Fighting Conch – 1 Emerald Crab – 1 Corals: Cynarina Hammer Coral Torch Coral GSP Xenia Kenya Tree Candy Cane Coral A couple different Mushrooms A couple different Zoos My tank has been set-up for approx. 4 months now. Link to comment
Militant Jurist Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 It looks like you are off to a great start! Link to comment
bruce922 Posted April 16, 2009 Author Share Posted April 16, 2009 Here are some pics that I took a couple of months ago that I figured I would post. One is of a mushroom that for the life of me I could not get to attach to a rock. I read on the net about using a container to assist in helping the schroom attach to something, and yet the wrap had wholes in it, a ton. The other pics are of a bristle worm that I saw in my tank the other day. Link to comment
Militant Jurist Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 That's a pretty cool mushroom! Mine took a while to attach, but they move where ever they want to go anyways! Link to comment
mercedes Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 our bubble tips are twins! nice setup bruce! jealousy @ your sunpod hqi! you thinking about picking up any sps anytime soon or sticking w/ lps + softies? Link to comment
bruce922 Posted April 16, 2009 Author Share Posted April 16, 2009 Actually I am thinking about picking up some SPS. It just happens that all my LFS's, which I have about 8 of, don't have any that I have wanted to pick up. Thanks for the compilment. Its my first saltwater set-up. I have had many tanks in the past, including a 55g African Cichlid tank. So far its pretty fun and rather addicting. Once I get some more additions to my tank I will post some more picks! Bruce Link to comment
millerman Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Actually I am thinking about picking up some SPS. It just happens that all my LFS's, which I have about 8 of, don't have any that I have wanted to pick up. Thanks for the compilment. Its my first saltwater set-up. I have had many tanks in the past, including a 55g African Cichlid tank. So far its pretty fun and rather addicting. Once I get some more additions to my tank I will post some more picks! Bruce Lookin' good! Link to comment
southstar066 Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Great to see another solana tank. Pics look good. Tank is looking great. This is my very first tank ever (salt or fresh) and I must say, if someone told me corals were like crack mixed with designer clothes and I would be broke ever week because of my addiction....I wouldn't change a thing. lol. Keep up the great tank. Keep us updated when those SPS start rolling in. Link to comment
bruce922 Posted April 17, 2009 Author Share Posted April 17, 2009 Thank you southstar066 for the kind words. I'm still in the process of adding corals, and I agree its like a drug, its additive. I will for sure add more pics once I add some SPS. Bruce Link to comment
stef Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 hai Bruce, nice aquarium room, Is anyone looking at the tv now the tank is so close? I like the size of your tank, when I upgrade maby, I want a tall one 2. Link to comment
bruce922 Posted April 17, 2009 Author Share Posted April 17, 2009 Actually it is funny you mention that. I had some people over the other day and alot of them I caught looking at the tank instead of the TV. Entertainment is Entertainment I guess! Bruce Link to comment
mattdog Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Hey Bruce, The tank looks great bro! Hey..how do you work the mesh screen in with your sunpod? Link to comment
bruce922 Posted April 18, 2009 Author Share Posted April 18, 2009 When I made it I made the length about 18 inches I believe, my tank is 20. That way I can slide in under the brackets that hold my light. Is that what you are asking? I only used it the first couple weeks after I made it. I might make a new one with a slot at the top where I can throw food through. Bruce Link to comment
Kylebeano Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Nice clean tank you have Bruce. It really goes well with the room Link to comment
bruce922 Posted April 18, 2009 Author Share Posted April 18, 2009 Thanks for the compliments Kyle. I checked out all 3 of your tanks, they look great. Keep us updated with pictures. Bruce Link to comment
Nashman Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Beautiful Tank!! Thanks for sharing the awesome picture spread. Link to comment
davidr2340 Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Bruce, you have one great looking Solana bro! Link to comment
bruce922 Posted April 19, 2009 Author Share Posted April 19, 2009 Here is a pic of my first SPS. It was taken about 5 minutes after I put it in my tank. Bruce Link to comment
hlander Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Awsesome Solana! Im getting one tomorrow and Im very excited! Any Advice? Link to comment
bruce922 Posted April 30, 2009 Author Share Posted April 30, 2009 Yeah, take your time setting it up. When I set mine up I had my return pump set on the lowest setting, I then had to reach down in the back chamber and pull out the pump and change the setting. Good luck with your tank! Bruce Link to comment
got2envy Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Awesome Solana! I catch myself looking at my tanks and having to rewind movies all the time haha Link to comment
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