dirtwheelsfl
Sep 21 2009, 06:26 PM
finally figured out how to put pics on so figured i would put my tank on here...
simple setup, couple hob's, couple k nanos, 4x24w sundial w/powerbrites, weekly water changes...
going strong for about 6 months with no real problems, just frags and patience, let me know what you guys think




battery died, will put more on sometime, as usual pics dont do it any justice though.
jjjo
Sep 21 2009, 06:33 PM
Lookin good! everything looks so healthy and happy! keep up the good work!
Sean!
Sep 21 2009, 07:13 PM
I want to set up something similar and had a a quick question. Are you currently dosing anything?
dirtwheelsfl
Sep 21 2009, 07:20 PM
some mo pictures...
only inhabitant right now





anyone wanna trade for that big toadstool let me know
QUOTE (Sean! @ Sep 21 2009, 07:13 PM)

I want to set up something similar and had a a quick question. Are you currently dosing anything?
nope, just water changes every week or two, +/- 3 gallons, also have no idea what any of my levels are at, havent tested the water since the first couple weeks as it was all from existing tanks pretty much, except the sand..
QUOTE (jjjo @ Sep 21 2009, 06:33 PM)

Lookin good! everything looks so healthy and happy! keep up the good work!
thanks, got the powerbrite idea from your tank by the way, all i need is a nice torch now...
Paleoreef103
Sep 21 2009, 07:39 PM
Looks like a very nice tank! So you are running two koralia nanos, two hang on back filters, a sundial, and two powerbrites? Plus a heater I gather. Very clean build!
dirtwheelsfl
Sep 21 2009, 07:42 PM
ya i keep it as bare bones as possible, no heater, stays at constant 78-79, might have a problem in the winter, well have to see
polok121
Sep 21 2009, 07:45 PM
So whats the lighting setup like?? what kind of bulbs are you using. I really like colors
dirtwheelsfl
Sep 21 2009, 07:55 PM
1 stock current 10k, 2 stock current actinics, and one geisemann aquablue+
got it off ebay with that setup, another month or two ill probably be replacing them. the powerbrites really pop it off though...
polok121
Sep 21 2009, 07:58 PM
what are the powerbites
dirtwheelsfl
Sep 21 2009, 08:15 PM
current powerbrite led strips, i have 2 of the blue ones hangin on the front
dirtwheelsfl
Sep 25 2009, 03:44 PM
apparently ive got a pistol shrimp in my tank..
i was thinking about adding some kind of shrimp or watchman goby anyway, but what are the chances of the fish pairing with the shrimp when i toss it in there? my sandbed is about an inch and a quarter at the deepest, if that would present any problems chime in...
dirtwheelsfl
Sep 26 2009, 12:56 AM
(loud whistle) eueeeee!
jeremai
Sep 26 2009, 01:11 AM
god that's a nice leather.
dirtwheelsfl
Sep 26 2009, 10:20 AM
QUOTE (jeremai @ Sep 26 2009, 01:11 AM)

god that's a nice leather.
you want it? ive actually got another small one about nickel size right next to it. im looking to trade the big one for some lps or sell it if youre interested...
dirtwheelsfl
Sep 27 2009, 05:20 PM
QUOTE (dirtwheelsfl @ Sep 25 2009, 03:44 PM)

apparently ive got a pistol shrimp in my tank..
i was thinking about adding some kind of shrimp or watchman goby anyway, but what are the chances of the fish pairing with the shrimp when i toss it in there? my sandbed is about an inch and a quarter at the deepest, if that would present any problems chime in...
anyone?
fcruz420
Oct 5 2009, 10:44 PM
Nice tank. i too love the simple approach.
MGDMIRAGE
Oct 5 2009, 11:27 PM
Beautiful 20L! The lighting is awesome the corals look great!
dirtwheelsfl
Oct 8 2009, 07:12 PM
QUOTE (MGDMIRAGE @ Oct 6 2009, 12:27 AM)

Beautiful 20L! The lighting is awesome the corals look great!
thanks..
i wish i could get my sand to dune up like yours though, the powerheads keep it down
andrew.james
Oct 8 2009, 07:13 PM
dirtwheelsfl, thanks for the compliment. I actually need some new pics up. those pics are prob 4-5 months old. I have a lot of more corals now...
I am interested in the toadstool. I live in Melbourne,FL Why dont you want it?
Also, I wanted to do the rimless, but couldn't find one anywhere. Where did you get your from?
dirtwheelsfl
Oct 8 2009, 07:22 PM
a few razor blades and about an hour...
i have another one growing right by it, and i want something else to go there, maybe a torch or frogspawn or something, i think itll look better...
got anythng you wanna trade?
andrew.james
Oct 8 2009, 07:36 PM
QUOTE (dirtwheelsfl @ Oct 8 2009, 07:22 PM)

a few razor blades and about an hour...
i have another one growing right by it, and i want something else to go there, maybe a torch or frogspawn or something, i think itll look better...
got anythng you wanna trade?
That is ballsy...lol
I will PM you on the coral thing..
Acan Lord
Oct 8 2009, 07:49 PM
What is the name of the t5 fixture? Iv been looking for one that fits on a 20 long
dirtwheelsfl
Oct 8 2009, 08:08 PM
QUOTE (Acan Lord @ Oct 8 2009, 08:49 PM)

What is the name of the t5 fixture? Iv been looking for one that fits on a 20 long
current sundial, 30"
lakshwadeep
Oct 8 2009, 09:53 PM
Nice birdsnest colony in the front.
dirtwheelsfl
Oct 15 2009, 12:47 PM
^ thanks, thats probably my favorite thing in there...
dirtwheelsfl
Oct 29 2009, 07:52 PM
added some tonga branch rock, and getting a few frags this weekend stay tuned for pics...
got2envy
Oct 29 2009, 07:57 PM
I gots frogspawn and schtuff if ya wanna trade that toadstool

Tank looks great !!
dirtwheelsfl
Oct 29 2009, 08:09 PM
QUOTE (got2envy @ Oct 29 2009, 07:57 PM)

Tank looks great !!
thanks, i think this tonga branch really makes it pop off though, i need to take some pics
I gots frogspawn and schtuff if ya wanna trade that toadstool

its on hold for a trade right now, but if it falls thru its yours... are those blue cloves you have in frag mode yet?maybe we can work something out...
got2envy
Oct 29 2009, 08:45 PM
Yep I have blue cloves from El Fabuloso's pico
pismo_reefer
Oct 29 2009, 08:58 PM
i gots blue cloves
....NICE FREKKIN TANK!
dirtwheelsfl
Oct 29 2009, 09:53 PM
QUOTE (got2envy @ Oct 29 2009, 08:45 PM)

Yep I have blue cloves from El Fabuloso's pico

sent you a message
dirtwheelsfl
Oct 29 2009, 10:01 PM
QUOTE (pismo_reefer @ Oct 29 2009, 08:58 PM)

i gots blue cloves
....NICE FREKKIN TANK!thanks, got nothing on yours though yet
i gots blue cloves

^shippings a pain though, thatd be last resort
latteslave
Nov 29 2009, 12:40 AM
Have to say that is a nice tank! Those sps are great and the Monti will look awesome when it grows out!!!
dirtwheelsfl
Nov 29 2009, 06:02 PM
thanks brother...
just accidentally deleted that post with the pics on it, anyway to bring it back?
Justind823
Nov 29 2009, 06:21 PM
Nice tank man, thanks for checking mine out. I haven't made the jump to SPS but maybe I will in the new tank.
Hows the rimless thing going for ya? I couldn't do it, I had to eurobrace, looking at your tank I wish I had just left it but oh well.
dirtwheelsfl
Nov 29 2009, 08:14 PM
^ ya some caps coming off that wall in yours would be sweet i think...
i was gonna do something like yours, but going from front to back on the ends, then just said f it, havent had any problems with it, bows a little bit but you cant see it unless youre looking for it.
i need to take some pics again, i accidentally deleted my pic update from 11/18
latteslave
Dec 17 2009, 12:30 AM
Have not checked in for a while... How is the tank? Any new pics?
latteslave
Feb 26 2010, 08:39 PM
Bueller? Anyone?
Saw on another thread you wer upgrading? This is a pretty sweet setup - hate to see it gone!
dirtwheelsfl
Mar 6 2010, 06:10 PM
^ ya just upgraded this week. added 6 inches of depth/width whatever you wanna call it. 30x18x12. 28 gallons or so. pics up soon...
got2envy
Mar 6 2010, 06:14 PM
Still got the 20?
dirtwheelsfl
Mar 6 2010, 06:23 PM
violinist
Mar 6 2010, 06:27 PM
Awesome!!!
got2envy
Mar 6 2010, 06:27 PM
Nice! who made u the tank?
dirtwheelsfl
Mar 6 2010, 06:36 PM
^ proudly made by yours truly
got2envy
Mar 6 2010, 06:41 PM
Wow! that is awesome! ok now make me one
dirtwheelsfl
Mar 6 2010, 06:47 PM
u bring the glass and a frag, ive got half a tube of silicone left haha. but i do know a guy with a glass shop though if youre interested...
got2envy
Mar 6 2010, 06:49 PM
sending a PM
dirtwheelsfl
Mar 7 2010, 07:33 PM
got2envy
Mar 9 2010, 09:37 AM
Looks soooo nice

sent ya my email
dirtwheelsfl
Mar 9 2010, 05:48 PM
sent em to ya. lemme know if they work...
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