Well, I finally decided to enter and set up a tank. Here is my entry pic (note the stylish woodgrain trim!).



Not sure of the stocking yet ( need to consult w/ my tank "decorator" ) but I have 2lbs of LR and some sugar sand that I'll be putting in tonight. Right now I just have a 20w 50/50 for the cycle as I need to order a regular light. I'll also be using an AC20 HOB w/ a drip ATO.

noice trim you got there...was that how it came in the store?? who is the maker of your tank????? cant wait to see another pico form you

That's the way it came. Not sure what brand but it is 12x6x8. I think it is AGA but not sure.

I'll post a shot w/ the LR tomorrow.

Here is the LR in the tank. I might end up changing the layout. I hope that the cycle is done by next weekend so I can go coral shoppin'!!

I like that layout a lot.

good luck with the coral shopping!

Thanks! I'll have to see what corals I can find. Hopefully, I can find some that work well w/ the layout. Need to find something nice for that open area.

I LOVE the aquascape. Simple and sweet. Nice coraline too.

love the nice open feel...that is the look i am going for but the tank isnt deep (width) enough for me ....i have to have something custom...anyway very nice LR to..love it..

For the open area, I got one word for you : fungia

I was thinking the same thing.

Figuring out what to do in a tank of this size is a challenge. Got to find something special for the open area.

The premise for my tank is that everything comes from a LFS. Starting from ground zero. Nothing from my NC. Nothing from an established tank. Start it fresh and let it grow!

welllll... not sure about where you come from, but the LFS I work at and some others in my area regularly bring in some nice fungia discs.

other options that spring to mind: a really colorful flower anenome, an "open brain" or "rose" lps, a low-growing pally/zoo garden, or maybe even just a nice little gsp "lawn"?

just some ideas I had.

Cheers,
Jared

I got my new light from nanotuners (2 thumbs up for great service! ) and I bought a couple of zoo frags from Tranquil Scape Aquarium in Arlington, TX ( super LFS! ). On the hunt for more corals and for that "centerpiece" coral.

Looking good!

Thanks!

Looks great! Can you tell me what you're using for a light and a filter/fuge? I know you got the light from Nano-Customs, which one is it exactly? Thanks for the info, again the pico looks great!

The rock work is very nice.

That's a neat looking light, I wish we could get those in the UK.

Your tank's off to a great start!

Best regards

Ann

The HOB is an Aqua Clear 20 w/ just some LR pieces in it and a small pad to filter the big stuff. The light is the 18W Current Satallite. Chris is great. I ordered on Tuesday afternoon and he shipped it the same day.

Best rockwork in the contest (so far)

I REALLY like it.

What kinda rock?

Thanks. Actually have no idea what type of LR it is. Got it at a LFS & didn't think to ask.

Well, the tank is moving along nicely. Had a slight cyano bloom and now it has progressed to the green dust algae on the glass. Zoas are open and this weekend I need to frag and place some of the stuff I got. Here is a pic of one of the little "extras" I got on one mushroom frag. There are 2 of them. I also put together a drip ATO. I'll post some pics this weekend.

Is that a majano?

How did you do your drip top off? Did you follow one of the air pump top off systems here? I have been wanting to do one for mine but am not sure where to start.

WOW......you always make great tanks.....thank god ur in STOCK....i have enough competition to worry about....very very very nice.....i love it...cant wait to see it fully stocked

I'll post a pic of it as soon as I can. Just took an air valve, bottle and tube.

Yep, that's a Majano. Looks really nice! (for a "pest"!)

Hmmm?? Maybe I should switch to [CUSTOM]?

Here are some pics of the drip ATO. Just a simple easy to make ATO. Note how the curve of the bottle goes well with the curve of the light!

Cool, nice mojano also.

I was fraging some mushrooms for the tank and found this little anemone. Pretty cool looking! So in the tank it goes!

What a cute little anemone. I want one!!

Thought I'd post a pic of a pink & green Frogspawn I picked up.

Checking on the tank this morning and found that my rock crab had molted! He was a hitch hiker on the LR. Doesn't seem to bother anything so I decided to leave him in. He comes out at night and I always see him picking at the LR. He does like to grab food from the Majano he hides under.

Here is a pic of his molt.

Brave man keeping a rock crab. Cute little guy though, good luck with him.

No guts, no glory! Been keeping an eye on him. When the lights are on he hides in a hole. At night he comes out and picks at the rock around the hole. I give him a small piece of mysis when I feed the Majanos. Seems to keep him happy.

Tank ststus:

So far the tank is doing great. Got a diatom issue right now but it looks like it is receeding. Rearanged a few of the corals and one of the mushrooms split. There is something missing though.

Did some re-arranging in the tank. Everything is doing great. Here is a FTS.

Couple more pics. Man, this tank is fun! The mushrooms have been splitting. Started with 5 now I've got 7. Got to trim back the Anthelia this weekend (compare it to the pic in the post above this one). I added a very small Ric about 2 weeks ago and now it has doubled in size. I'll try to get a good pic of it this weekend. It started out the diameter of a pencil eraser. The Frog Spawn looks so much better than in the pics. The tank is really stable now. Easy to care for too.

FTS


Some Zoos

Very pretty!

Thanks!

That sure is one nice looking tank. So clean and neat, the corals are looking fantastic too!

Have you had to trim the macro back much?

Best regards

Ann

Just about every week.

As promised, a pic of the Ric!

Wow very nice( do i see a winner?....)

Saving my secret weapon for later!

Couple of new pics.

Zoos


Mojano

Great corals and pics!!

Thanks!

As you can see, I've got my mojo!

i really like the majano, those are sick! Keep up the good work, your gonna give zoogirl a run for her money i think!

PS - love the aquascaping

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