BGJ223 Posted April 14, 2012 Author Share Posted April 14, 2012 Switched out the LED driver today. Now all LEDs are being run at 350ma instead of 700ma. I might mess with the number of LEDs (cut down to 4), but other than that, the tank is done. Now it is sit and watch it grow time. Link to comment
BGJ223 Posted April 21, 2012 Author Share Posted April 21, 2012 I added a skunk cleaner to the tank today. He is hiding right now, but I will post pics when I can take a pic of him. Link to comment
BGJ223 Posted April 26, 2012 Author Share Posted April 26, 2012 More pics, just snapped them. Corals are growing quite nicely. I am surprised by how quickly I am noticing growth. Pics are not the best, I didn't really try all that hard this time, but I hope you enjoy. FTS Monti Island GSP Porcelain under a Monti Frag FES Skunk cleaner My green SLimer is encrusting very well. Link to comment
Huntington Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 This looks great! I only hope to have a tank like this some day. I am new to this hobby and wonder why you don't put sand on the bottom? Is there a benifit? I only ask because my local store said I needed it. Link to comment
BGJ223 Posted April 26, 2012 Author Share Posted April 26, 2012 This looks great! I only hope to have a tank like this some day. I am new to this hobby and wonder why you don't put sand on the bottom? Is there a benifit? I only ask because my local store said I needed it. I don't have sand because it makes caring for this tank so much easier. Sand is not required it is does not at much benefit to your tank. sand also stores poop and waste, which then causes algae out breaks. So without sand I can have more flow in my tank and easily siphon gunk out. Link to comment
BGJ223 Posted April 30, 2012 Author Share Posted April 30, 2012 I believe I am now 100% stocked. Yeah I know, I have said that before. But this time I mean it. Added a glass shrimp today, a small piece of GSP and a frag of sunset Monti. No pics yet, but I will snap some tomorrow for the monthly pic update. Almost forgot, I added a small piece of Millipora and an unknown sps frag. There is still a chance I will swap some frags out due to color issues. Colors represented in the tank so far are, Red, Green, Blue, red/pink, purple, orange, and brown (This is the color thats bugging me). Link to comment
NanoOrBust Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Nano-Reef needs to include a "like" button Link to comment
supernip Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 do i spy a purple monster frag? Link to comment
dpcamp Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Nano-Reef needs to include a "like" button LIKE! not sure if they're on vbulletin or not but another forum that I frequent has a like and a reputation button. both are used a lot Link to comment
BGJ223 Posted May 1, 2012 Author Share Posted May 1, 2012 do i spy a purple monster frag? I am not sure. All I know is that it is a tabling acropora frag. Time for Pics again, I hope you guys don't mind. FTS FTS number 2 with Different Camera Settings FES Sunset Monti New GSP frag New Milli Frag This Monti Frag is really starting to take off. The Glass/Grass shrimp Link to comment
BGJ223 Posted May 6, 2012 Author Share Posted May 6, 2012 I grabbed 3 corals today to replace a couple corals that I didn't feel met my color requirements for the tank. Here are a couple pics for you. The Purple Tip, and Green one right behind it are new. The pic isn't so great on this one, but it is a Tri-Color And of course the FTS The Corals that I did remove, I made sure and frag very tiny pieces from them and placed them in the tank. Link to comment
BGJ223 Posted May 6, 2012 Author Share Posted May 6, 2012 All I need is 1 more SPS frag to replace one of my non colored frags and I will be done. Then I can just watch things grow. although, I would love to have a clam in here. I doubt that will ever happen though Link to comment
BGJ223 Posted May 8, 2012 Author Share Posted May 8, 2012 This was a difficult picture to process, but this is what my tank looks like under "Moon Lights" And my Sunset Monti Link to comment
brandon429 Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Its real dang nice man. I think I regret using sand in mine but since i'm testing longevity I won't take it down but in hindsight I hate the bed, poop store diaper. Link to comment
BGJ223 Posted May 8, 2012 Author Share Posted May 8, 2012 Its real dang nice man. I think I regret using sand in mine but since i'm testing longevity I won't take it down but in hindsight I hate the bed, poop store diaper. Sand looks great, but I don't feel it provides much more beyond appearance. With this tank I wanted to keep my flow high so that I can get the gunk filtered out, or pooled to a small area for removal. At this point I think you have proved longevity Brandon. Link to comment
BGJ223 Posted May 12, 2012 Author Share Posted May 12, 2012 I was going to snap some pics of the tank, but someone didn't want me to clean my glass. Link to comment
gimptastic matt Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 My porcelain crab is pain in the arsr when im cleaning he comes over and grabs the toothbrush Link to comment
BGJ223 Posted May 15, 2012 Author Share Posted May 15, 2012 Pictures!!! 2 different FTS shots with different Camera Settings 1. 2. Some Growth pics Here is Monti Island from Day 1 (4/1/12) Shots of the Monti's from Yesterday 5/14/12 Lots of New Growth on GSP This Green guy is slowly becoming one of my favorites. And The glass shrimp Link to comment
BGJ223 Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share Posted May 22, 2012 I still feel like this tank needs something. It just does not feel complete yet. Not sure what it needs, but hopefully I can figure it out. Link to comment
Jacob042426 Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 I still feel like this tank needs something. It just does not feel complete yet. Not sure what it needs, but hopefully I can figure it out. color on the front of the rocks. rics, mushrooms, cloves..... Link to comment
BGJ223 Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share Posted May 22, 2012 color on the front of the rocks. rics, mushrooms, cloves..... No Can do. Additions can only be SPS or GSP. Shrooms and zoas and stuff would mess with the theme. Link to comment
BGJ223 Posted May 24, 2012 Author Share Posted May 24, 2012 More pics! I was messing around with the Aperature settings on the camera. GSP is taking off Catching a meal Link to comment
BGJ223 Posted May 30, 2012 Author Share Posted May 30, 2012 FTS FES https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-H3g827cN0Po/T8Yv4xdUi3I/AAAAAAAABmI/IfluQ7oPr6M/s Link to comment
Islandoftiki Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 The tank looks awesome! Can't wait to see it grow out. Link to comment
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