miuYH Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 For the past few months I have been edging to being a new saltwater tank. I have been doing lots of research and trying to dig up as much information as I can before I drove in. So on July 20, 2012, I finally took the plunge. There is about 12 lbs of live rock and about 8 lbs of live sand. Currently using Koralia Nano 425 powerhead for current. I plan to mod my AquaClear 50 box with a AquaClear 20 motor into a macro algae refugium. My vision for this tank will be to have about 2-3 fish, a cleaner shrimp, and maybe a couple Turbo Snails. But my main focus will be on corals. Currently looking at soft corals like Zoanthids and Xenias. So that is my current setup and please offer me any constructive criticisms. Thanks for looking! My first water change was on August 5, 2012 with my first batch of my very own RO/DI saltwater. Oh, my first purchase for corals were also around this time. Some Green Star Polyp (which I have killed...), Xenia, and some Zoanthids. (Sorry for the dark photos...) Some of my new Zoanthids And my Green Star Polyps (though not so green) and Blue Clove Polyps (YAY for hitch hikers) Finally, a more recent update of the tank. FTS @ September 19, 2012 FTS @ October 1, 2012 My current corals current in the tank include: Corky Finger Purple Acro Hollywood Stunner Chalice Fuzz Mushroom Red Mushroom Candy Cane Coral Radioactive Dragon Eye Zoas Orange Brown Zoas Green Birdsnest Toadstool Coral Frogspawn Red Montipora Finger Leather Coral And my two friends Link to comment
Xanthi Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Nice tank!! The only comment i have is that i would avoid having GSP on a rock that connects to all the others. It makes tank maintenance a living hell if it decides to take off and overrun other passive coral that are placed beside it. Link to comment
Chew_Magna Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 I just gotta say, very nice photography ;-) And a neat tank I guess... *whistles and walks away* lol. Great tank :-D Link to comment
DK_Reef Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 what light are you using? Link to comment
miuYH Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share Posted November 15, 2012 Just a update for you guys and hopefully I can get some ID on this anemone... it is driving me crazy... Here are various shots of the tank. Here is the anemone that I need an ID for. I am torn between a Green Bubble Tip or the dreaded Majano... The reason I am so unsure is because the tips seem so separated and all around the centre.. Another one... And also.... the base seems so long and thin for a GBTA.... Please help me out!! Link to comment
1.0reef Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Looks really nice, I like the frogspawn. How many gallons is this tank. Link to comment
miuYH Posted November 21, 2012 Author Share Posted November 21, 2012 Just took a video tonight. Please feel free to leave me some feedback or any comments! Link to comment
miuYH Posted November 21, 2012 Author Share Posted November 21, 2012 Looks really nice, I like the frogspawn. How many gallons is this tank. It is about 10G Link to comment
eklikewhoa Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 The rock placement is really nice! Compliments the tank really well! Link to comment
caine Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 I was going to ask why you stuffed the frogspawn in the valley between the two rocks but looking back it is just that your frogspawn grew into that space yes? Two frogspawns even; one from each side? Is it possible to move one or both? I really liked the older shot where you could clearly see the gap between the rocks. That's probably just my iwagumi voice talking though. Still looks awesome. Better than mine. Link to comment
miuYH Posted November 29, 2012 Author Share Posted November 29, 2012 I was going to ask why you stuffed the frogspawn in the valley between the two rocks but looking back it is just that your frogspawn grew into that space yes? Two frogspawns even; one from each side? Is it possible to move one or both? I really liked the older shot where you could clearly see the gap between the rocks. That's probably just my iwagumi voice talking though. Still looks awesome. Better than mine. I appreciate your comment. I combined the frogspawn because I wanted to bring out the candycane coral at the back. I also wanted a larger looking frogspawn. I just recorded a video of my GBTA eating a silverside. Have a look! Link to comment
miuYH Posted December 14, 2012 Author Share Posted December 14, 2012 Decided to do a quick video on the progress of my tank. There was some Red flat worms growing on one of the front rocks so I decided to FW dip it. Unfortunately this wipped out all my blue clove polpys So I think I will just toss out that peice of rock in the front... Day 146 Link to comment
miuYH Posted September 24, 2013 Author Share Posted September 24, 2013 Hi guys! Thought it was about time to update you guys.. Here is an update shot from last night! The anemone split and one went into the intake of the hang on filter and...made a mess I miss him so much.. Only his smaller dime sized brother remains.. Oh right, my peppermint shrimp has passed away as well So sad to find his body... But a new damsel is kicking in great! Link to comment
thesmallerthebetter Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 the tank looks beautiful! im flabbergasted by how large your candy cane's heads are! one head appears to be even bigger than the brain coral next to it?!? Link to comment
Lalani Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Wow, very nice! Love the clarity. Link to comment
Kenhumbard Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Very beautiful setup. What kind of funnel shaped coral is in the top right of the last picture you posted? Link to comment
thesmallerthebetter Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Very beautiful setup. What kind of funnel shaped coral is in the top right of the last picture you posted? looks like a toadstool leather to me Link to comment
miuYH Posted November 1, 2015 Author Share Posted November 1, 2015 Wow it has been a very long time since I updated this... Anyways the tank got moved to another location and got added another 10G ..so now it's a 20 gallon! Here's a short clip!! 60P https://youtu.be/GDOJ5Xppdls Enjoy! Link to comment
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