Islandoftiki Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Current FTS! ____________________________________ Well folks, I've been saving up over the past couple months for a new tank for my wonderful female peacock mantis shrimp. The 20 gallon tank she's been living in has been adequate, but certainly not ideal. So, now we're just going to leap straight into what I believe is going to be the prefect setup... Cool, huh? Who wants to see more? 8 Quote Link to comment
Lalani Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Who wants to see more? Well thats a silly question. 4 Quote Link to comment
Islandoftiki Posted October 30, 2013 Author Share Posted October 30, 2013 More? Do you want to see more? 4 Quote Link to comment
jbb Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 No !! this thread sux !!! just kidding BRING ON THE GOODNESS 3 Quote Link to comment
FlowerMama Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Shaken or stirred? 1 Quote Link to comment
Islandoftiki Posted October 30, 2013 Author Share Posted October 30, 2013 No !! this thread sux !!! I love you, too. Hehe. Yeah, so without further ado... Is that sick or what? I got the optional media basket as well. I'm probably going to get an InTank fuge basket, too. 5 Quote Link to comment
jbb Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 That thing is sexy !! Why is it still dry ? Quote Link to comment
Islandoftiki Posted October 30, 2013 Author Share Posted October 30, 2013 That thing is sexy !! Why is it still dry ? Because I have to build a custom height stand, get some fresh live sand (which will be here Friday), make 25+ gallons of RO/DI and mix it with salt, and about a dozen other details. Shaken or stirred? Good eye... Shaken. (gin) Quote Link to comment
TheFragger Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 YES I can't wait to see this thing up and running man! Quote Link to comment
Islandoftiki Posted October 30, 2013 Author Share Posted October 30, 2013 Ordered the InTank refugium basket this morning. I requested a hand drawn picture of a mantis shrimp with the order. We'll see if they oblige. 1 Quote Link to comment
Tamberav Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Wooo! Following so I can steal ideas when I upgrade Ivy's home. Quote Link to comment
Islandoftiki Posted November 2, 2013 Author Share Posted November 2, 2013 Wooo! Following so I can steal ideas when I upgrade Ivy's home. This Nuvo 30 is everything you could possibly ask for in an AIO. It's hard to imagine a better design. We'll see if there are any downsides to this tank, but so far I haven't found any. I think in the long run, this is going to be a killer setup. And honestly, I think because it's so well set up out of the box, it's going to be less expensive to set up than most tanks that always need lots of changes and upgrades. 1 Quote Link to comment
Islandoftiki Posted November 2, 2013 Author Share Posted November 2, 2013 Working on the stand today, got the basic frame built. 3 Quote Link to comment
Islandoftiki Posted November 5, 2013 Author Share Posted November 5, 2013 I got my InTank refugium basket. As I mentioned I requested a hand drawn mantis picture with the order. They did not disappoint. As always, beautiful quality. 7 Quote Link to comment
ll_maynard_ll Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Nice setup, some people might think you a little nutty for spoiling a mantis like that. I think its perfect. Quote Link to comment
Islandoftiki Posted November 5, 2013 Author Share Posted November 5, 2013 Nice setup, some people might think you a little nutty for spoiling a mantis like that. I think its perfect. Quality and attention to detail = success. 2 Quote Link to comment
Islandoftiki Posted November 6, 2013 Author Share Posted November 6, 2013 New mantis den. I'm planning to cover it with sand... Mechanical filtration material. I'll use both disposable and washable cut-to-fit filter pads. Also PolyBioMarine filter pad, plus Purigen and Chemipure. A little more work done on the stand. More pics to come! Stay tuned! 2 Quote Link to comment
Islandoftiki Posted November 6, 2013 Author Share Posted November 6, 2013 Cheers! Thanks to InTank for the Swedish fish! 1 Quote Link to comment
GHill762 Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Sweet new build! Your tanks are always nice! Following.. 1 Quote Link to comment
Islandoftiki Posted November 6, 2013 Author Share Posted November 6, 2013 Rear chamber... 2 Quote Link to comment
FlowerMama Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 like- ok so the fuge part, that's wicked. Really like. Quote Link to comment
Islandoftiki Posted November 6, 2013 Author Share Posted November 6, 2013 I think it's going to be pretty sweet. What I'm not so sure about is the stand. We'll see. I think I have it under control, but if all else fails, I know a couple of local woodworkers who will build me a custom stand. The main problem is that my woodworking skills are below the level of my OCD. I get kinda annoyed by 1/16" gaps... but they can be filled. Damnit, Jim! I'm a mechanic, not a woodworker! 1 Quote Link to comment
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