mattyfelts Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Well it's not so much of a build from the start as a build from the middle. The tank has been running for around 4-6 months, is cycled and has corals. However this thread will be a journal following the rest of the tanks life .Hardware-Maxi-jet circulation pump rated at 110 GPH [Fluval CP-1 powerhead]- AC 20 with DIY surface skimmer and chaeto in both. [Containing chaeto]-Aqua-tech 10 gallon filter for mechanical filtration and surface agitation.-Aqueon heater keeping a constant heat of about 78 *- Glass lid to help evaporation.- 2 x Par38 Rapid LED bulb.Stock- Yellow Clown Goby - 2 Turbo Snails- 2 HermitCorals- Ric- Multiple zoas and palys- Duncan - Scoly - Baby plate - Green [bleaching] plate type thing - Kenya tree - ToadstoolCurrent Issues- Some hair algae, especially on the back glass. Turbos and water changes are decreasing this however. - greenish tinted algae on sand, lack of flow, will upgrade powerhead soon. - Bleaching plate and pissy duncan.Questions- What should i stock this tank with, if anything at all.Future Plans- Possible new powerhead- ATO system? [In the works]- Maybe an added on 10 Gal refugium / sump Link to comment
mattyfelts Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share Posted September 11, 2014 I'm thinking I'm either going to get an acan or plate coral... Hmmm, decisions decisions. Link to comment
mattyfelts Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 heres a small update... no more maxi jet, I have upgraded to a fluval c-1 i beleive (powerhead rates at 265gph) The aquaclear has broken down and thus i use an aqua-tech to run mechanical media. I have a tonne more gsp, zoas, palys, duncans, plate coral, scoly, toadstool. I am also closer to my bare bottom goal. Pictures to come later! Link to comment
mattyfelts Posted October 22, 2014 Author Share Posted October 22, 2014 update with photos to come, looking for a fire fish later Link to comment
mattyfelts Posted November 12, 2014 Author Share Posted November 12, 2014 so no photos yet, the tank turned into a cloud but is clearing up with carbon and not messing with it. Going to do a water change next chance i get [school and work are always in the way]. Otherwise everything is growing nicely and thriving, found a baby plate coral in a mixed zoa rock i have and snapped it off. it fully extends! Link to comment
ABC Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Sounds good so far, would like to see photos when available. Link to comment
mattyfelts Posted November 14, 2014 Author Share Posted November 14, 2014 http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/mattyfelts/media/1_zps8a7ae593.jpg.html'> http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/mattyfelts/media/2_zps105af41d.jpg.html'> http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/mattyfelts/media/8_zps35da9655.jpg.html'> http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/mattyfelts/media/7_zpsb6408817.jpg.html'> http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/mattyfelts/media/5_zpse98a8819.jpg.html'> http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/mattyfelts/media/4_zpsa6da5356.jpg.html'> http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/mattyfelts/media/6_zps6a274bf3.jpg.html'> http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/mattyfelts/media/3_zps8ada71f4.jpg.html'> Link to comment
mattyfelts Posted November 18, 2014 Author Share Posted November 18, 2014 DIY ATO is in the works, making a mount for it to be held shortly! Link to comment
mattyfelts Posted December 3, 2014 Author Share Posted December 3, 2014 if anyone knows how to drill plexiglass (i think its plexi glass) about 3/8" thick just tell me . anyways some tank pics coming, anyone know if vermetids can piss off zoas? Link to comment
mattyfelts Posted December 3, 2014 Author Share Posted December 3, 2014 Heres my new addition, teeny tiny yellow clown goby http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/mattyfelts/media/ImageUploadedByAquariumAdvice1417571877240492_zpse4f45b97.jpg.html'> FTS, colours look washed but thats just my iphone http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/mattyfelts/media/ImageUploadedByAquariumAdvice1417572059332366_zps21d9b3c1.jpg.html'> my duncans being a SOB http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/mattyfelts/media/ImageUploadedByAquariumAdvice1417572041888723_zps28b42807.jpg.html'> and finally, i pulled this little tiny fungia plate off a rock of zoas forever ago, it split in half. I glued it together and to a plug since it was to light to stay still on its own. hes growing and happy http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/mattyfelts/media/ImageUploadedByAquariumAdvice1417571958311174_zps2d94eefc.jpg.html'> Link to comment
mattyfelts Posted December 5, 2014 Author Share Posted December 5, 2014 hey anyone that actually cares about this thing. <<<<<<<<<< thats a video i made of my clown goby eating, cute little guy! Link to comment
mattyfelts Posted December 7, 2014 Author Share Posted December 7, 2014 does anyone want update pictures... or does anyone even follow this LOL ! Link to comment
reefernanoman Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 Sure! I care lol. Keep em coming. Check out my threads too. We I have noticed here at NR (correct me if I'm wrong), if your tank is not in style like the nuvo, it gets less hits lol. Link to comment
Pinner Reef Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 I'm always watching. You'll build followers over time. My tank thread is nothing but pictures. I like it that way Link to comment
Mathew18 Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 When it comes to drilling plexiglass the key to success is go slow. If you build up heat you will melt the plastic Link to comment
mattyfelts Posted December 8, 2014 Author Share Posted December 8, 2014 sorry for such blue photos. heres a bit of an update! http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/mattyfelts/media/ImageUploadedByAquariumAdvice1417920967051956_zps520c9fdd.jpg.html'>http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/mattyfelts/media/ImageUploadedByAquariumAdvice1417921017549827_zps7719ed45.jpg.html'> zoas hella annoyed right now from vermetid snails http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/mattyfelts/media/ImageUploadedByAquariumAdvice1417921000550209_zps6858e3de.jpg.html'>http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/mattyfelts/media/ImageUploadedByAquariumAdvice1417920980733864_zps6092ea39.jpg.html'>http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/mattyfelts/media/ImageUploadedByAquariumAdvice1417921037909848_zps7c5e5e0a.jpg.html'> Scoly looking very nice http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/mattyfelts/media/ImageUploadedByAquariumAdvice1417921053656545_zps1c58f215.jpg.html'> duncans looking better http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/mattyfelts/media/ImageUploadedByAquariumAdvice1417921079307010_zpsd643c2a6.jpg.html'>http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/mattyfelts/media/ImageUploadedByAquariumAdvice1417921114701565_zpsc51e22b0.jpg.html'>http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/mattyfelts/media/ImageUploadedByAquariumAdvice1417921095477237_zpsf32c2823.jpg.html'> Link to comment
plainrt Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Looks like tank is coming along. Scoly looks like coming around also. Is there any way to move rock away from front glass? Think might look little better if could. Updates are good. Link to comment
Halo_003 Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Sometimes also people read and don't comment. Liking the tank, looks way better than my 10G when I started. Link to comment
plainrt Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Sometimes also people read and don't comment. Liking the tank, looks way better than my 10G when I started. Unless you have BewBs than you have 50 pages before you see water lol Link to comment
mattyfelts Posted December 8, 2014 Author Share Posted December 8, 2014 Unless you have BewBs than you have 50 pages before you see water lol i guess thats kind of true haha! Sometimes also people read and don't comment. Liking the tank, looks way better than my 10G when I started. Thanks haha, and yeah i understand just can be discouraging Looks like tank is coming along. Scoly looks like coming around also. Is there any way to move rock away from front glass? Think might look little better if could. Updates are good. thanks, which rock in particular Link to comment
reefernanoman Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Look, you got 500+ views. Cool Link to comment
mattyfelts Posted December 8, 2014 Author Share Posted December 8, 2014 here comes some photos! got some pulsating xenia and a red mushroom, also my goby is perching on the zoas now so cute. Duncan is growing new flesh (all it had was a polyp and raw skeleton when i purchased) Discovered some zoapox and took care of that. I also reorganized the scape and made "bridge de Zoa".... ENJOY! http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/mattyfelts/media/IMG_4789_zps1ce3859e.jpg.html'> http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/mattyfelts/media/IMG_4787_zps0e4ced02.jpg.html'> http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/mattyfelts/media/IMG_4785_zps62ed0a04.jpg.html'> http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/mattyfelts/media/IMG_4782_zps36d2c142.jpg.html'> http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/mattyfelts/media/IMG_4781_zps73b8ed30.jpg.html'> http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/mattyfelts/media/IMG_4783_zps7525620c.jpg.html'> http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/mattyfelts/media/IMG_4783_zps7525620c.jpg.html'> Link to comment
cnseekatz Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Love that Zoanthid bridge... pretty cool Link to comment
mattyfelts Posted December 8, 2014 Author Share Posted December 8, 2014 woops meant for a FTS, super white for some reason ill get a better one later http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/mattyfelts/media/IMG_4780_zps0112ab74.jpg.html'> Love that Zoanthid bridge... pretty cool thanks yeah, thank yeah very much Link to comment
FishFrog Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 I don't see why this is a mis adventure I also really like your zoa branch bridge thing. Link to comment
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