malibumike Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Hello, I haven't had a tank set up for about 6 months, since my 20L that had been going for 5 yrs was taken down, seen here: http://www.nano-reef.com/topic/184936-my-new-20-gallon-long/ BUT, It didn't take long for me to start up a new project, and here it is. 15 Gallon Reef. This time I invested in some more equipment, including: Pure water club RO/DI TDS Meter API Test Kit Kessil a350w Aquac Remora-S Skimmer w/pre-filter box Aquaclear 30 2 nano 240 pumps (haven't received them yet). For now original mj1200 is in there. 75w Neo-Therm heater (Just got it this week, and is going back since the thermometer is off by 8 degrees!..ugh) Right now this tank has been set up for 3 weeks, and I've added a pair of clowns, and some pulsing xenia (I know, they grow like weeds, and I hope they do). My goal is to have a softy tank, with lots of movement, relatively easy to care for. I'm sure i'll have some questions for you guys along the way! 4 Quote Link to comment
Weasel Baron Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 I have the 350w too, thing is a beast, careful not to torch your corals! 1 Quote Link to comment
malibumike Posted December 14, 2014 Author Share Posted December 14, 2014 http://s664.photobucket.com/user/malibumike90/media/3weeks.jpg.html'> Xenia appears to be happy since adding it yesterday: http://s664.photobucket.com/user/malibumike90/media/xenia.jpg.html'> 1 Quote Link to comment
dpoltsdsu Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Looks good, what coral do you plan on adding? 1 Quote Link to comment
michaelrzachmann Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 that scape....... 3 Quote Link to comment
da1001 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Love Xenia. +1 that scape.....badass to say the least 1 Quote Link to comment
Reefkid88 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 That scape is out right insane, I love it !!!! 1 Quote Link to comment
malibumike Posted December 15, 2014 Author Share Posted December 15, 2014 Looks good, what coral do you plan on adding? That is a really good question! I'm not sure. I had my heart set on pom pom xenia, but can't find any locally. So i'll definately add that eventually. Do you have any suggestions? I'd like to stick to corals that have a lot of movement in the water, something like weeping willow toadstool maybe, xenia of course...and things that I don't need to target feed or dose tank (can do well with just reef crystal water changes). Quote Link to comment
michaelrzachmann Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 frogspawns, hammers, and torches all have great movement and do not need target feeding IMO epsecially with a nice light like that... also zoas are easy to take care of and come in all sorts of sick colors and combinations. Not much movement in zoas besides the skirts a little but look great regardless Quote Link to comment
malibumike Posted December 15, 2014 Author Share Posted December 15, 2014 frogspawns, hammers, and torches all have great movement and do not need target feeding IMO epsecially with a nice light like that... also zoas are easy to take care of and come in all sorts of sick colors and combinations. Not much movement in zoas besides the skirts a little but look great regardless I do like frogspawns, and hammers. Good call, thanks for the suggestion. Quote Link to comment
malibumike Posted February 1, 2015 Author Share Posted February 1, 2015 Updated pic. added Yellow polyps, and Green star polyps over the last month or so. Quote Link to comment
Allathlete5 Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Love this tank!! The scape is awrsome. Look forward to more updates, maybe a video once it fills out to show all the movement Quote Link to comment
malibumike Posted February 2, 2015 Author Share Posted February 2, 2015 Love this tank!! The scape is awrsome. Look forward to more updates, maybe a video once it fills out to show all the movement Thanks! Quote Link to comment
malibumike Posted February 21, 2015 Author Share Posted February 21, 2015 Another update. I've added two zoa pieces and mushrooms. Quote Link to comment
dpoltsdsu Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Looking great! I like the Zoas, do you plan on adding anything up top? Quote Link to comment
malibumike Posted February 24, 2015 Author Share Posted February 24, 2015 Looking great! I like the Zoas, do you plan on adding anything up top? Thanks! I do have one small zoa frag up there (top right), I'm thinking of adding some more different colored mushrooms in the shady areas up top but not sure. Would like more things that look bright under actinics. One issue I have is the glass hood has that black plastic hinge and it blocks light. So I might replace it with a custom acrylic piece eventually... Quote Link to comment
malibumike Posted March 10, 2015 Author Share Posted March 10, 2015 Yay, finally seeing some significant growth! Quote Link to comment
pprwngs Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Wow! I've just come back to NR and your tank looks amazing! I haven't had a tank set up in years and I've got this empty 15 rimless calling my name. Your tank gives me inspiration. And they've all said it, but I'll say it again that is an awesome scape. Quote Link to comment
malibumike Posted March 15, 2015 Author Share Posted March 15, 2015 Wow! I've just come back to NR and your tank looks amazing! I haven't had a tank set up in years and I've got this empty 15 rimless calling my name. Your tank gives me inspiration. And they've all said it, but I'll say it again that is an awesome scape. Thanks a lot! Very nice to hear my tank being an inspiration to someone. I was really happy with the scape, but it might be time to do some rearranging soon. If I keep adding coral, and they continue to grow it's just going to look like a big blob/wall of stuff. Quote Link to comment
malibumike Posted March 22, 2015 Author Share Posted March 22, 2015 Another update. Purchased an orange torch and a trumpet coral today. 1 Quote Link to comment
malibumike Posted March 22, 2015 Author Share Posted March 22, 2015 Snail Spawning! http://vid664.photobucket.com/albums/vv9/malibumike90/20150322_131544.mp4 Quote Link to comment
Halo_003 Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Still looks amazing! 1 Quote Link to comment
Butchy21 Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Hey man, the tank looks to be filling in quite nicely! The xenia has such great color up front. What color are the zoos up top? I am looking to grab at least one more bright patch of zoos. I currently have a single rock with two species, green and orange. Quote Link to comment
malibumike Posted March 27, 2015 Author Share Posted March 27, 2015 Hey man, the tank looks to be filling in quite nicely! The xenia has such great color up front. What color are the zoos up top? I am looking to grab at least one more bright patch of zoos. I currently have a single rock with two species, green and orange. Thanks! Xenia is awesome. Could stare at them pulsing for hours. Those zoos up top are green, with orange nipples and skirts. The closest thing I can find to id them are these operation desert storms: http://www.coralpedia.com/index.php?module=Gallery2&g2_itemId=9634 Quote Link to comment
malibumike Posted March 27, 2015 Author Share Posted March 27, 2015 New picture, showing frogspawn that I picked up yesterday, and also moved orange torch off the sand bed so that my jester goby would stop picking at it. Hopefully it will pull through. Quote Link to comment
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