hryder77 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Back in October I decided to set up a new reef.I decided on the Petco Arc after noticing Its nicely designed for reef use. The Petco Arc comes with a built in three stage overflow box "sump". Its a glass bow front tank which is really nice. I've had a couple different reefs over the years and set them all up pretty much the same, but this time I'm doing everything a bit differently. In the past I've basically set up everything el natural letting the live rock and sand do MOST of the filtration. I'd top off fresh RO when I remembered, which wasn't that often :/...So this time around I'm jumping ahead of all my past mistakes and being smart about my new reef setup. set up (current): - Matrix filter media - SunSun JVP-110 (528 GPH) Mini Aquarium Circulation Pumps -Current USA Orbit Marine Aquarium LED (amazing and fun fixture) - Hydor ATO using RODI water. - 50watt heater setup (future): - cheato (already seeing algea) - pico protein skimmer (possibly DIY) clean up crew possibilities: - emerald crab - trochus snail - or some astrea snails - Nassarius Snails livestock possibilities: - goby/pistol shrimp pair - Neon Pygmy Goby -cleaner shrimp - pom pom crab This is the initial setup A perfect fit but I wanted to raise the light, that look suites me.The setup now sits next to the kitchen table. current livestock: It's been almost 4 months since I first started and everything has been going well (cautious optimism ;D) Current setup: Link to comment
Royy13 Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 I am considering an Arc 6.25 as well. I was thinking of going with one of the Chinese 165 watt LED units and keeping it dimmed since they are only around $130. Yours is the 2nd setup I have seen with the Current USA 18". How are you liking that setup? Link to comment
hryder77 Posted March 29, 2015 Author Share Posted March 29, 2015 I am considering an Arc 6.25 as well. I was thinking of going with one of the Chinese 165 watt LED units and keeping it dimmed since they are only around $130. Yours is the 2nd setup I have seen with the Current USA 18". How are you liking that setup? I really like the Marine Orbit for this tank. And when I say "this tank" I mean shallow tanks. I'll have an update soon, but for a brief period I switched the contents of this tank into a deeper tank. the light just wasn't strong enough to reach the bottom. When I switched everything back all my corals came back to life and have been growing new heads ever since. I'd definitely recommend this light for any shallow setup. I think the light you're thinking fo will be MORE than enough hahaha. Good luck! Link to comment
hryder77 Posted May 3, 2015 Author Share Posted May 3, 2015 Its been awhile! Hey nano reefers! Long time no post. So a lot has changed, I've added new live stock and rearranged things plus added more live rock. Current live stock: - Acan - Red Favia - Star polyps (3 different types) - Green Flower pot - Brown Palys - Green eye Palys -Watermelon Zoas - Green zoas (not sure name) - Hairy Mushroom - Juvenile Bi color Blenny - Emerald Crab -looooots of pods - several Bristle stars fish This new little blenny is so cute! His homes in an old snail shell. He goes from his shell to his new cave when he's jetting around the tank. The tanks is setup in a temporary spot in our kitchen. We're moving soon So I want it ready when we are ready . I need to keep a nice close look at this guy. I haven't had great luck with emeralds in the past so if this guy causes any trouble hes OUT! I'm experiencing a bubble algae outbreak so that's why I got him. So far he's been pretty lazy, just picking at rocks and irritating my flower pot coral. I'll try to stay current with updates. If anyone has suggestions for new live stock or a better technique than an emerald crab to fight bubble algae please leave a comment ! Link to comment
hryder77 Posted May 3, 2015 Author Share Posted May 3, 2015 I almost forgot! if someone can identify this algae I'd be super grateful ! Link to comment
cleartext Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 I almost forgot! if someone can identify this algae I'd be super grateful ! I think that is the controversial 'kill algea' or caulerpa taxifolia. Here are some links to help you build your own opinion. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caulerpa_taxifolia http://www.nano-reef.com/topic/40175-adding-caulerpa-to-my-nano-reef/ http://www.nano-reef.com/topic/236279-caulerpa-issues/ set up (current): - Matrix filter media - SunSun JVP-110 (528 GPH) Mini Aquarium Circulation Pumps -Current USA Orbit Marine Aquarium LED (amazing and fun fixture) - Hydor ATO using RODI water. - 50watt heater setup (future): - cheato (already seeing algea) - pico protein skimmer (possibly DIY) I have the same tank. Your's looks great. I'll post some pics of mine when it is populated. I currently have a biocube protein skimmer in there but it's not cutting it for me. Did you ever get a protein skimmer for yours. If so what did you get? If you have a moment, can you post a picture of your sump and how it's setup? Thanks </Cleartext> Link to comment
schgr.cube Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Any updates on this? I got the Petco 3.7, but I like the 6.25 as well. Link to comment
mlefever8 Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Hello - I have this tank and just accidentally broke the lid cleaning it this morning. Does anyone have a lid they are not using? I can pay for it and shipping. Please and thank you! Morgan Link to comment
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