brad908 Posted November 23, 2016 Author Share Posted November 23, 2016 I think for my next tank I'm going to try and paint the wet side white and plasti dip the dry side, maybe krylon fusion for the wet side? Can't wait to see this setup grow out! I've read multiple times krylon fusion is reef safe, so you should be good. I am just not sure how well the plasti dip will hold up on the dry side. I know every time a little chip happens it will annoy me so much and force me to repaint it haha. 2 Quote Link to comment
brad908 Posted December 4, 2016 Author Share Posted December 4, 2016 1 week. Added 10lbs of Fiji pink ontop of the 20lbs of Bahamas Oolite which was ontop of 10lbs of live mud. Running an AC20 to clear the water Little bit of morning sun coming into the tank 9 Quote Link to comment
spectra Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Looking forward to see how this turns out. And now a few questions for you. Are you sticking with the AC 20 and how long till you turn it over to saltwater? Also where did the MP10 go? kind of surprised it doesn't blow sand everywhere. 3 Quote Link to comment
brad908 Posted December 16, 2016 Author Share Posted December 16, 2016 I think at least 3 of the 6 will sprout by the end of the month Looking forward to see how this turns out. And now a few questions for you. Are you sticking with the AC 20 and how long till you turn it over to saltwater? Also where did the MP10 go? kind of surprised it doesn't blow sand everywhere. The mp10 actually did less sand damage than the ac20. But it's all settled now and I will stick the AC20 or go lily pipes and a canister but the ac20 is super easy. 8 Quote Link to comment
brad908 Posted December 23, 2016 Author Share Posted December 23, 2016 Week later. iPhone shot 9 Quote Link to comment
aquarium Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Very nice! I wish I could do something like this, but I'm afraid I don't have the patience. What are the long term plans for this tank? Will there be any additional livestock? Quote Link to comment
spectra Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 So how long are you going to run freshwater or have you swapped it over ? This build has me thinking........ Quote Link to comment
brad908 Posted December 29, 2016 Author Share Posted December 29, 2016 Tank will be running for 6 weeks as of this coming Saturday 7 Quote Link to comment
RIP Sebastian Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 I admire your patience. I'd probably be yelling at the mangroves to grow faster. 2 Quote Link to comment
brad908 Posted December 29, 2016 Author Share Posted December 29, 2016 Very nice! I wish I could do something like this, but I'm afraid I don't have the patience. What are the long term plans for this tank? Will there be any additional livestock?The main objective is just to grow the mangroves out and create the tunnel. have a few ideas for livestock, but probably won't be SW for another year. So how long are you going to run freshwater or have you swapped it over ? This build has me thinking........ Probably not for a year. All depends on growth. I admire your patience. I'd probably be yelling at the mangroves to grow faster.Haha thanks. It's actually fun seeing the day to day grown changes. Hasn't felt like 6 weeks to reach this point. Quote Link to comment
Pinner Reef Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 Woah... I love this concept 1 Quote Link to comment
brad908 Posted December 31, 2016 Author Share Posted December 31, 2016 3 of the 6 now have leaves. Think the other 3 will have some by end of January. 7 Quote Link to comment
brad908 Posted January 8, 2017 Author Share Posted January 8, 2017 Week 7. 4.5 out of 6 have sprouted. One will be finished in a couple days, and the last one probably has another 2 weeks 7 Quote Link to comment
spectra Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Looks great and my wife would kill me if I set up another tank so tempting though.......... 1 Quote Link to comment
brad908 Posted January 10, 2017 Author Share Posted January 10, 2017 Said I would post a pic of the whole closet a few weeks ago Just added the two USB side fans today 7 Quote Link to comment
spectra Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Was going to ask about heat but can see now you don't have an issues with that I am sure....... Running anything in the AC filter? any algae issues yet? Quote Link to comment
brad908 Posted January 11, 2017 Author Share Posted January 11, 2017 12 on 12 off? 5am to 10pm Was going to ask about heat but can see now you don't have an issues with that I am sure....... Running anything in the AC filter? any algae issues yet? Just the sponge that came with it and no algae. 2 Quote Link to comment
Nstocks Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Brad, I remember you posting somewhere that you had mangroves in soil? I've had to remove my mangroves, that were growing exceptionally well from the system asI'm dosing NOPOX and also changing the aquascape. They have since started to wilt and lose most leaves and I want to keep them but not in an aquarium. In your experience, could they be potted up like a normal plant and left on a window to grow? Quote Link to comment
brad908 Posted January 17, 2017 Author Share Posted January 17, 2017 Brad, I remember you posting somewhere that you had mangroves in soil? I've had to remove my mangroves, that were growing exceptionally well from the system asI'm dosing NOPOX and also changing the aquascape. They have since started to wilt and lose most leaves and I want to keep them but not in an aquarium. In your experience, could they be potted up like a normal plant and left on a window to grow? They can definitely be potted and put near a window, the only issue is that you have to make sure the soil is constantly wet. The roots can not dry up. Quote Link to comment
TJ_Burton Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 They can definitely be potted and put near a window, the only issue is that you have to make sure the soil is constantly wet. The roots can not dry up. Agreed 100% I actually have a mangrove in my dart frog enclosure - roots always have access to the water in the drainage layer (freshwater) and it grows new leaves pretty consistantly. Also love this aquarium concept; can't wait to see it progress! 3 Quote Link to comment
Nstocks Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Would you use soil from the garden or buy a mag of miracle mud and just make sure it's watered often? Quote Link to comment
spectra Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Would you use soil from the garden or buy a mag of miracle mud and just make sure it's watered often? I had a friend who just used a big vase and put some rocks in it. He pulled his mangroves out of his fuge when he took it down. They have been living in his garden window during the winter and he puts them outside in the summer. He just keeps it full of water. I am sure the dirt would be better for nutrients though. Quote Link to comment
zoohed Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Do you put the mangroves in anything before put them in the mud? A pot or anything like that? Or does the mud just hold them in place? Quote Link to comment
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