ToXIc Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 well finally here it is... friday evening after 6hrs driving i picked up a RSM130D that have seen better days and a ton of supplies and testing equipment.. well enough banter here are some pics... (you can see before pics on this thread.. http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=241308 ) on with the rest.. all cleaned up.. finally after the sand settled... so i picked up 8lbs of LR and 40lbs of LS from the LFS while the other LR that came with the RSM is cooking... i've also got some freebies on the LR can you help identify.. some kinda coral.. 2 clams; a sponge and some kinda orange stuff a rock urchin? my LR thats been cooking since sunday.. Link to comment
cheryl jordan Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 WOW You did a really good job on the clean up. Looks like a new tank, well worth the money IMO. Link to comment
ToXIc Posted July 8, 2010 Author Share Posted July 8, 2010 thanks... it took a while.. but used hot tap water and 1.5 G of vinegar soaked with skimmer and powerheads on for about 16hrs then scrape and clean... Link to comment
ReefDreamz Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 should be "cooked" by now.... Great start and I will be following.... What are your ideas for this tank? Livestock options? Any mods you want to do? Coral options? Link to comment
ToXIc Posted July 8, 2010 Author Share Posted July 8, 2010 i'm gonna have to boil the rock unfortunately.. yesterday when i took the pictures i could count 4 pieces of aiptasia after i scrubbed the rock and placed it into the tub days ago... i havent really planned anything for the tank yet.. it will all depend on my aquascape.. Link to comment
thadscottmoore Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 tank looks like new! good job cleaning it up! Link to comment
ToXIc Posted July 9, 2010 Author Share Posted July 9, 2010 thanks... i boiled my rock yesterday... man that was nasty.. was covered head to toe with bio junk when i took an air hose to it.. gonna sun bleach/dry it for a day then put it back in the tub until the ammonia and nitrates nitrites levels go down.. before putting it back in the tank.. Link to comment
ToXIc Posted July 10, 2010 Author Share Posted July 10, 2010 Just added 3 hermit crabs. 1 Scarlett and 2 black Link to comment
ToXIc Posted July 10, 2010 Author Share Posted July 10, 2010 ok added the rock.. what do you guys think?! this is my 2nd draft.. Link to comment
ToXIc Posted July 13, 2010 Author Share Posted July 13, 2010 scape 3.0 and some additions my lazy ass scarlet also have a yellow tail damsel that was playing peek-a-boo so i didnt get a pic of it.. Link to comment
Dasani Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Your moving a lil fast... it's been 7 days and you have some crabs and a fish. Slow it down. Damsels are aggresive so keep an eye on him Link to comment
ToXIc Posted July 13, 2010 Author Share Posted July 13, 2010 ive added a bacteria additive from the LFS that cycles the tank..... im not adding anything else in a hurry... Link to comment
ToXIc Posted July 15, 2010 Author Share Posted July 15, 2010 scape 4.0 coming soon just waiting to get some putty to place a rock then ill take pics... Link to comment
ToXIc Posted July 15, 2010 Author Share Posted July 15, 2010 here we go scape 4.0 this is probably be my last scape.. the dang putty made my water bubble up.. Link to comment
ToXIc Posted July 16, 2010 Author Share Posted July 16, 2010 just got back from the LFS they tested my water and stated to give the tank 1 more week... i miss my clown pair... Link to comment
redkneecoral Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 i like your rockwork I am looking forward on seeing what you'll do, so i am tagging along for the ride Link to comment
sanchez Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Tank looks good dude, I was in the same boat.. you can see mine in my sig Following this to see how things turn out. Link to comment
ReefDreamz Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 coral ideas yet?? If it was me, I would do a bunch of GSP over the volcano on the right side, with a rose anem in the hole at the bottom, plating montiporas on the top left, mix in some acans on the different levels and zoas on the bottom... it would be KILLER...... ok enough of my dreams... yours?? Link to comment
ToXIc Posted July 16, 2010 Author Share Posted July 16, 2010 @ red & sanchez thanks guys.. the scape took a couple trys but im very happy with ver 4.0 @ reef......... funny you asked check this thread http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?...p;#entry2927849 Link to comment
ReefDreamz Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 too funny.. I should have read that thread first..... I cant wait to see your goodies..... Have fun! Link to comment
cheryl jordan Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 ToXIc Tank looks to be coming along nicely, but why is there a fish in there already ? Even if you added a cycling product, you still need to cycle the tank. If you add stuff too quickly or too much at one time you will probably have problems. It is a beautiful system enjoy But enjoy slowly for a couple of weeks. Link to comment
ToXIc Posted July 17, 2010 Author Share Posted July 17, 2010 i know... dont worry i wont add anymore until its ready... one reason i got the fish is cause i never had and ammonia, it went straight to nitrates and nitrites check my attached log.. WaterLog.htm Link to comment
cheryl jordan Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 Just do not want you to get disappointed or frustrated, by adding things too early. I know the temptation is killer but worth it in the long run. Link to comment
ToXIc Posted July 17, 2010 Author Share Posted July 17, 2010 Killer aint the word.... Lolz. Link to comment
ToXIc Posted July 20, 2010 Author Share Posted July 20, 2010 got some more stuff 1: some toys for the RSM...hydro flow and Koralia Nano and some other stuff my Damsel loves the new currents.... and got some more LR from the LFS with some freebies... it put pics on the Identification section. http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?...p;#entry2933390 and scape 4.5 oh yeah... and the best part.. i got some brown algie on my sand... whoo hoo...(the hermit crabs are keeping it at bay) the cycle is almost done... Link to comment
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