cdunson82 Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 After some events in life I had to sell my 75 gallon rimless that I had up and running for a while because I was going onto the third floor of an apartment. After two months of no tank I started going nuts and decided to build a new one. After seeing Darth Waders build I knew that was the tank I wanted to have, and now I decided to do my first build thread with it. I would like to hear all criticism on what you think or what I should do differently. Thank you for looking. I am currently going through the cycle. My Parameters are: Salinity: 1.026 Temp: 79 Ammonia: 0ppm Nitrites: .25ppm Nitrates: ~60ppm Hardware - Tank: Deep Blue RR 30 Gallon "Mini Frag" tank dimensions 24"x24"x12" Stand: Deep Blue Stand Light: AI SOL Super Blue in Black with controller Skimmer: SC-65 Return Pump: Rio 1700 Rocks: Marco Rocks Intended Livestock - Fish: Snowflake Clownfish, Midas Blenny and Orcid Dottyback Coral: SPS Dominate Now for the pictures: When I first got it home - The aquascape I decided on - AI Sol and controller - Skimmer - Everything filled, water cleared and first time turning on the light (I still need to paint the conduit piping I am using for the light but not sure if I like it) - Skimmer in action - And a picture of the tank today filled with diatoms - Thank you again for looking and let me know what you think. 1 Link to comment
MFChop Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Great build, Ive been think about getting this deep blue 30 myself Link to comment
cdunson82 Posted May 24, 2012 Author Share Posted May 24, 2012 Thank you I appreciate it. I would def recommend getting it, especially for the price. There aren't a lot of companies that make this size tank in bulk so most of the time you have to get them custom made which could cost a lot. Link to comment
Spirofucci Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 That's gonna be nice! I like the scape. Link to comment
JMAdams Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 Looks great! I love the scape. I've been wanting to start a shallow tank for a long time now. Link to comment
JR! Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 Awesome tank. I've been looking at the same one Link to comment
thegambler26 Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 Looks awesome! If you shortened your light stand and attached your light directly to it you could then zip tie the cables to it. Once painted and zip tied it makes a much cleaner look. U might like that better. Link to comment
21093r53 Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 Very nice. Clean. lolz its a brand new tank Link to comment
Deleted User 4 Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 So what are your stocking plans?? Link to comment
cdunson82 Posted June 13, 2012 Author Share Posted June 13, 2012 Thanks for everyones comments, as per the light I am still deciding. I am about to purchase a house so I am thinking of possibly doing a hanging kit. But we shall see. Updates on the tank.......I have to say that cycling with Marco Rocks take a lot longer than I am used to. SG: 1.025 Temp: 78 Ammonia: 0ppm Nitrites: .25ppm Nitrates: 40 ppm I am hoping that the cycle will soon be done but until then it is still a waiting game. Link to comment
Deleted User 4 Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 Nice, so you're going to have to move your tank to the new house? Ehh worktime ahah. Link to comment
cdunson82 Posted June 14, 2012 Author Share Posted June 14, 2012 Yea but its for a good cause.......gets me out of the apartment I am in and into my own house. The worst part is I am on the third floor. Link to comment
Deleted User 4 Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Yea but its for a good cause.......gets me out of the apartment I am in and into my own house. The worst part is I am on the third floor. Ughhh, more heavy lifting and walking.....Well congrats on getting the new house. Hope all is well with you and your family. Link to comment
plainrt Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 nice tank.wish i could get one but stupid midwest doesnt have any retailers of them. Link to comment
cdunson82 Posted June 18, 2012 Author Share Posted June 18, 2012 Thank you for the kind words. So a quick update, nothing really excited except for there being an end in sight. Parameters: Ammonia: 0ppm PH: 7.8 Nitrite: 0ppm Nitrate: 20ppm Now all I need is my Nitrate to go away. I also just noticed the question about stocking. I am not sure yet, the only thing I am sure about is a pair of Snowflake Clowns. I would love to hear everyones suggestions on what to stock in the tank. Link to comment
Deleted User 4 Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Thank you for the kind words. So a quick update, nothing really excited except for there being an end in sight. Parameters:Ammonia: 0ppm PH: 7.8 Nitrite: 0ppm Nitrate: 20ppm Now all I need is my Nitrate to go away. I also just noticed the question about stocking. I am not sure yet, the only thing I am sure about is a pair of Snowflake Clowns. I would love to hear everyones suggestions on what to stock in the tank. Nice!! Here on nano-reef under the Livestock Classifieds. Fisheye Aqua Culture is selling snowflakes for just $75 including free shipping. You should check it out, here it is Snowflakes $75 Free Shipping Link to comment
Jai1985 Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Thank you for the kind words. So a quick update, nothing really excited except for there being an end in sight. Parameters:Ammonia: 0ppm PH: 7.8 Nitrite: 0ppm Nitrate: 20ppm Now all I need is my Nitrate to go away. I also just noticed the question about stocking. I am not sure yet, the only thing I am sure about is a pair of Snowflake Clowns. I would love to hear everyones suggestions on what to stock in the tank. Nitrate will not go away... its time for another water change! your cycle is done Link to comment
cdunson82 Posted June 19, 2012 Author Share Posted June 19, 2012 Is that a dry rock thing? The last three tanks I did with live rock never had lingering nitrates? Is it something that leeches off the rock? I know that trace nitrates are bad when it comes to acros, should I be concerned? Link to comment
pschom Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Nice tank. Looks familiar! Do a water change and get some livestock in that thing. Link to comment
pschom Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 What's going on here? I did a search and was like 'oh cool it's a new Deep Blue 30 build' and realized I was the last one who posted. lol Link to comment
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