Harlequinn Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Major Rookie alert! First reef ever, first pico ever, first contest entry ever! Over ambitious? Maybe scared I'll mess up? Hell Yea! The hobby caught my interest around a year back, thanks to @Shean and I've only learnt as much in theory about it. Super excited to get my hands dirty and learn more. Equipment So far: • my 2 gallon oddly shaped jar that looks like a circus tent • Power head for flow and movement • No heater needed considering I stay in India. Need I say more? • Hoping to receive our ABI tuna blue 12W lights soon since we had to get it shipped from the United States Concerns: • Getting our hands on equipment and corals since the hobby isn't as wide spread and supported in the country. • Clarity of the contents inside the jar due to the lovely shape I've chosen impulsively • Temperature control • Water Chemistry Will try and keep the updates as frequent as possible. Suggestions, criticism and tips more than needed and welcomed! P.S: fav condiment? Maggie tomato ketchup because it's different 8 Quote Link to comment
Shean Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 yeayy!! this is gonna be alot of fun!! congrats on your first ever aquarium. Also am guessing your the only international participant.. all the best babe! 2 Quote Link to comment
Harlequinn Posted October 31, 2017 Author Share Posted October 31, 2017 Thankyou sensei ? 1 Quote Link to comment
Clown79 Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 I love the container! Also looks like a Christmas tree 3 Quote Link to comment
Shean Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 @Nano Reefer yes it definitely does look like a Christmas tree!! Quote Link to comment
debbeach13 Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Welcome to NR and to the contest. Good luck with your tank. 3 Quote Link to comment
Christopher Marks Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Welcome to the community @Harlequinn! This is a great way to dive into the hobby, you'll have lots of support along the way, especially with the contest! 2 Quote Link to comment
Lula_Mae Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 to Nano-Reef! Nifty tank! 10 hours ago, Shean said: yeayy!! this is gonna be alot of fun!! congrats on your first ever aquarium. Also am guessing your the only international participant.. all the best babe! We have one participant from the Netherlands, and maybe a couple from Canada, but yes, international participants are few and far between! 3 Quote Link to comment
Harlequinn Posted November 1, 2017 Author Share Posted November 1, 2017 15 hours ago, Clown79 said: I love the container! Also looks like a Christmas tree thank you yea it does look like a Christmas tree. 13 hours ago, Christopher Marks said: Welcome to the community @Harlequinn! This is a great way to dive into the hobby, you'll have lots of support along the way, especially with the contest! Thank you so much Quote Link to comment
Orangutran Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Cool container! Any progress? Quote Link to comment
Harlequinn Posted November 18, 2017 Author Share Posted November 18, 2017 I know it's been a while since I've posted an update and I'm sorry but our family has been mourning a lost relative. Neverthless, thrilled that the lights and salt have finally arrived. Lights: ABI tuna blue 12W bulb Salt: Reef crystals 3 1 Quote Link to comment
debbeach13 Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family. 1 Quote Link to comment
vlangel Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 I too am sorry for your loss. Hey, it looks like you are ready to go on your jar. Setting it up is a lot of fun so enjoy the process. 1 Quote Link to comment
Harlequinn Posted November 20, 2017 Author Share Posted November 20, 2017 Has anyone used Reef crystals here before? The salt is taking insanely long to mix! It's been 2 days Quote Link to comment
debbeach13 Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 What temp. is the water? Do you have a heater in the mixing bucket? If not try that. I can get away with just the heat from my pump but it is a large pump for just a bucket with 4 gallons of water. 1 Quote Link to comment
vlangel Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 I also mix with a pump that gives off some heat but I am mixing in a 56 gallon brute can. It is always mixed by morning when I dump the salt in at night. I use reef crystals. 1 Quote Link to comment
Harlequinn Posted November 26, 2017 Author Share Posted November 26, 2017 Quick update on what's going on with moi petit cirque! After struggling for an hour to find live rocks small enough that would pass through the tiny mouth of the jar, the shopkeeper was kind enough to let us get away with a couple of extra rocks in order to experiment with the structure. We finally settled for a minimalistic structure with a wider rock providing base support for the taller one that is meant to provide some height in terms of structure. My favorite part about the structure remains the tiny sand cove created at the bottom. So i guess what i'm trying to say is that the stage is all set up and we'll be seeing our coraline performers joining us sometime soon next week P.S: Thank you to everyone who left tips regarding the salt. Big help! 4 Quote Link to comment
vlangel Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Great scape for that container! Quote Link to comment
Harlequinn Posted November 27, 2017 Author Share Posted November 27, 2017 @vlangel thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment
Shean Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 On 11/18/2017 at 7:29 PM, debbeach13 said: Sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family. thankyou @debbeach13 Quote Link to comment
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