pricewayne Posted April 1, 2019 Totally into giving this a shot. I'm still very much a rookie -- first SW tank was started about 3 months ago and I've fallen madly in love with the hobby. I think the competition is such a great opportunity to track progress in-line with more seasoned reefers. I'm really excited to learn as much as I can soak up! *warning: combining these snacks is not recommended Tank SpecsDisplay: no name tank I found at a LFS for $20 & I'm lovin' it. Water capacity dimensions 11.75" X 7.75" X 4.5" -- really hope this falls within accepted dimensions for the competition. Filtration: AquaClear 50 & plan to mod the chamber following El Fab's Pico guide) Heater: FREESEA 50w with built-in thermometer & plan to house in the AC50 Lighting: still TBD... I may use the stock Fluval Evo light, or do a bulb, or maybe T5, or maybe something creative? Not gonna sweat lighting just yet. Scape: still TBD... have some small dry marco rocks that I played with all weekend but the perfect look hasn't clicked yet. May may a LFS run and get wet live rock for more options. Livestock Plan: think I'll just do a couple of small, interesting inverts -- maybe just a couple sexy shrimp Coral Plan: think I may stick to an all pink color scheme for my corals 🙂any recommendations on pink corals I should look into? Pics of my tank dimensions: 11.75" wide 7.75" height of water capacity (8.25" from top rim to bottom of tank) 4.5" wide Hoping to get my scape sourced and finished by end of this weekend -- want to add water, maybe some sand & get to cycling asap. Excited!! 5 Quote Share this post Link to post
asting Posted April 1, 2019 Neat tank. Looks like it fits the rules from my read. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post
pricewayne Posted April 1, 2019 2 minutes ago, asting said: Neat tank. Looks like it fits the rules from my read. Thanks! Didn't have a ruler or tape measure with me when I bought it... should have seen me in the store using my thumb as an "inch" ruler lol. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post
748S911 Posted April 1, 2019 sweet tank, that pink is gonna glow under blues 1 Quote Share this post Link to post
pricewayne Posted April 1, 2019 6 minutes ago, 748S911 said: sweet tank, that pink is gonna glow under blues Ooooh... good motivation to get my plan knocked out for lighting. Lighting stresses me out. Took me about 2 months to decide on the nanobox for my fluval evo! Definitely want to keep it cheap for this one though. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post
asting Posted April 2, 2019 2 hours ago, pricewayne said: Thanks! Didn't have a ruler or tape measure with me when I bought it... should have seen me in the store using my thumb as an "inch" ruler lol. 2" leeway gives you some room. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post
Snow_Phoenix Posted April 2, 2019 I saw this exact same tank, but the green version, for sale at my LFS. It does fit within the rules, if I'm not mistaken. 😊 1 Quote Share this post Link to post
MetaTank Posted April 2, 2019 It's a neat looking tank. Where'd you get it? And what LFS's do you visit in your area? I'm sorta over by Santa Monica...sorta Quote Share this post Link to post
This guy is extra salty Posted April 2, 2019 That’s some cool acrylic work! i was never a fan of bending it though I always got the one piece that would have water and it would cone out weird. Quote Share this post Link to post
Tigahboy Posted April 2, 2019 That's a cool tank! I've never seen one of those before. I couldn't figure out what the pink lines were when you initially posted your entry photo. Pink yuma ricordea would be nice and pink. There are a good variety of pink zoanthids of course as well. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post
pricewayne Posted April 2, 2019 55 minutes ago, MetaTank said: It's a neat looking tank. Where'd you get it? And what LFS's do you visit in your area? I'm sorta over by Santa Monica...sorta I’m literally drawing blanks on the shop name! It’s on Venice, not too far from La Cienega and it’s a freshwater LFS... it’s on my way to my office so I’ll look out for the name tomorrow morning. Think it’s sort of the Culver City area.. not too sure what the neighborhood is called. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post
pricewayne Posted April 2, 2019 42 minutes ago, This guy is extra salty said: That’s some cool acrylic work! i was never a fan of bending it though I always got the one piece that would have water and it would cone out weird. It’s actually glass! Didn’t notice any water bending over the weekend (ran a leak test). Quote Share this post Link to post
pricewayne Posted April 2, 2019 30 minutes ago, Tigahboy said: That's a cool tank! I've never seen one of those before. I couldn't figure out what the pink lines were when you initially posted your entry photo. Pink yuma ricordea would be nice and pink. There are a good variety of pink zoanthids of course as well. I’ll add these to my look up list! Won’t surprise me if I end up just checking out frags at some local shops to find pink ones that’ll fit.. any excuse to peruse is a good one lol. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post
This guy is extra salty Posted April 2, 2019 3 minutes ago, pricewayne said: It’s actually glass! Didn’t notice any water bending over the weekend (ran a leak test). Glass! Ooooo scary Quote Share this post Link to post
MetaTank Posted April 2, 2019 4 minutes ago, pricewayne said: I’ll add these to my look up list! Won’t surprise me if I end up just checking out frags at some local shops to find pink ones that’ll fit.. any excuse to peruse is a good one lol. There is a really good spot in the SFV for coral if you're interested. Quote Share this post Link to post
pricewayne Posted April 2, 2019 7 minutes ago, MetaTank said: There is a really good spot in the SFV for coral if you're interested. Yesssss. Which store? Over the last 3 months I've been on a mission to check out as many as I've been able to lol Quote Share this post Link to post
MetaTank Posted April 2, 2019 Vivid Aquariums over on Vanowen. I think its in Canoga Park? Winnetka? They have tons of cool frags, and nice clean tanks. They're super good when it comes to quarantining and keeping their tanks pest free. I'm trying to do the same, looking for new places over on the westside now. I've also heard good things about an operation run out of a garage in Compton called Ellis Aquatics. Sounds sorta sketch, but I like those kinda places 1 Quote Share this post Link to post
Tigahboy Posted April 2, 2019 20 minutes ago, MetaTank said: Vivid Aquariums over on Vanowen. I think its in Canoga Park? Winnetka? They have tons of cool frags, and nice clean tanks. They're super good when it comes to quarantining and keeping their tanks pest free. I'm trying to do the same, looking for new places over on the westside now. I've also heard good things about an operation run out of a garage in Compton called Ellis Aquatics. Sounds sorta sketch, but I like those kinda places Vivid is amazing. A little far for me, but whenever I drive thru that area I pay them a visit. I also really want to check out Ellis when I'm ready to stock. I Google mapped the address and it was straight up in the hood. LOL. His stuff looks cray tho. Time for a Socal N-R members meet-up in Compton! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post
This guy is extra salty Posted April 2, 2019 Just now, Tigahboy said: Vivid is amazing. A little far for me, but whenever I drive thru that area I pay them a visit. I also really want to check out Ellis when I'm ready to stock. I Google mapped the address and it was straight up in the hood. LOL. His stuff looks cray tho. Time for a Socal N-R members meet-up in Compton! That would be great if I lived in riverside still 😭 1 Quote Share this post Link to post
MetaTank Posted April 2, 2019 2 hours ago, Tigahboy said: Vivid is amazing. A little far for me, but whenever I drive thru that area I pay them a visit. I also really want to check out Ellis when I'm ready to stock. I Google mapped the address and it was straight up in the hood. LOL. His stuff looks cray tho. Time for a Socal N-R members meet-up in Compton! I am actually about this. I would love to be part of a reef club in SoCal...I guess I should start looking to see if any clubs in our area are actually active on a regular basis 2 Quote Share this post Link to post
vlangel Posted April 2, 2019 That is an interesting unique tank for sure. It's fun to see all the different tanks folks have. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post
Ratvan Posted April 2, 2019 I love that tank, not seen anything like it before 1 Quote Share this post Link to post
Lingwendil Posted April 2, 2019 That tank is rad, reminds me of the old red sea/azoo "wave" tanks that had a curved bottom in the Drs Foster/Smith catalogs 🙂 I'd love one similar in black or clear silicone. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post
pricewayne Posted April 2, 2019 14 hours ago, MetaTank said: Vivid Aquariums over on Vanowen. I think its in Canoga Park? Winnetka? They have tons of cool frags, and nice clean tanks. They're super good when it comes to quarantining and keeping their tanks pest free. I'm trying to do the same, looking for new places over on the westside now. I've also heard good things about an operation run out of a garage in Compton called Ellis Aquatics. Sounds sorta sketch, but I like those kinda places Found it this morning -- it's called Nature Aquarium (in a shopping center and tucked into the back corner). I've heard of Vivid Aquariums but haven't been able to make it out yet! I hit up Unique Corals few weeks ago.. was really great. Other favorites so far are LAX Aquariums, Ultragem Fish & Corals and Bob's Tropical Fish. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post