Jaren45 Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 Entry pic 10/1/2021 Starting this contest tank with the intention to use all* used equipment that I already have. Here's the rundown so far EQUIPMENT: - Tank: IM Nuvo Black 6g (20.8x7.8x7.8") - Sump: Aqueon 2.5g - Circulation: Jebao DCP-2500 - Heater: NEWA 50w - Lighting: 2x 150w equivalent 6500k LED bulb LIVESTOCK: - Red Mangroves - 1x Sailfin Blenny - Rest tbd! 12 Quote Link to comment
debbeach13 Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Good luck in the contest. Quote Link to comment
Jaren45 Posted October 4, 2021 Author Share Posted October 4, 2021 23 minutes ago, debbeach13 said: Good luck in the contest. Thank you! I will be updating regularly. Due to my lack of intelligence the tank is still being plumbed.. I managed to buy the wrong bulkheads, as well as the wrong barbed fittings the first time 1 Quote Link to comment
Jaren45 Posted October 24, 2021 Author Share Posted October 24, 2021 Only took 3 weeks but I've got it running! Had to order a new weaker pump (mj606) because the previous pump (mighty jet) was way too powerful even at it's lowest setting. Next step is putting it in place and hard plumbing the drain. More to follow soon! 5 Quote Link to comment
Jaren45 Posted October 26, 2021 Author Share Posted October 26, 2021 Little teaser shot of the system running and the scape I'm procrastinating mortaring 2 Quote Link to comment
Jaren45 Posted October 26, 2021 Author Share Posted October 26, 2021 Boom! 12 2 Quote Link to comment
Jaren45 Posted November 9, 2021 Author Share Posted November 9, 2021 And a week later, we're ready to go! 6 Quote Link to comment
kekke1082 Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Nice! I'll have to look into one of those nuvo 6 gallons for a future tank. Looking forward to seeing how this one progresses 1 Quote Link to comment
Jaren45 Posted November 9, 2021 Author Share Posted November 9, 2021 3 minutes ago, kekke1082 said: Nice! I'll have to look into one of those nuvo 6 gallons for a future tank. Looking forward to seeing how this one progresses Thanks! Unfortunately this tank is discontinued now, it was part of the nuvo black line. You might get lucky and find one left though, mine was sitting at a local aquarium supply wholesaler. Same thing with my 30g ext, found the last one around me it seemed Tank has cleared up, added turbostart today. 4 Quote Link to comment
kekke1082 Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Jaren45 said: Thanks! Unfortunately this tank is discontinued now, it was part of the nuvo black line. You might get lucky and find one left though, mine was sitting at a local aquarium supply wholesaler. Same thing with my 30g ext, found the last one around me it seemed Tank has cleared up, added turbostart today. Dangit i forgot they discontinued that line. I may be able to get away with a mr aqua bookshelf tank....hmmm so many options...all of them will have me in the dog house 😅 I'm suppose to be done buying tanks but we know how that goes Quote Link to comment
ererer Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Shallow tank, mangrove, blenny? Following! 1 Quote Link to comment
Jaren45 Posted November 15, 2021 Author Share Posted November 15, 2021 Added Feather caulerpa, Red bubble algae, and some Codium. 8 Quote Link to comment
Ratvan Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Loving the start and that substrate as well. Cant wait to see where this one goes 1 Quote Link to comment
Jaren45 Posted November 15, 2021 Author Share Posted November 15, 2021 1 minute ago, Ratvan said: Loving the start and that substrate as well. Cant wait to see where this one goes Thanks! That seachem sand is in all 3 of my tanks now, I love it. Perfect grain size and makes your fish/coral colors pop. This is my first time ever putting macro in a display so its a learning experience for sure! I think next i'm looking for red gracilaia 4 Quote Link to comment
Ratvan Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 1 minute ago, Jaren45 said: Thanks! That seachem sand is in all 3 of my tanks now, I love it. Perfect grain size and makes your fish/coral colors pop. This is my first time ever putting macro in a display so its a learning experience for sure! I think next i'm looking for red gracilaia Oooooh didnt realise that it was Seachem, is it the Gray Coast? Been looking at that one and Pearl Beach for the RSM restart next year Quote Link to comment
Jaren45 Posted November 15, 2021 Author Share Posted November 15, 2021 1 minute ago, Ratvan said: Oooooh didnt realise that it was Seachem, is it the Gray Coast? Been looking at that one and Pearl Beach for the RSM restart next year Yes it is gray coast! You get 22lb for ~$30 usd instead of ~15lb of wet sand for ~$35 usd from caribsea. I love that its packed dry, but my god is it ever dusty. Before using this stuff you'll need to rinse it a couple times in a bucket at least 2 1 Quote Link to comment
ef4life Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 This is the first I’ve seen or heard of seachem sand in grey. I like it a lot. 4 Quote Link to comment
The Rainy Day Aquarium Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 2 hours ago, Jaren45 said: is it ever dusty. Before using this stuff you'll need to rinse it a couple times in a bucket at least Haha isn't that the issue with all of Seachem's substrates? Really interesting sand though! Excited to see how your tank evolves with it👍 1 Quote Link to comment
Jaren45 Posted November 15, 2021 Author Share Posted November 15, 2021 24 minutes ago, Chowder's Reef said: Haha isn't that the issue with all of Seachem's substrates? Really interesting sand though! Excited to see how your tank evolves with it👍 Yes I always am reminded of the horrors of red flourite staining my bathtub for months.. The mangroves seem to appreciate the different grain sizes, those 3 trees have been growing in my sump in a tupperware of grey coast for 4 months before this 3 1 Quote Link to comment
Jaren45 Posted November 21, 2021 Author Share Posted November 21, 2021 Gettin dirty 7 Quote Link to comment
Jaren45 Posted December 1, 2021 Author Share Posted December 1, 2021 Decided to use an old ai prime in place of one of the bulbs. 10 Quote Link to comment
ererer Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 Looks great so far! 1 Quote Link to comment
Jaren45 Posted December 15, 2021 Author Share Posted December 15, 2021 I seem to be growing coralline already, my trees stalks are encrusted from being in my main system for a while 7 Quote Link to comment
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