debbeach13 Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 14 hours ago, Sharbuckle said: Omg my first time on camera!!!! A quick and cheeky video of my equipment. This one. Quote Link to comment
Sharbuckle Posted February 19, 2023 Author Share Posted February 19, 2023 8 minutes ago, debbeach13 said: This one. Oooooh you recommended it? Sorry I thought you were pointing me towards a video lol Quote Link to comment
gena Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 1 hour ago, Sharbuckle said: Thanks for watching gena. That skimmer would be perfect for a 10g I think. I don’t see why you would have any trouble fitting it in there. as far as ATO I’m probably still going to add one of the new Kamoer ATO’s as they use two optical sensors and take up no room at all. AI primes are great lights too. I just really wanted this tank to be cheap and easy to show others it’s possible to have a beautiful nano without all the bells and whistles. Which video is that Deb? My last ato had the optical sensor things and corroded to where saltwater got in and fried it. So I’ve gone the float switch route instead. Don’t have to worry about corrosion anymore. Quote Link to comment
Sharbuckle Posted February 19, 2023 Author Share Posted February 19, 2023 8 minutes ago, gena said: My last ato had the optical sensor things and corroded to where saltwater got in and fried it. So I’ve gone the float switch route instead. Don’t have to worry about corrosion anymore. Oh wow! Ill have to keep an eye on that when I set it up eventually. Just added a few more types of macro algae, I’ll have to get the names later on. Quote Link to comment
gena Posted February 19, 2023 Share Posted February 19, 2023 4 minutes ago, Sharbuckle said: Oh wow! Ill have to keep an eye on that when I set it up eventually. Just added a few more types of macro algae, I’ll have to get the names later on. I think maybe cleaning it frequently might help. Rinse it with freshwater every now and then. I don’t think I ever cleaned mine like that lol, and the crusty bits of salt on the perimeter of it, as little as there was, ate away at it. Quote Link to comment
Sharbuckle Posted February 26, 2023 Author Share Posted February 26, 2023 Another water change in the books today. I feel like because I did so little on my last tank, any time I do one on this tank is a victory. The tank is nearing the two month old mark and naturally some nasties are crawling out.. A few aiptasia came in on some frags and I noticed some flatworms crawling around on my discosoma.... bummer Does anyone have experience with flatworm exit? Does it have any negative side effects? 1 Quote Link to comment
Sharbuckle Posted February 28, 2023 Author Share Posted February 28, 2023 Not my tank but a video I made of a local 220g that I think is gorgeous! 1 Quote Link to comment
banasophia Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 Great videos! And that skimmer looks like it could be a good option for my tank, thanks for sharing!! Quote Link to comment
Sharbuckle Posted February 28, 2023 Author Share Posted February 28, 2023 7 hours ago, banasophia said: Great videos! And that skimmer looks like it could be a good option for my tank, thanks for sharing!! Thanks! The skimmer is actually really awesome, it’s got a bit of a microbubble issue but works so well. 1 Quote Link to comment
banasophia Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 Do you happen to have a link to it you can post? Quote Link to comment
Sharbuckle Posted February 28, 2023 Author Share Posted February 28, 2023 5 hours ago, banasophia said: Do you happen to have a link to it you can post? Sure! https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/miniq-nano-internal-protein-skimmer-bubble-magus.html Quote Link to comment
Tsnide Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 Are you still using stock return pump and no wave maker? Quote Link to comment
Sharbuckle Posted March 1, 2023 Author Share Posted March 1, 2023 51 minutes ago, Tsnide said: Are you still using stock return pump and no wave maker? Yep! I Definitely need to add some flow however. Looking for a tiny powerhead or maybe just upgrade the return, haven’t decided yet. Quote Link to comment
Sharbuckle Posted March 1, 2023 Author Share Posted March 1, 2023 Two pictures taken this evening. I added a superman discosoma mushroom rock today I got for a great price. in the top down photo you can see my one scarlet hermit crab sitting in my larger toadstool. It sleeps there every night… lol 2 Quote Link to comment
Sharbuckle Posted March 2, 2023 Author Share Posted March 2, 2023 Trying to get ahead of the aptasia without using chemicals so today I added two Kuekenthali Cleaner Shrimp. Known to eat aiptasia, so let’s hope these two are hungry. I also added one of my favourite inverts of all time, the classic feather duster. made a video and forgot to film adding the shrimp LOL! Oh well 2 Quote Link to comment
Sharbuckle Posted March 3, 2023 Author Share Posted March 3, 2023 Update! ALL OF MY AIPTASIA ARE GONE!!! In less than 12 hours the two lysmata kuekenthali shrimp ate all of them! I am so pleased! 1 1 Quote Link to comment
Sharbuckle Posted March 3, 2023 Author Share Posted March 3, 2023 Placed the one serving mangrove in the display and removed the lid. The evaporation is crazy now, if I want to keep the mangrove like this ill definitely need an ATO 1 Quote Link to comment
ml86743 Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 The tank is filling in wonderfully! 2 Quote Link to comment
Sharbuckle Posted March 3, 2023 Author Share Posted March 3, 2023 Just now, ml86743 said: The tank is filling in wonderfully! Thank you! I’m thinking about putting a gorgonian of some sort in the top right part of the tank, that should fill out that empty space, we shall see. 1 Quote Link to comment
banasophia Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 52 minutes ago, Sharbuckle said: Thank you! I’m thinking about putting a gorgonian of some sort in the top right part of the tank, that should fill out that empty space, we shall see. I am a big fan of gorgonians and I’m sure that would look nice, but I do really love the tank’s current look, with that space there… it looks clean and sleek. It’s one of my all time favorite tanks! Very well balanced with colors, shapes, and types of corals. 1 Quote Link to comment
Sharbuckle Posted March 3, 2023 Author Share Posted March 3, 2023 3 hours ago, banasophia said: I am a big fan of gorgonians and I’m sure that would look nice, but I do really love the tank’s current look, with that space there… it looks clean and sleek. It’s one of my all time favorite tanks! Very well balanced with colors, shapes, and types of corals. What an amazing compliment. Thank you so much ❤️ I’m amazed at how quickly this tank has come together, helps to have generous friends I suppose! 1 Quote Link to comment
Sharbuckle Posted March 4, 2023 Author Share Posted March 4, 2023 Another beautiful tank from my hometown Ottawa. Let me know what you guys think! 1 Quote Link to comment
Sharbuckle Posted March 5, 2023 Author Share Posted March 5, 2023 My new favourite time of day 2 Quote Link to comment
Sharbuckle Posted March 7, 2023 Author Share Posted March 7, 2023 My tank is evaporating so much water without the lid. I need to find a way to cut a groove in the lid to slide the mangrove into. Or get an ATO when the budget allows. 2 Quote Link to comment
Sharbuckle Posted March 8, 2023 Author Share Posted March 8, 2023 Gave the tank a really good scrape today with my Kent scraper. Had to take a nice pocture! Oh I also noticed some super tiny polyps of clavularia spread throughout the tank. Hope it doesn’t take over too bad. 1 1 Quote Link to comment
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