sageblade24 Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 So I have decided to setup an aquarium at my workplace. This tank's purpose is to be flashy and fun. Many fellow employees do not have experience in the saltwater 'game' so I want to show them how amazing the hobby can be. I will be filling the tank with soft corals and critters that are fun to watch. Livestock So Far: ============ Fish: - Tail Spot Blenny - Chromis x2 Inverts: - Nassarius - Florida Cerith - Orange Knuckle Hermit Crab - Maxima Clam - Red Striped Brittle Starfish Coral: - Zoas (Spidermans, Purple Hornets, Nuclear Greens) Macro: - Dragon's Tongue Other: - Orange Sponge ------------------------------------------------- Equipment So Far: - Aqueon Evolve 8 Gallon - Deep Blue Digital Thermometer - Hydrometer Filter Media: - Chemi-Pure Elite Chemicals: - Balance Block (Every other week) ------------------------------------------------- And now for the picture timeline ====================== - FTS 4/30/2012 (empty) - FTS 5/2/2012 - FTS 5/17/2012 - FTS 6/14/2012 - FTS 7/26/2012 Link to comment
sageblade24 Posted May 1, 2012 Author Share Posted May 1, 2012 Adding the sand and saltwater today as well as a rock. Will add the updated picture today. Link to comment
sageblade24 Posted May 2, 2012 Author Share Posted May 2, 2012 New FTS as of 5-2-2012 Link to comment
sageblade24 Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share Posted May 9, 2012 I am looking into getting a stronger light source for this tank. The tank is 13 x 13 x 14 inches. I was interested in getting a PAR38 but im not sure which to buy based on how strong the light would be over this 8 gallon. If anyone could give me advice on what I should get it would be most appreciated. Link to comment
jason777 Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 I like these little tanks. I have the two gallon tank myself and I agree, you really need more light for some corals. I was thinking about a par 38 bulb for my new Mr. Aqua build, but I couldn't see hanging it from the ceiling so I got the Hydra Aquatics Retina 1 LED instead. Enjoy. Link to comment
sageblade24 Posted May 10, 2012 Author Share Posted May 10, 2012 New tankmate pictures! Link to comment
Pippin Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 If you still plan on adding sexy shrimp at some point, be sure to spot feed them to keep them full or they might nibble on your future Xenia (some may consider this a good thing though ) Link to comment
sageblade24 Posted May 17, 2012 Author Share Posted May 17, 2012 New FTS in Main Post. Link to comment
sageblade24 Posted May 18, 2012 Author Share Posted May 18, 2012 Found my Tail Spot Blenny chilling in his new home. An orange sponge. Link to comment
sageblade24 Posted June 14, 2012 Author Share Posted June 14, 2012 Anenome Shrimp Hosting on my frogspawn frag. Link to comment
sageblade24 Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share Posted June 27, 2012 Starting on a Custom LED Fixture from scratch! DIM4 Controller powering an Ocean Coral White 3UP from LEDGroupBuy.com Link to comment
sageblade24 Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 LED Setup I am thinking about using. Link to comment
gabe3eb Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Cool tank, but I don't know that you will be happy with that color for the DIY LED build. Seems kinda like your are trying to force the full spectrum thing and I doubt it will end up like planned. I could be wrong, but the best LED displays I have seen don't have a mix anywhere near that. Link to comment
sageblade24 Posted July 11, 2012 Author Share Posted July 11, 2012 Yea, I have been told that this will be too many LEDs and that I should slim down to the following: 3 NW 6 RB 2 TV 1 OCW With that combo though I am not sure how to place them on my heatsink. Link to comment
sageblade24 Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 I revised my setup. What do you think? TV = True Violet NW = Neutral White OCW = Ocean Coral White RB = Royal Blue ML = Moonlights Link to comment
sageblade24 Posted July 26, 2012 Author Share Posted July 26, 2012 FTS 7-26-2012 Need a better camera >.< Link to comment
sageblade24 Posted October 16, 2012 Author Share Posted October 16, 2012 Tank Shot (10/16/2012) Link to comment
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