Munch Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 I picked up a good deal on a Cadlights 18 gallon All-In-One Equipment: Cadlights 18 Gallon AIO Cadlights NR-1 Nano Reactor Cadlights Nano Protein Skimmer Aqua Illuminations Nano VidaRock Bonsai Synthetic Rock CaribSea Reef Grade Sand 50w Eheim Jager Heater I unpacked the gear, and realized the Skimmer was a bit too big: So I removed the panels from the tank, and re-positioned them an extra 3/4" out and re-glued, so everything fits nicely. Added new sand, and water from the display tank. I'm not expecting much of a cycle, but it's gonna be zoas for a bit I think. Maybe a pair of clowns, we'll see Today, my VidaRock showed up, packed nicely in foam, from Aqua-Tecture http://aqua-tecture.com/ Top-down shot of the Rock: In the tank: I have some cord management to do tonight. My Bonzoa tree is about to sprout some ocean-love Link to comment
Munch Posted October 23, 2013 Author Share Posted October 23, 2013 Whoops, fixed pic links... Link to comment
Mr. Microscope Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 That rock is beautiful! For cycling, Dr. Tim's works well. It's important to build up a good amount of bacteria especially if you're starting with dry rock. Good luck! Link to comment
zeke2020 Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 I'm not a tree hugger or anything but looks rad! So many ideas. Will follow Link to comment
novice Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 that piece of rock looks amazing. Link to comment
patrickbruno91 Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 looks great. what are you plans in regards to livestock and corals? Link to comment
Munch Posted October 24, 2013 Author Share Posted October 24, 2013 I've got a 20 gallon frag tank overflowing... I'll start with a few frags to ensure things are ok, before I start moving a bunch in. My plan is to remove the plugs, and attach directly to the rock. In most my other tanks, I've left the frag plugs in for easy removal. I think in this case, I want to keep the tree shape intact as much as possible. Link to comment
TaterTot24 Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 What size is that Bonsai? Link to comment
FlowerMama Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 I've got a 20 gallon frag tank overflowing... I'll start with a few frags to ensure things are ok, before I start moving a bunch in. My plan is to remove the plugs, and attach directly to the rock. In most my other tanks, I've left the frag plugs in for easy removal. I think in this case, I want to keep the tree shape intact as much as possible. Looks like a party in there! Love your tree. Someone else had that rock, very awesome. Link to comment
Paandemonium Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 I like this idea please make it happen Link to comment
zeke2020 Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 How do you think the vida rock will affect the seeding process?.. meaning how porous it is do you think it will shorten the cycle or just take its normal course. I'm really interested in this rock for all the right reasons of course.. THE SHAPES!!!.. and the scaping possibilities. Just heard the few negatives out there. Want to make sure its worth it. Still following Awesome build! Btw Link to comment
nismo_sky32 Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Looking good. Following along. The more I see these bonsai vida rocks the more I like them! Link to comment
RollaJase Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Nice gear you got yourself there. I really like the piece you picked up for the scape, really cool. Link to comment
ninjamyst Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 looks like my bonsai ricordea tree =P. battle of the bonsai trees! love vidarock! Link to comment
FlowerMama Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 looks like my bonsai ricordea tree =P. battle of the bonsai trees! love vidarock! Your tree is the first I thought of when I saw it actually. It is really cool, can't wait to see how both tanks keep evolving. Link to comment
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