Hey every one!
I introduced my self (with some n00b questions) on this thread:
A Hello & a Noob question
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I just wanted to start a little log. I do some neat stuff (mods) and wanted to give you guys a chance to possibly catch my mistakes. Be gentle, this is my first
SW tank.
Here is my start. The tank was still cycling here. This was also my first attempt to aquascape a reef tank!
Round two with aquascaping (not much better)
Heres my third and final attempt
Next on my list was some modifications. I swapped the stock pump for a MJ-900. I also drilled the divider to add a second return. The second return has a MJ-404 on it and a Hydor Flo.
The tank was setup end of 11/07. I have not added too much live stock:
True Perc
Peppermint Shrimp
Emerald crab
Snails
Hermits
GSP
Zoa's
Xania
Red mushroom
The next set of mods took me in a different direction. I removed the stock canopy and added a Sunpod
MH with a Ushio 14K bulb. I also added a Remora Nano
skimmer. In the picture you can see the egg crate I’m using to help
acclimate the tank to the new light.
I have a JBJ
ATO on the way. I never had an open top tank before. It’s amazing how much water can evaporate off of these little tanks!
Now the juggling act begins. I need to find room for all of this equipment. I need space for:
Heater (being upgraded this week)
BOTH return pumps
Skimmer ATO
Chemi-Pure (Almost used up.)
And finally I want to add Cheato with a small light in the back. I think I can fit a sack of Chaeto under the
skimmer’s return. This only leaves me a 4” long section to light up. Where can I find a small 4” CF or LED setup?? I was going to use a palm or perch 7W CF light, but they are too thick to fit “under” the
skimmer (and shine through the glass back of the tank). I need to either place it over the tank or use something submersible.
I’ll post a picture when I get home to better illustrate my space issues….
