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My 2year Old Reef Start to Finish
This is the time line of my 20g aquarium.
This is my freshwater aquarium(before convert) ![]() Then this is my reef aquarium at 4-5weeks old. ![]() [IMG] ![]() This is the reef at 1year old. ![]() Then these are the curent pictures on my reef. ![]() ![]() ![]() Please share your pics of your 30g or less aquarium.
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Please tell me if you like it.
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It looks pretty good so far. The next coral you get should be something nice and bright though to brighten it up a bit. Also, your nem looks like it wants more light. May want to think about upgrading soon. A nice blue background may also help brighten it up a bit.
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My nemm move over there on its own I wanted it to stay on the rocks were it is brighter.
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what kind of lighting or how old is the lighting that anemone looks like its starving for light
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Looks good! What kind of lighting do you have?
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I have 24" PC light fixture(120w)
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Should I move him. If so were.
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you cant move them.. they will just move after you place them..how old are the bulbs
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6-7months old.
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time to replace them pc only last about that long
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Peace,Dave Superman puts on Tim Tebow pajamas when he goes to bed The Heisman as a sophomore nuff said Less technology more biology Tattoos are the only art you can take to the grave Current Tank Info: 26gal bow,20gal mantis tank/fuge150wHQI,20k AB Seio 620 maxijet1200x's 2 on a wave maker. all sps |
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Good thing you guys said that I forgot all about replacing my bulbbs. Also where could I get a cheap halide fixture. For additional light.
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Check the buy/sell/trade forum here and your local club(s).
With lighting, cheap is generally not the way to go, but you should be able to get a pretty good deal.
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Also, looks like you might be able to set the light a little lower? maybe, if it doesn't get too hot, just until you get a new light or bulbs.
Do you test for Ca? It looks nice, and your clowns look happy
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Yes I test Ca it is at 450
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Nice tank....
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Please start sharing pics of your nano aquariums.
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Do you still have that glass lid on top? You may want to consider taking that off if you do as they tend to block a good amount of light between the glass, salt spray and water droplets.
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No Ihave egg crate on top now.
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they have a 24" with a 250 metal halide and 2 65w CF actinics, and blue moon LED. i have great luck with mine, and i think, despite a bad rep from the old days, that they are good lights. i know you guys are probably sick of seeing this pic, but here it is, just so you know what it looks like. ![]()
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![]() ![]() ![]() If you want an easy to care for anenome that doesn't care about light, I can send you some of these. ![]() |
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no thanks I have been lucky and never had them.
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