n00by's 75g Reef Tank w/ Pics!

n00by · 08/01/2009, 10:52 PM

Added the last fish today, (yellow belly blue hippo tang), and will begin the slow start to adding more corals. I was tempted to put this up under the reef discussion section but was worried about the comments from the SPS gang,

Either way enjoy and comments are welcome. Currently the tank is a divider for my living room and dinning area. I am seriously thinking of making the 3 foot move and putting it wall side after some modifications. This is going to be done by the help of professionals from a LFS.

FTS

Algae Blenny Salarias fasciatus aka, Blenny Crabits

B/W Clownfish, Darwin Australia, Amphiprion ocellaris aka, Marina & Dimitri

Notice the coraline starting to come in! w00t!

Xenia, (hope it will grow upwards onto the LR and stop there, lol)

Colony of zoo's, Zoanthus

Left side tank shot with my 2 fav creatures, YB Hippo tang and Local girlfriend or LGF, lol

Right side shot of tank, included large leather coral

Back side shot of tank, living room side,

Leather coral fully open,

Frogspwan

n00by · 08/01/2009, 10:55 PM

Yellow belly blue Hippo tang, Paracanthurus hepatus aka, Tangy

My gang of 3 blue-green chromises, Chromis viridis aka, chromy, zoozoo, and ziizii

nmbeg · 08/02/2009, 12:05 AM

awesome start. can't wait to see it flourish.

so why no SPS?

n00by · 08/02/2009, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by nmbeg
awesome start. can't wait to see it flourish.

so why no SPS?

Cal, Mag levels are not doing so good at the moment. Once I see some stability in the tank with those elements i'll hit the SPS hard. I just switched over from instant ocean to deltec H20 salt. I read some amazing stuff about it and seems like it's worth every penny.

chessnutt · 08/02/2009, 01:22 AM

nice

bunzaroo · 08/02/2009, 09:27 AM

If you don't want the Xenia to spread I would isolate it. If your tank conditions are favorable they will take off!! Take it from me, I know!! Nice looking tank.

dawaterboy · 08/02/2009, 09:36 AM

the only way to stop exina is to take it out of the tank before it can spread. I had one stalk but now I have three. Funny thing is the new growth is about two feet away in two different directions.

copeland118 · 08/02/2009, 09:44 AM

where is the pic of your sump set up

n00by · 08/02/2009, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by copeland118
where is the pic of your sump set up

Blasted!!! I knew I forgot something....

comin' right up!

crooks · 08/02/2009, 11:26 AM

Dont move that onto a wall just get a piece of black poster board and cover up the over flow on your living room side.

n00by · 08/02/2009, 11:38 AM

Thanks, Crooks...

Some how everyone keeps telling me not to move it. The bad part is when you place corals and rocks on the tank you have to aquascape for 2 sides. My place isn't that big so it makes it looked crowded and also i'm worried that the floor will take a beating over the years if kept this way.

Other than that yes it does look very nice this way. Lot's of natural light passes through from both sides and helps transition from day to night.

n00by · 08/02/2009, 11:40 AM

Sump section before filled.

Drain and return bulkhead section

Tiny example of the soundproofing I did

nmbeg · 08/02/2009, 03:36 PM

careful with metal clips... they can rust and break.

n00by · 08/04/2009, 10:25 PM

Well aware but they are in no contact with water or even spray back. Plus they are stainless steal and the screws replaced with stainless steal ones.

n00by · 08/04/2009, 10:29 PM

What are the chances that if I add more LR, good cured stuff such as you see in my pics, would it affect the balance of the tank or is there enough bacteria to take care of any type of dead or dieing creatures in the newer LR that would be added?

I really feel like I need to add more rock and fill in the right side, more hiding spots, etc...

08/01/2009, 10:52 PM	#1
n00by Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 347	n00by's 75g Reef Tank w/ Pics! Added the last fish today, (yellow belly blue hippo tang), and will begin the slow start to adding more corals. I was tempted to put this up under the reef discussion section but was worried about the comments from the SPS gang, Either way enjoy and comments are welcome. Currently the tank is a divider for my living room and dinning area. I am seriously thinking of making the 3 foot move and putting it wall side after some modifications. This is going to be done by the help of professionals from a LFS. FTS Algae Blenny Salarias fasciatus aka, Blenny Crabits B/W Clownfish, Darwin Australia, Amphiprion ocellaris aka, Marina & Dimitri Notice the coraline starting to come in! w00t! Xenia, (hope it will grow upwards onto the LR and stop there, lol) Colony of zoo's, Zoanthus Left side tank shot with my 2 fav creatures, YB Hippo tang and Local girlfriend or LGF, lol Right side shot of tank, included large leather coral Back side shot of tank, living room side, Leather coral fully open, Frogspwan

08/01/2009, 10:55 PM	#2
n00by Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 347	Yellow belly blue Hippo tang, Paracanthurus hepatus aka, Tangy My gang of 3 blue-green chromises, Chromis viridis aka, chromy, zoozoo, and ziizii

08/02/2009, 12:05 AM	#3
nmbeg Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 894	awesome start. can't wait to see it flourish. so why no SPS?

08/02/2009, 01:22 AM	#5
chessnutt Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Silicon Valley San Jose Posts: 115	nice

08/02/2009, 09:27 AM	#6
bunzaroo Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Miami,FL Posts: 617	If you don't want the Xenia to spread I would isolate it. If your tank conditions are favorable they will take off!! Take it from me, I know!! Nice looking tank.

08/02/2009, 09:36 AM	#7
dawaterboy Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: waterford, mi Posts: 214	the only way to stop exina is to take it out of the tank before it can spread. I had one stalk but now I have three. Funny thing is the new growth is about two feet away in two different directions.

08/02/2009, 09:44 AM	#8
copeland118 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springfield,NE Posts: 114	where is the pic of your sump set up

08/02/2009, 11:26 AM	#10
crooks Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Elgin IL Posts: 1,346	Dont move that onto a wall just get a piece of black poster board and cover up the over flow on your living room side.

08/02/2009, 11:38 AM	#11
n00by Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 347	Thanks, Crooks... Some how everyone keeps telling me not to move it. The bad part is when you place corals and rocks on the tank you have to aquascape for 2 sides. My place isn't that big so it makes it looked crowded and also i'm worried that the floor will take a beating over the years if kept this way. Other than that yes it does look very nice this way. Lot's of natural light passes through from both sides and helps transition from day to night.

08/02/2009, 11:40 AM	#12
n00by Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 347	Sump section before filled. Drain and return bulkhead section Tiny example of the soundproofing I did

08/02/2009, 03:36 PM	#13
nmbeg Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 894	careful with metal clips... they can rust and break.

08/04/2009, 10:25 PM	#14
n00by Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 347	Well aware but they are in no contact with water or even spray back. Plus they are stainless steal and the screws replaced with stainless steal ones.

08/04/2009, 10:29 PM	#15
n00by Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 347	What are the chances that if I add more LR, good cured stuff such as you see in my pics, would it affect the balance of the tank or is there enough bacteria to take care of any type of dead or dieing creatures in the newer LR that would be added? I really feel like I need to add more rock and fill in the right side, more hiding spots, etc...