JeffT72's tank pics (new setup finally)

jefft72 · 01/03/2010, 06:38 PM

So we have finally added critters to the 65g after several months of cycling and getting all the ducks in a row. I bought this DAS tank used from a local shop and it did not have any lights. I came upon a great deal for 2 icecap ballasts that allowed me to setup a 4x39w T5HO(full spectrum) and 2x75w VHO (super actinic).

We moved the tank into the living area and rescaped the tank and then added our new critters. 1 emerald crab, 5 hermits, 3 nassarius, 2 turbo, and 2 astrea snails.

So far everything is looking good and it is awesome to finally have light on in the tank and living things to look at.

We plan to be on the look out for some softies to start adding to the tank along with some shrimp to augment the CUC.

Onto the pics:

Actinics only:

Left side:

Right side:

Thanks for looking.

mranthonymb · 01/03/2010, 07:00 PM

nice tank

jkopp36 · 01/03/2010, 08:29 PM

Got any fish on the stock list yet?

jefft72 · 01/03/2010, 08:42 PM

We haven't gotten into the planned fish stock list. I believe that some sort of clown fish will definitely be in there. I really like the B/W or black and yellow clowns. Choice of fish after that will take some time to research given the tank restrictions. It's ~40" wide so I will need to focus on fish that are more docile. I believe a few chromis will be in there too in short order.

jkopp36 · 01/03/2010, 08:52 PM

Sounds good. Your patience and attention to detail will definitely pay off. Very nice job!

seadub1 · 01/04/2010, 08:06 PM

Very nice!

Chiefsurfer · 01/04/2010, 09:02 PM

nice tank. It's absolutely up to you, but IMO(and maybe the pics don't do it justice) with actinics and daylights on it doesn't seem very blue. I think you could swap out 1 or 2 of those t5's with actinics. Or you could do daylight vho, and all t5 in actinics.

jefft72 · 01/04/2010, 10:35 PM

You are correct ChiefSurfer, the Hagen Procolor bulbs (bought from the previous owner with a few months use on them) show to be 18000K in color. I am holding off for now, but swapping out one of the T5 bulbs for an actinic or a mix bulb might be on the road map to gain that blue color combo.

ReefKeeper2009 · 01/05/2010, 02:27 AM

I like the tank can't wait to see it progress.

jefft72 · 01/05/2010, 07:30 AM

Thanks for the views and critiques. Part of this hobby is getting to share what you enjoy with others and see what others are doing.

I expect to be adding some coral frags this evening (frogspawn, and a few zoas). I will be sure to keep the pictures coming.

jefft72 · 01/05/2010, 11:52 PM

A few zoa frags added this evening along with a chunk of frogspawn

The 3 frags are small and bottom center:

Frogspawn is looking nice and came out once set in the tank:

Toly · 01/06/2010, 10:30 AM

Hmm, I almost thought I was going to see something like this...

briangsxr1000 · 01/06/2010, 04:32 PM

wow looks great!

briangsxr1000 · 01/06/2010, 04:33 PM

Get the black clown they are my favorite! little pricy but well worth it!

01/03/2010, 06:38 PM	#1
jefft72 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: League City,TX Posts: 92	JeffT72's tank pics (new setup finally) So we have finally added critters to the 65g after several months of cycling and getting all the ducks in a row. I bought this DAS tank used from a local shop and it did not have any lights. I came upon a great deal for 2 icecap ballasts that allowed me to setup a 4x39w T5HO(full spectrum) and 2x75w VHO (super actinic). We moved the tank into the living area and rescaped the tank and then added our new critters. 1 emerald crab, 5 hermits, 3 nassarius, 2 turbo, and 2 astrea snails. So far everything is looking good and it is awesome to finally have light on in the tank and living things to look at. We plan to be on the look out for some softies to start adding to the tank along with some shrimp to augment the CUC. Onto the pics: Actinics only: Left side: Right side: Thanks for looking.

01/03/2010, 07:00 PM	#2
mranthonymb Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 53	nice tank

01/03/2010, 08:29 PM	#3
jkopp36 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 270	Got any fish on the stock list yet?

01/03/2010, 08:42 PM	#4
jefft72 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: League City,TX Posts: 92	We haven't gotten into the planned fish stock list. I believe that some sort of clown fish will definitely be in there. I really like the B/W or black and yellow clowns. Choice of fish after that will take some time to research given the tank restrictions. It's ~40" wide so I will need to focus on fish that are more docile. I believe a few chromis will be in there too in short order.

01/03/2010, 08:52 PM	#5
jkopp36 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 270	Sounds good. Your patience and attention to detail will definitely pay off. Very nice job!

01/04/2010, 08:06 PM	#6
seadub1 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Channahon, IL Posts: 64	Very nice!

01/04/2010, 09:02 PM	#7
Chiefsurfer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Seaside Park, NJ Posts: 2,138	nice tank. It's absolutely up to you, but IMO(and maybe the pics don't do it justice) with actinics and daylights on it doesn't seem very blue. I think you could swap out 1 or 2 of those t5's with actinics. Or you could do daylight vho, and all t5 in actinics.

01/04/2010, 10:35 PM	#8
jefft72 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: League City,TX Posts: 92	You are correct ChiefSurfer, the Hagen Procolor bulbs (bought from the previous owner with a few months use on them) show to be 18000K in color. I am holding off for now, but swapping out one of the T5 bulbs for an actinic or a mix bulb might be on the road map to gain that blue color combo.

01/05/2010, 02:27 AM	#9
ReefKeeper2009 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Anchorage Posts: 142	I like the tank can't wait to see it progress.

01/05/2010, 07:30 AM	#10
jefft72 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: League City,TX Posts: 92	Thanks for the views and critiques. Part of this hobby is getting to share what you enjoy with others and see what others are doing. I expect to be adding some coral frags this evening (frogspawn, and a few zoas). I will be sure to keep the pictures coming.

01/05/2010, 11:52 PM	#11
jefft72 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: League City,TX Posts: 92	A few zoa frags added this evening along with a chunk of frogspawn The 3 frags are small and bottom center: Frogspawn is looking nice and came out once set in the tank:

01/06/2010, 04:32 PM	#13
briangsxr1000 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hamburg, NY Posts: 896	wow looks great!

01/06/2010, 04:33 PM	#14
briangsxr1000 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hamburg, NY Posts: 896	Get the black clown they are my favorite! little pricy but well worth it!