My 46 Gallon Tank as of 5/17/08

JPF13 · 05/17/2008, 04:57 PM

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Any sugestions or advice are welcome.
I also love photography!!
(I am still in the cycling proccess)

Thanks!

Capt_Cully · 05/17/2008, 05:01 PM

If it's still cycling is that clown doing ok?

You could add some more LR or aquascape what you have. A nice bridge perhaps, or 2 mounds for corals to grow on and fish to swim around.

cabbage0709 · 05/17/2008, 05:14 PM

From the looks of those last two pics it appears that you have found some Aptasia in your new system. I would make a conscious effort to rid your tank of it as soon as possible because if you let them thrive for a little while they will soon take over and begin to pop up every where.

A syringe of boiling water will do the trick or if youd like to acquire a new tankmate you could purchase a peppermint shrimp. Peppermint shrimp find the aptasia to be quite a tasty treat

Your tank looks great so far though! Keep us all updated with pictures, its always fun to watch a new system progress and grow.

kenbow19 · 05/17/2008, 05:17 PM

The clown probably will not make it through the cycle

cabbage0709 · 05/17/2008, 05:17 PM

I forgot something, How many lbs of live rock have you got in your display? Do you have any rubble or small rocks in your sump? And if so how many lbs do you have down there. After reading the post previous to mine i did realize that you are lacking a bit of live rock in your display, at least it appears that way.

kau_cinta_ku · 05/17/2008, 05:23 PM

I agree, if the tank is still cycling, take the clown out and bring him back to the fish store till the tank has finished cycling. also if I am seeing it right you have snails in there also? if so they won't survive the cycling process.

more rock would be a good thing, and maybe try to open up the aquascape more.

other than than it looks like your off to a decent start.

JPF13 · 05/17/2008, 05:27 PM

Its been cycling for a while now and all has been doing great. But thanks for the advice!

kau_cinta_ku · 05/17/2008, 05:28 PM

may I ask what you water parameters are?

ammonia
nitrate
pH
temp.
salinity

JPF13 · 05/17/2008, 05:35 PM

Ammonia: 0 ppm
Both Nitrates: 0 ppm
pH: 7.9
Temp.:73.5
Salinity: Between 1.025 - 1.026 (low Reef)

kau_cinta_ku · 05/17/2008, 05:37 PM

parameters look good, but I suggest raising the temp up to around 79-80 degrees.

JPF13 · 05/17/2008, 05:39 PM

Can do! Thanks!

Any more sugestions??

rolodex1 · 05/17/2008, 05:57 PM

It appears from the looks of the pics that the front of your tank is hanging over the lip on the stand? You might want to think about moving back a little. The way it is now may cause stress on the seams...anyone else feel the same...or am I incorrect?

JPF13 · 05/17/2008, 06:14 PM

Well, my dad and a carpenter made it and they said that it was fine the way it was, beacuse they are sevral reenforciment braces under the tank. But thank you for your conncern and i will move it back alittle.

Capt_Cully · 05/17/2008, 07:17 PM

I think for that volume of water you're probably good. Probably being the operative term. Why chance it if you don't have to.

I think you're off to a really nice start. I got my nephew an aquapod 24 for X-mas. My goal is to get him a 46 bow this year if he's successful with the AP. Great little tanks.

Keep up the good work!

JPF13 · 05/17/2008, 07:24 PM

I like the bow front and they are very inexpensive for the volume of the tank.

Capt_Cully · 05/17/2008, 07:29 PM

yeah, my first tank was a 72 bow, loved it. I had to start my nephew small, more for my brothers sake. didn't want him to freak, 46gallon tank is huge to some people. But if the kid can master a nano, he should be a breeze at a 46.

glad your parameters look good. now I'm not worried about your clown. now aquascape that badboy and get some corals in it!

JPF13 · 05/17/2008, 08:03 PM

Oh ya piece of cake if he can master a nano

JPF13 · 06/15/2008, 02:08 PM

I am excited to say my aquairum made it through the couple power outages lasting as long a 4 days.... I guess thats what you get for living in indiana.

A full Tank shot.

My soon to be prop. tank.

My tank aera.

Any suggestions or comments welcome. THANKS!

05/17/2008, 04:57 PM	#1
JPF13 Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 55	My 46 Gallon Tank as of 5/17/08 [IMG][/IMG] Any sugestions or advice are welcome. I also love photography!! (I am still in the cycling proccess) Thanks! __________________ pH: 7.9 NO2: 0 ppm NO3: 0 ppm Ammonia: 0 ppm ______________________________ Click on the red house to see my tank! (As of 5/17/08) ______________________________ THANKS!! :) Current Tank Info: 46 gal Bow Front, Marineland C-220 Canister Filter, an crappy PS, Chep CP (Came w/ Tank) 30 watt Coralife 50/50, 60 lbs. ls, 40 lbs. lr, and a prop. tank in the making.

05/17/2008, 05:01 PM	#2
Capt_Cully Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 13,574	If it's still cycling is that clown doing ok? You could add some more LR or aquascape what you have. A nice bridge perhaps, or 2 mounds for corals to grow on and fish to swim around. __________________ People say cars are a bad investment. Those people don't have reef tanks. Current Tank Info: 120, Radion Gen 2 Pro x 2

05/17/2008, 05:14 PM	#3
cabbage0709 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 264	From the looks of those last two pics it appears that you have found some Aptasia in your new system. I would make a conscious effort to rid your tank of it as soon as possible because if you let them thrive for a little while they will soon take over and begin to pop up every where. A syringe of boiling water will do the trick or if youd like to acquire a new tankmate you could purchase a peppermint shrimp. Peppermint shrimp find the aptasia to be quite a tasty treat Your tank looks great so far though! Keep us all updated with pictures, its always fun to watch a new system progress and grow. __________________ Get busy living, or get busy dying - Andy Dufresne (Shawshank Redemption)

05/17/2008, 05:17 PM	#4
kenbow19 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: MI Posts: 89	The clown probably will not make it through the cycle __________________ 180 sps dominated. Current Tank Info: 180- sps dominent

05/17/2008, 05:17 PM	#5
cabbage0709 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 264	I forgot something, How many lbs of live rock have you got in your display? Do you have any rubble or small rocks in your sump? And if so how many lbs do you have down there. After reading the post previous to mine i did realize that you are lacking a bit of live rock in your display, at least it appears that way. __________________ Get busy living, or get busy dying - Andy Dufresne (Shawshank Redemption)

05/17/2008, 05:23 PM	#6
kau_cinta_ku Moved On Join Date: May 2005 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 8,669	I agree, if the tank is still cycling, take the clown out and bring him back to the fish store till the tank has finished cycling. also if I am seeing it right you have snails in there also? if so they won't survive the cycling process. more rock would be a good thing, and maybe try to open up the aquascape more. other than than it looks like your off to a decent start.

05/17/2008, 05:27 PM	#7
JPF13 Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 55	Its been cycling for a while now and all has been doing great. But thanks for the advice! __________________ pH: 7.9 NO2: 0 ppm NO3: 0 ppm Ammonia: 0 ppm ______________________________ Click on the red house to see my tank! (As of 5/17/08) ______________________________ THANKS!! :) Current Tank Info: 46 gal Bow Front, Marineland C-220 Canister Filter, an crappy PS, Chep CP (Came w/ Tank) 30 watt Coralife 50/50, 60 lbs. ls, 40 lbs. lr, and a prop. tank in the making.

05/17/2008, 05:28 PM	#8
kau_cinta_ku Moved On Join Date: May 2005 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 8,669	may I ask what you water parameters are? ammonia nitrate pH temp. salinity

05/17/2008, 05:35 PM	#9
JPF13 Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 55	Ammonia: 0 ppm Both Nitrates: 0 ppm pH: 7.9 Temp.:73.5 Salinity: Between 1.025 - 1.026 (low Reef) __________________ pH: 7.9 NO2: 0 ppm NO3: 0 ppm Ammonia: 0 ppm ______________________________ Click on the red house to see my tank! (As of 5/17/08) ______________________________ THANKS!! :) Current Tank Info: 46 gal Bow Front, Marineland C-220 Canister Filter, an crappy PS, Chep CP (Came w/ Tank) 30 watt Coralife 50/50, 60 lbs. ls, 40 lbs. lr, and a prop. tank in the making.

05/17/2008, 05:37 PM	#10
kau_cinta_ku Moved On Join Date: May 2005 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 8,669	parameters look good, but I suggest raising the temp up to around 79-80 degrees.

05/17/2008, 05:39 PM	#11
JPF13 Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 55	Can do! Thanks! Any more sugestions?? __________________ pH: 7.9 NO2: 0 ppm NO3: 0 ppm Ammonia: 0 ppm ______________________________ Click on the red house to see my tank! (As of 5/17/08) ______________________________ THANKS!! :) Current Tank Info: 46 gal Bow Front, Marineland C-220 Canister Filter, an crappy PS, Chep CP (Came w/ Tank) 30 watt Coralife 50/50, 60 lbs. ls, 40 lbs. lr, and a prop. tank in the making.

05/17/2008, 05:57 PM	#12
rolodex1 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 1,297	It appears from the looks of the pics that the front of your tank is hanging over the lip on the stand? You might want to think about moving back a little. The way it is now may cause stress on the seams...anyone else feel the same...or am I incorrect? __________________ Shawn M. Current Tank Info: 125G SPS, Aqualight Pro 3 X 250w MH 4 X 96w Actinic, 1/3HP, Blue Line 55 & Blue Line 20, Phosban 150, 18w Turbo Twist UV, RS 180, (1) Tunze 6045, MP40W

05/17/2008, 06:14 PM	#13
JPF13 Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 55	Well, my dad and a carpenter made it and they said that it was fine the way it was, beacuse they are sevral reenforciment braces under the tank. But thank you for your conncern and i will move it back alittle. __________________ pH: 7.9 NO2: 0 ppm NO3: 0 ppm Ammonia: 0 ppm ______________________________ Click on the red house to see my tank! (As of 5/17/08) ______________________________ THANKS!! :) Current Tank Info: 46 gal Bow Front, Marineland C-220 Canister Filter, an crappy PS, Chep CP (Came w/ Tank) 30 watt Coralife 50/50, 60 lbs. ls, 40 lbs. lr, and a prop. tank in the making.

05/17/2008, 07:17 PM	#14
Capt_Cully Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 13,574	I think for that volume of water you're probably good. Probably being the operative term. Why chance it if you don't have to. I think you're off to a really nice start. I got my nephew an aquapod 24 for X-mas. My goal is to get him a 46 bow this year if he's successful with the AP. Great little tanks. Keep up the good work! __________________ People say cars are a bad investment. Those people don't have reef tanks. Current Tank Info: 120, Radion Gen 2 Pro x 2

05/17/2008, 07:24 PM	#15
JPF13 Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 55	I like the bow front and they are very inexpensive for the volume of the tank. __________________ pH: 7.9 NO2: 0 ppm NO3: 0 ppm Ammonia: 0 ppm ______________________________ Click on the red house to see my tank! (As of 5/17/08) ______________________________ THANKS!! :) Current Tank Info: 46 gal Bow Front, Marineland C-220 Canister Filter, an crappy PS, Chep CP (Came w/ Tank) 30 watt Coralife 50/50, 60 lbs. ls, 40 lbs. lr, and a prop. tank in the making.

05/17/2008, 07:29 PM	#16
Capt_Cully Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 13,574	yeah, my first tank was a 72 bow, loved it. I had to start my nephew small, more for my brothers sake. didn't want him to freak, 46gallon tank is huge to some people. But if the kid can master a nano, he should be a breeze at a 46. glad your parameters look good. now I'm not worried about your clown. now aquascape that badboy and get some corals in it! __________________ People say cars are a bad investment. Those people don't have reef tanks. Current Tank Info: 120, Radion Gen 2 Pro x 2

05/17/2008, 08:03 PM	#17
JPF13 Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 55	Oh ya piece of cake if he can master a nano __________________ pH: 7.9 NO2: 0 ppm NO3: 0 ppm Ammonia: 0 ppm ______________________________ Click on the red house to see my tank! (As of 5/17/08) ______________________________ THANKS!! :) Current Tank Info: 46 gal Bow Front, Marineland C-220 Canister Filter, an crappy PS, Chep CP (Came w/ Tank) 30 watt Coralife 50/50, 60 lbs. ls, 40 lbs. lr, and a prop. tank in the making.

06/15/2008, 02:08 PM	#18
JPF13 Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 55	Tank Update as of 6/15/08 I am excited to say my aquairum made it through the couple power outages lasting as long a 4 days.... I guess thats what you get for living in indiana. A full Tank shot. My soon to be prop. tank. My tank aera. Any suggestions or comments welcome. THANKS! __________________ pH: 7.9 NO2: 0 ppm NO3: 0 ppm Ammonia: 0 ppm ______________________________ Click on the red house to see my tank! (As of 5/17/08) ______________________________ THANKS!! :) Current Tank Info: 46 gal Bow Front, Marineland C-220 Canister Filter, an crappy PS, Chep CP (Came w/ Tank) 30 watt Coralife 50/50, 60 lbs. ls, 40 lbs. lr, and a prop. tank in the making.