My 2year Old Reef Start to Finish

SWaquariast · 07/21/2008, 02:01 PM

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.

SWaquariast · 07/21/2008, 02:20 PM

Please tell me if you like it.

MMM33732 · 07/21/2008, 02:32 PM

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.

SWaquariast · 07/21/2008, 02:34 PM

My nemm move over there on its own I wanted it to stay on the rocks were it is brighter.

acrodave · 07/21/2008, 02:38 PM

what kind of lighting or how old is the lighting that anemone looks like its starving for light

IFbettas · 07/21/2008, 02:38 PM

Looks good! What kind of lighting do you have?

J. Montgomery · 07/21/2008, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by acrodave
that anemone looks like its starving for light

agreed

SWaquariast · 07/21/2008, 02:44 PM

I have 24" PC light fixture(120w)

SWaquariast · 07/21/2008, 02:46 PM

Should I move him. If so were.

acrodave · 07/21/2008, 02:47 PM

you cant move them.. they will just move after you place them..how old are the bulbs

SWaquariast · 07/21/2008, 03:05 PM

6-7months old.

acrodave · 07/21/2008, 03:12 PM

time to replace them pc only last about that long

SWaquariast · 07/21/2008, 03:27 PM

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.

Slakker · 07/21/2008, 03:29 PM

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.

sk8rreefgeek · 07/21/2008, 04:09 PM

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

SWaquariast · 07/21/2008, 04:14 PM

Yes I test Ca it is at 450

Saltwater_Dog · 07/21/2008, 04:28 PM

Nice tank....

SWaquariast · 07/22/2008, 05:42 AM

Please start sharing pics of your nano aquariums.

MMM33732 · 08/02/2008, 09:14 AM

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.

SWaquariast · 08/02/2008, 09:44 AM

No Ihave egg crate on top now.

downhillbiker · 08/02/2008, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by SWaquariast
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.

if you cant find any deals local...aquatraders.com sells cheap fixtures and i have one, they work great. you would be able to grow anything you want. SPS, Clams, Anemones, Ect. I have SPS and Clams in the bottom of my tank, no problem.

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.

BuddhaKiss · 08/02/2008, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by SWaquariast
Please tell me if you like it.

Looks good. The only thing I would change would be the background. I'm not a fan of em, I prefer mine black, but that's just me. But if it floats your boat, that's all that matters. It'll probably be covered in coralline eventually, so I guess it doesn't matter.

BuddhaKiss · 08/02/2008, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by SWaquariast
Please start sharing pics of your nano aquariums.

Here's my 10 gallon aiptasia nano

No FTS though

If you want an easy to care for anenome that doesn't care about light, I can send you some of these.

SWaquariast · 08/02/2008, 02:53 PM

no thanks I have been lucky and never had them.

07/21/2008, 02:01 PM	#1
SWaquariast Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: USA Posts: 745	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. __________________ Mitch Current Tank Info: 20g Mixed reef aquarium.

07/21/2008, 02:20 PM	#2
SWaquariast Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: USA Posts: 745	Please tell me if you like it. __________________ Mitch Current Tank Info: 20g Mixed reef aquarium.

07/21/2008, 02:34 PM	#4
SWaquariast Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: USA Posts: 745	My nemm move over there on its own I wanted it to stay on the rocks were it is brighter. __________________ Mitch Current Tank Info: 20g Mixed reef aquarium.

07/21/2008, 02:38 PM	#5
acrodave REEF NERD Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: maryville tn-- work in knoxville Posts: 4,187	what kind of lighting or how old is the lighting that anemone looks like its starving for light __________________ 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

07/21/2008, 02:38 PM	#6
IFbettas Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Woodridge, IL Posts: 1,953	Looks good! What kind of lighting do you have? __________________ Current Tank Info: 180G SPS Dominant, 75 Gallon Sump/Fuge, 3x250w Reeflux 12k in Lumenbrights, Octo Extreme 250 Skimmer, Lots of flow

07/21/2008, 02:32 PM	#3
MMM33732 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 690	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.

07/21/2008, 02:44 PM	#8
SWaquariast Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: USA Posts: 745	I have 24" PC light fixture(120w) __________________ Mitch Current Tank Info: 20g Mixed reef aquarium.

07/21/2008, 02:46 PM	#9
SWaquariast Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: USA Posts: 745	Should I move him. If so were. __________________ Mitch Current Tank Info: 20g Mixed reef aquarium.

07/21/2008, 02:47 PM	#10
acrodave REEF NERD Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: maryville tn-- work in knoxville Posts: 4,187	you cant move them.. they will just move after you place them..how old are the bulbs __________________ 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

07/21/2008, 03:05 PM	#11
SWaquariast Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: USA Posts: 745	6-7months old. __________________ Mitch Current Tank Info: 20g Mixed reef aquarium.

07/21/2008, 03:12 PM	#12
acrodave REEF NERD Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: maryville tn-- work in knoxville Posts: 4,187	time to replace them pc only last about that long __________________ 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

07/21/2008, 03:27 PM	#13
SWaquariast Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: USA Posts: 745	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. __________________ Mitch Current Tank Info: 20g Mixed reef aquarium.

07/21/2008, 03:29 PM	#14
Slakker Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeastern Wisconsin Posts: 4,521	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. __________________ -Tyler Oceanic 58RR display/20H sump/fuge thread...follow the red house. Current Tank Info: Oceanic 58g, 20H sump, AquaC EV-150, 175w Hamilton 14k + 2x39w T5HO Actinics

07/21/2008, 04:09 PM	#15
sk8rreefgeek Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lodi, California Posts: 1,352	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 __________________ It's time for operation crazy-plan Current Tank Info: Drilled 55g, 14g sump, coralife 125 SS: mated pair of b&w misbar clowns, ywg

07/21/2008, 04:14 PM	#16
SWaquariast Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: USA Posts: 745	Yes I test Ca it is at 450 __________________ Mitch Current Tank Info: 20g Mixed reef aquarium.

07/21/2008, 04:28 PM	#17
Saltwater_Dog Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Grand Isle, Louisiana Posts: 375	Nice tank.... __________________ GO TIGERS!!!!! Current Tank Info: 100 gal, 160 lbs Live Rock, 120 lbs Live Sand, Octopus HOB Skimmer, PC Lighting, 2-Koralia 3's, 2-Max Jett 900's, Filter Guys Ocean Wave + RO/DI 75gpd

07/22/2008, 05:42 AM	#18
SWaquariast Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: USA Posts: 745	Please start sharing pics of your nano aquariums. __________________ Mitch Current Tank Info: 20g Mixed reef aquarium.

08/02/2008, 09:14 AM	#19
MMM33732 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 690	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.

08/02/2008, 09:44 AM	#20
SWaquariast Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: USA Posts: 745	No Ihave egg crate on top now. __________________ Mitch Current Tank Info: 20g Mixed reef aquarium.

08/02/2008, 02:53 PM	#24
SWaquariast Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: USA Posts: 745	no thanks I have been lucky and never had them. __________________ Mitch Current Tank Info: 20g Mixed reef aquarium.