LAK's 15g Cube

Tswifty · 02/25/2009, 01:32 PM

Just setting up the thread, and posting some initial pictures. I'll be fixing up the tank and making some modifications here and there before she sets it up. If you have any questions about any of the modifications, I'll chime in... but other than that am going to try and stay out of the conversation... after all, it's her tank.

Most of the standard equipment will be getting replaced, but here are some of the initial shots so you can get an idea of what the setup looks like.

Livestock standing by in my frag tank for the time being:

- 2 Tank Bred Bangai Cardinals
- Orange/Red Acans (not pictured)

Padrino · 02/25/2009, 01:41 PM

Nice ill be tagging along

PhilipOSU · 02/25/2009, 02:27 PM

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Originally posted by Padrino
Nice ill be tagging along

+1

maroun.c · 02/25/2009, 02:29 PM

Looks like an interesting start tagging along.

Michael · 02/25/2009, 02:36 PM

whats your opinion on the lights then swift

kudora · 02/25/2009, 02:42 PM

is the 12 gallon a certain brand LAK?

Tswifty · 02/25/2009, 02:48 PM

Better pic of the Bangai's:

Acans:

Tswifty · 02/25/2009, 03:00 PM

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Originally posted by Michael
whats your opinion on the lights then swift

Too early to call. I know a few people with PAR meters, so I'll do some testing... then make a decision based on the readings. It's probably going to be difficult to get a nice color combination which can maintain the higher light demanding corals, as well showcase their colors. It's one thing to be able to "keep" corals... it's certainly another to "display" them.

At least that is how I look at it... I personally lean towards the latter.

Padrino · 02/25/2009, 03:03 PM

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Originally posted by Tswifty
It's one thing to be able to "keep" corals... it's certainly another to "display" them.

AMEN

kudora · 02/25/2009, 03:12 PM

ditto

PhilipOSU · 02/25/2009, 03:42 PM

After I lost the cardinals in my 20G I was turned off by them, but I may have to rethink them as I am evatuating what fish to add to that tank.... I love that acan LAK, the color on it is amazing!!!

LAK · 02/25/2009, 03:58 PM

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Originally posted by kudora
is the 12 gallon a certain brand LAK?

I really have no clue. haha. TJ picked it up for me and it's still at his house, so he'll have to answer that.

LAK · 02/25/2009, 04:03 PM

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Originally posted by PhilipOSU
After I lost the cardinals in my 20G I was turned off by them, but I may have to rethink them as I am evatuating what fish to add to that tank.... I love that acan LAK, the color on it is amazing!!!

Thanks! Pink is my favorite color.

BTW...Im thinking my tank will be an LPS only tank. I may have one Acro of whatever for my clown goby to sit in though !!!

PhilipOSU · 02/25/2009, 09:34 PM

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Originally posted by LAK
I may have one Acro of whatever for my clown goby to sit in though !!!

LMAO!!!

OwNeD162 · 02/26/2009, 06:48 AM

Definitely tagging along

!

BWine · 02/26/2009, 07:21 AM

I'm tagging too. I've been thinking about getting one of those Biocubes.

LAK · 02/26/2009, 07:52 AM

Thanks for tagging along everyone!! I'm really looking forward to getting this started!

It's looking like TJ is finishing up transfering all of the coral over to his new tank. Whenever that is over, he can start the mods to my tank so that we can get this thing up and running.

Tswifty · 02/26/2009, 11:55 AM

If I can get everything finished on the Rimless Tank today, I'm going to attempt to start on the design for the new false wall tonight.

Tswifty · 02/26/2009, 12:30 PM

Here is sort of what I have bouncing around in my head right now, but am just not sure how the final layout is going to look. Anyway, just a preliminary sketch.

LAK · 02/26/2009, 01:00 PM

Looks like a plan lol

PhilipOSU · 02/26/2009, 01:01 PM

Hey TJ I am kinda seeing what you are doing with this., but a little confused. Is the section on the right a skimmer? Obviously the one on the left is a fuge and the center is a return chamber.

OwNeD162 · 02/26/2009, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by PhilipOSU
Hey TJ I am kinda seeing what you are doing with this., but a little confused. Is the section on the right a skimmer? Obviously the one on the left is a fuge and the center is a return chamber.

I was actually assuming it was Carbon

Tswifty · 02/26/2009, 07:08 PM

^^^ correct.

Carbon... no skimmer on this tank. I actually had a crazy idea on the way to Lowes today, and have a new plan.

OwNeD162 · 02/27/2009, 12:48 AM

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Originally posted by Tswifty
^^^ correct.

Carbon... no skimmer on this tank. I actually had a crazy idea on the way to Lowes today, and have a new plan.

YAY, good guess

!

Can't wait to hear the idea

raen · 02/27/2009, 07:22 AM

Yeah Laura!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FIll it Fill it FIll it FIll it.

02/25/2009, 01:32 PM	#1
Tswifty Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA Posts: 14,022	LAK's 15g Cube Just setting up the thread, and posting some initial pictures. I'll be fixing up the tank and making some modifications here and there before she sets it up. If you have any questions about any of the modifications, I'll chime in... but other than that am going to try and stay out of the conversation... after all, it's her tank. Most of the standard equipment will be getting replaced, but here are some of the initial shots so you can get an idea of what the setup looks like. Livestock standing by in my frag tank for the time being: - 2 Tank Bred Bangai Cardinals - Orange/Red Acans (not pictured) __________________ "Enough light? Heck I could go barebottom and grow SPS in the stand!" - DiscoReefRover Last edited by dc; 04/05/2009 at 10:07 PM.

02/25/2009, 02:29 PM	#4
maroun.c Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Lebanon Posts: 6,111	Looks like an interesting start tagging along. __________________ 390 G mixed reef build Current Tank Info: 390G mixed reef

02/25/2009, 02:36 PM	#5
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	whats your opinion on the lights then swift __________________ Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club)

02/25/2009, 02:42 PM	#6
kudora thread reader Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minot, ND Posts: 1,639	is the 12 gallon a certain brand LAK? __________________ You must use "Regular Clorox" Any scents like "New Fresh Scent Clorox" will kill all of your animals in a few minutes (don't ask) "Paul b" Current Tank Info: 84 gallon(60x18x18) tank, 40 breeder frag, 30 gallon lps

02/25/2009, 02:48 PM	#7
Tswifty Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA Posts: 14,022	Better pic of the Bangai's: Acans: __________________ "Enough light? Heck I could go barebottom and grow SPS in the stand!" - DiscoReefRover

02/25/2009, 01:41 PM	#2
Padrino Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,934	Nice ill be tagging along

02/25/2009, 03:12 PM	#10
kudora thread reader Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minot, ND Posts: 1,639	ditto __________________ You must use "Regular Clorox" Any scents like "New Fresh Scent Clorox" will kill all of your animals in a few minutes (don't ask) "Paul b" Current Tank Info: 84 gallon(60x18x18) tank, 40 breeder frag, 30 gallon lps

02/25/2009, 03:42 PM	#11
PhilipOSU Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canton, OH Posts: 559	After I lost the cardinals in my 20G I was turned off by them, but I may have to rethink them as I am evatuating what fish to add to that tank.... I love that acan LAK, the color on it is amazing!!!

02/26/2009, 06:48 AM	#15
OwNeD162 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brisbane, QLD, Australia Posts: 873	Definitely tagging along ! __________________ [URL=https://matchnow.info]Womans in your town[/URL] Current Tank Info: 2 x 1 x 1ft + EcoSystem Pro 40 HOB + 1 x 150W DE MH, 2 x 24W Actinic, Hailea HC- 150A 1/10 HP Chiller, Vortech MP20

02/26/2009, 07:21 AM	#16
BWine Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Brandywine, MD Posts: 230	I'm tagging too. I've been thinking about getting one of those Biocubes. __________________ Mike Current Tank Info: 210 gal, 75 gal Sump/Refugium, MSX300a Skimmer, 4 AI SOL Blues

02/26/2009, 07:52 AM	#17
LAK Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Greensburg, PA Posts: 431	Thanks for tagging along everyone!! I'm really looking forward to getting this started! It's looking like TJ is finishing up transfering all of the coral over to his new tank. Whenever that is over, he can start the mods to my tank so that we can get this thing up and running.

02/26/2009, 11:55 AM	#18
Tswifty Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA Posts: 14,022	If I can get everything finished on the Rimless Tank today, I'm going to attempt to start on the design for the new false wall tonight. __________________ "Enough light? Heck I could go barebottom and grow SPS in the stand!" - DiscoReefRover

02/26/2009, 12:30 PM	#19
Tswifty Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA Posts: 14,022	Here is sort of what I have bouncing around in my head right now, but am just not sure how the final layout is going to look. Anyway, just a preliminary sketch. __________________ "Enough light? Heck I could go barebottom and grow SPS in the stand!" - DiscoReefRover

02/26/2009, 01:00 PM	#20
LAK Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Greensburg, PA Posts: 431	Looks like a plan lol

02/26/2009, 01:01 PM	#21
PhilipOSU Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canton, OH Posts: 559	Hey TJ I am kinda seeing what you are doing with this., but a little confused. Is the section on the right a skimmer? Obviously the one on the left is a fuge and the center is a return chamber.

02/26/2009, 07:08 PM	#23
Tswifty Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PA Posts: 14,022	^^^ correct. Carbon... no skimmer on this tank. I actually had a crazy idea on the way to Lowes today, and have a new plan. __________________ "Enough light? Heck I could go barebottom and grow SPS in the stand!" - DiscoReefRover

02/27/2009, 07:22 AM	#25
raen Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 3,084	Yeah Laura!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FIll it Fill it FIll it FIll it. __________________ Rae N. She wasn't wicked, she only liked the shoes!!! Current Tank Info: 60 Gall Hex, 3 #3's, no fuge..........YET!!!