What should I do with a 45 cube, RC?

Ambition · 08/29/2012, 03:44 PM

My dad is getting me a 45 cube (24x24x18) as an early b-day present, as well as for staining the deck. I don't know what I want to do with it other than being something unique that I won't do in the 120 reef I am setting up.

Clown and nem tank?
Small lion/scorp macro tank?
Other ideas?

cdrewferd · 08/29/2012, 04:02 PM

Scorpion tank would be sweet.

Jaysreefworld · 08/29/2012, 06:27 PM

Qt tank

reeferstace · 08/29/2012, 06:56 PM

Kyle, I think that tank would make a pretty sweet seahorse tank.

staindsoul · 08/29/2012, 06:59 PM

frogfish tank

Ambition · 08/29/2012, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaysreefworld

Qt tank

Already have a 40B and 2x10 gallon tanks for QT purposes.

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Originally Posted by cdrewferd

Scorpion tank would be sweet.

That is what I was thinking.

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Originally Posted by reeferstace

Kyle, I think that tank would make a pretty sweet seahorse tank.

Another idea, very tempting as well.

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Originally Posted by staindsoul

frogfish tank

Good idea there as well.

I have much to ponder now. Right now I am leaning towards a NPS pred reef with a fu man chu lionfish, yellow-spotted scorpion, and a redfin waspfish pair. Of course various NPS. I may just do a macro tank for ease of care that way, but who knows.

Please keep the ideas coming!

Reefmedic79 · 08/29/2012, 09:51 PM

Seahorse/non-photosynthetic tank

Gorgonians for the horses, with scattered Suncorals and Dendronephthea.

You wouldn't have to worry about expensive lighting. You would probably want a beast of a skimmer though since these corals and horses need to be fed a lot, preferably constantly.

Due to the feeding needs it may also be necessary to start culturing your own live food.

TauReef · 08/29/2012, 09:57 PM

Great choice in tanks. I would do a tank that is meant to be seen from above as much as from the sides. Acros and clams come to mind.

Ambition · 08/29/2012, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Reefmedic79

Seahorse/non-photosynthetic tank

Gorgonians for the horses, with scattered Suncorals and Dendronephthea.

You wouldn't have to worry about expensive lighting. You would probably want a beast of a skimmer though since these corals and horses need to be fed a lot, preferably constantly.

Due to the feeding needs it may also be necessary to start culturing your own live food.

That is a cool idea actually. I will look into that, sounds like that would be very interesting to watch.

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Originally Posted by TauReef

Great choice in tanks. I would do a tank that is meant to be seen from above as much as from the sides. Acros and clams come to mind.

Thanks.

My 120 is going to be SPS dominant (acros for the most part) and I would like each tank to be unique in the way they are set up. Preds, anemone (thinking haddoni), seahorses, and such that I won't/can't do in a reef with small fish. Good idea though.

TauReef · 08/29/2012, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Ambition

That is a cool idea actually. I will look into that, sounds like that would be very interesting to watch.

Thanks.

My 120 is going to be SPS dominant (acros for the most part) and I would like each tank to be unique in the way they are set up. Preds, anemone (thinking haddoni), seahorses, and such that I won't/can't do in a reef with small fish. Good idea though.

Ah, I see. Well in that case, a frogfish or haddoni species tank would be pretty awesome. A mantis would be awesome as well.

Reeferz412 · 08/30/2012, 11:48 AM

I have had my 38 for quite some time with angels and my pleco, once they go, I will be switching to an axolotl tank. My reef tank will always be with me though.

08/29/2012, 03:44 PM	#1
Ambition Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,138	What should I do with a 45 cube, RC? My dad is getting me a 45 cube (24x24x18) as an early b-day present, as well as for staining the deck. I don't know what I want to do with it other than being something unique that I won't do in the 120 reef I am setting up. Clown and nem tank? Small lion/scorp macro tank? Other ideas? __________________ Kyle A day off? That's an illusion. Current Tank Info: 460+ Gallons in the making

08/29/2012, 06:27 PM	#3
Jaysreefworld Registered Member. Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 200	Qt tank __________________ “Everything you can imagine is real.” ― Pablo Picasso 135g sps cube/ ATB 200 elegance/ 2 ATB media reactors/ ATB flowstar 3200/ ATB KD150/ 2 MP40wes/ MRC custom sump/ 2 LB mini wide, 2 reeflex cube ballast, running 2 250w radiums/ Apex/ tunze osmolator

08/29/2012, 06:56 PM	#4
reeferstace I'm a little people Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Over Yonder Posts: 1,392	Kyle, I think that tank would make a pretty sweet seahorse tank. __________________ Stacy

08/29/2012, 06:59 PM	#5
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08/29/2012, 09:51 PM	#7
Reefmedic79 Life and Reef Saver Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Tavares, Florida Posts: 6,202	Seahorse/non-photosynthetic tank Gorgonians for the horses, with scattered Suncorals and Dendronephthea. You wouldn't have to worry about expensive lighting. You would probably want a beast of a skimmer though since these corals and horses need to be fed a lot, preferably constantly. Due to the feeding needs it may also be necessary to start culturing your own live food. __________________ ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º>¸. ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> How much deeper would the ocean be if it didn't have sponges? P. Sherman 42 Wallaby Way Sid Current Tank Info: 40 Breeder, 20L Sump, 10G Fuge, JBJ A.T.O, 4" Reef Octopus, DIY Stand & Canopy, RapidLED Dimmable 36 Kit on 3 6" MakersLED Heatsink, MP10es

08/29/2012, 04:02 PM	#2
cdrewferd Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 243	Scorpion tank would be sweet.

08/29/2012, 09:57 PM	#8
TauReef Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Goleta, Ca Posts: 88	Great choice in tanks. I would do a tank that is meant to be seen from above as much as from the sides. Acros and clams come to mind.

08/30/2012, 11:48 AM	#11
Reeferz412 Coral Hoarder Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,247	I have had my 38 for quite some time with angels and my pleco, once they go, I will be switching to an axolotl tank. My reef tank will always be with me though. __________________ Alex FMAS Member Current Tank Info: 400 Gallons of frags... 30 gallon Deep Blue mixed reef ... 70 other tanks throughout south FL