Reef vase. Opinions

Saberjnl · 02/18/2016, 10:10 PM

Hi everyone, I have just started my very first tank, or vase for that matter. can I have some opinions? thanks. been running for 3 weeks and still plan on adding more. Current inhabitants are 2 sexy shrimp, feather duster, 2 hermits, and xenia. There is no heater, only a bubbler and the lamp. Live sand and rock. feeding once a week and 100% water change. I have had no algae issues or any issues whatsoever. I don't even test my water parameters. I have a custom made lid which keeps evaporation to a minimum. The photos were taken with a cellphone, sorry for unrealistic color scheme.

thegrun · 02/18/2016, 10:17 PM

Fun little project!

Martini5788 · 02/18/2016, 10:54 PM

Yeah that is definitely interesting, I'm not sure what else you would be able to add though

gone fishin · 02/19/2016, 06:00 AM

That is a nice project. I agree I would not add anything else.

jayball · 02/19/2016, 08:22 AM

I am not sure I would add more livestock but you could see how a few zoa polyps do, or maybe a cheap discosoma shroom at the bottom to add a little color

CStrickland · 02/19/2016, 11:00 AM

Very cool!
Based on how you've set it up, sounds like you've done your research but I thought I'd through these links at you just in case cause they are awesome
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/blog...called-maritza
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/blog...l-going-strong

Your setup looks dandy, I think the challenge now is adding corals in a way that looks purposeful instead of just tossed in. There's a "tips and tricks for aquascaping" thread in the discussion forum that has good advice about like using the color wheel to set diff specimens as neighbors to get the best from each. Pico tanks are fun, like bonsai.

Saberjnl · 02/19/2016, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Martini5788

Yeah that is definitely interesting, I'm not sure what else you would be able to add though

Thanks everyone, I was just going to add one more sexy shrimp to make a trio and zoanthids

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Martini5788 · 02/19/2016, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Saberjnl

Thanks everyone, I was just going to add one more sexy shrimp to make a trio and zoanthids

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That sounds like a good plan

BeachVacationer · 02/19/2016, 03:52 PM

Nice but cleaning the glass is pita no?

Martini5788 · 02/19/2016, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BeachVacationer

Nice but cleaning the glass is pita no?

They do make tiny little bowl
Magnet cleaners, just a heads up since he/ she brought it up for op

02/19/2016, 06:00 AM	#4
gone fishin Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wyocena Wi Posts: 6,936	That is a nice project. I agree I would not add anything else. __________________ Tony Current Tank Info: 180gal DT, BM NAC77 skimmer,3 Maxspect razors, Maxspect Gyre 150, 30g QT

02/19/2016, 11:00 AM	#6
CStrickland Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New England, U.S. Posts: 4,595	Very cool! Based on how you've set it up, sounds like you've done your research but I thought I'd through these links at you just in case cause they are awesome http://www.advancedaquarist.com/blog...called-maritza http://www.advancedaquarist.com/blog...l-going-strong Your setup looks dandy, I think the challenge now is adding corals in a way that looks purposeful instead of just tossed in. There's a "tips and tricks for aquascaping" thread in the discussion forum that has good advice about like using the color wheel to set diff specimens as neighbors to get the best from each. Pico tanks are fun, like bonsai. __________________ If you're havin tank problems I feel bad for you, son. I got 99 problems but a fish ain't one Current Tank Info: 3/2016 upgrade to 120g. Chalk bass, melanurus, firefish, starry blenny, canary blenny, lyretail anthias, engineer gobys, kole tang. Softies / LPS / NPS. <3 noob4life <3

02/18/2016, 10:17 PM	#2
thegrun Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Garden Grove, Ca Posts: 17,023	Fun little project!

02/18/2016, 10:54 PM	#3
Martini5788 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Beaufort, SC Posts: 2,303	Yeah that is definitely interesting, I'm not sure what else you would be able to add though

02/19/2016, 08:22 AM	#5
jayball Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,671	I am not sure I would add more livestock but you could see how a few zoa polyps do, or maybe a cheap discosoma shroom at the bottom to add a little color

02/19/2016, 03:52 PM	#9
BeachVacationer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 546	Nice but cleaning the glass is pita no?