Show Off your prop System!

Funky_Fish14 · #1 05/08/2005, 12:20 AM

Hey there,

Lets see some pics of everyone's propagation tanks/systems!

I'll get pics of mine soon, I still need to get my light but everything is in another tank ready to go. Should have light tomorow. For now here are my stats:

15g AGA - 24"L x 12"W x 12"H
Aquaclear 50(200) W/surface skimmer
Powersweep 212
Seachem Seagel(Activated carbon and phosphorous remover)
150W DE Ushio 20K
1/2" LS
No Idea on LR amount, will be around 10lb though

12 Blue-leg Hermits
4 Nassarius Snails
4 Trochus Snails
10 Cerith snails
1 Sally Lightfoot possibly, depending on algae
(I do NOT want algae in this tank! Lol)
Sixline Wrasse, Might throw in in the future, but thats why LR amount is low because I wont have any bioload really, and six-line wont be much, and cleanup crew and filtration is good

-Will have about 16-20 types of zoos
-A few SPS(Caps, Birdsnest, Acros, maybe others)
-A couple Ric colors
-Thin-barred Xenia
-GSP
-Might add more as I get more $$$ but thats it for now

I'll have pics up by end of the week.

Lets see everyone's tanks!

Chris

Funky_Fish14 · #2 05/08/2005, 02:10 PM

Nice Setup Rob!

Yeah, 15g is kind of small but I cant really afford much right now(should have gone 20L though) and the 33g is my moms(I 'gave' it to her since I didnt want to pay for the MH and stuff lol).

Next setup I make is going to be a propagation rack with seperate systems for Zoos, Softies, LPS, SPS(all seperate systems, not plummed together).

Rick: I look forward to seeing your pics!

Anyone else got pics?

Chris

illnino · #3 05/08/2005, 05:44 PM

ive got two clear plastic cups with some rubble in the bottom of my 29

NeilsReef · #4 05/08/2005, 09:04 PM

Rick,

Nice prop set up!

I especially like the 8' troughs.

Funky_Fish14 · #5 05/08/2005, 11:58 PM

Cool Setup Rick!

I just got my light, all set-up! Woohoo! Corals are going in tonight! I'll have pics by tomorow night.

Chris

Reefmedic79 · #6 05/09/2005, 02:37 PM

Is your "tank" made of wood?

connecticut cichlids · #7 05/09/2005, 04:10 PM

It's really not much to look at, but it does it's job very well..the tank is 30"l x 12"w x 6" h. right now a I have several frags of xenia growing out. Lighting consists of a Hamilton Tech 2x55 10k-03 actinic PC's. this is a real nice setup for someone that has limited space along with a small budget...

Reeftreasures · #8 05/09/2005, 07:52 PM

did you get that tank from glass cages i just gor 2 a 30X12X6 and a 24X12X6 and i can't wait to have them done and set up my SPS's will be so much better in there i got mine in acrylic for 58 shipped to my door for both

Brandino007 · #9 05/09/2005, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by connecticut cichlids
It's really not much to look at, but it does it's job very well..the tank is 30"l x 12"w x 6" h. right now a I have several frags of xenia growing out. Lighting consists of a Hamilton Tech 2x55 10k-03 actinic PC's. this is a real nice setup for someone that has limited space along with a small budget...

Are those xenia as big as they look?

connecticut cichlids · #10 05/09/2005, 09:32 PM

Brandino....how big are they supposed too look?...remember they are frags..!

ctenophore · #11 05/09/2005, 10:29 PM

Rick,

How sturdy are the troughs, especially near the middle? How are they supported? It looks like you have them on a wood stand.

Have you thought about insulating the sides and bottom?

Looks great!

Justin

Quote:

Originally posted by RicksReefs
here's a few quick pix i just took. the 8' troughs were just
put online, so they're still waiting for some jacksonville frags...

Funky_Fish14 · #12 05/09/2005, 10:55 PM

Those xenia frags look about 1" high each to me?

I like that tank conneticut cichlids! Great for someone on a budget! Thanks for sharing. O yeah, are you/were you by any chance a member of ssnakess.com?

Chris

tangwang · #13 05/10/2005, 12:35 PM

Here is a pic of my 16 x 16 x 16 frag tank, which is looped off my 125g display. It is lit with an Ushio 10000k fired by a 250w Icecap ballast...

Dizzyswimmer · #14 05/11/2005, 08:43 AM

TAG

Daemonfly · #15 05/12/2005, 02:02 AM

Love the look of those 6" high tanks...

Hrm, gonna have to consider one.

connecticut cichlids · #16 05/12/2005, 05:23 PM

Funky_Fish14 · #17 05/12/2005, 11:36 PM

Connecticut:
Are you/were you by any chance a member of ssnakess.com?

And yeah great looking tank!

Chris

connecticut cichlids · #18 05/13/2005, 02:51 PM

sorry.not a member

Funky_Fish14 · #19 05/14/2005, 12:45 AM

Ahh, lol, I have just seen that avatar on the site before. Hehe, thanks anyways.

Anyone else got pics of theirs? Im still working out some tweaks in mine so no pics yet, I should have it done by monday.

Chris

djcool563 · #20 05/15/2005, 06:48 PM

man this thread is interesting. we need to get more pics

alphaferret · #21 05/16/2005, 12:49 PM

i hope to start a tiered 29 gal prop/using eggrate and lr flat pieces
lights will be a 400 watt mh will i need actinics

connecticut cichlids · #22 05/16/2005, 02:04 PM

no need for actinics if your gonna be using a 20k bulb..

alphaferret · #23 05/16/2005, 05:54 PM

yeh its 20 k-is it too much for a 29- man i just got it and its bright !

Freed · #24 05/16/2005, 06:02 PM

You may end up burning your frags/corals even if they are on the bottom. Best to use layers of plastic window screen between the light and the tank and remove a few layers over a two to three week period.

alphaferret · #25 05/16/2005, 06:13 PM

right now there are none- but i see about he adjustment thru height or screening- does mh need a glass between it and tank