Pics of my 55

AaronZav · #1 07/12/2006, 09:34 AM

Here are some pics of my 55 reef tank that has been up for about 2 years now. This is one of my first posts on here, and thought I would show what all of the info I have gained from you all has helped create. This tank has been very successful, with nothing dying in it besides a few snails. Everything in it has been in for atleast 1 year, with the exception of one of the brittlestars. This is a very simple setup, and hopefully it will give hope to those that cant afford all of the fancy equipment. Let me know what you think.

AaronZav · #2 07/12/2006, 09:36 AM

The_fishkeeper86 · #3 07/12/2006, 09:41 AM

wow, my 55 is like excatally the same as yours:P even the fish only i got a yellow tang 2 false clowns a royal gramma and a yellow watch man. so simmilar its weird

The_fishkeeper86 · #4 07/12/2006, 09:44 AM

what kind of lighting do you have

Tu Ku · #5 07/12/2006, 10:12 AM

I'm impressed. The piggy back filter is definately an eye-opener. Lots of life, it looks great!

sloshesv · #6 07/12/2006, 10:22 AM

That's also my set up equipment wise. Lookin' good, buddy.

AaronZav · #7 07/12/2006, 10:28 AM

260watt pc lighting Orbit fixture. Some say its not enough, but after 2 years and everything thriving, i have to question things. Not saying anyone is wrong, but I strongly believe in buying healthy specimens, preferably aquacultured, to give them a strong potential for success in my tank! Thanks for the comments. That is weird how you have the same stuff in yours. There is a bunch of other stuff in there, but i did not want to overwhelm the board with pictures.

Criminal#58369 · #8 07/12/2006, 10:42 AM

That looks awsome!

Catharsis70 · #9 07/12/2006, 10:56 AM

Healthy looking tank there! Nice! How about details on your gear and what you dose etc......I look forward to hearing

The_fishkeeper86 · #10 07/12/2006, 11:18 AM

yea I look forward to that as well

AaronZav · #11 07/12/2006, 12:05 PM

Penguin hob filter
Orbit 260watt pc lighting
BakPak 2 skimmer
Two powerheads
60 lbs live rock(approx)
sand bed (3 1/2 inch approx)
I dose nothing
5 gallon water change every 10 days

Inhabitants:
pair of ocellaris clowns
yellow tang
kole tang
sleeper goby
royal gramma
sailfin blenny
2 cleaner shrimp
3 brittle stars
blue leg herms
scarlet herms
various snails
crocea clam
mushrooms 5 varieties
finger leather
torch coral
long tent anemone
favia brain
lobo brain
maze brain
cactus coral
open brain
I think thats it!
Lots of love and attention!
Again thanks for all the comments!

Catharsis70 · #12 07/12/2006, 12:08 PM

You have absolutely reached that "sweet spot" with your tank. Keep doin what your doin!

AaronZav · #13 07/12/2006, 08:47 PM

Thank you! I hope the "sweet-spot" lasts, this hobby has been really a dream, and again I owe a lot of credit to everyone on these forums. Its such a pleasure to have many experienced people to gain knowledge from, and even the unexperienced.

AquaReeferMan · #14 07/12/2006, 10:32 PM

Looks great. Just keep an eye on your bio-load once those 2 tangs get to be full sized.

N_Sarno · #15 07/12/2006, 10:45 PM

looks good!

mg426 · #16 07/12/2006, 11:00 PM

Nicely done !!

masterqaz · #17 07/12/2006, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AaronZav
260watt pc lighting Orbit fixture. Some say its not enough, but after 2 years and everything thriving, i have to question things.

You'll hear that alot if you just run PC's. Im in the same boat as you. I run 2 96's and 2 65's (322watts), and the thing is i used to only run the 96's and i never had a problem then i just figured that i would try out some more wattage on the tank so i did and to tell you the truth i havent seen a difference.

masterqaz · #18 07/12/2006, 11:29 PM

Btw you have a nice tank. + you can take some nice pics they are just right with the white balance and contrast.

PRESTO2345 · #19 07/12/2006, 11:33 PM

nice pics....but your coral takes the show

AaronZav · #20 07/13/2006, 07:35 PM

Thanks , but I really have no idea of how to take pics. I use an 8 year old sony 2.1 megapixel. I know how to point zoom and push the button. lol. Thanks for the comments on the corals, they are just low cost corals that I found attractive for the price, a couple of them have been nourished back from poor condition. Definately not show corals, but beutiful to me just as they are, and somebody has to buy the less desireable specimens right.