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SugarFox03
02/15/2007, 09:10 AM
Just a quick look at how much tanks can change in less than a year! All though I'm fighting battles that I would have never dreamed of when starting this hobby, and have spent more money on this tank than I should have I still enjoy it, and I learn something new every day.

Anyway, the first pictures of the 'Pod...

http://pic16.picturetrail.com/VOL649/4301915/10713628/154397400.jpg

Yes, my first rock came with Anthelia on it. Everyone told me it would die.
http://pic16.picturetrail.com/VOL649/4301915/10713628/154397395.jpg

Well, it didn't die, and it covers the same rock!
http://pic16.picturetrail.com/VOL649/4301915/10713628/227693928.jpg

http://pic16.picturetrail.com/VOL649/4301915/10713628/227693971.jpg

http://pic16.picturetrail.com/VOL649/4301915/10713628/227693998.jpg

This tank won't be with me for much longer as I am switching everything to a slightly larger 26 gal bowfront.
Mephix
02/15/2007, 09:28 AM
Beautiful!
Engine 7
02/15/2007, 09:34 AM
Very nice :thumbsup:
storagedaddie
02/15/2007, 09:55 AM
Great job... Really nice!
vsnsofadrgn
02/15/2007, 10:23 AM
thats really pretty.
REDDAWG43
02/15/2007, 10:30 AM
Nice Tank Sugarfox....
2 questions > 1. How big is that tank?
2. Once you move out the lickstock, what are your plans
for the tank?
GobyJohnKenobi
02/15/2007, 05:18 PM
Truly inspirational! I love the ancora.

Thank you for sharing.
oddiseus
02/15/2007, 06:11 PM
You did a great job. Glad you hung in there.
Also How big is your tank?
al aziz85
02/15/2007, 07:15 PM
nice tank...great colors in there!
24gnanonewbie
02/15/2007, 07:39 PM
Beautiful tank!
BiggySmalls
02/15/2007, 07:40 PM
nice tank
BiggySmalls
02/15/2007, 07:41 PM
the tank is a 24g aquapod for those that are asking
SugarFox03
02/15/2007, 07:45 PM
Thanks everyone for the comments! The tank is a 24 gal AquaPod, with 150w MH + 36w actinics.

Reddawg, I plan on moving everything to a 26 gal bowfront, as I'm having problems with detritus and stuff in the rear chambers, I believe thats causing my high nitrate problem. The new tank will be a little more roomy (YAH! More room for corals!!) and I will also have a 10 gal fuge, so I'm hoping that my water params will be a bit more stable.

I LOVE the look of this tank, and will really miss it, but I'm done fighting this algae problem. The 26g bowfront is a great looking tank too, and I'm sure I will get it looking even nicer than this one. Just think...a nice clean tank with NO algae...what a dream!!

Thank you all again for the wonderful comments. For everyone just starting out, its a tough road at first, but all the troubles are definately worth it to have a piece of the ocean to look at anytime you want. :)
Travis Savant
02/15/2007, 09:35 PM
Nice!
quadracin
02/15/2007, 10:25 PM
Is your lighting a retro or is it the current sundial pendent? What kind of bulbs and k's r u using?

thanks
Mojo Jojo
02/15/2007, 10:53 PM
I hope mine look likt that in 9 months lol
SugarFox03
02/16/2007, 08:41 AM
The fixture is actually made by Finnex, I got it on NanoTuners.com I'm using the bulbs that came with it, and I believe they are 10k, but the fixture also has 36w actinics also.
gsechen
02/16/2007, 04:55 PM
so with the high nitrates your clownfish does ok?
tripsied
02/16/2007, 05:31 PM
Wow, what can I say...I'm simply stunned!!!! That tank is teh RULEST!!!!! :lol: :lol:
steph30
02/16/2007, 05:41 PM
Wow. Very Nice! What is that encrusting the back wall of your tank?

Stephanie
Aliie
02/16/2007, 09:24 PM
AWESOME!! Amazing progress in 9 months. I can't wait until you do the first pics on your new tank!!!
SugarFox03
02/17/2007, 12:06 PM
Thanks everyone!! :)

Steph: that would be Green Star Polyps, they spread like wildfire!!