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sttaylor
11/07/2007, 05:51 PM
What can I say, but I subscribe to Craig C's outlook on life. So much for fiscal responsibility!


I am upgrading my 12g Aquapod to a 24g JBJ w/ 150W viper MH lighting. The plan is to go with mostly SPS. Here are a few pics of what I've got going on with the rock work so far.


Here is the view from the front. My intent was to maximize the amount of real estate for attaching frags. In addition to the "central orifice" there are at least four other pass throughs and numerous caves and overhangs. The overall look strikes me as vaguely oriental, but I am not sure why.
http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/4391124g_front-med.JPG

this is a pic from the top (with the light out of the way)
http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/4391124g_top-med.JPG

and here is a the view from my bed. You can see how well the light illuminates all of the rock face.
http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/4391124g_side-med.JPG

I will be adding sand a water shortly. I hope I have enough sand to come just over the PVC risers.

Your comments and opinions are welcome, at least until the corals start encrusting.

Scott
InLimbo87
11/07/2007, 06:00 PM
I really like your rockwork.

I'm planning an upgrade to a similar sized tank soon (considering the BC29, AP24 and the NC24). Did you buy yours locally or order it?
Famous
11/07/2007, 09:17 PM
Looks good lets see it filled up!
sttaylor
11/07/2007, 09:17 PM
I picked up the tank locally last week. I have had the light sitting around for six months or so.
55semireef
11/07/2007, 09:40 PM
Nice aquascaping!
Cheekmonkey
11/07/2007, 10:20 PM
What are you doing with your 12g?
JMR99
11/08/2007, 01:31 AM
I love the aquascaping
sttaylor
11/08/2007, 08:15 AM
Thanks all.

Cheekmonkey, I may be selling the 12g or possibly using it as a QT.
sttaylor
11/08/2007, 08:31 AM
Here are the first inhabitants:

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/43911strawberry_crab-med.JPG

They are called strawberry crabs. I did some research and they are supposed to be reefsafe (for a crab?). I had never seen these before in all of my years in the hobby, but found that they are available from a few sources online. I don't usually name my live stock but I feel the need to name one of them Darryl.

Scott
reefnfish
11/08/2007, 07:40 PM
Dang those are nice. Good find!