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plyle: i love the idea bud, i have a 30G SPS tank.... I first ran 2 tunze 6055's and i thought it was great bc they were both on controllers but then came to realize it was too much flow for my 24X18X17. The fish def hated me as well lol. I took one pump out and now the SPS are growing alot faster than they were with 2 6055's in my experience(which is not a lot lol) I think flow is more about position, and not amount. I always felt oh i am going to do such and such about of flow bc it is SPS but now i tend to lean more towards flow position. I have my rock work righ tin the middle of the tank and i point the return from the over flow to the left back part and the tunze 6055 to the front right side(dont know if i am making any sense lol) this way i have constant flow going around the front and rear of the tank, detritus still settles but its always in one lil corner where i can siphon it out easily
Loving the tank so far for sure looking forward to the rest!!
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I wouldn't use zip ties but instead use nylon screws/bolts. That way you know it won't bend or flex like a zip tie
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i did mine with the nylon ones, and added some weldon to melt the brace the acrylic together because i was paranoid. mine came out really ugly but hey, no shadow
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You will need a longer piece of acrylic though. But the nylon screws are white so it wouldn't look bad at all. In all honestly that center brace might not even be needed but it's always good to be safe. I would also drain the tank to 11" and then mark, drill, and bolt so the pressure is minimal on the brace.
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Here are some updated pics of the re-scaping, the addition of 2 percula clowns, 2 green chromis, 18 astreala snails, 6 blue leg hermits, and 6 scarlett hermits. Thanks for looking....
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I really like the look of the tank. Nice and simple. I think some nice black sand would make that tank pop!
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Thanks jay24k, still a work in progress... I am not sure about any substrate at this point, as long as nitrates are in check, I will remain totally bb. So far so good. I have added corals since the last set of pics, so here it goes, my vision taking place...... I appreciate all you guys checking out this thread, the feedback, and encouragement.....
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Love the rock arrangement, lots of space for light loving corals, as well as shadowed areas for lower light corals. What are the dimensions of that tank? waffleman |
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This is an outstanding thread and tank!!
I have to be honest with you... I have been planning a 125-135g tank. I have moved and just sold my 46bow. So I'm tankless right now. It's probably going to be 6 or 8 months until I could gather all the equipment needed to set up that kind of tank. Plus, we're thinking of buying a new house in a couple years to accommodate the family we plan to start making. I can just imagine me setting up a 135g and then having to break it down and move it again... ugh!! I think you just gave me an idea to start a nano tank!! Plus, this would be an outstanding way for me to dabble in some SPS which I have never done. I would love any advice or help that a first timer in SPS could get. Thank you so much for the inspiration you have given me!!
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How do you like the Coralvue pendant?
You've got me hooked on this idea! I was looking at a 14k Hamilton Reefstar 250w for a 36g corner. What do you think? Any other suggestions?
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I agree with the black sand idea... only problem is, you have to beef up your lights. I had an 18g viaaqua that won exhibitors choice in our club's show, and I think the black sand was a contributing factor. However, it was lit by 192 w of pc's (2x96w quads) Great tank, great growth, it was my best work I've ever done.
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With that skimmer on that tank + that powerful light, pay careful attention to your tissue/polyp color. If things start fading, start feeding more / add more fish. |
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With that light, that sand wouldn't do much. Black does absorb light but it won't change the amount the corals are getting. I had it in my nano before I sold it and it really looked nice.
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hey perry,glad to see you are starting back up again.everything looks great so far and i cant wait to see how it turns out for you.i really like the little acro in pic 3 of this page,looks like it has alot of potential.
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Looks great Perry. Think about a Green Slimer!
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Thank you everyone, I am obviously very excited about this tank, and appreciate the feedback and comments.
Chris and Mike, thanks again..... Hope all is well in Tampa! Mike, have you added any corals to the 390? Chris, I am sure your tank is still stunning as usual! |
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ive had some nitrate and phosphate issues lately but this thread is about your tank what is the coral in pic 3?
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Maybe purple bonsai....No ID yet bro.... thanks again.... Perry |
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