First tank shots, 2 weeks old.

[gistsc]

I decided to take a few shots of the new setup. The tank is two weeks old. I purchased the rock fully cured, but they have a little green hair on them. I hope when it is time to add inhabitants, I can get something to eat it. Until then, I will just try to keep the nutrients low enough to keep it under control. There is 45 lbs of live rock in a 29 gal tank.

Overall tank shot.

Side shot

Close up of the green hair

Front shot

Equipment storage on the side. Plans are to put an 8 gal fuge in there soon.

Another front shot a little closer.

Fan linked to light timer. Purchased at WalMart.

Well I hope you like. This is my first attempt at building a tank stand, but I think it turned out ok. I plan on added a cabinet on the right side soon to conceal a QT and water storage for top off.

 

[BloatedSwimBladder]

Looks great. It looks like you bought very nice rock.

 

[drummereef]

Looks good!

 

[spence0416]

I'm digging the rock as well. Where did you pick that up? I starting another tank soon (also a 29 gal) and that rock is pretty much the exact look I'm going for.

 

[ricwilli]

What type of sand in that in your tank and where did you buy it?

 

[AquaReeferMan]

Looking good. I also am marking out to your LR. Its very nice. There is nothing better than cured LR. Good luck with the rest of the journey. Keep us updated.

 

[frederickk]

Looking good! Are you using Ro water?

 

[gistsc]

Thanks

Thanks

Thank you everyone.

I purchased the LR at my LPS. I was told it came in from a customer who was getting out of the hobby. It is 45 lbs of cured rock in 5 pieces.

Yes, the water is RO/DI

 

[luke33]

Is that a seaclown skimmer??????

 

[gistsc]

Yes, is a SeaClone 100.

 

[uscharalph]

Good luck. Just be patient. I wasn't.

 

[danceswithfish]

Lookin good! What type of fishes are you thinking about getting?

 

[K9]

Very nice setup so far, it looks like you're well on your way!

I do see that you have alot of micro-bubbles in there though. You may want to take the air hose off your Maxi-Jet powerhead. Micro-bubbles aren't good for marine tanks (and they block the nice view).

 

[gistsc]

I really have not thought about fish yet. Fish will be the last thing I get. I like corals.

As for the micro bubbles, yes there are a lot in the pics. I just did my maintenance and I get bubbles on the spounge filters when I clean everthing. The go away after a day. This morning everything is clear.

 

[mg426]

Nice looking tank, That is some nice looking rock !!

 

[Snowsrfr]

IMO, lose the sponge filters on the powerheads. They become nitrate traps and cut down on the flow. Already fought that battle with my MJ's.

 

[Alphabet]

great start, looks good!

 

[PatMayo]

If you don't plan on having corals the nitrate is not that big of a deal. If you are going to have corals then yes, I would lose the sponge filters.

I personally would upgrade the skimmer. That particular model has not been well received. With a small tank it's very easy to pollute the tank so any help you can get between water changes is helpful.

Regards,

Pat

 

[zma21]

How do you like the skimmer? I am planning on picking one up this summer and want to get some reviews.

 

[wnecbubba74]

I WILL NEVER NEVER GET A SEACLONE AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!