One thing I will do when I get my larger tank, is to do a much much much better job with the aqua scaping. Mine looks alright, but after seeing what other people have done with their tanks, I think I can do a better job the next time around. I will also have a better sump system.
If you could start over?
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psykobowler
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The smaller tanks you started with may ultimately become your sump and refugium. My 120 gallon is now my sump and my 50 gallon my refugium to my 300 gallon upgrade.
Ian
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So far, nothing
I spent a lot of time obsessing about the design of my new aquarium. It's only been up a month but so far I wouldn't change a thing. Im being very selective about the fish Im putting in there and Ive collected plenty of corals in the past 2 years and know, for the most part, which ones are going to make the cut...
fullmonti
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So far, nothing
I spent a lot of time obsessing about the design of my new aquarium. It's only been up a month but so far I wouldn't change a thing. Im being very selective about the fish Im putting in there and Ive collected plenty of corals in the past 2 years and know, for the most part, which ones are going to make the cut...
I spend a lot of time planing too, but I've already changed some things, plumbing on frug (now frag tank), moved lights lower, probably going to take some corals out & building a algae scrubber. It's been one year since I set up my tank.
If you or any one else have set up or FTS pix would love to see them!
sedor
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This statement I can't agree with more. We heard this a million times when we got into the hobby, but somehow every noob still manages to go for the good deal. In this hobby people know what things are worth and aside from buying used, there aren't many great deals out there. Price generally indicates the quality of the product you are getting.
If I could start again (and I will...eventually when I can convince the wife my current 72G is much to small) I would build my own stand and get rid of that pesky center brace. Since setting my tank up the largest sump i've been able to fit underneath is a 13G rubbermaid and although it does the trick, it gets on my nerves. One evening I spent almost an entire night trying to figure out how to fit a 20G tank under there, with no luck I might add.
dan223
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Instead of getting rid of center brace on my custom stand I put a door on the end of the stand so I can slide a new sump in or out if the one thats in there needs to come out, I think the center braces are a good thing.
Moebuis
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Bigger tank(mainly wider) and bigger sump.
Custom stand so I don't have to bend over so much to look at my tank. 30" is way too low and there's not enough room for equipment in an AGA pine stand.
Other things that came to mind that I can still add when I have saved up would be:
Custom stand so I don't have to bend over so much to look at my tank. 30" is way too low and there's not enough room for equipment in an AGA pine stand.
Other things that came to mind that I can still add when I have saved up would be:
- Automate as much as I can.
- Add a top off reservior with float valve so I don't have to lug 5g jugs up and down the stairs. I've forgotten a couple of time and was reminded by the pump sucking air in the sump.
- Add a Kalk stirrer so that I can stop mixing the stuff daily. I'm afraid to add this until I add the reservior.
- Add a chiller to get rid of noisy fans that cause excess evaporation and excess humidity
- Rebuild my ugly canopy
Txcowboy22
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+1, life was better before
805reef
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ive only had my tank up since may, but i just redid the plumbing a couple weeks ago. setup my sump, plumbing and wiring so everything is much easier to work with. my #1 thing though, is i wish i never added GSP!!!!!!! i am still trying to get it under control, as it is taking over a rock at the bottom of one of my pillars. so that kind of goes along with being more patient about picking up corals just to fill up space.
Dudester
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I've always done this, so it's not something I'd change, but I think it's important to "share the love." What I mean is, give (don't sell) frags to friends and fellow reefers. This preserves the oceans' natural resources, provides corals for others to enjoy in their tanks, and last but not least, ensures that your "stock" is available to you in the future should you suffer a tank crash.
Reefer Steve
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Id do a true biotope from top to bottom. Pick an area and try and represent as many of the corals as possible from the big branching acros down to the softies and lps of that specific region, including fish. Id also make the tank deeper front to back than it is long. Like 6ft x 8ft x 2ft with the 6ft being the viewing pane, a la steve west.
d69211
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Deeper tank 24" or more (18" doesn't cut it)
This would also allow for more room to keep rocks away from all glass for easy cleaning.
Predrill holes in the rocks for frags
Be more particular about corals (more high end) - in progress
Removable background so I can clean the back and see what I'm doing from the back side (its an in wall tank and I can't access it from the front) - in progress
Buy a premade light fixture with splash guard
Dip all corals
This would also allow for more room to keep rocks away from all glass for easy cleaning.
Predrill holes in the rocks for frags
Be more particular about corals (more high end) - in progress
Removable background so I can clean the back and see what I'm doing from the back side (its an in wall tank and I can't access it from the front) - in progress
Buy a premade light fixture with splash guard
Dip all corals
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