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[mnml]

Thanks Andrew, I'm planning to switch out the bulbs this weekend. I have a good feeling this will work for me

Cramz07 - Thank you. IMO, the 30" gives great dimensions to the tank. I think you'll be very happy with that depth. Good luck with you build.

 

[d2mini]

Looking good, man!
You're ahead of me on stocking the new tank. I'm jealous.

 

[mnml]

LOL but you have more time to save up more $$ for corals

 

[launchnukes]

Great build. The tank looks great, love the dimensions. Also, great choice of tank size, skimmer, light fixture, etc

 

[mnml]

Thanks launchnukes!

I got a chance to switch out my bulbs today. I really like the new look but I feel I can probably go with 1 less Aquablue Special. Considering adding a White Actinic or a Blue+ to replace it.

Here's what it looks like now with:

Front
Blue+
Aqueblue Special
Blue+
Fiji Purple
Aquablue Special
Blue+
Aquablue Special
Blue+

I also picked up this Birdnest mini colony from a frag swap tonight. I really liked the colors on this piece. :celeb1:

 

[mavjoy]

Looks great and nice BNest!

 

[adddo]

Great looking tank Tran!

 

[cubical]

Wow, nice tank. I'm a big fan of the minimalist rock work. Can't wait to see everything fill out.
Subscribed...

 

[mnml]

Looks great and nice BNest!

Great looking tank Tran!

Wow, nice tank. I'm a big fan of the minimalist rock work. Can't wait to see everything fill out.
Subscribed...

Thanks guys, I really appreciate it. :beer:

I picked up some more livestock this weekend.

McKosker's Flasher

Twin Spot Goby

Flame Hawk

Ultimate Efflo from Greg Carroll at a local frag swap. :celeb3:

I also bought a 20L to use as an ATO reservoir. I need a reservoir that would last more than 7 days so I had to get rid of the custom 7 gallon ATO reservoir. Hopefully this will last me at least 10 days between refills.

 

[asl4me76]

Ignore my post... I dont know what the heck I was thinking hahahahah

 

[v1...rotate]

Looking great Tran!! That new ATO reservoir cover is a clever idea.

I'm having one built too so I hopefully don't have to keep topping it up daily.

Have you changed the Aquablue Special out and replaced it with the White Actinic or a Blue+. It will be interesting to get your new thoughts.

 

[mnml]

Thanks Andrew. Yes, I switch out one of the AB for the White Actinic. The tank looks a bit warmer then before. I'm going to try out the Blue+ this weekend and see which one I like best of the 3. Here's a FTS of the combo with the White Actinic.

Front
Blue+
Aqueblue Special
Blue+
Fiji Purple
White Actinic
Blue+
Aquablue Special
Blue+

 

[mixer911]

Tank is looking awesome Tran!

 

[mnml]

I appreciate the feedback, Rick. It's progressing slowly but surely.

 

[mnml]

Who needs a Cleaner Shrimp when you have this little guy. I thought this was a pretty cool site to see - Neon Goby cleaning my Yellow Tang :spin2:

 

[Av8bluewater]

Great idea with the wicker basket top off.

 

[nualln]

What's your coral acclimation procedure?

 

[mnml]

Great idea with the wicker basket top off.

I had to be creative to keep the wife happy. :bum:

What's your coral acclimation procedure?

I usually dip in Revive if I get the frags from an online seller or someone I don't know. Lately though, all my frags are from locals who I trust so I know they're pest free. I usually just throw them in the tank and do about 2 weeks light acclimation. I'm noticing all my stonys get a little bleached the first week but they start to color up after that.

 

[Timmo760]

beautiful tank!! i love the aquascape. not a huge amount of rock and still a good amount of space for fish to swim. gives it a really clean look

 

[nualln]

So do they go on the sand for 2 weeks and then you put them in their final destination? Or do you inch up over 2 weeks?