nUgZ's 40 Breeder

[nUgZ]

I've got a 40 breeder that's been set up with a tiny amount of base rock and live sand for a week or two. It's got an Aquaclear 110 set up as a refugium running filter floss at the moment. For the moment there's a basic light, heater, and powerheads running. It'll be right soon though. Here are some shots of it when I was filling it. I'll post some pics of the tank with the new rock soon.

 

[nUgZ]

Here is a pic of the tank with the rock in it. It's not aquascaped in any way, just sitting in there. I'll work on it some more tomorrow.

Here are a couple closeups of the coraline.

 

[kretzkiller]

not bad so far, plans for a skimmer?

 

[nUgZ]

not bad so far, plans for a skimmer?

Thanks. Nothing set in stone yet. It would have to be HOB since I'm not using a sump. Any suggestions?

 

[theyammieguy]

I think the rock looks good like that.

 

[nUgZ]

Here are some pics of the aquascape as it stands currently. I'm not 100% on it, but it's ok I guess. The rocks on the left are too close to the glass, so they'll come over a little. Thanks for looking.

Here's the FTS.

Left Side

Right Side

Left side top down.

Right Side top down.

 

[nUgZ]

I think the rock looks good like that.

Thanks. Just couldn't deal with it being just thrown in there.

 

[Sardaukar]

You are a brave man putting that dottyback in there

 

[nUgZ]

You are a brave man putting that dottyback in there

He probably won't stay in there...just didn't have anywhere to put him after I took down my frag tank.

 

[theyammieguy]

They're aggressive right?

 

[nUgZ]

They are. They'll fight anything up to their size and some larger. They do a great job of keeping amphipods in check though. That's why I had him in the frag tank.

 

[danoreef]

that is some of the best looking base rock i've ever seen.

 

[Fishboy9227]

For skimmer....how about a Tunze 9002? or an Aqua C Remora?

 

[nUgZ]

that is some of the best looking base rock i've ever seen.

Thanks a lot! I couldn't have been happier with it.

For skimmer....how about a Tunze 9002? or an Aqua C Remora?

Both good suggestions. Thanks. I'm also considering an Eshopps PSK-100H HOB. I've heard a few good things and for $150 new it seems like a good start.

 

[nUgZ]

Since the 33 cube won't be ready for a bit I decided to try the Coralife Aqualight fixture on this tank. I'm only using the halide and the light is sitting sideways, but it doesn't look bad and I think it'll work until I find something more appropriate. I'll post some pics this afternoon.

 

[theyammieguy]

What about a bubble magus?

 

[nUgZ]

What about a bubble magus?

That could be an option. Have you used their HOB skimmer?

 

[theyammieguy]

I have not used any of their products. I will be using the NAC6 when I set up my 40br.

 

[nUgZ]

I have not used any of their products. I will be using the NAC6 when I set up my 40br.

Let me know how you like it. If I come across one at a good price I may snatch it up...

 

[nUgZ]

Picked up some Nassarius, Astrea, and Trochus snails this evening. I've transfered most of the corals from the 10g reef except some mushrooms that I need to break off of the rocks. I need to get a new Phoenix 14k bulb, so the tank has a 10k running currently. It's coming along nicely though...