SPS 24g nano - AI Sol powered

[dsmhero]

I received a JBJ 24g nanocube for free so I decided to transfer everything from the 12g. I will let the photos do the talking....

12g before I tore it down

24g stand had a warped top...

Built a replacement

Mixing saltwater

Water test

Rinsing new sand

Comparison

Start to transfer

 

[dsmhero]

Everything transferred

...from the side

Upgraded to an Mp10wES

Received lots of sps coral!!

 

[dsmhero]

Received AI Super Blue SOL

AI Controller

Currently the AI is running at W:25% RB: 35% B:35%, I am still trying to acclimate my corals to the new light...I will post updates soon.

 

[dsmhero]

Some more pictures...

 

[romsoccer12]

It will look great with time! I love the simplicity look.
Are you just using the normal stock skimmer ?

 

[dsmhero]

No skimmer...I was thinking about getting one tho, not sure which yet.

 

[romsoccer12]

May i ask what you are using for filtration?

 

[Usul0]

Off to a good start, coral looks healthy and digging the minimalism rock work. A skimmer is a big help and with a 24gal you do not need anything crazy.

 

[dsmhero]

May i ask what you are using for filtration?

Live rock, some Chemiclean, carbon and filter floss

Off to a good start, coral looks healthy and digging the minimalism rock work. A skimmer is a big help and with a 24gal you do not need anything crazy.

Thank you. Suggestions on which skimmer?

 

[dsmhero]

More pictures

 

[clownfool]

Live rock, some Chemiclean, carbon and filter floss



Thank you. Suggestions on which skimmer?

I have a JBJ 28g Nanocube. I'm going to get the Tunze 9002 Protein Skimmer

I have heard from quite a few people that it works great. The problem is that the skimmer cup is round so it won't fit and the magnet on it would have to be cut off for it to fit. The solution is to buy the skimmer with the magnets removed so it will fit. This place here sell the skimmer with the magnets removed, plus they sell a skimmer cup that will fit on the skimmer. This place also sell other cool parts for the Nano you have. I hope that helps.



http://shop.mediabaskets.com/Nano-Cube-24_c26.htm

 

[schneidergarret]

how fast does your water evaporate i have a 24 gallon nanocube with no lid/hood with a metal halide and i have to fill it up about every other day do you have any tips on this??

 

[dsmhero]

I have a JBJ 28g Nanocube. I'm going to get the Tunze 9002 Protein Skimmer

I have heard from quite a few people that it works great. The problem is that the skimmer cup is round so it won't fit and the magnet on it would have to be cut off for it to fit. The solution is to buy the skimmer with the magnets removed so it will fit. This place here sell the skimmer with the magnets removed, plus they sell a skimmer cup that will fit on the skimmer. This place also sell other cool parts for the Nano you have. I hope that helps.



http://shop.mediabaskets.com/Nano-Cube-24_c26.htm

Thanks for the link! That is the skimmer that I am leaning towards right now.

how fast does your water evaporate i have a 24 gallon nanocube with no lid/hood with a metal halide and i have to fill it up about every other day do you have any tips on this??

It depends, I had my return nozzle pointing fairly level with the water, thus creating lots of surface agitation and I was evaporating about a 1.5quarts of water a day! With less surface agitation I am evaporating half that amount.

 

[schneidergarret]

alright thanks i guess i will be moving my return nozzle pointing it more down now i have mine pointed up to the surface making surface agitation and i guess that causes the problem thanks again

 

[ange062]

Look into the AquaMaxx HOB-1 skimmer

 

[dsmhero]

Look into the AquaMaxx HOB-1 skimmer

I have seen your posts regarding this skimmer. I would like that one but it would require me to move my tank away from the wall which does not sound like fun.

 

[ange062]

I have seen your posts regarding this skimmer. I would like that one but it would require me to move my tank away from the wall which does not sound like fun.

Oh yeah, that doesn't sound fun... The Tunze always get's really good reviews also, I don't think you will regret that decision. Making it fit may be another story though, I know it's really tight on the 28g, so you may be outta luck on the 24.

 

[dsmhero]

Figured I should update this thread a bit....

Added some fish...

Carpenters Flasher

Yasha Haze Goby

Just added a CPR BakPak 2 skimmer that I got a good deal on and seeing how it does.

 

[ange062]

Looking nice! Surprised you went with the CPR instead of the HOB-1 though. I don't work for them, btw, just a good skimmer

 

[dsmhero]

Looking nice! Surprised you went with the CPR instead of the HOB-1 though. I don't work for them, btw, just a good skimmer

Ha I would have got one if I didn't find this one for $30 with the upgraded pump.