SPS Shallow Reef Tank Build Thread

[bleedingthought]

Dude, you should skip the SS star.

 

[melev]

Why would you put a SSS in a reef tank?

 

[tbone28]

Why do you guys not recommend SSS in reef tanks?

 

[ClownReef®]

What?!

Ive had them before with tremendous success..in Borats word..

"WHY NOT?!"

 

[melev]

They will kill all life out of your sandbed. If you don't want live sand or a deep sand bed, get one. Otherwise, skip it.

 

[ClownReef®]

Well.. I just have sand for aesthetic purposes.. .. Plus i like the look of crisp, white sand

 

[ClownReef®]

UPDATE:

Well, tested again today..

Salinity: 1.025
Ammonia- 0
Nitrate-0
Nitrite-0
Ph-8.3
Temp- 77

I have a little surprise coming in tomorrow (Friday) ..

Stay posted!

 

[ZooZ]

SUPRISE!!! I cant wait. Give us a clue!!

 

[Nickde123]

Great build

 

[melev]

I bet he's getting something wet!

 

[bleedingthought]

Here in GA, it's already Friday!

 

[cpreefguy]

Im guessing...... 3 more turbo snails???

 

[ClownReef®]

LOL..no... just our first inhabitants..!

They arent really showing any pairing up behavior.. they ignore eachother so far.. We'll see how it goes..

 

[cpreefguy]

Nice! The aquascaping is great

 

[ClownReef®]

Thanks.. Im still working on it..

Im just waiting to hear back about my Ca. reactor and then the REAL fun begins!

 

[melev]

I was right. Those clowns are very cute. It'll be great when they pair up.

 

[ClownReef®]

Thanks Marc.. We had our hearts set on Onyx..but we couldn't get them soon..

Should i stock all my fish first? or coral first?..or simultaneously??..

I only have my 2 small Hippo tangs to add.. and thats it..

 

[melev]

It might be a tad early for the tangs, since they are heavy eaters and heavy poopers. I'd give it a week with the clowns, then introduce your corals. Three weeks later, the tangs. Then sit back and enjoy the carnage...er...I mean the beauty of your reef.

Hippos can be a tad destructive, ime.

 

[ClownReef®]

Yeah, you're absolutely right.. I tend to forget to be patient..

Ok, so ill wait for the tangs..no rush..

Im thinking about trying Prodibio.. Ive read really good reviews about it.. What are your thoughts about it??

 

[bleedingthought]

Beautiful!