First 135g SW up and running - Aquarium Advice

rjsp1 · 03-12-2008, 02:42 AM

Well I finally got my first SW set up. I dont have anything live in it yet other than a few critters that came in the live sand that I put in the sump. When I bought the tank (off of Craigs List) the LR that came with it wasnt so live anymore but I think that is working out ok because the ammonia is rising and I didnt have to add anything to get it started. As soon as the cycle is done I am going to add some more LR and the clean up crew. Here are some pics as I added things. Now that this one is up and running and all I am doing is waiting around on the cycle I was thinking of how bored I am going to get so I went and did again.....I found a 150g on Craigs list and I just had to have it.....this one was set up FW so its going to take a while to get it going.....guess I wont be bored now

my wife has since banned me from Craigs list

amkelly · 03-12-2008, 05:41 AM

hey!
sorry for the late reply, i hope youre still here! im excited to see how your tank unfolds.. keep the pictures coming and if you have any questions please ask, i have lots of information and ive been in saltwater for about 5 years now... dont be afraid to ask.. once again the tank looks great... i stress stress stress, patience... dont rush..
aaron

marchmaxima · 03-12-2008, 06:38 AM

Nice tank! I look forward to seeing this one set up. Just curious, what's the dimensions of this tank?

austinsdad · 03-12-2008, 11:00 AM

Not going to paint the background, huh?

Also, is that a window nearby? Gotta watch for the ambient light and and algea growth becasue of it if so.

Good luck and definitely keep us posted.

**roka64** · 03-12-2008, 11:11 AM

That is going to be one sweet tank!

rjsp1 · 03-14-2008, 01:21 AM

Thanks everyone.....I didnt think it turned out too bad for my first one. I added about 30lbs of LR today and was planning on getting just a few of the clean up crew because I was told that I need to get at least a few in there so that the brown algae didnt get away from me and take over the tank. This was the first time that I had been to this LFS where I got the LR and he said "no way not this soon in the cycle" and he wouldnt sell me any. I already have a little bit of algae showing up. What should I do??

the tank is 72"L x 17"T x 24"W

The back is not painted but it is covered with blue backing these pics might show that a little better. That window is really close but it only has the morning sun coming through it for a couple of hours and I very rarely open those blinds so I am hoping it wont affect the tank too much. I really didnt have anywhere else to put it.

land locked · 03-14-2008, 10:02 AM

It looks like it is going to be wonderful. I cannot wait for mine. I am not a patient person either. This has been a real challenge for me to wait on everything.

cccapt · 03-14-2008, 11:18 AM

Looks good. I love the dimensions of that tank.

**melosu58** · 03-14-2008, 09:08 PM

For a first tank you really started out nice with that tank. Good luck and feel free to ask if you need anything. Welcome to AA

03-12-2008, 06:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
marchmaxima Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 504	Nice tank! I look forward to seeing this one set up. Just curious, what's the dimensions of this tank? __________________ Sharon : Melbourne, Australia 15G Freshwater Tank

03-12-2008, 11:00 AM	#4 (permalink)
austinsdad Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Clinton, Maryland Posts: 3,893 Images: 12	Not going to paint the background, huh? Also, is that a window nearby? Gotta watch for the ambient light and and algea growth becasue of it if so. Good luck and definitely keep us posted. __________________ -Ray- "Life may not be the party we hoped for but while we are here we might as well dance!"

03-12-2008, 11:11 AM	#5 (permalink)
roka64 Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,377 Images: 12	That is going to be one sweet tank! __________________ Uh-oh, I just overloaded my Bioload! Vote for AA Good reading about: Nitrogen Cycle Fishless Cycling Need more help? Articles Acronym List --Scott

03-14-2008, 11:18 AM	#8 (permalink)
cccapt SW 10 & Over Community Mentor Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Northeast PA Posts: 1,237 Images: 2	Looks good. I love the dimensions of that tank. __________________ 125g reef See My Tank Info Check out The build project

03-14-2008, 09:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
melosu58 SW 10 yrs and over Community Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Richmond Va Posts: 11,260 Images: 73	For a first tank you really started out nice with that tank. Good luck and feel free to ask if you need anything. Welcome to AA __________________ View My Tanks Click here to Visit FantasyReef

03-12-2008, 05:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
amkelly Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 67	hey! sorry for the late reply, i hope youre still here! im excited to see how your tank unfolds.. keep the pictures coming and if you have any questions please ask, i have lots of information and ive been in saltwater for about 5 years now... dont be afraid to ask.. once again the tank looks great... i stress stress stress, patience... dont rush.. aaron

03-14-2008, 10:02 AM	#7 (permalink)
land locked Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 154	It looks like it is going to be wonderful. I cannot wait for mine. I am not a patient person either. This has been a real challenge for me to wait on everything.

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