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jbozz · 06-13-2008, 01:13 PM

That's a nice tank and effort you've chips in. What kind of chiller do you use to keep and maintain the water temperature? are those metal halide? or t5? or jus normal marine lighting? what kind of food you feed the anemone? where is the Protein skimmer?

CaptainAhab · 06-13-2008, 01:19 PM

It does look much bigger and great to boot. You've done an outstanding job of thinking out what you wanted, what you could afford and maintain and sticking to it. I keep telling my kid that nothing bad ever comes from planning and living within your means.

Somehow I think this 30L isn't long for this world. At least not your world. Look forward to your upgrade. Anyone taking bets (poll) on how long that takes?

cmor1701d · 06-13-2008, 03:05 PM

Beautiful tank..

RoLeX · 06-18-2008, 08:42 AM

holy crap

come to my house and make my 110 gal look like a 500!

Nice work, im expecting more pics in a few months, should look awesome

Fish Dude · 07-13-2008, 12:16 AM

The Lights are two T5 ho (1 6500k/1 Act 03) and 1 T5 Normal output. I just have a coral life 65 hanging on the back. It's not the greatest but does produce skimmate. I also use Rowaphos and carbon in the biowheel over flow. The wheels are caked with Algae so I like to think they act as a "Turf Scrubber" fuge as well.

The Bicolor angel is new. The only coral she goes after is the kenya tree. A small price to pay for a difficult fish that has been eating so well. Fantastic animal. Also added some zoes recently...

And the crocea has been doing well for the last 7 months with signs of growth and color enhancement. Bonus, I have GSP growing up his shell. For some reason my clown has started nose diving into him....Kind of ticking me off.

The tank temp stays at a cool 79. T5 don't really put off substantial heat especially with an open top. Sadly, I lost my chalk bass--He jumped out. But I did add a gorgeous royal gramma. I bought him at Petco the same day he came in for $14. Great bargain and no signs of infestation.

And just to clear up, that is not an anemone it is a toadstool leather with some great poly extension!

FL.keysSpearfisher · 07-25-2008, 11:08 AM

dude your tank looks so awesome!
its looks real big for a 33 gal or what ever you said it was....

Fish Dude · 07-26-2008, 11:43 PM

Here are some updated pics. I added a golden ricordea and rearranged some things. I decided to go with the 2 Island theme. I did this because I had to rip the tank apart to get to a couple of Emerald Crabs that were tearing up some of my LPS.

I traded my Bicolor Angel and Oci clown because they were becoming repeat offenders when it came to nipping at my reef. The clown kept diving into my Crocea Clam and the Bicolor would not leave me Kenya Tree alone. So I got a Hippo and I think he is fantastic.

I know, pull the room over and step away from the tank--Tang Police. And the other side with my Royal G...

Fish Dude · 09-21-2008, 09:39 AM

Just a couple updates,

I upgraded my hardware recently and decided to get rid of the Coral Life Super Skimmer and Marine Land Bio-Wheels. I was not getting consistency from the skimmer with the rise and fall of the water level due to evaporation. That and I accidentally broke the air-in valve on the intake. If I had a sump, I would have fixed it and the skimmer would have been much more reliable.

I replaced the skimmer with a Remora. I have had it for a little over 2 weeks. Took a while to break in, but after it did, "Man can it skim!" I bought the surface skimmer attachment but decided not to use it because it took up way to much space at the top of the tank. If anyone is in need of a surface skimmer (Brand New), I will sell it, along with a liter of Hydro Carbon, cheap...just PM me.

Instead of the Marine Land, I have gone with 2 Koralia 2's to kick up the circulation quite a bit. I have both Koralia's on at night and then only 1 on in the day. My logic is that the LPS and softies that I have do not like a lot of current when they are extended, but they appreciate the extra current at night when they are retracted. This way it helps stabilize the PH in the dark and removes the slime coat and shedding of the corals, sending my skimmer into overdrive after hours.

I also lowered my lights to just 3 inches off the surface for added intensity. I bought 2 new clams-a gold tear drop maxima and another blue crocea. Both are small but beatuiful.

I changed the background from black to blue and added a Tomato Clown. Unfortunatly my Royal Gramma jumped out. Hope you enjoy my new rock formations. Instead of the 2 Island approach, I decided to utilize the length of the tank and give my Hippo some swimming room.

Here are some recent pics of my obsession.

**melosu58** · 09-21-2008, 11:07 AM

Very immpressive tank. I love it.

Fish Dude · 09-21-2008, 06:09 PM

Thank you.

My next upgrade is my camera. It just doesn't do the tank justice.

Dallas fan, huh? GO EAGLES! Still upset by last week's game. That fumble between Mcnabb and Westbrook cost us the game.

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06-13-2008, 01:13 PM	#11
jbozz Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Penang, Malaysia Posts: 23	That's a nice tank and effort you've chips in. What kind of chiller do you use to keep and maintain the water temperature? are those metal halide? or t5? or jus normal marine lighting? what kind of food you feed the anemone? where is the Protein skimmer?

06-13-2008, 01:19 PM	#12
CaptainAhab Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Southern NJ/Philadelphia Posts: 325	It does look much bigger and great to boot. You've done an outstanding job of thinking out what you wanted, what you could afford and maintain and sticking to it. I keep telling my kid that nothing bad ever comes from planning and living within your means. Somehow I think this 30L isn't long for this world. At least not your world. Look forward to your upgrade. Anyone taking bets (poll) on how long that takes?

07-13-2008, 12:16 AM	#15
Fish Dude Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 44	The Lights are two T5 ho (1 6500k/1 Act 03) and 1 T5 Normal output. I just have a coral life 65 hanging on the back. It's not the greatest but does produce skimmate. I also use Rowaphos and carbon in the biowheel over flow. The wheels are caked with Algae so I like to think they act as a "Turf Scrubber" fuge as well. The Bicolor angel is new. The only coral she goes after is the kenya tree. A small price to pay for a difficult fish that has been eating so well. Fantastic animal. Also added some zoes recently... And the crocea has been doing well for the last 7 months with signs of growth and color enhancement. Bonus, I have GSP growing up his shell. For some reason my clown has started nose diving into him....Kind of ticking me off. The tank temp stays at a cool 79. T5 don't really put off substantial heat especially with an open top. Sadly, I lost my chalk bass--He jumped out. But I did add a gorgeous royal gramma. I bought him at Petco the same day he came in for $14. Great bargain and no signs of infestation. And just to clear up, that is not an anemone it is a toadstool leather with some great poly extension!

07-25-2008, 11:08 AM	#16
FL.keysSpearfisher Aquarium Advice Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: marathon fl keys Posts: 8	dude your tank looks so awesome! its looks real big for a 33 gal or what ever you said it was....

07-26-2008, 11:43 PM	#17
Fish Dude Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 44	Here are some updated pics. I added a golden ricordea and rearranged some things. I decided to go with the 2 Island theme. I did this because I had to rip the tank apart to get to a couple of Emerald Crabs that were tearing up some of my LPS. I traded my Bicolor Angel and Oci clown because they were becoming repeat offenders when it came to nipping at my reef. The clown kept diving into my Crocea Clam and the Bicolor would not leave me Kenya Tree alone. So I got a Hippo and I think he is fantastic. I know, pull the room over and step away from the tank--Tang Police. And the other side with my Royal G...

09-21-2008, 09:39 AM	#18
Fish Dude Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 44	Just a couple updates, I upgraded my hardware recently and decided to get rid of the Coral Life Super Skimmer and Marine Land Bio-Wheels. I was not getting consistency from the skimmer with the rise and fall of the water level due to evaporation. That and I accidentally broke the air-in valve on the intake. If I had a sump, I would have fixed it and the skimmer would have been much more reliable. I replaced the skimmer with a Remora. I have had it for a little over 2 weeks. Took a while to break in, but after it did, "Man can it skim!" I bought the surface skimmer attachment but decided not to use it because it took up way to much space at the top of the tank. If anyone is in need of a surface skimmer (Brand New), I will sell it, along with a liter of Hydro Carbon, cheap...just PM me. Instead of the Marine Land, I have gone with 2 Koralia 2's to kick up the circulation quite a bit. I have both Koralia's on at night and then only 1 on in the day. My logic is that the LPS and softies that I have do not like a lot of current when they are extended, but they appreciate the extra current at night when they are retracted. This way it helps stabilize the PH in the dark and removes the slime coat and shedding of the corals, sending my skimmer into overdrive after hours. I also lowered my lights to just 3 inches off the surface for added intensity. I bought 2 new clams-a gold tear drop maxima and another blue crocea. Both are small but beatuiful. I changed the background from black to blue and added a Tomato Clown. Unfortunatly my Royal Gramma jumped out. Hope you enjoy my new rock formations. Instead of the 2 Island approach, I decided to utilize the length of the tank and give my Hippo some swimming room. Here are some recent pics of my obsession.

09-21-2008, 06:09 PM	#20
Fish Dude Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 44	Thank you. My next upgrade is my camera. It just doesn't do the tank justice. Dallas fan, huh? GO EAGLES! Still upset by last week's game. That fumble between Mcnabb and Westbrook cost us the game.