Jnam's JBJ Picotope of softies (maybe some LPS and SPS...) - Page 2 - Aquarium Advice

**melosu58** · 10-28-2009, 04:52 PM

Looking pretty good. I stopped ID`ing Zoo`s when I found out each type has about twenty different names. Most common names that they have are made up names by individuals anyway.

Jnam · 10-28-2009, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by melosu58

Looking pretty good. I stopped ID`ing Zoo`s when I found out each type has about twenty different names. Most common names that they have are made up names by individuals anyway.

Me too... I like them though. The picture doesnt show it well but they have pink centers with yellow skirts and orange mouths... ZOAID doesnt have anything on em... Oh well

Jnam · 10-28-2009, 04:53 PM

Mine is in our bonus room, our house is fairly new contruction. The biggest issue honestly is heat. I used a friends reefkeeper to track daily temp swings, when I had a larger 100w heater in the tank temps seemed stable but really were not. Once the heater cut off at its predetermined temp the water would continue to heat up since the element was still hot. And because of the larger size it took much longer to cool down. I maintain the temp right at 79 now with out any issues (verified with a RKE) Evap in this tank is what is crazy thats why I HAD to have an ATO. I go through about a gallon in a week of FW. The FW is room temp (about 72) when it hits the tank, which is roughly every hour. This helps in regulating the temp as well (i am totally guessing at that) Is your house warm or cold? if its cool then you really shouldnt have issues.

I SAY DO IT! Sub 10 gallon reefs are fun and the gratifcation from grow out is much quicker. Water quality is important too and usually the hardest part with a pico IMO. For instance once I start trying out the SPS and LPS I will most certainly have to dose for Calcium PWC's just wont keep up with such a small volume (also why I did the ATO)

DO IT!

newfound77951 · 10-28-2009, 05:05 PM

the house is cool in the winter but warm in the summer...which is what worries me. I don't see justifying a chiller for a 7g tank!

Jnam · 10-28-2009, 05:26 PM

DIY CHILLER!! I have an idea for one... actually 3 ideas.

Jnam · 10-28-2009, 05:29 PM

THE ATO Plans

Jnam · 10-30-2009, 02:10 PM

Temps seem stable now, ATO working like a champ exciting coral order should be here shortly! I hope they make it... Its been pretty cold here lately

mcgrady7761 · 11-06-2009, 12:44 AM

update.

Jnam · 11-07-2009, 12:12 AM

I have some new pics, and some new softies. I received a nice big ric and some yumas they are filling in nicely. The tank looks wonderful, i also ordered a moonlight and the nightime colors are way cool. I will post pics soon. ATO has been working flawlessly i couldnt be happier.

joy13 · 11-12-2009, 02:51 AM

Waiting for pictures.