Finally, Damped 45 shallow reef build

[Grizz]

Have you looked at these? i remember you said you wanted a royal gramma
Saltwater Aquarium Fish for Marine Aquariums: Bicolor Dottyback These are open water swimmers they dont hide as much as some of the others
http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+38+1735&pcatid=1735

I'd go with a pair of these http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+27+107&pcatid=107

 

[bluzepher1]

Thanks
Now I know I need a slimmer as I prefer a substrate.

Anyone know of a good hob skimmer?
Tank not drilled and not sure how to drill a tank

 

[Massimo]

Thanks Now I know I need a slimmer as I prefer a substrate. Anyone know of a good hob skimmer? Tank not drilled and not sure how to drill a tank

I'm running a reef octopus bh-1000. Got it for about $200. Works amazingly.

 

[Massimo]

UPDATE: got 2 new fish. Goldstripe maroon clownfish, and an orchid dottyback. Problem is, I can't post anymore pictures

 

[Grizz]

Get a free account at photo bucket then you can post unlimited pics

 

[Massimo]

Here we go with some pics!

 

[Grizz]

looking good

 

[Massimo]

Should I go sps dominated or anemone dominated? I love the look of both.

 

[Grizz]

You dont see a lot of nem gardens

 

[bluzepher1]

Should I go sps dominated or anemone dominated? I love the look of both.

Sounds like 2 tanks are in order

 

[Grizz]

Sounds like 2 tanks are in order

+1 That would solve the problem.

 

[Massimo]

Ahaha yeah my mother would murder me if I told her I was getting another tank. I'm afraid that when I get a bta, my clown will become very aggressive and territorial if it decides to host it

 

[Grizz]

That clown is gonna host something so.......

 

[Darylb]

Have u had any problems doing a bare bottom tank?

 

[Massimo]

Not yet! The bottom is dirty however. I need to clean it up lol

 

[Darylb]

Is it dirty with like poo and stuff or coraline?

 

[Massimo]

Sand/dust that was created by the rocks I put in.

 

[Darylb]

Yea i got a little bit of dust in my tank from the rocks ill probablt siphone it out tho have you found cycling to be more difficult?

 

[Paulm87]

I really like your bare bottom tank, think I might set up another tank bare bottom.

 

[Massimo]

Yea i got a little bit of dust in my tank from the rocks ill probablt siphone it out tho have you found cycling to be more difficult?

not really because i had put most of my dry rock in my old system for about 2 weeks so bacteria could grow on it. Also I used about 25-35 lbs of LR with about 40 lbs of dry rock. I used Dr Tims One and Only nitrifying bacteria to help speed up the cycle. I haven't had any problems so far! My corals look great and my fish seem happy!