Jkeating8
Aquarium Advice Addict
What's up, AA!
I'm more than familiar with high tech planted tanks and have run a few. So a reef can't be that much more work than trimming 300 stems a week, right? All joking aside, im sure I'll catch some flack for going with a nano right off the bat but the way I see it, is if I can keep levels good and grow corals well in this I can in a bigger setup where it will be much easier. This won't be started till after Christmas because I need some things to come in. Some of which I'll be getting for Christmas. Here's the fun stuff!
Specs/Equipment:
Tank: Fluval Spec V
Light: Reefbreeders PAR 38 w/ Gooseneck mount. I'm hoping down the line this will allow me to venture into SPS if I wanted.
Circulation: Hydor Pico Evolution. I use one in my 60P and it would be perfect for this application.
ATO: I'm really thinking about getting an ATO for this since it is so small. The Hydor Smart Level is intriguing. Anyone use this?
Water: I'll torn between buying seawater or mixing. Advice is appreciated. I'll be getting an RO Unit for Christmas.
Test: I have the API line of tests. I also need to get a Refractometer. I don't want to use the normal hydrometers.
Goals:
I would like to start off with Zoas, softies, and LPS. Eventually, a few months later as the tank progresses and my knowledge and experience progress, I would love to try some easy SPS. For stocking I'm going to be keeping either a yellow clown goby or a single Ocellaris clown. I know I'll get stuff for this too, but I've seen it done and I'm going to try it. I'll be doing weekly 25% Water changes. I'll especially need help with a CUC. Any coral purchase will be ran by you guys first.
I'm going to learn by mistake and correct myself. I'm very excited to start this build. No pics as of yet, but it will be picture intensive.
I'm more than familiar with high tech planted tanks and have run a few. So a reef can't be that much more work than trimming 300 stems a week, right? All joking aside, im sure I'll catch some flack for going with a nano right off the bat but the way I see it, is if I can keep levels good and grow corals well in this I can in a bigger setup where it will be much easier. This won't be started till after Christmas because I need some things to come in. Some of which I'll be getting for Christmas. Here's the fun stuff!
Specs/Equipment:
Tank: Fluval Spec V
Light: Reefbreeders PAR 38 w/ Gooseneck mount. I'm hoping down the line this will allow me to venture into SPS if I wanted.
Circulation: Hydor Pico Evolution. I use one in my 60P and it would be perfect for this application.
ATO: I'm really thinking about getting an ATO for this since it is so small. The Hydor Smart Level is intriguing. Anyone use this?
Water: I'll torn between buying seawater or mixing. Advice is appreciated. I'll be getting an RO Unit for Christmas.
Test: I have the API line of tests. I also need to get a Refractometer. I don't want to use the normal hydrometers.
Goals:
I would like to start off with Zoas, softies, and LPS. Eventually, a few months later as the tank progresses and my knowledge and experience progress, I would love to try some easy SPS. For stocking I'm going to be keeping either a yellow clown goby or a single Ocellaris clown. I know I'll get stuff for this too, but I've seen it done and I'm going to try it. I'll be doing weekly 25% Water changes. I'll especially need help with a CUC. Any coral purchase will be ran by you guys first.
I'm going to learn by mistake and correct myself. I'm very excited to start this build. No pics as of yet, but it will be picture intensive.