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Old 11-02-2012, 06:14 PM   #1
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35gal reef.

I've had this tank running for almost 4 weeks now. 3 weeks with 4 damsels. Running skilter 400 with protein skimmer. Attached some pictures of my progress. There is about 45lbs of live rock which I think is arranged just about how I want it. Not 100% sure what will be my final tank mates yet. Any comments are welcome. Thanks. Temp-76-78, ph-8.0, kh-179ppm, ca-420ppm

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Old 11-02-2012, 06:43 PM   #2
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You going to do reef?
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Old 11-02-2012, 06:54 PM   #3
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Yes, It's a work in progress. Going to take my time and do it right. This is my first reef tank.
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Old 11-02-2012, 06:56 PM   #4
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U will need better lighting. 2 t5's won't grow much at all.
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Old 11-02-2012, 07:02 PM   #5
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Would 4 t5s be better? It's an open top acrylic tank.
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Old 11-02-2012, 07:11 PM   #6
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Would 4 t5s be better? It's an open top acrylic tank.
With the size of ur tank, yes. U ever plan on upgrading?
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Old 11-02-2012, 07:14 PM   #7
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I just set it up and working with limited space. Lights are so expensive! Lol dang budgets.
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Old 11-02-2012, 07:20 PM   #8
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Try LEDs... Taotronics has a good one for 157... Never change bulbs... What I have.
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Old 11-02-2012, 07:27 PM   #9
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Awesome tank! I will definitely look into that light! You have no problem growing coral? Thanks for your advice.
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Old 11-02-2012, 07:32 PM   #10
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No probs at all.. Have clams, sps, lps, nem's, softies..
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Old 11-02-2012, 07:41 PM   #11
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SWEET TANK!!!
That's not a bad price for the lights, almost what I paid for what I have from my lfs. Great info! Looks like I need to consider upgrading.
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Old 11-02-2012, 08:43 PM   #12
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Thanks. Glad I could help out.
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Old 11-02-2012, 09:19 PM   #13
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Old 11-05-2012, 08:54 PM   #14
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4 weeks up and running. Traded the 4 damsels in and stocked it with

1 yellow watchman gobie.
1 citron gobie.
2 chromis.
3 peppermint shrimp.
5 blue legged hermit crabs.

Everyone seems happy. The gobies are quite the characters.

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Old 11-06-2012, 01:30 AM   #15
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Where did you get your live rock from? LFS or online?? It has a lot of life and great color, gl with the corals
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Thanks.

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I bought it from the lfs. They had Fiji and Carribean live rock. The Fiji has more color and plants on it.
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I believe my rock has found their final resting place. Does it look ok? Plenty of caves and swimming room. This little citron goby is awesome!

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The rock work looks good. your goby is really cute! We have a green citron goby.
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Old 11-06-2012, 10:51 AM   #19
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Thank you! Seems like I have been in the tank as much as the fish, getting the rocks just right. Lol :P I believe mine is a yellow Citron and he has such a personality. Won't be long and I'll start getting frags.
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i love those yellow tailed damsels!
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