TennisWildcat95
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
- Joined
- Oct 7, 2010
- Messages
- 11
Current FTS--November 2, 2010
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I had always wanted to set up a reef tank. After this was given to me as a gift I ventured into the world of reef keeping. This tank was set up on October 30, 2010. After the tank cycles I would like to keep a pair of Black and White Ocellaris Clownfish along with some other fish (perhaps a Red Mandarinfish.) I would like to also keep a variety of corals. I ordered a 45 lb. box of Fiji Standard Live Rock from Drs. Foster and Smith Live Aquaria. It ships today and should arrive on Thursday. I also purchased 40 lbs. of Caribsea Arag-Alive Special Grade Reef Sand form my LFS. I will be adding this sand on Thursday. Any comments and constructive criticism would be greatly appreciated. I will keep this thread updated as best as I can.
Tank Specs:
- 46 Gallon Bow Front Tank with Black Trim and Black Taped On Background
- Black Stand
Equipment Specs:
- Filtration: Penn-Plax Cascade Canister Filter
- Circulation: 2 Maxi-Jet 900 Powerheads
- Lighting: 36 inch , 2X96 Watt, Coralife Aqualight Double Linear Strip Compact Fluorescent Fixture
Water and Salt:
- Water: Great Value (Walmart Brand) Drinking Water
- Salt: Instant Ocean Reef Crystals 50 Gallon Bag
My tank at 4 Days Old
Inside the Stand(Canister Filter)
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I had always wanted to set up a reef tank. After this was given to me as a gift I ventured into the world of reef keeping. This tank was set up on October 30, 2010. After the tank cycles I would like to keep a pair of Black and White Ocellaris Clownfish along with some other fish (perhaps a Red Mandarinfish.) I would like to also keep a variety of corals. I ordered a 45 lb. box of Fiji Standard Live Rock from Drs. Foster and Smith Live Aquaria. It ships today and should arrive on Thursday. I also purchased 40 lbs. of Caribsea Arag-Alive Special Grade Reef Sand form my LFS. I will be adding this sand on Thursday. Any comments and constructive criticism would be greatly appreciated. I will keep this thread updated as best as I can.
Tank Specs:
- 46 Gallon Bow Front Tank with Black Trim and Black Taped On Background
- Black Stand
Equipment Specs:
- Filtration: Penn-Plax Cascade Canister Filter
- Currently Running Double Sided Filter Sponge
- Skimming: Aqua C Remora Protein Skimmer- Circulation: 2 Maxi-Jet 900 Powerheads
- Lighting: 36 inch , 2X96 Watt, Coralife Aqualight Double Linear Strip Compact Fluorescent Fixture
- Actinic Bulb comes on at 8:00 A.M. and goes off at 8:00 P.M.
- Daylight Bulb comes on at 10:00 A.M. and goes off at 6:00 P.M.
- Misc. Equipment:- Mag Float
- Digital Thermometer
- Floating Glass Hydrometer
- 2 Light Timers
- Surge Protector
Water and Salt:
- Water: Great Value (Walmart Brand) Drinking Water
- Salt: Instant Ocean Reef Crystals 50 Gallon Bag
My tank at 4 Days Old
Inside the Stand(Canister Filter)
