hisc1ay
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Hey folks. I decided to make this thread not so much to show off, but as a way to get feedback on what I could do better, or maybe just affirmations that I'm doing ok. 
I set up my first reef last night. I'm doing a 10 gallon nano because of space limitations. I realize it's more work, but I'm prepared to handle it.
Right now my setup is thus:
-10 gallon tank
-4.5 lbs live rock (I wanted to get *something* from my lfs. The other 10 lbs of rock is coming from LR.com)
-20 lbs argonite sand
-2X48W (I think) daylight/actinic PC w/ lunar light
-Until I get my good heater and skimmer next week, I have a the Whisper heater and filter I had been using when the tank was fresh.
There are pictures of the setup in my gallery.
My biggest fear right now is that the weight will collapse the countertop it's on. I don't know if I have reason to fear that...it had been set up for over 12 hours by the time I left for work today and nary a creek was heard. I did find the heater almost submerged, and I freaked out about that. I swore I woke up to a crackling sound, but I found no evidence supporting that. There's no lid on my tank, so I freak out about the lights getting fried. I think my fears are irrational, but I can't shake 'em.
This is my first venture into saltwater, so please bear with me. Support and advice are appreciated.
-j
I set up my first reef last night. I'm doing a 10 gallon nano because of space limitations. I realize it's more work, but I'm prepared to handle it.
Right now my setup is thus:
-10 gallon tank
-4.5 lbs live rock (I wanted to get *something* from my lfs. The other 10 lbs of rock is coming from LR.com)
-20 lbs argonite sand
-2X48W (I think) daylight/actinic PC w/ lunar light
-Until I get my good heater and skimmer next week, I have a the Whisper heater and filter I had been using when the tank was fresh.
There are pictures of the setup in my gallery.
My biggest fear right now is that the weight will collapse the countertop it's on. I don't know if I have reason to fear that...it had been set up for over 12 hours by the time I left for work today and nary a creek was heard. I did find the heater almost submerged, and I freaked out about that. I swore I woke up to a crackling sound, but I found no evidence supporting that. There's no lid on my tank, so I freak out about the lights getting fried. I think my fears are irrational, but I can't shake 'em.
This is my first venture into saltwater, so please bear with me. Support and advice are appreciated.
-j
