Hello everyone.
Just wanted to tell everyone about my new tank setup. It is quite small, but I hope to make it nice. It has been started for two days.
12g acrylic tank (20"w/14"h/10"d)
Built in wet-dry w/ bio removed
MaxiJet 900 return pump
bag of Kent Marine carbon
16" Lee's Aquarium counter current skimmer
Tetra luft pump w/ limewood
8g saltwater
20lb Arag-alive (avg. 2.75" depth)
6 lbs. fiji rock
Ebo-Jager 75w heater
I plan on waiting a few weeks for the tank to cycle before getting any livestock, so don't flame me about taking it slow. I already know.
Anyways, just have a few questions to ask you guys.
1. I did not cure the rock. I did rinse it and remove obviously dead things, but did not cure. I should make a huge water change, so how much and when?
2. I have not purchased lighting for the tank yet, but would like something effective yet economical. Invert-wise, I hope to get one of the hardier anemones (they are a little tough right?), and soft coral frags and mushrooms.
3. Gimme fish suggestions! I would like a mated pair of fish. I have been told clowns and firefish are good mated pairs and reasonably hardy. If I don't go with a pair, I guess one fish would be ok, but then it has to look kickass.
I really like tangs, but as far as I know my tank is way too small for any specie. I wouldn't mind a gobie or wrasse though if I don't get a mated pair. suggestions?
4. Any suggestions for my setup? I think I could use some more live rock, but I don't really like the rock stacked to the top look. Hopefully, the overpriced 20lb arag-alive will provide adequate nutrient processing. Any one in the LA area wanna donate a small sample of live sand.
5. A comment for all you nano-reefers out there. Although a Lee's Aquarium skimmer sounds mad ghetto, I am very impressed with its performance. Within a few hours of use, I now have a lot of gunk in my skimmer. I can tell that it's working very well, because the bubbles are really tiny and I can see the counter current action happening. So for any of you on a budget with a smallish tank, I highly recommend it. Yes, you need a really good airpump like Tetra Luft, but you cannot beat the performance for less.
6. Anyone know if Kent Marine carbon leeches phosphates? If so I'll remove it.
Just wanted to tell everyone about my new tank setup. It is quite small, but I hope to make it nice. It has been started for two days.
12g acrylic tank (20"w/14"h/10"d)
Built in wet-dry w/ bio removed
MaxiJet 900 return pump
bag of Kent Marine carbon
16" Lee's Aquarium counter current skimmer
Tetra luft pump w/ limewood
8g saltwater
20lb Arag-alive (avg. 2.75" depth)
6 lbs. fiji rock
Ebo-Jager 75w heater
I plan on waiting a few weeks for the tank to cycle before getting any livestock, so don't flame me about taking it slow. I already know.
1. I did not cure the rock. I did rinse it and remove obviously dead things, but did not cure. I should make a huge water change, so how much and when?
2. I have not purchased lighting for the tank yet, but would like something effective yet economical. Invert-wise, I hope to get one of the hardier anemones (they are a little tough right?), and soft coral frags and mushrooms.
3. Gimme fish suggestions! I would like a mated pair of fish. I have been told clowns and firefish are good mated pairs and reasonably hardy. If I don't go with a pair, I guess one fish would be ok, but then it has to look kickass.
I really like tangs, but as far as I know my tank is way too small for any specie. I wouldn't mind a gobie or wrasse though if I don't get a mated pair. suggestions?
4. Any suggestions for my setup? I think I could use some more live rock, but I don't really like the rock stacked to the top look. Hopefully, the overpriced 20lb arag-alive will provide adequate nutrient processing. Any one in the LA area wanna donate a small sample of live sand.
5. A comment for all you nano-reefers out there. Although a Lee's Aquarium skimmer sounds mad ghetto, I am very impressed with its performance. Within a few hours of use, I now have a lot of gunk in my skimmer. I can tell that it's working very well, because the bubbles are really tiny and I can see the counter current action happening. So for any of you on a budget with a smallish tank, I highly recommend it. Yes, you need a really good airpump like Tetra Luft, but you cannot beat the performance for less.
6. Anyone know if Kent Marine carbon leeches phosphates? If so I'll remove it.
