Pic of final tank setup

[taat2d]

OK this is it. This is finally the final setup. LOL Lemme know what you think. All comments welcomed. Even ones that aren't so nice.:letitallo The pic is in my gallery. I dont know how to load it right into the post.

 

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[deelucky]

it looks good,i like it why would there be bad comments?anyway keep up the good work.

 

[taat2d]

Thanx FOr the nice comment. I was just joking about the bad comments.

 

[deelucky]

did it just finish cycling?nice and clean.when are you getting fish and what type of fish you planning to get first?how big is the tank?

 

[taat2d]

The tank is a 65 gal 80lbs of rock was cured when I got it. I added the 10lbs of Tonga branch and its kinda slimey and furry so I'm figuring that it's not cured. So far my levels haven't spiked. As far as fish I plan on adding a Percula clown, a Hippo Tang, a Royal Gramma, a Blennie, and a PJ cardinal. Then I want to focus on adding corals. he fish are for my son (Nemo), and wife.

 

[deelucky]

everybody loves nemo.oh so you just added the slimy rock?more then likely not cured.so just give it a lil time and if it was indeed not cured you'll see the spike soon.

 

[taat2d]

Yeah I tried to get some of the slime off. Being that the 10lbs isn't cured. How much longer is it going to take the tank to cycle? Also I just ordered a 6 bulb t5 fixture. The tank footprint is 36x18x24. Is this light gonna be over kilf ort he tank. I don't really care for SPS corals. I have no desire to keep any of them.

 

[steveo32]

Yeah it looks good and that spike should be going soon I would try and concentrate of saving up a lot of cash so you can leave the tank alone for a while then when comes time to add stuff you'd be ready to get everything you want

 

[taat2d]

LOL the problem is the waiting part. I keep saying my son my son wants Nemo. The thing is is that he's only 2 1/2 . I'm the big baby dying to get fish in there.......

 

[deelucky]

t-5s are good six bulbs for your tank sounds right.what kind ya getting?sorrry for all thew question just want to make sure your on the right track so that you wont make mistakes that will end up costing you double.so as we ask make sure you ask away.

 

[taat2d]

t-5s are good six bulbs for your tank sounds right.what kind ya getting?sorrry for all thew question just want to make sure your on the right track so that you wont make mistakes that will end up costing you double.so as we ask make sure you ask away.

I appreiciate the questions and the help from everyone on this board. I bought a Finnex light system. Comes with 2 blue actinic, 4 10,000k sunlight, 3 lunar and 3 ballasts and seperate switches for the 3 sets of lights.

 

[leoskee]

Keep in mind that the hippo will grow and grow!

 

[taat2d]

Keep in mind that the hippo will grow and grow!

I got a friend with a 180 setup. Once the hippo is too big for me he'll move out to my friends place.

 

[tonyyammine]

your tank sucks..lol good luck

 

[digitalreefer]

What do you mean final set up... it's not final until you tear it down! Stick with it for 6 months and you'll be looking to make additions, make changes, upgrade to a bigger tank... just you wait! Take it slow and good luck, looks good so far.

 

[taat2d]

your tank sucks..lol good luck

HAHAHA I love it thanx!! **** like that brings a tear to my eye that I left Brooklyn.......:wink1:

 

[taat2d]

What do you mean final set up... it's not final until you tear it down! Stick with it for 6 months and you'll be looking to make additions, make changes, upgrade to a bigger tank... just you wait! Take it slow and good luck, looks good so far.

I know I know I'm trying to convince myself that I'm done.I know I'm not and so does my wife.

 

[Awibrandy]

I know I know I'm trying to convince myself that I'm done.I know I'm not and so does my wife.

Nice, I like it very much. Can't wait for when you color it up.:wink1:
In my house is the other way around.lol Hubby keeps hoping I'm done with my tanks.:hug: