- Location
- Staten Island
Unfortunately my three saltwater tanks did not make it through hurricane Sandy. I was running a 180 and 65 gallon reef tanks, and a 125 fish only tank. I lost all of my corals and inverts and probably 20 or more fish. Thankfully i still have five fish survivors.
After thinking long and hard about throwing in the towel I decided to retire the 65 and 125 gallon tanks and set up the 180 as reef tank again. Well, the 125 gallon is not technically retired from duty it is just being repurposed to house my diamondback terrapin/African cichlids.
Now my basement has been repaired, the tanks leveled, the rock bleached and saltwater prepped. I just need to rinse the new sand then aquascape and I am ready to start the cycle. Planning on getting the sand and rock wet this weekend.
I am excited to get this tank going again. Looking at all the cool fish and corals I want to buy has been killing me. While I was really hurt by the loss of my beloved animals I am looking forward to a fresh start. Here are some pictures of my old tank and pictures of a mock up of my planned aquascape.
What do you think of the rock set up? Any suggestions or advice is appreciated.
After thinking long and hard about throwing in the towel I decided to retire the 65 and 125 gallon tanks and set up the 180 as reef tank again. Well, the 125 gallon is not technically retired from duty it is just being repurposed to house my diamondback terrapin/African cichlids.
Now my basement has been repaired, the tanks leveled, the rock bleached and saltwater prepped. I just need to rinse the new sand then aquascape and I am ready to start the cycle. Planning on getting the sand and rock wet this weekend.
I am excited to get this tank going again. Looking at all the cool fish and corals I want to buy has been killing me. While I was really hurt by the loss of my beloved animals I am looking forward to a fresh start. Here are some pictures of my old tank and pictures of a mock up of my planned aquascape.
What do you think of the rock set up? Any suggestions or advice is appreciated.
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