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04/25/2018, 11:10 AM | #1 |
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20 Gallon Desktop
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Figured Id post my tank since I haven't been on these boards for what seems like well over a decade.... This hobby has been a love of mine for a vary long time and after setting up a couple successful tanks I was bogged down with life and had to give things up for a bit. In the last 10 years or so I have been bouncing around offices and finally purchased a building last year so thought It was time to build another small office tank. This new tank is about a year old and has had its fair share of problems like leaving the lights on for 72 hours straight and currently working out my ALk problems. Its a pretty simple setup; 20 gallon Innovative Marine (all in one) with an ATO and Hydra 52HD lights. Currently waiting on my doser to show up so I can install. More pics can be seen on my tanks Insta page @fishy_biz This is the link to my last office desktop build. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1648915
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04/25/2018, 11:21 AM | #2 |
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More pics
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04/25/2018, 11:40 AM | #3 |
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Nice set up! I've been looking into getting a hydra for my 20 gallon. Why did you decide to go with the 52 and not the 26?
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04/25/2018, 12:16 PM | #5 |
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That makes sense. Especially if it’s on a desk. What settings are you running it at?
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04/30/2018, 10:22 PM | #7 |
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Was able to set up the he doser today. I ran the lines through the wall with the light cord.
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05/06/2018, 06:32 PM | #8 |
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Beautiful IM20.
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11/02/2018, 10:18 AM | #9 |
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Neal, how's the tank coming along? New pics?
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YOOOOOO! Tank is doing very well. Here are a couple super low quality pics. You would think the iphone 8 could do better. Come see it in person.
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11/27/2018, 09:19 PM | #12 |
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There we go! Looks like things are settling in well... I picked up the same tank on Black Friday. Gonna do another SPS tank. I'm going without a skimmer - appears you did too?
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Yep, got a doser Black Friday style too. I知 all set to go. I値l try and stop by soon, I値l be in touch.
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https://www.marinedepot.com/AutoAqua...FIDPAT-vi.html
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12/18/2018, 05:16 PM | #16 |
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Couple updated cell pics. Finally getting my Alk in check and you can almost watch the SPS grow. LOL
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^ Looking really good nice and healthy.
How much are you dosing currently? I too always have to tweak my 2 part dosing to keep with the tanks demand. Dosers and ATO are literally the best things for these nano's
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12/21/2018, 01:33 PM | #18 |
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lovely system
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Tank looks amazing, I sure do miss mine. In the process of working things out and setting up a smaller system in the next few weeks.
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Beautiful setup and great looking growth. You guys have me really considering ditching my skimmer but I do want a heavy vert load. |
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02/11/2019, 08:28 PM | #21 |
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Beautiful tank, Fishy. Could you show a close up of the wall mounting set-up for your light? Thanks.
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05/18/2019, 11:40 AM | #23 |
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Man that’s looking kinda empty, you need to throw some coral in there. Maybe a tang too.
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Since we are all trapped at home I thought I would add a couple pics to this thread. Hope everyone is safe and doing well.
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Looks fantastic!! Is that a Hydra 52HD? Looks like too many LEDs to be a Sol if memory serves
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