The 24 Gallon Nano lives again…… - Page 2

Carriegiesler · 02/02/2011, 03:59 PM

Cut out the eggcrate before adding foam. Placed a old glass drinking cup with same diameter inside opening them sprayed the foam and let cure. When cured for 24 hours removed cup.

Carriegiesler · 02/02/2011, 04:01 PM

Noticed a few days ago that one of my cleaner shrimp is holding eggs. Now if the clowns start that would really make my day.

TheReefNinja · 02/02/2011, 06:25 PM

Got some pics?

Carriegiesler · 02/02/2011, 08:14 PM

I tried to take pics but none of them were not clear enough to see the eggs.

Carriegiesler · 02/03/2011, 06:49 PM

Tried again with the camera to get shrimp pics. They are not the best but it gives you an idea.

Misenplace101 · 02/03/2011, 07:44 PM

nice pics. what is the surival rate?

Carriegiesler · 02/04/2011, 07:03 PM

I heard not many if any will survive without setting them up in a breeding system. I have already taken my filter sock off for the night as I anticipate for her to release them tonight. I can see little black dots in all of the eggs now(heart/eyes?). I'm hoping maybe a couple or one might make it in the refugium.

I also noticed the other shrimp carrying eggs as well.

Carriegiesler · 02/05/2011, 08:28 AM

Last night I spend about 4 hours sitting in my chair watching my shrimp releasing the shrimp babies. Unfortnatly, many of them lived a VERY short life as they were quickly consumed by the other fish.
She started releasing a few of them about 1/2 hour before the AI dimmed all the way to the moonlight cycle then it got hard to see as there was very little light. I was able to rig up our flash light with a red filter and watched the process that way.

I know I could have turned the lighting dial up but I was afraid to spooking the shrimp and messing up the process.

I am trying to get the video to load up but its taking some time. I will repost when I have it --uh flicker.......

Carriegiesler · 02/05/2011, 09:00 AM

Sorry that you cant see the eggs being released as it only a few in this shot. When the main birthing process was in full swing it was entirely to dark to capture footage. The red light flash light didn't provide enought light to make a good video. But it was a sight I am glad I stayed up to watch.

Cant get the video to load when the hubby gets up I will see if he can have better luck.-sorry

dukeap · 04/19/2011, 11:15 AM

beautiful tank, where did you order the light from? am thinking if getting one

Carriegiesler · 05/15/2011, 10:14 PM

Dukeap-I ordered the light (AI) from Premium Aquatics. I got the Sunpod from a ebay seller.

Well I relieve I haven't updated in a while so I figured I would document the changes that have occured.
-reaquascaped, got rid of the massive rock in the front. Made two arches that prop into the back wall.
-Removed about 10 lbs of LR from sump to allow more room for the cheto to tumble and grow.
-Added a few more acans, SPS frags and mushrooms
-Added a Green Bubble Tip Anemone

Sorry about the dirty glass and crappy photos. Waiting on my new Nibble to ship and well the camera I blame the operator (me) for not knowing how to use it and get the white balance right

FTF:

Left

Acans

Right side

Drag Racer · 05/15/2011, 10:16 PM

Nice looking tank.

SkullV · 05/15/2011, 10:58 PM

Looking good!

Reefed419 · 03/25/2012, 09:49 AM

tank looks good, Would love to see how its looking now.

jayjigga · 03/25/2012, 10:25 AM

Unfortunately, she's taking a break from SW, so I'm sure this tank looks much different ATM...

Carriegiesler · 06/18/2016, 08:01 AM

I have to admit, I miss my SW tank. Now that my life has settled down a bit I am 'thinking' about re creating the little tank. How I wish I won't have to start from scratch.....

Weighing the pro's and con's....

higgs83 · 06/18/2016, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carriegiesler

I have to admit, I miss my SW tank. Now that my life has settled down a bit I am 'thinking' about re creating the little tank. How I wish I won't have to start from scratch.....

Weighing the pro's and con's....

OMG, I should reunite you with your Tech 70?!

Carriegiesler · 06/19/2016, 11:33 AM

Hey Higgs83, Dan would divorce me if I rolled that huge tank into our new house. While it was a show stopper, I sure was big and way more than I want to take on.

I did however pickup a AIO 12 gallon of craigslist this morning for $50! Let the planning beginning....this is the best part!

Fish_wiz2 · 06/19/2016, 12:43 PM

Good to see you back!

Carriegiesler · 07/08/2016, 06:16 PM

After a long hiatus, I just couldn't stay away. A lot has happened in 3 years but back with a small 12 gallon nano build.

Currently in the cycling phase (week 3) so it maybe a while before it sees life.

Tank:12 gallon nano with wall removed
Lighting AI Sol (from the old setup, the only thing I didn't sell)
Stand: HD towel vanity with marble top
Filtration: hydro Nono in tank skimmer
Flow: Hydo Korila PH
Live rock 4lbs
Dry rock: 7-8 ish lbs

LatinoHeatCHI · 08/05/2016, 09:52 PM

What a nice build thread. Thank you for sharing.

johnike · 08/06/2016, 06:20 AM

Nice to see you back!
Tank looks good!

02/02/2011, 03:59 PM	#26
Carriegiesler Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 928	Cut out the eggcrate before adding foam. Placed a old glass drinking cup with same diameter inside opening them sprayed the foam and let cure. When cured for 24 hours removed cup. __________________ 5 gallons of Planted freshwater Current Tank Info: tech 70 w/ 25 sump

02/02/2011, 04:01 PM	#27
Carriegiesler Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 928	Noticed a few days ago that one of my cleaner shrimp is holding eggs. Now if the clowns start that would really make my day. __________________ 5 gallons of Planted freshwater Current Tank Info: tech 70 w/ 25 sump

02/02/2011, 06:25 PM	#28
TheReefNinja Imagination superfreak Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: West Chicago, IL. near RT. 59 and RT. 64 Posts: 1,698	Got some pics? __________________ Regards, Tom Current tank: 45g acrylic cube, Sunpod 150w 14k bulb Current Fish: Hey I gots some fish..

02/02/2011, 08:14 PM	#29
Carriegiesler Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 928	I tried to take pics but none of them were not clear enough to see the eggs. __________________ 5 gallons of Planted freshwater Current Tank Info: tech 70 w/ 25 sump

02/03/2011, 06:49 PM	#30
Carriegiesler Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 928	Tried again with the camera to get shrimp pics. They are not the best but it gives you an idea. __________________ 5 gallons of Planted freshwater Current Tank Info: tech 70 w/ 25 sump

02/03/2011, 07:44 PM	#31
Misenplace101 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northshore Posts: 418	nice pics. what is the surival rate?

02/04/2011, 07:03 PM	#32
Carriegiesler Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 928	I heard not many if any will survive without setting them up in a breeding system. I have already taken my filter sock off for the night as I anticipate for her to release them tonight. I can see little black dots in all of the eggs now(heart/eyes?). I'm hoping maybe a couple or one might make it in the refugium. I also noticed the other shrimp carrying eggs as well. __________________ 5 gallons of Planted freshwater Current Tank Info: tech 70 w/ 25 sump

02/05/2011, 08:28 AM	#33
Carriegiesler Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 928	Last night I spend about 4 hours sitting in my chair watching my shrimp releasing the shrimp babies. Unfortnatly, many of them lived a VERY short life as they were quickly consumed by the other fish. She started releasing a few of them about 1/2 hour before the AI dimmed all the way to the moonlight cycle then it got hard to see as there was very little light. I was able to rig up our flash light with a red filter and watched the process that way. I know I could have turned the lighting dial up but I was afraid to spooking the shrimp and messing up the process. I am trying to get the video to load up but its taking some time. I will repost when I have it --uh flicker....... __________________ 5 gallons of Planted freshwater Current Tank Info: tech 70 w/ 25 sump

02/05/2011, 09:00 AM	#34
Carriegiesler Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 928	Sorry that you cant see the eggs being released as it only a few in this shot. When the main birthing process was in full swing it was entirely to dark to capture footage. The red light flash light didn't provide enought light to make a good video. But it was a sight I am glad I stayed up to watch. Cant get the video to load when the hubby gets up I will see if he can have better luck.-sorry __________________ 5 gallons of Planted freshwater Current Tank Info: tech 70 w/ 25 sump Last edited by Carriegiesler; 02/05/2011 at 09:04 AM. Reason: video not showing up

04/19/2011, 11:15 AM	#35
dukeap Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: orlando, Fl Posts: 89	beautiful tank, where did you order the light from? am thinking if getting one

05/15/2011, 10:14 PM	#36
Carriegiesler Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 928	Dukeap-I ordered the light (AI) from Premium Aquatics. I got the Sunpod from a ebay seller. Well I relieve I haven't updated in a while so I figured I would document the changes that have occured. -reaquascaped, got rid of the massive rock in the front. Made two arches that prop into the back wall. -Removed about 10 lbs of LR from sump to allow more room for the cheto to tumble and grow. -Added a few more acans, SPS frags and mushrooms -Added a Green Bubble Tip Anemone Sorry about the dirty glass and crappy photos. Waiting on my new Nibble to ship and well the camera I blame the operator (me) for not knowing how to use it and get the white balance right FTF: Left Acans Right side __________________ 5 gallons of Planted freshwater Current Tank Info: tech 70 w/ 25 sump

05/15/2011, 10:16 PM	#37
Drag Racer Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: West Bend, Wi Posts: 1,280	Nice looking tank. __________________ Why did I start this addictive hobby???????? Its not like I didn't have anything better to do. Link to my DIY HOB Fuge for 4 gallon tank http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1971283 Current Tank Info: 75gal fresh 4 Gallon Pico

05/15/2011, 10:58 PM	#38
SkullV They Got My Number Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 6,898	Looking good!

03/25/2012, 09:49 AM	#39
Reefed419 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 194	tank looks good, Would love to see how its looking now.

03/25/2012, 10:25 AM	#40
jayjigga Registered Member. Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,114	Unfortunately, she's taking a break from SW, so I'm sure this tank looks much different ATM...

06/18/2016, 08:01 AM	#41
Carriegiesler Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 928	I have to admit, I miss my SW tank. Now that my life has settled down a bit I am 'thinking' about re creating the little tank. How I wish I won't have to start from scratch..... Weighing the pro's and con's.... __________________ 5 gallons of Planted freshwater Current Tank Info: tech 70 w/ 25 sump

06/19/2016, 11:33 AM	#43
Carriegiesler Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 928	Hey Higgs83, Dan would divorce me if I rolled that huge tank into our new house. While it was a show stopper, I sure was big and way more than I want to take on. I did however pickup a AIO 12 gallon of craigslist this morning for $50! Let the planning beginning....this is the best part! __________________ 5 gallons of Planted freshwater Current Tank Info: tech 70 w/ 25 sump

06/19/2016, 12:43 PM	#44
Fish_wiz2 Mangroves are kool. Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 5,246	Good to see you back! __________________ -The Wiz Current Tank Info: Elos Mini Seahorse Tank, 2500 gallon Koi pond

08/05/2016, 09:52 PM	#46
LatinoHeatCHI Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Right Here Posts: 1,836	What a nice build thread. Thank you for sharing. __________________ Moved on..... up to the east side. Current Tank Info: SaltWater Tank

08/06/2016, 06:20 AM	#47
johnike Moved On Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bureau County Illinois Posts: 5,406	Nice to see you back! Tank looks good!