My 15g under-the-microwave nano build log - Page 2

WinnipegDragon · 01/28/2009, 12:06 PM

Right the photo thingy. I on the other hand, and getting paid by the gov't at the moment

WinnipegDragon · 02/06/2009, 09:40 AM

Progress!

Back of the tank is painted.

Got my RO/DI set up finally. Three different leaks I had to plug on this bastard.

And now my SW is mixing!

Should be doing aquascaping on Saturday!

WinnipegDragon · 02/09/2009, 02:36 PM

It lives!

A bit cloudy though...

magnoliarichj · 02/09/2009, 05:14 PM

i wonder if the micowaves will help things grow.... lol! just kidding.

FiShTaCo · 02/09/2009, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by magnoliarichj
i wonder if the micowaves will help things grow.... lol! just kidding.

WinnipegDragon · 02/09/2009, 07:44 PM

That's the plan. An army of super mutant fish to destroy my enemies.

WinnipegDragon · 02/09/2009, 07:52 PM

Redid a bit of the right side aquascape to help the flow out, and I've installed the Tunze Nano Cleaner which you can kind of see on the right hand side.

LJA · 02/09/2009, 07:54 PM

Nice build, I have the 30" version of the sundial 4xT5HO I think you'll like it.

WinnipegDragon · 02/09/2009, 07:57 PM

Yeah the stock bulbs are not great, but how can you go wrong with a good reflector, built in LED moonlights and dual timers? It's a great little fixture!

WinnipegDragon · 02/10/2009, 10:10 AM

Hmm... Stocking suggestions?

Non-negotiable: Some sort of Clown, Sixline Wrasse, Pep Shrimp, Blood Shrimp.

I'd like one or two more fish that would work well with this, preferably non-jumpers. Thinking about a Yasha Goby or a Hi-Fin Banded...

Any other suggestions?

WinnipegDragon · 02/13/2009, 01:32 PM

Well so much for my non-jumpers. Grabbed a Purple Firefish yesterday

I've added some acrylic strips along the front and back of the tank to help prevent any lost fish.

The first part of my CUC is in too:

5 Redstripe Turbos
5 Ceriths
Pep Shrimp
Emerald Crab

louie07 · 02/13/2009, 06:12 PM

cool! cant wait to see some more pics! i wisk i had more room for more tanks.......

WinnipegDragon · 03/02/2009, 01:03 PM

So lots of updates...

After the Firefish I added a Court Jester Goby and let the tank sit for another 20 days or so. All has been running well. I've also finished off the CUC with 12 Astrea Snails and 6 Nassarius.

For some other fun crustacean goodness, the tank has a pair of very smell emerald crabs, a Peppermint Shrimp and I added a Fire Shrimp yesterday along with a Lawnmower Blenny.

The first corals are in, a Pink Birdsnest, Purple Millepora and an Orange/Red Monti.

Newest FTS:

The GHA is almost all gone now. I'll get a new FTS tonight.

Inhabitants:

decent37 · 03/02/2009, 04:57 PM

That is a cool start there really like it, but just to tell you something that happened to me was when I was new to reefing I put a lawnmower blenny and firefish in a 24 gallon and they ended up fighting and the firefish got killed. then the lawnmower died too because there wasnt enough algae its just too small of a tank. So just as a suggestion I would take out the lawnmover. but either way good job so far.

WinnipegDragon · 03/02/2009, 09:05 PM

I'll supplement the LMB with Nori tucked into the rock if needed, and he and the FF seem to be getting along well enough.

My 120/190g system is ready to go anyhow, I just need rock. I can transfer the LMB there if aggression or feeding becomes and issue as well.

Thanks for the heads up though.

nixon125 · 03/03/2009, 03:58 PM

this is a very cool thread. keep up the good work. have you had problems with food falling off a plate and into the tank?

small alien · 03/03/2009, 06:41 PM

Nice rock work and that tank has a really nice footprint.

So, are we to assume you won't be adding the non-negotiable clown and 6-line?

Keep the pictures coming!

WinnipegDragon · 03/03/2009, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by nixon125
this is a very cool thread. keep up the good work. have you had problems with food falling off a plate and into the tank?

No, there is a lip under the microwave and I have and acrylic strip along the front of tank just in case.

WinnipegDragon · 03/03/2009, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by small alien
Nice rock work and that tank has a really nice footprint.

So, are we to assume you won't be adding the non-negotiable clown and 6-line?

Keep the pictures coming!

The SixLine is out. The tank went a much too peaceful direction to really allow that.

A small clown is still under debate. It would certainly be the last fish added. There is a good size frogspawn in the tank now too, which would hopefully be a good host for a small clown.

I won't be adding anything else for at least a few weeks though. Letting all the chemistry even out after adding the LMB.

louie07 · 03/04/2009, 01:06 AM

i think the stocking of the aquarium is the funnest part ;-)

01/28/2009, 12:06 PM	#26
WinnipegDragon Canuckian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Winnipeg, MB Posts: 1,276	Right the photo thingy. I on the other hand, and getting paid by the gov't at the moment __________________ Working on a neeew tank! http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=25596043

02/06/2009, 09:40 AM	#27
WinnipegDragon Canuckian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Winnipeg, MB Posts: 1,276	Progress! Back of the tank is painted. Got my RO/DI set up finally. Three different leaks I had to plug on this bastard. And now my SW is mixing! Should be doing aquascaping on Saturday! __________________ Working on a neeew tank! http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=25596043

02/09/2009, 02:36 PM	#28
WinnipegDragon Canuckian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Winnipeg, MB Posts: 1,276	It lives! A bit cloudy though... __________________ Working on a neeew tank! http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=25596043

02/09/2009, 07:44 PM	#31
WinnipegDragon Canuckian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Winnipeg, MB Posts: 1,276	That's the plan. An army of super mutant fish to destroy my enemies. __________________ Working on a neeew tank! http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=25596043

02/09/2009, 07:52 PM	#32
WinnipegDragon Canuckian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Winnipeg, MB Posts: 1,276	Redid a bit of the right side aquascape to help the flow out, and I've installed the Tunze Nano Cleaner which you can kind of see on the right hand side. __________________ Working on a neeew tank! http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=25596043

02/09/2009, 05:14 PM	#29
magnoliarichj Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: florida west coast Posts: 1,455	i wonder if the micowaves will help things grow.... lol! just kidding.

02/09/2009, 07:54 PM	#33
LJA Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 702	Nice build, I have the 30" version of the sundial 4xT5HO I think you'll like it.

02/09/2009, 07:57 PM	#34
WinnipegDragon Canuckian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Winnipeg, MB Posts: 1,276	Yeah the stock bulbs are not great, but how can you go wrong with a good reflector, built in LED moonlights and dual timers? It's a great little fixture! __________________ Working on a neeew tank! http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=25596043

02/10/2009, 10:10 AM	#35
WinnipegDragon Canuckian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Winnipeg, MB Posts: 1,276	Hmm... Stocking suggestions? Non-negotiable: Some sort of Clown, Sixline Wrasse, Pep Shrimp, Blood Shrimp. I'd like one or two more fish that would work well with this, preferably non-jumpers. Thinking about a Yasha Goby or a Hi-Fin Banded... Any other suggestions? __________________ Working on a neeew tank! http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=25596043

02/13/2009, 01:32 PM	#36
WinnipegDragon Canuckian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Winnipeg, MB Posts: 1,276	Well so much for my non-jumpers. Grabbed a Purple Firefish yesterday I've added some acrylic strips along the front and back of the tank to help prevent any lost fish. The first part of my CUC is in too: 5 Redstripe Turbos 5 Ceriths Pep Shrimp Emerald Crab __________________ Working on a neeew tank! http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=25596043

02/13/2009, 06:12 PM	#37
louie07 Addicted Reefer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Rafael CA Posts: 187	cool! cant wait to see some more pics! i wisk i had more room for more tanks....... Last edited by louie07; 02/13/2009 at 06:21 PM.

03/02/2009, 01:03 PM	#38
WinnipegDragon Canuckian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Winnipeg, MB Posts: 1,276	So lots of updates... After the Firefish I added a Court Jester Goby and let the tank sit for another 20 days or so. All has been running well. I've also finished off the CUC with 12 Astrea Snails and 6 Nassarius. For some other fun crustacean goodness, the tank has a pair of very smell emerald crabs, a Peppermint Shrimp and I added a Fire Shrimp yesterday along with a Lawnmower Blenny. The first corals are in, a Pink Birdsnest, Purple Millepora and an Orange/Red Monti. Newest FTS: The GHA is almost all gone now. I'll get a new FTS tonight. Inhabitants: __________________ Working on a neeew tank! http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=25596043

03/02/2009, 04:57 PM	#39
decent37 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: utah/arizona Posts: 149	That is a cool start there really like it, but just to tell you something that happened to me was when I was new to reefing I put a lawnmower blenny and firefish in a 24 gallon and they ended up fighting and the firefish got killed. then the lawnmower died too because there wasnt enough algae its just too small of a tank. So just as a suggestion I would take out the lawnmover. but either way good job so far.

03/02/2009, 09:05 PM	#40
WinnipegDragon Canuckian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Winnipeg, MB Posts: 1,276	I'll supplement the LMB with Nori tucked into the rock if needed, and he and the FF seem to be getting along well enough. My 120/190g system is ready to go anyhow, I just need rock. I can transfer the LMB there if aggression or feeding becomes and issue as well. Thanks for the heads up though. __________________ Working on a neeew tank! http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=25596043

03/03/2009, 03:58 PM	#41
nixon125 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cornfields of Illinois Posts: 388	this is a very cool thread. keep up the good work. have you had problems with food falling off a plate and into the tank? __________________ You CAN'T Take it With You! Current Tank Info: 24 G Aquapod

03/03/2009, 06:41 PM	#42
small alien The fungus is among us. Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 3,884	Nice rock work and that tank has a really nice footprint. So, are we to assume you won't be adding the non-negotiable clown and 6-line? Keep the pictures coming! __________________ This moment is all we have. Current Tank Info: 75 mixed reef. F OSFF, Clingfish, M/F Leopards, M Mandy, Darwin Clown, Bullet Goby, Green Clown Goby, M/F Matted Files, Bluestripe Pipe, Tailspot Blenny, Canary Wrasse, Royal Gramma, Papua Toby Puffer, Snooty Maori Wrasse.

03/04/2009, 01:06 AM	#45
louie07 Addicted Reefer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Rafael CA Posts: 187	i think the stocking of the aquarium is the funnest part ;-)