VooDoo Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 (edited) Sup guys. I'm stationed at FT Hood and I've been looking for the closest reef community. I'm new to saltwater and still have alot more to learn. I'm starting with a 10Gal nano tank. Which is a great learning experience. I realize the best way to learn is to get hands-on training. Don't fret! I do my studying! I'm hoping to meet more fellow hobbyists and expand my knowledge about reef tanks. I know working with small tanks are alot more difficult, but I believe I'll be ok. =) Anyway, here it is: 15 lbs of live sand, 15 lbs of rock, aqueon 10 filter, and an aqua-tech powerhead 170 LPH (crappy but better than nothing). Lighting is 10w flourescent bulbs which I plan to replace with 2 20w coralife mini compact 50/50 this week Livestock is 2 oscellaris clowns, a yellowtail damsel, a hawaiian feather duster, a nassarius snail, and a huge turbo snail. Even with such a basic setup, I find myself observing my tank alot (i mean ALOT). my wife thinks I'm a loser for staring at my tank for such long periods of time. Lol I just think it's beautiful, but it's just the beginning of creating a masterpiece. She just doesn't understand...women. iphone pic sorry! Don't mind the elementary scaping. it's temporary. I plan to make walls on the sides that flow into that center piece. Gonna be hard, but fun! I plan to upgrade to the fluval canister filter being that it's neat and tidy. I'm not sure which size is best for me, but I've got more studying to do. I believe my tank is going to evolve fairly slowly for I have other priorities. =\ Thanks for looking! Keep in mind that advice and opinions are thumbs up! Edited November 10, 2010 by SGT_DAO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
versace Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Hello~~ Welcome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooks Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viet-tin Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Looking good so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VooDoo Posted November 10, 2010 Author Share Posted November 10, 2010 sup francis. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugginu24 Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Nice to see other from Killeen. Looks like a good start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Enjoy and keep us posted with upgrades and progress!! And thank you for serving our country... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mooric Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 I actually like your aquascape, only thing I would recommend is that you keep space between the rocks and the glass to make it easy get your glass cleaner between them. Otherwise, looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viet-tin Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 When you coming down? I got some stuff for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+dapettit Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Welcome to the addiction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VooDoo Posted November 10, 2010 Author Share Posted November 10, 2010 Thanks for the welcome guys. Bug what's up! We'll probably be coming down this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VooDoo Posted November 10, 2010 Author Share Posted November 10, 2010 Oh yes. I started with a few tropical fish. now I'm all in lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb in Austin Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Welcome! And Thanks! There is a local group up there, seemingly mostly comprised of ARC'ers. I would link you but I don't have it on the desktop. Someone will put it up soon I'm sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesL Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VooDoo Posted November 10, 2010 Author Share Posted November 10, 2010 Well if you're a killeenian holler! Thanks for the support guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizzy Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Hey welcome!! I'm rather new here myself, can tell you that this is a great community!! p.s. I stare at my tank too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+dapettit Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 I think we all stare at our tanks. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VooDoo Posted November 10, 2010 Author Share Posted November 10, 2010 It's like a magnet. Everytime I walk by it I'm sucked into it. =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb in Austin Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Here's the link: http://www.myscct.com/phpbb/index.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VooDoo Posted November 11, 2010 Author Share Posted November 11, 2010 thanks robb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derekreefer Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 I enjoy looking at my tank for long periods. I feel it helps me quiet my mind after a long stressful day; kinda like meditating . Anyways, welcome to the club and enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 Welcome. Very nice. What kind of powerhead do you have in there? You have some killer surface flow. I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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