cMidd Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 I couldn't just not keep a tank...my tanks are up and running but are back in Cedar Park...I transferred schools (USAFA to SE Louisianna) and am now located in Hammond, LA. Enough about me...here is my tank so far... Day 1: Day 2: Week 2: Week 5: Got really sick of the lighting and stock filter. Was cramping my style (plus i'd like to actually put some kind of life in here eventually besides crabs) so I fixed the problem with a Coralife 11" t5 fixture which fit PERFECTLY and a Aquaclear 20...check it out. Coral Banded Shrimp (we'll see how it goes...i've always wanted one) I'm open to any and all suggestions. I will loosely attempt to stock it with my favorite zoas and TRY to keep some SPS near the top of the tank. Enjoy, and have a GREAT Super Bowl Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Bio)³ Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Looks great so far man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cMidd Posted February 5, 2012 Author Share Posted February 5, 2012 it's been very devoid of life...the first time I have truly been able to be patient it's paying off. I have been following your build very closely, but have been pretty quiet...your cube is coming along pretty awesome as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gig 'em @ NDstructible Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Looks pretty good. I have a fluval chi laying around that I have no use for, I may be following this to get inspiration from you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cMidd Posted February 6, 2012 Author Share Posted February 6, 2012 ^ haha hope I don't dissapoint. An thank you! I changed the rocks once I sat and looked at it again before the super bowl. I'll update tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cMidd Posted February 6, 2012 Author Share Posted February 6, 2012 pardon the picture quality, corals will go in when i find some i like out here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gig 'em @ NDstructible Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Look forward to seeing the tank with some color in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+brian.srock Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 What kind of coral are you looking to put in it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cMidd Posted February 9, 2012 Author Share Posted February 9, 2012 gonna try to grow a little garden of zoas out on the sand and MAYBE some sps up higher in the tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+KimP Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 That's a nice little tank so far. I'm happy to see a nano build on here now that I've started an ecopico myself. I'll be following along! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gig 'em @ NDstructible Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 How much did you get that T5 set up for? I'm thinking if I do the same thing I will build my own LED light over it to limit heat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cMidd Posted February 10, 2012 Author Share Posted February 10, 2012 $55. For me it's perfect since I keep the room cold-keeps the tank at a constant 78. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indyreefer Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Very cool little tank! I too am in school and know how hard it is to not have a tank! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cMidd Posted February 13, 2012 Author Share Posted February 13, 2012 Thank you. I brought some zoas back from home. When they open I will post pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cMidd Posted February 14, 2012 Author Share Posted February 14, 2012 as promised. where my pistol shrimp lives.... when i come across some SPS frags that i like, or maybe the next time i am back home in the ATX, i will glue some of the sides of the tank and see if i can get them to grow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cMidd Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share Posted February 20, 2012 little tank is taking off. pods, worms, and little critters everywhere. zoas are giving great polyp extension. pretty happy with the way it is looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cMidd Posted February 23, 2012 Author Share Posted February 23, 2012 these were taken a couple days back, but the polyp extension is great. it is always interesting to see how polyp's change color under different light as well. i put in a damsel too and did a small WC, i'll post when the water clears up (i got some sand strewn around and it made my pistol shrimp mad so he is redigging.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cMidd Posted March 4, 2012 Author Share Posted March 4, 2012 it's been awhile but on the way back to Hammond today I picked up some awesome corals in Houston....and some other stuff . Will post pics tonight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cMidd Posted March 6, 2012 Author Share Posted March 6, 2012 sorry for the delay, but here we are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victoly Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 it's been awhile but on the way back to Hammond today I picked up some awesome corals in Houston....and some other stuff . Will post pics tonight! Which store did you go to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cMidd Posted March 8, 2012 Author Share Posted March 8, 2012 fish gallery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cMidd Posted March 18, 2012 Author Share Posted March 18, 2012 redid the rocks, things are good. the newest zoa colony FTS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cMidd Posted March 18, 2012 Author Share Posted March 18, 2012 also, added a 2nd heater to keep the temp stable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cMidd Posted April 3, 2012 Author Share Posted April 3, 2012 didnt really mess with this tank much during march. spring football ended so i did my March water change and added some fishies. the zoas are finally starting to "spread" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gig 'em @ NDstructible Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 lookin good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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