ReefPug Posted March 21, 2009 Posted March 21, 2009 Well....I just stumbled across Austin Reef Club. I have a 40 Gal Reef that has been up and running for 4 1/2 months and I already have an itch to go bigger - much bigger! Quote
ReefPug Posted March 21, 2009 Author Posted March 21, 2009 http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt132/GeoPug/PugPug.jpg Here is the pug...and then a few pics of the tank (s). Quote
ReefPug Posted March 21, 2009 Author Posted March 21, 2009 These are a few from 2 months ago.... Quote
Robb in Austin Posted March 21, 2009 Posted March 21, 2009 Welcome! I want a pug. Gotta live the pug life bein' on the East Side! Quote
ReefPug Posted March 21, 2009 Author Posted March 21, 2009 Things have more than doubled in size over the last 2 months....tons of babies on the acans and zoos. I am in the middle of a remodel and haven't had taken any new pics. Quote
ReefPug Posted March 21, 2009 Author Posted March 21, 2009 Hiya Robb! She rules the house that is for sure. It is nice to see a nice little local reef community. I have been lurking around RC for quite some time and never knew that ARC existed. Quote
+mcallahan Posted March 21, 2009 Posted March 21, 2009 my wife and I rescued a pug last fall. He's a riot. Nice pics. I'd be interested in some frags if you want to spread the love and add some insurance for your tank! Quote
cmanning Posted March 21, 2009 Posted March 21, 2009 Welcome to the club, nice pics, now you have to submit a FTS (full tank shot) before you make the transition to a bigger tank. -Cindy- Quote
ReefPug Posted March 21, 2009 Author Posted March 21, 2009 OK...The first is the front of the tank shot from January. (with flash-Ha!) The tank was about 2 1/2 months old. The second shot is the back side of the tank from January. Quote
ReefPug Posted March 21, 2009 Author Posted March 21, 2009 The tank sits at the corner of two sofas so that you can sit with your face like 6" away from it at 2 different angles. Everything has taken off since the first pics and nearly doubled but you get the picture. Quote
ReefPug Posted March 21, 2009 Author Posted March 21, 2009 The reason for the desired upgrade.... I have been running this one with very minimal equipment. No skimmer. Just a canister filter, two Koralia pumps and a heater. I have only a few fish - Clown (was a gift), firefish, blue damsel and a six line wrasse....because people would look at me funny if I had a fish tank with no fish. I really have always been in love with the corals. So lately I have been looking to really up the coral collection and wanted the ability to also keep SPS....but I am thinking that this tank would not be worth upgrading (skimmer, sump, calcium reactor) and if I am going to do this bigger I might as well do it right the first time. Quote
cmanning Posted March 21, 2009 Posted March 21, 2009 The reason for the desired upgrade....I have been running this one with very minimal equipment. No skimmer. Just a canister filter, two Koralia pumps and a heater. I have only a few fish - Clown (was a gift), firefish, blue damsel and a six line wrasse....because people would look at me funny if I had a fish tank with no fish. I really have always been in love with the corals. So lately I have been looking to really up the coral collection and wanted the ability to also keep SPS....but I am thinking that this tank would not be worth upgrading (skimmer, sump, calcium reactor) and if I am going to do this bigger I might as well do it right the first time. I think you right, hold off on additional equipment and save the spending for the upgrade. My husband favors more on fish and I on the corals, so we have to combine both. I think it worked out rather well. Quote
ReefPug Posted March 21, 2009 Author Posted March 21, 2009 Thanks! I was just looking at the tank and the Pulsing Zenia at the top of the tank has grown over 5x the size. It is completely shading the Acan and Blue Tubs at the top. I think it is probably time to do some pruning. Quote
ReefPug Posted March 21, 2009 Author Posted March 21, 2009 I have been researching tanks online...do we have any good places locally that fabricate? I know the LFS like AquaTek, River City and Aquadome but I haven't seen anything quite as big as I want to go. I want a metal stand and 3 sides starphire...in the 200gal range. Looking for something really clean that could be open top so I don't know what the options are locally. Quote
Robb in Austin Posted March 21, 2009 Posted March 21, 2009 I'm not aware of anyone who builds locally, but the Marineland folks make a couple bigger sizes that come with Starfire glass. I saw one at Aquatek ~6 months ago and it's a nice setup. See: http://www.marineland.com/sites/Marineland...00&mid=3228 I'm sure anyone can order them for you. Deep Sea Aquatics has nice stuff too. And of course, there is always AGE. Quote
+ACampbell Posted March 21, 2009 Posted March 21, 2009 If you're looking for a used tank, I have a AGE starfire tank up at RCA. its a 125g. Quote
ReefPug Posted March 22, 2009 Author Posted March 22, 2009 ACampbell.....Yes, I have seen that tank. It has the external overflow right? My hubby likes it alot - the stand and canopy were his favorite. I was really looking for something a bit bigger though. Where did you order the AGE originally? Quote
+ACampbell Posted March 22, 2009 Posted March 22, 2009 I imagine any of the LFS can order a custom tank for you. That tank was originally bought through Kingfish Aquariums. Quote
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