cbianco
Wed, 4th Jan 2006, 10:28 PM
SORRY THE PICTURES HAVE BEEN REMOVED :(
Hey All
Here are some updated pictures of my 24 Gallon Nano Cube. Next month my cube will be one year old. You may be wondering why the tank does not look one month old (growth that is).
During the month of September I decided to re-aquascape my tank and add about 30 pounds of sand. After this was completed I re-cycled my tank (see: crashed, lol). I went throught the ususal cycle stuff (ammonia, diatoms, etc.). After the cycle I had a horrible bout with cyanobacteria. I managed to rid myself of the cyanobacteria after about 3 weeks.
I recently purchased two pajama cardinalfish to keep guard over my reef. They must do a good job because no other fish have infultrated the area, lol. Other critters include 4 nassarius, 3 turbans and 8 astrea (snails). I have about a dozen hermits. I am thinking of purchasing some additional nassarius snails now that I am feeding my tank (cardinalfishes)
I have two Rio 600's that push the water around in the tank. I do weekly water changes of 2-5 gallons (depending on test results). I dose Red Sea Success Calk (yes, calk). My calcium measures at 420-440 ppm and my alkalinity is normally in the 7.8-8.2 dkh range. I almost always test at zero for ammonia, nitrite and nitrate.
I just wanted to share my success with all. I appreciate being a part of MAAST and sharing stories, experience and of course frags :) . I hope that I can meet more people as time goes by.
Without further ado, here are the pictures! Enjoy!
Christopher
Hey All
Here are some updated pictures of my 24 Gallon Nano Cube. Next month my cube will be one year old. You may be wondering why the tank does not look one month old (growth that is).
During the month of September I decided to re-aquascape my tank and add about 30 pounds of sand. After this was completed I re-cycled my tank (see: crashed, lol). I went throught the ususal cycle stuff (ammonia, diatoms, etc.). After the cycle I had a horrible bout with cyanobacteria. I managed to rid myself of the cyanobacteria after about 3 weeks.
I recently purchased two pajama cardinalfish to keep guard over my reef. They must do a good job because no other fish have infultrated the area, lol. Other critters include 4 nassarius, 3 turbans and 8 astrea (snails). I have about a dozen hermits. I am thinking of purchasing some additional nassarius snails now that I am feeding my tank (cardinalfishes)
I have two Rio 600's that push the water around in the tank. I do weekly water changes of 2-5 gallons (depending on test results). I dose Red Sea Success Calk (yes, calk). My calcium measures at 420-440 ppm and my alkalinity is normally in the 7.8-8.2 dkh range. I almost always test at zero for ammonia, nitrite and nitrate.
I just wanted to share my success with all. I appreciate being a part of MAAST and sharing stories, experience and of course frags :) . I hope that I can meet more people as time goes by.
Without further ado, here are the pictures! Enjoy!
Christopher