New 20 Gallon High Nano

[diego]

I thought I would share with you my new tank and the progress so far. I initially thought I would do a 10 gallon nano but the stand I bought was for a 20 gallon which they said was for 10 gallon. After being made fun of (well the tank), I purchased a 20 gallon high. I am really liking the look of it so far. I purchased 20 lbs of sand from a fellow reefer to get it started. I have also purchased about 2 lbs of live sand from Aquarium Masters. The live sand from AM included about 4 or 5 snails. This is my current setup.

-20 gallon High - Measures 24" X17"X13
-50 watt Stealth heater
-Aquaclear 30. I plan on making this a refugium later :)
-Nova Extreme 4 bulb 96 watt T5ho
-Nano Koralia (I have another one on the way)
-20 lbs of Caribsea and 2 lbs of live

All comments are welcome. No Mom jokes please...LOL
Thanks for viewing
I guess this is my build thread. I will update it as I go.

http://www.myfishingpictures.com/data/500/20_gallon_tank_2.JPG

[diego]

I plan on doing zoas, mushrooms, maybe some montis, other cool softies. Looking for unique items once I get it up and running.

[Shu]

Same tank I have nice here is mine
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[diego]

Thanks. That is some interesting sand you have there. I didn't know live sand came in purple? lol :P

[Squiers007]

Glad to see youve got things up and running. Any plans to turn that 10 into a sump, just curious. If you need any help with anything let me know. And I will hit you up when I get some frags ready for ya.

[Shu]

It is actually blue and black sand. I hate it. But my wife was like if you are going to start this hobby I want blue sand. So I had to give in. When I get my 75 I will have white sand.

[diego]

Squiers I thought about that but it will not fit in the stand. I guess it will be used for an emergency or quarantine tank. I will keep you posted on the status of the tank and when I think it is ready for coral. Thanks.

[diego]

Shu that is an interesting request by the wife. It will become live before you know it.

[diego]

Now all I need is some live rock and I should be good to go. Anyone in Corpus have some please let me know.

[diego]

I ordered some rock that should be coming in this week. As soon as I get that I will post some pics.

[Shu]

Cant wait I need to update pics of mine also.

[diego]

Got my rock today. So as soon as it clears up I will post some pics. Happy reefing!!!!

[diego]

http://www.myfishingpictures.com/data/500/medium/tank2_102009.jpg

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[Squiers007]

Looking good man. I'm working on those frags for you and will let you know when they are ready.

[diego]

Thanks Squiers. I can't wait.

[rcasiano]

Looks good !!! What do you plan on putting in the tank

[diego]

I have bought some zoa frags from GCReef. I also bought a superman mushroom frag. I plan on putting some clowns in there. Maybe a pearly jawfish. I want a fire shrimp. I will add more softies later like blue anthelia, green colt, pulsing xenia. I also will put some kryptonite candy canes in there. We'll see how it goes. Any suggestions let me know.

[diego]

So I have added some things. I will post pics this week.
I bought 3 zoa frags, 1 superman mushroom, and a 3 headed kryptonite candy cane. Thank you GCReef. I have also purchased a firefish. Pics to come soon.

[Shu]

NEEED PICS lol can't wait

[diego]

Sorry for the bad photography. This was taken tonight with all actinic.
http://www.myfishingpictures.com/data/500/medium/tank_110309.jpg

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[diego]

First casualty so far. I woke up this morning and I see the firefish's head stuck in the candy cane coral. Who knows what happened.

[diego]

http://www.myfishingpictures.com/data/500/medium/IMG_2738.jpg

[Squiers007]

Wow, thats pretty crazy. Did you get him out of there or are you going to let the coral eat him? I imagine it will take the coral a few days to digest that much food.

[diego]

I got him out of there. Too disturbing for the kids. I call him a dumb fish. Get his nose too close to the fire.

[diego]

Here are some of the zoa frags I bought from GcReef.



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[diego]

I'm still having fun with this tank. I was picking nudis off the zoas a few nights ago. I feel like I am hunting with my tweasers in hand looking for them. My rocks are turning a nice bright green. I finally got my PH up to about 8.3. I am seeing some hair algae but I managing my snails pretty good. As was said in another post they work for me right? I adopted 3 tessellated blennies from Gcreef. I love watching these guys stare at me. My 4 year old is telling them to swim...:) I love this hobby. It can be very relaxing.

[Mr Cob]

Here are some of the zoa frags I bought from GcReef.



http://www.myfishingpictures.com/data/500/medium/IMG_2759.jpg



Nices zoas....rare and normally hard to find... I have these....Got them from Reefs2u when they were B&B. They are Deepwater Japanese Zoas. They look sweet under any type of lighting and especially awesome under actinics.

[Mr Cob]

Here's a pic of mine.

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m138/robart1208/Frags%20for%20sale%20and%20trade/Japanese_Fire_and_Ice_01.jpg

[diego]

Looks nice Rob.

[jlh81]

Looks cool cant wait to see more

[cbianco]

I like the arch.

Is the rock glued/epoxied together?

Christopher

[diego]

It is not glued at all. I tried to just make an arch. I will post some new pics. I changed it up a little so I could add coral to the sides.

[diego]

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y280/dfowlks/tank1220.jpg

taken this evening

[diego]

Playing with new Christmas present Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W290

http://www.myfishingpictures.com/data/500/medium/Candy_Cane.JPG

[diego]

http://www.myfishingpictures.com/data/500/medium/Red_Mushroom.JPG

[diego]

My first SPS. Thank you GCReef!!!!
http://www.myfishingpictures.com/data/500/medium/SPS.JPG

[diego]

Tessellated Blenny and the barnacle I found at the beach
http://www.myfishingpictures.com/data/500/medium/blenny.JPG

[diego]

New mushroom I got from TxMaverickMH. Thanks buddy!!!!!
http://www.myfishingpictures.com/data/500/medium/green_mushroom.JPG

[Jordan N.]

The new rock work really makes the tank shine. The corals are looking good too; Did that murderous candy cane come from GCReef? It looks like the one I was eying when my brother, his wife, and I were all up there.

Anyway, keep the pics coming as it grows out.

-JordanN.

[saabtech]

love the pic heavy thread.
your tank looks great! keep it comeing

[aggman]

hey diego the tank is looking good. how is the new filter working for you? have the zoas started taking off? you know which ones i am waiting for...lol. anyway i am moving in jan. so i will be getting rid of some stuff. i will call you once i decide what i can let go.

~alex

[diego]

The new rock work really makes the tank shine. The corals are looking good too; Did that murderous candy cane come from GCReef? It looks like the one I was eying when my brother, his wife, and I were all up there.

Anyway, keep the pics coming as it grows out.

-JordanN.


Yep that's the one from GCReef. It seems to like the bottom of my tank.

[diego]

hey diego the tank is looking good. how is the new filter working for you? have the zoas started taking off? you know which ones i am waiting for...lol. anyway i am moving in jan. so i will be getting rid of some stuff. i will call you once i decide what i can let go.

~alex


Alex that sounds good. Let me know if you need help moving. :callme:

[diego]

The new rock work really makes the tank shine. The corals are looking good too;
-JordanN.


love the pic heavy thread.
your tank looks great! keep it comeing


Thank you very much. I plan on adding more pics in the near future.

[diego]

I have added a mated pair of fire shrimp to my tank. These guys are awesome. Thanks Michael.

[diego]

I've added a few new pieces of coral thanks to Gabe's. I bought a nice large finger leather and a new Green Neon striped Welso.

[diego]

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[diego]

I also purchased some nuclear greens and armor of God coral.

[Jordan N.]

Looks like it's going to fill in really well! Cant wait to see the zoas start spreading.

-Jordan N.

[Squiers007]

Diego! I promise I'm working on those frags for you, as soon as I move I'm sure I will have a lot of good stuff that I will be wanting to trade. Plus I will probably be needing some help once the move comes, so if you would be willing to help, I will let you know when the move is. Also, it was good to see you and everyone else again at the meeting a week ago!

[diego]

Logan---It's all good man!!!!! Hey if you move on a weekend I will definitely be there to help you out. I start travelling next week. It was good seeing you and your beautiful tank!!!!!!!! Just let me know.


Diego! I promise I'm working on those frags for you, as soon as I move I'm sure I will have a lot of good stuff that I will be wanting to trade. Plus I will probably be needing some help once the move comes, so if you would be willing to help, I will let you know when the move is. Also, it was good to see you and everyone else again at the meeting a week ago!

[Squiers007]

Alright man, I will let you know. We put a bid on a house on Friday and are waiting to hear if it was accepted or not. Once everything is finalized I will start planning the tank move since that will be the hardest part! Man I am not looking forward to that! I just know some of my acro's are going to break, but I guess thats how it goes. If we get the new place the tank will be set up for at least 3 yrs. so that will make for a lot of growth!!! Plus I'm thinking this will give me a good excuse to frag some stuff for the frag exchange so I can get some new stuff and provide other MAAST members with some of the unique corals that I have.


Logan---It's all good man!!!!! Hey if you move on a weekend I will definitely be there to help you out. I start travelling next week. It was good seeing you and your beautiful tank!!!!!!!! Just let me know.

[diego]

Updated pics

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