Tn23's Nooby Nano Reef

[Tn23]

From one member to another :D , picked up an IM 20 Gallon awhile ago and finally had some time to set it up. Never had a tank journal for my DT so decided to put together one for my nano. Enjoy!

Tank: Innovative Marine 20G
Lights: Radion XR30
Skimmer: Innovative marine skimmer
Heater: none.
Filtration/Media: Nothing but LR
inhabitants: Rock Flower Anemones, LPS

Comments welcome :biggrin:

Time for some photos:
http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af299/ngthomas23/Canreef/20150205_230358_zps11kqpiea.jpg (http://s1017.photobucket.com/user/ngthomas23/media/Canreef/20150205_230358_zps11kqpiea.jpg.html)

http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af299/ngthomas23/Canreef/20150205_233626_zpsqvey38zu.jpg (http://s1017.photobucket.com/user/ngthomas23/media/Canreef/20150205_233626_zpsqvey38zu.jpg.html)

[christyf5]

Oh those are such nice tanks. Can't wait to see this one progress.:mrgreen:

[crimper]

Is this the trend now, "Goin Nano"???? While im goin Macro :)

Im sure this is going to be an awsome tank!

[Tn23]

Is this the trend now, "Goin Nano"???? While im goin Macro :)

Im sure this is going to be an awsome tank!

Haha thanks bud.
Naw big tanks are just too much work. These nano can easily be over night reefs :mrgreen:

Getting there... No clue how to use this radion. I need to dim this thing.
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/06/7e030a2a98d4c5785517b54726105be3.jpg

[Sharkbait-huhaha]

What generation of Radion is it?

I know for mine, I have to connect to EcoSmart and plug in a USB. There you can change down the intensity.

Let me know if you find a ReefLink. I'm looking for one too. lol:lol:

[Tn23]

I'll give it a whirl tonight. I need to dim them. My anemones are getting bleached!!

as for the reef link. Jl has some but I can't afford one haha. Was hoping someone was selling a used one.

[albert_dao]

Dammit Thomas, you're gonna make me set up one of these 20's -___-

[lorenz0]

been debating about upgrading my 16 to a 20. following this thread

[sangoken]

Getting there... No clue how to use this radion. I need to dim this thing.
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/06/7e030a2a98d4c5785517b54726105be3.jpg

Amazing specimens sir,

Are those the Rock Flower Nems in the picture? Do you have any closeup shots by any chance? Any for sale? I've been looking for some for quite some time but stopped because was told there was none available during summer time because too hot. Please PM me your number, I purchased some ric's from you before have any to spare to a fellow reefer? :redface:

*SUBSCRIBED*

[albert_dao]

Amazing specimens sir,

Are those the Rock Flower Nems in the picture? Do you have any closeup shots by any chance? Any for sale? I've been looking for some for quite some time but stopped because was told there was none available during summer time because too hot. Please PM me your number, I purchased some ric's from you before have any to spare to a fellow reefer? :redface:

*SUBSCRIBED*

There are a ton available right now :D

Thomas, hook a fellow reefer up bro!

[Tn23]

Dammit Thomas, you're gonna make me set up one of these 20's -___-

Hey... Stick with your 10g's. The 20s are my mine :razz:.
Need your beautiful aqua scaping!

[Bblinks]

nicely done Thomas, Ima get one too. Soon!

[Tn23]

Amazing specimens sir,

Are those the Rock Flower Nems in the picture? Do you have any closeup shots by any chance? Any for sale? I've been looking for some for quite some time but stopped because was told there was none available during summer time because too hot. Please PM me your number, I purchased some ric's from you before have any to spare to a fellow reefer? :redface:

*SUBSCRIBED*


Thank you haha. I do have a couple I can let go of. However I'm attached to these guys. There's around 30 of them in there and they are very happy. But I'll definitely cull a few that are similar out if your interested send me a PM!

[Reef Pilot]

What generation of Radion is it?

I know for mine, I have to connect to EcoSmart and plug in a USB. There you can change down the intensity.

Let me know if you find a ReefLink. I'm looking for one too. lol:lol:
I have been using Radions since day 1 and still just use the original desktop Ecosmart Utility on my laptop with the USB connection. As often as I adjust it, certainly no justification for getting that ReeflLink. Also, have tried the various Artificial modes and files with different settings. But have come back to the simple Natural mode where you just set % and depth, and let it do the rest with ramping and spectrum mix. That has worked best for my coral color and growth. I do keep an Artificial setting that I can switch to with the press of the button. It highlights the color pop of the corals, and sometimes I turn it on just to impress visitors. But that setting is not the best for my SPS if I leave it on.

[Tn23]

nicely done Thomas, Ima get one too. Soon!


Yes join me and show ace how it's done :D

[albert_dao]

Hey... Stick with your 10g's. The 20s are my mine :razz:.
Need your beautiful aqua scaping!

Is that a challenge Thomas? Cuz it sure sounds like one...

[Tn23]

I have been using Radions since day 1 and still just use the original desktop Ecosmart Utility on my laptop with the USB connection. As often as I adjust it, certainly no justification for getting that ReeflLink. Also, have tried the various Artificial modes and files with different settings. But have come back to the simple Natural mode where you just set % and depth, and let it do the rest with ramping and spectrum mix. That has worked best for my coral color and growth. I do keep an Artificial setting that I can switch to with the press of the button. It highlights the color pop of the corals, and sometimes I turn it on just to impress visitors. But that setting is not the best for my SPS if I leave it on.

Thanks for the feedback Walter. Fortunately I don't have any sps in this tank at the moment. I haven't had a very pleasant experience with LEDs and sps in the past. This tank will mainly be for my rock flower anemones and some exotic lps :)

2nd day in and tank looks happy so far... *fingers crossed*
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/07/43bedeead8098fd44e54c5fcbd2e9e9a.jpg

One of my favourites with a unique pattern
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/07/461e74142462a1c58f1470ad567e6c38.jpg

[albert_dao]

Thanks for the feedback Walter. Fortunately I don't have any sps in this tank at the moment. I haven't had a very pleasant experience with LEDs and sps in the past. This tank will mainly be for my rock flower anemones and some exotic lps :)

2nd day in and tank looks happy so far... *fingers crossed*
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/07/43bedeead8098fd44e54c5fcbd2e9e9a.jpg

One of my favourites with a unique pattern
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/07/461e74142462a1c58f1470ad567e6c38.jpg

Is that my blue fuzzy mushroom in the corner? :D

[Tn23]

That's my electric fuzzy blue mushroom... But if you ask nicely maybe I'll share some with you :mrgreen:

[Reef Pilot]

Well you certainly have some fancy LPS (and softies) there... I'm sure they need a lot less light than SPS, so you should be able to really dial down your Radion. There are almost an infinite color spectrum/brightness adjustments available, so for LPS, you can probably just choose what makes for the brightest color pops,... or make them glow... haha.

I've just started getting some semi fancy LPS (trachys, wellso, acon, fungi plates, etc) for the bottom of my tank. They look nice, but will need a lot more to be really noticed. This could be an expensive undertaking for me... Need to sell more SPS frags so I can afford the LPS...lol.

I can see why you and Albert are going for the nanos,... lot less bottom to cover.

[albert_dao]

Well you certainly have some fancy LPS (and softies) there... I'm sure they need a lot less light than SPS, so you should be able to really dial down your Radion. There are almost an infinite color spectrum/brightness adjustments available, so for LPS, you can probably just choose what makes for the brightest color pops,... or make them glow... haha.

I've just started getting some semi fancy LPS (trachys, wellso, acon, fungi plates, etc) for the bottom of my tank. They look nice, but will need a lot more to be really noticed. This could be an expensive undertaking for me... Need to sell more SPS frags so I can afford the LPS...lol.

I can see why you and Albert are going for the nanos,... lot less bottom to cover.

NO! I do it cuz it's swag.

[Reef Pilot]

NO! I do it cuz it's swag.
Swag,... and wholesale?...:razz:

[albert_dao]

I wish. Most of the stuff in that tank I bought retail and have had for a long time.

[acepumping]

Awsome thomas. I miss it alrdy.
I got my radion figured out though. Lol

[Tn23]

Well you certainly have some fancy LPS (and softies) there... I'm sure they need a lot less light than SPS, so you should be able to really dial down your Radion. There are almost an infinite color spectrum/brightness adjustments available, so for LPS, you can probably just choose what makes for the brightest color pops,... or make them glow... haha.

I've just started getting some semi fancy LPS (trachys, wellso, acon, fungi plates, etc) for the bottom of my tank. They look nice, but will need a lot more to be really noticed. This could be an expensive undertaking for me... Need to sell more SPS frags so I can afford the LPS...lol.

I can see why you and Albert are going for the nanos,... lot less bottom to cover.


Like Albert said... we do it for the swag?:redface:

Your totally right Walter! there is a lot less space to cover and its more affordable for sure. There's no way I could insta-reef a big tank.
I am now running the Radion at 30%, after playing with it and changing the spectrums things are looking better then ever! Kindof digging the Radions now :razz:

[chef]

Nanos are the new 300dd!!!
Just set up my nano and loving it!!! Looking forward to the swap to pimp it out!!
Beautiful lps btw :-)

[Tn23]

Nanos are the new 300dd!!!
Just set up my nano and loving it!!! Looking forward to the swap to pimp it out!!
Beautiful lps btw :-)

Agreed! New trend of 2015!
What lps are you looking for? I'll bring you some :)

[Tn23]

Here's one of my favorite rock flower nems right now. Hopefully he will pop out some nice offsprings.

Orange/gold frills with a bluish/redish center.
http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af299/ngthomas23/Canreef/33e64a1e-1476-4fc7-adb7-c455e3f9a740_zpsc78b140b.jpg (http://s1017.photobucket.com/user/ngthomas23/media/Canreef/33e64a1e-1476-4fc7-adb7-c455e3f9a740_zpsc78b140b.jpg.html)

[Reef Pilot]

Agreed! New trend of 2015!
What lps are you looking for? I'll bring you some :)
Haha, it's not just swag for you and Albert, it's a plan....:razz: But hey, all the more power to you guys. The tanks are really cute, and those are indeed very nice looking corals.

[Tn23]

Haha, it's not just swag for you and Albert, it's a plan....:razz: But hey, all the more power to you guys. The tanks are really cute, and those are indeed very nice looking corals.

Don't associate me with that Albert guy... He's a money sucking machine :twised:
He takes my hard earned pennies whenever he shows me new eye candy.

I bought this tank off another member who intended on doing a similar build, I'm just carrying out his dreams. Yes I agree walter they are really cute! I'll definitely have to come by again and pay your tanks a visit soon. Perhaps you can teach me how to use that waterproof camera we have?:redface:

[Reef Pilot]

Don't associate me with that Albert guy... He's a money sucking machine :twised:
He takes my hard earned pennies whenever he shows me new eye candy.

I bought this tank off another member who intended on doing a similar build, I'm just carrying out his dreams. Yes I agree walter they are really cute! I'll definitely have to come by again and pay your tanks a visit soon. Perhaps you can teach me how to use that waterproof camera we have?:redface:
Yup, he's taken a bunch of my money, too...:cry: Him, and that Rich, and oh yeah, Chris(TD), too .

For sure, come by anytime. There are a few tricks to do with setting your manual WB, in case you haven't done that. And can always have a Sunset Monti frag available for you...:mrgreen:

[Tn23]

Yup, he's taken a bunch of my money, too...:cry: Him, and that Rich, and oh yeah, Chris(TD), too .

For sure, come by anytime. There are a few tricks to do with setting your manual WB, in case you haven't done that. And can always have a Sunset Monti frag available for you...:mrgreen:


Thanks Walter, I'll swing by sometime. I tried to play with the camera today and I still can't get any good shots :evil:

[Tn23]

Been over a week, here are a few inhabitants. They seem happy?

http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af299/ngthomas23/Canreef/ba3f25c8-06e5-4bdb-9b5a-7fa1ba49a4aa_zps302529a8.jpg (http://s1017.photobucket.com/user/ngthomas23/media/Canreef/ba3f25c8-06e5-4bdb-9b5a-7fa1ba49a4aa_zps302529a8.jpg.html)
Some plate coral thing.

http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af299/ngthomas23/Canreef/d578d765-f18a-4d1b-a332-a5c7f067e42c_zps0d280a7d.jpg (http://s1017.photobucket.com/user/ngthomas23/media/Canreef/d578d765-f18a-4d1b-a332-a5c7f067e42c_zps0d280a7d.jpg.html)
Couple random Rock flower Anemones.

[gregzz4]

Wow Thomas, those colors really pop under your lights

[Tn23]

Really thinking of switching my display tank from T5s over to LEDs after I got the Radions.... the colors are truly amazing and so much customization available.

[WarDog]

This tank is like a deep fried Mars bar wrapped in bacon, just awesome!

[gregzz4]

like a deep fried Mars bar wrapped in bacon
With a side of bacon, and a beer chaser :smile:

[shiftline]

What skimmer did you get? Older IM one or the newer ghost one?

[Tn23]

I believe it's the newer ghost one. However it doesn't skim much out. Maybe because I only have 3 fish in the tank at moment. Will definitely have to start playing with the skimmer to see what I can pull out.

[shiftline]

Is it the white square one? Is it actually Silent or still loud?

[Tn23]

Is it the white square one? Is it actually Silent or still loud?


Yep its the white square one, its pretty silent. The only sound I can hear is it pulling in air if you turn it up really high.

[acepumping]

Yup. It's the ghost desktop with that one that ya got..

[shiftline]

How do you like it Tn23? Would you recommend it?

[Tn23]

How do you like it Tn23? Would you recommend it?

It does a good job for what it is. However I don't feed the tank much or have many fish so I'm not sure if that helps or not.

[Tn23]

Been awhile since I've updated this thread. The nems seem to be happy. I've seen lots of Sperm'ing so hopefully the mothers will be spitting more babies soon!

Full Tank Shot:
http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af299/ngthomas23/RFA%20tank/RFA%20tank%201%20of%201_zps3ymea0gk.jpg (http://s1017.photobucket.com/user/ngthomas23/media/RFA%20tank/RFA%20tank%201%20of%201_zps3ymea0gk.jpg.html)

Top Down Shot:
http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af299/ngthomas23/RFA%20tank/FTS%20top%20down%201%20of%201_zpstfkmxjjr.jpg (http://s1017.photobucket.com/user/ngthomas23/media/RFA%20tank/FTS%20top%20down%201%20of%201_zpstfkmxjjr.jpg.html )

And a closer look at some of the inhabitants
Splattered Hammers:
http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af299/ngthomas23/RFA%20tank/46e2644f-b1cb-410a-a7f7-0658b3a8df56_zpsdhqt94eb.jpg (http://s1017.photobucket.com/user/ngthomas23/media/RFA%20tank/46e2644f-b1cb-410a-a7f7-0658b3a8df56_zpsdhqt94eb.jpg.html)

RFA:
http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af299/ngthomas23/RFA%20tank/6324dd40-f8ce-4fd0-a54c-9ddb94d5958d_zpsukyuk5kt.jpg (http://s1017.photobucket.com/user/ngthomas23/media/RFA%20tank/6324dd40-f8ce-4fd0-a54c-9ddb94d5958d_zpsukyuk5kt.jpg.html)

Some plate thing:
http://i1017.photobucket.com/albums/af299/ngthomas23/RFA%20tank/3f332c5d-9fd1-49f3-8a2a-46b01f52854b_zpstkywg6my.jpg (http://s1017.photobucket.com/user/ngthomas23/media/RFA%20tank/3f332c5d-9fd1-49f3-8a2a-46b01f52854b_zpstkywg6my.jpg.html)

Enjoy!

[daplatapus]

Wow, those RFA's look sweet against the black sand.

[Carrera75]

Your tank is looking great Thomas! Keep and eye on that beautiful plate coral because it might get stung by the rock flower anemones if it gets to close to them. Oh, and the torch coral can kill the rock flower anemones pretty fast, so make sure you secure them well using epoxy.

[Ryanerickson]

Very nice Thomas!

[Carrera75]

Very nice Thomas!

You are overdue for an update of your RFA set up. Last time I stopped by your place they were looking simply amazing.

[sangoken]

Beautiful specimens as always sir. :biggrin:

[acepumping]

Your tank is looking great Thomas! Keep and eye on that beautiful plate coral because it might get stung by the rock flower anemones if it gets to close to them. Oh, and the torch coral can kill the rock flower anemones pretty fast, so make sure you secure them well using epoxy.



BASICS 101??? Lol

Btw stunning like always Mr. T

[Tn23]

Wow, those RFA's look sweet against the black sand.

Thanks, yeah the black sand gives it some good contrast.

Very nice Thomas!
Thanks Ryan!

Beautiful specimens as always sir. :biggrin:
Thanks Buddy.

[Tn23]

Your tank is looking great Thomas! Keep and eye on that beautiful plate coral because it might get stung by the rock flower anemones if it gets to close to them. Oh, and the torch coral can kill the rock flower anemones pretty fast, so make sure you secure them well using epoxy.

You are overdue for an update of your RFA set up. Last time I stopped by your place they were looking simply amazing.


What do you mean I am overdue for an update of my RFA setup? I just posted an update?

Sorry I don't recall you coming over Daniel? did you perhaps post the last comment in the wrong thread?

[Carrera75]

What do you mean I am overdue for an update of my RFA setup? I just posted an update?

Sorry I don't recall you coming over Daniel? did you perhaps post the last comment in the wrong thread?

If you read my post well, you'll notice that I was talking to Ryan.

[Tn23]

If you read my post well, you'll notice that I was talking to Ryan.

Oh, perhaps you should post that on his thread. Thanks for your input about the Torch touching everything else though. I appreciate the knowledge and experience you are sharing with us all:biggrin:

[WarDog]

:pop2:

[albert_dao]

... Wtf lol

[twisty]

Stunning 'Nems :)

[Tn23]

Stunning 'Nems :)
Thanks ;)

[albert_dao]

Your tank is looking great Thomas! Keep and eye on that beautiful plate coral because it might get stung by the rock flower anemones if it gets to close to them. Oh, and the torch coral can kill the rock flower anemones pretty fast, so make sure you secure them well using epoxy.

O____o

[acepumping]

LMFAO!!!!!!

Tank journal of the year coming up ???

[mikepclo]

You are overdue for an update of your RFA set up. Last time I stopped by your place they were looking simply amazing.
Good thing you cleared that up sir. I swear I saw someone window peeping at Thomas's house when I was over last week lol

Nice stuff as always Thomas!

#rfa #firstpickbeforeswap # booyah! ;)

[crimper]

All I can say is WOW! That's another reason for me to peep on your window. :lol:

I'm breaking my piggy bank now and running into your place. Darn! now I'm having a second thought of having a bigger tank. :redface:

[jhj0112]

beautiful tank Thomas!

[lotus]

It's pretty sad and petty that we have men acting like little school children...
I didn't know it was against the rules to talk about other members RFA on your thread.

[Sharkbait-huhaha]

It's pretty sad and petty that we have men acting like little school children...
I didn't know it was against the rules to talk about other members RFA on your thread.

+1 on that.

[Tn23]

It's pretty sad and petty that we have men acting like little school children...
I didn't know it was against the rules to talk about other members RFA on your thread.
I don't think it's against the rules. But I created a thread to share my personal tank and it would be nice if everyone kept on topic? If you want to chat with other members please use private messages and chat. Otherwise please stay on topic. Thanks everyone.

[albert_dao]

+1 on that.

-1

[Sharkbait-huhaha]

-1

Lmao should be -1 on your prices. But let's not get off topic on Thomas' thread here. Don't want you guys to gang up on me.

[Tn23]

Lmao should be -1 on your prices. But let's not get off topic on Thomas' thread here. Don't want you guys to gang up on me.

common guys...... I just told you guys to stay on topic!

Peter, guess no more updates on this tank. We should just make this a discussion thread instead? lemme PM the mods.:redface:

[Aquattro]

Thomas, please continue with your thread. Lotus, obviously a new sign up to start crap, is gone.
You can ask that the thread stay on topic to your journal, and anyone that can't respect that can leave.

Carry on.

[Tn23]

Thomas, please continue with your thread. Lotus, obviously a new sign up to start crap, is gone.
You can ask that the thread stay on topic to your journal, and anyone that can't respect that can leave.

Carry on.

Thanks Brad.

[reeferfulton]

tank looks amazing
. i never knew that there where so many colorful rock flower anemones available.
Good call on the black sand. man do those colors ever pop. This tank is a really nice alternative to the standard nano with softies that you see most people running.

do those RFA grow like acans or zoos?

[seabreeze]

WOW Thomas... simply STUNNING! You have such a niche for putting together gorgeous tanks! WOW do those colors POP... and I agree the black sand makes a beautiful canvas!

Hats off to your sir :yo:

[chef]

Huh? Have u met Thomas? Nuthin but a bright dude who happens to have a knack for wicked coral. Our reefing community is lucky to have him!!

[acepumping]

Agreed 1000%.. thomas let's see some close up of your BEAUTIFUL rfas.. loving the nano... macros !!

[Tn23]

tank looks amazing
. i never knew that there where so many colorful rock flower anemones available.
Good call on the black sand. man do those colors ever pop. This tank is a really nice alternative to the standard nano with softies that you see most people running.

do those RFA grow like acans or zoos?

Thanks reefer, yeah the black sand definitely helps. Took the Idea from Nick and Ryan. Only downside is its kind of hard to keep clean.

WOW Thomas... simply STUNNING! You have such a niche for putting together gorgeous tanks! WOW do those colors POP... and I agree the black sand makes a beautiful canvas!

Hats off to your sir :yo:

Thanks Janet. Time for you to share that beautiful tank of yours and start a tank Journal :biggrin:

Huh? Have u met Thomas? Nuthin but a bright dude who happens to have a knack for wicked coral. Our reefing community is lucky to have him!!

Thanks Stephan, appreciate the kind words! Hope all your corals from the frag swap are doing well!

[Tn23]

Agreed 1000%.. thomas let's see some close up of your BEAUTIFUL rfas.. loving the nano... macros !!

Will do Sir, i'll try to grab some macros. It's hard to take clear photos, but I'll try with that underwater camera this weekend. Will be fun!

[Tn23]

Thanks reefer, yeah the black sand definitely helps. Took the Idea from Nick and Ryan. Only downside is its kind of hard to keep clean.


Correction, I meant Nick and Dave :redface: oops lol

[Ryanerickson]

Nick had the black sand first then me then Dave looks awesome with the Rock flowers😀

[acepumping]

Pffff. True I guess haha. Black sand and leds. Equal great colors and tank..

[shiftline]

Looks awesome. You stocked that baby right up!