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FishyFishy! 03-23-2012 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reefie (Post 697047)
+1 I'd buy one too! How many Tangs could I squeeze in there before the Tang Police break my door down? ��


Yeah I think about 4 tangs... but anything more would just be unreasonable. I was thinking a Soho, powder blue, xxl nasso and an achillies. But we'll see how they do in the 7 gallon. If they are nice and peaceful, i'll try a couple more!!

:twised:

Reefie 03-23-2012 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FishyFishy! (Post 697065)
Yeah I think about 4 tangs... but anything more would just be unreasonable. I was thinking a Soho, powder blue, xxl nasso and an achillies. But we'll see how they do in the 7 gallon. If they are nice and peaceful, i'll try a couple more!!

:twised:

I thought the "rule of thumb" was 1 Tang per Gallon of water? Only 4 would be really conservative! :wink:

Ginu 03-23-2012 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reefie (Post 697120)
I thought the "rule of thumb" was 1 Tang per Gallon of water? Only 4 would be really conservative! :wink:


Tang police will definitely avoid you for that :)

FishyFishy! 03-30-2012 12:21 AM

New update today.

Got sick of not having any frags in there. My CREE's have yet to arrive, and I was getting restless... So I put the Ikea LED's into a 150W Metal Halide Pendant and hung that over the tank for now.

I also Put another 4 Pieces of rock from my other tank in there.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...0329-00071.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...0329-00072.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...0329-00073.jpg

I got a few frags from my other tank:

2 heads of Hammer Coral
6 heads of Green Candycane
3 Kenya tree frags... They tend to drop a baby every day in my other tank...

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...0329-00074.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...0329-00075.jpg

And a couple little things have sprung up from the rock I put in there. A green Paly, and a blue spotted mushroom came from nowhere lol.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...0329-00076.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...0329-00079.jpg

And the good old damsel is doing awesome

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...0329-00077.jpg

SandSifter 03-30-2012 04:02 AM

Looking good, who did you order your cree's through?

FishyFishy! 03-30-2012 04:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SandSifter (Post 699131)
Looking good, who did you order your cree's through?


It was rapid LED. I'm really hoping they come tomorrow.

claymax 03-30-2012 04:52 AM

shoulda gone with modular led

fishmanty 03-30-2012 04:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by claymax (Post 699154)
shoulda gone with modular led

+1

yellowworld 03-30-2012 12:06 PM

Hey Mike how well do those Ikea LED's work? Any idea what temp they are?

FishyFishy! 03-30-2012 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yellowworld (Post 699185)
Hey Mike how well do those Ikea LED's work? Any idea what temp they are?


They are fully adjustable to any color temp. I have two full sets, so I can adjust to have two different colors going at one time. I currently am running royal blue and pink. Looks good with the 14K halide running. Provides some good color pop, but are pretty much useless at growing corals. The mushroom was shrivled and looking nasty under the LED's, and I noticed that the coraline was turning white in some places. Now with the halide back over everything is looking awesome.

I wouldn't buy these for anything other than making some colors come out.

I actually bought these because I have an alternate use for them after the tank. I'm using them as their desinged purpose, which is under cabinet lighting.

FishyFishy! 04-16-2012 09:39 PM

Skimmer is now up and running. Went with the Tunze 9002. Love it. It's already pulling decent skimmate.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...0412-00108.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...0412-00111.jpg

Also, my kenya tree somehow managed to drop a couple babies that landed in the sump, and with the fuge lighting for my macro, they are actually growing well lol.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...0412-00109.jpg

And a FTS

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...0412-00113.jpg

Also have a massive white sponge growing on the underside of one of the rocks. Best pic I could get with my phone.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...0412-00114.jpg

burgerchow 04-17-2012 05:04 AM

Wow, that's the most complicated and hi tech mini nano I've ever seen. My 5 gal nano just has a power head, heater and live rock. I just change a couple gallons every 4 or 5 days. Nice job man. I gotta bow my head in shame now.

FishyFishy! 04-18-2012 05:15 AM

The Candy Canes had some mad tentacles today for about 15 minutes.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...0417-00118.jpg

Ginu 04-18-2012 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FishyFishy! (Post 706820)
The Candy Canes had some mad tentacles today for about 15 minutes.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...0417-00118.jpg


Don't think I've ever seen that before. Guess I should get me some candy canes.

FishyFishy! 04-18-2012 01:40 PM

Yeah I like candy canes. I really like how they are perfect for letting you know what something isn't right in your tank. I find they don't grow or expand when something is off, or the tank is in need of a water change.

FishyFishy! 05-28-2012 08:33 PM

Update 05/28/2012
 
Couple small things to update.

My calcium was low, and the 150W halide was too close to the tank, so it started bleaching the coraline white. So I raised the light 6" and everyone seems extremely happy.

Also got a couple zoa frags from Kevin at Red Coral

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...0528-00211.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...0528-00213.jpg

New orange zoas

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...0528-00210.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...0528-00209.jpg

You can't even see these really... My tank was not liking my blackberry camera today lol. These are the new green zoas

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...0528-00208.jpg

My random one green Paly is popping out babies

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...0528-00214.jpg

Good old candy canes chillin away

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...0528-00216.jpg

I will get some SLR pics tomorrow.

kien 05-28-2012 11:10 PM

wow that looks sweet man! You almost have as much support infrastructure around that little nano as I do on my 150g reef :lol:

FishyFishy! 05-29-2012 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kien (Post 720207)
wow that looks sweet man! You almost have as much support infrastructure around that little nano as I do on my 150g reef :lol:

Hahaha yeah it was a little overkill. My plan was to try beginner SPS in it like birdsnest and monti's n' such. But i've been to pre-occupied with the bigger tank project. Oh and building a deck. And Landscaping my house. And renovating my bathroom.....Think I might have too much on the go...

Here are some better iPad pics

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...aga/photo9.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...aga/photo8.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...aga/photo7.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...ga/photo10.jpg
You can actually see the other Zoas! lol
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...aga/photo5.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c38/bilmaga/photo.jpg

Some LED actinic shots

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...0528-00222.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...0528-00225.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...0528-00223.jpg

Ginu 05-29-2012 11:48 PM

Very well done.
Just out of curiosity what does the temp range a closed tank like that from the MHI?
On my 34 gallon I had to add a chiller in order to maintain a stable temp.

FishyFishy! 05-30-2012 02:41 PM

I've never actually had a problem with fluctuating heat from the halide at all. I do have A/C in my house though, so that might contribute to the stability. But it stays constant 80 degrees all the time.

fragbox.ca 07-14-2012 03:01 AM

I am loving this tank
very clever sump mod!
thanks for sharin

FishyFishy! 07-15-2012 07:01 PM

Quick update. I have added a few new corals.

Red/Green Blasto frag
Green with Purple center zoas
Green with Orange center zoas
Blue with Purple center zoas
Black with Pink center zoas
Purple Polyp Birdsnest frag

Since these pics were taken, I have also pruned almost all of my halimeda sp. and placed it in my sump. I also removed all but one Kenya Tree. I think I am going to eventually phase out the Kenya Tree's as they are too invasive and drop too many babies.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...a/IMG_6686.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...a/IMG_6684.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...a/IMG_6690.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...a/IMG_6663.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...a/IMG_6664.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...a/IMG_6665.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...a/IMG_6668.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...a/IMG_6671.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...a/IMG_6673.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...a/IMG_6677.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...a/IMG_6669.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...a/IMG_6698.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...a/IMG_6696.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...a/IMG_6695.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...a/IMG_6692.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...a/IMG_6679.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...a/IMG_6680.jpg

FishyFishy! 07-15-2012 07:54 PM

Growth Sequence Pics:

February FTS
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...S-February.jpg

March FTS
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3.../FTS-March.jpg

April FTS
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3.../FTS-April.jpg

June FTS
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...a/FTS-June.jpg

July FTS
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...a/FTS-July.jpg


I think the best growth I have seen was definitly the Candy Cane, and the Halemida Sp.

FishyFishy! 07-15-2012 07:57 PM

Side Shots:

February Side
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...bruarySide.jpg

March Side
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...March-Side.jpg

April Side
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...April-Side.jpg

June Side
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...-June-Side.jpg

July Side
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c3...-July-Side.jpg

Ginu 07-15-2012 09:19 PM

This is an awesome little nano.

Keep it up and I totally agree about the kenia tree. That thing grows super fast and drop babies everywhere.
Soon I'll have to go around my tank and prune most if it. Can it be sold for anything or is it considered to be a weed?

FishyFishy! 07-24-2012 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ginu (Post 731279)
This is an awesome little nano.

Keep it up and I totally agree about the kenia tree. That thing grows super fast and drop babies everywhere.
Soon I'll have to go around my tank and prune most if it. Can it be sold for anything or is it considered to be a weed?

Usually just a weed lol. Some people love them. I actually put mine in my FOWLR and they do just fine.

Duker 08-02-2012 04:44 AM

Looks cool, loved the fluval edge aquariums, i'm glad to see someone out there had the know how and the guts to DIY into a reef....BUT i think since you are doing all the tricked out LED's (which are soooo sweet) i would totally dedicate this awesome tank to 100% sweet ass zoas IMO.....they would look soooo sweet in there, especially with the loook down from the top........
Totally following this thread. Cheers and i look forward to more pics. :smile:

FishyFishy! 08-02-2012 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duker (Post 734872)
Looks cool, loved the fluval edge aquariums, i'm glad to see someone out there had the know how and the guts to DIY into a reef....BUT i think since you are doing all the tricked out LED's (which are soooo sweet) i would totally dedicate this awesome tank to 100% sweet ass zoas IMO.....they would look soooo sweet in there, especially with the loook down from the top........
Totally following this thread. Cheers and i look forward to more pics. :smile:


Thanks! I am definitely going for the Zoa's. I have 7 different types at the moment, and it will grow soon enough!

graco2929 08-08-2012 01:13 AM

info
 
hi, i have a question..... does the waterfall from overflow make a lot of noise????

thanks

FishyFishy! 08-08-2012 01:19 AM

No, no noise at all. I have an egg crate rack for filter floss at the top of the overflow. So it hits that before the water in the overflow.

Blink 09-18-2012 04:49 AM

This has to be one of my favorite Edges, I really like seeing them sumped and looking sharp.

FishyFishy! 09-18-2012 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blink (Post 747225)
This has to be one of my favorite Edges, I really like seeing them sumped and looking sharp.


Well thank you! I really need to get some updated pictures. I moved the rocks around a bit and my Birdsnest frag has doubled in size.


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