ADA Cube Garden 45X27X30 Marine Reef
 

Friday, July 20, 2012

For the past few months I have been edging to being a new saltwater tank. I have been doing lots of research and trying to dig up as much information as I can before I drove in.

So a few days ago, I finally took the plunge.

There is about 12 lbs of live rock and about 8 lbs of live sand.

Currently using Koralia Nano 425 powerhead for current.

I plan to mod my AquaClear 50 box with a AquaClear 20 motor into a macro algae refugium.

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My vision for this tank will be to have about 2-3 fish, a cleaner shrimp, and maybe a couple Turbo Snails. But my main focus will be on corals. Currently looking at soft corals like Zoanthids and Xenias.

So that is my current setup and please offer me any constructive criticisms.

Thanks for looking!

is that 45X27X30 inches?

It is in centimeters.

cool little tank.....you may wanna re-think the xenia idea....in a tank that size, it would likely take over fairly quickly.....

+1 on re-thinking the xenia.
Can't wait to see how this turns out. I love the little cave on the right side.

Sunday, August 5 2012

Just did my first water change today. Made my own RO/DI saltwater for the first time.

Let's see how things go.

I WANT MORE CORALS!

(Sorry for the dark photos...)

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Some of my new Zoanthids
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And my Green Star Polyps (though not so green) and Blue Clove Polyps
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Thought I'd do some updates on this tank.

FTS @ September 19, 2012

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FTS @ October 1, 2012

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My two friends
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Just a update for you guys

Here are various shots of the tank.

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everything looks really happy. your tank keeps looking better and better.

Coming along nicely!

I love the looks of ADA tanks, but I single-handedly blame them for perpetuating the misconception of a cube. ;)

Keep up the good work!