Islandoftiki Posted April 10, 2012 Author Share Posted April 10, 2012 You could also build a really nice one out of acrylic. Super easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islandoftiki Posted April 11, 2012 Author Share Posted April 11, 2012 Here's a quick video of my Gnome Glass limewood airstone skimmer in operation. It's still breaking in as this video was taken. I'll follow up with more info in the next couple days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramy Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 That thing looks awesome in actions I love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islandoftiki Posted April 26, 2012 Author Share Posted April 26, 2012 double post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islandoftiki Posted April 26, 2012 Author Share Posted April 26, 2012 I changed out the bulbs in my fixture last night. Here's what I ended up with: (Back to front) ATI Blue + ATI Blue + Geissman Midday 6000k ATI Purple + Colors look a lot sharper/crisper and I like the overall color of the light in the tank. Now, let's see how the corals like it. Also, I'm going to add another powerhead to the other side of the tank. Just a simple Koralia Nano 240 to help keep detritus from building up in the area underneath the MP10. I may put it on a timer. Or not. We'll see what effect it has on the circulation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islandoftiki Posted April 29, 2012 Author Share Posted April 29, 2012 Here's a fairly long video I took of my Yellow Watchman Goby and Tiger Pistol Shrimp doing their thing. Always fun to watch them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelsz3 Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 nice video, glad to see he finally paired up with the goby. its awesome watching them come completely out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islandoftiki Posted May 5, 2012 Author Share Posted May 5, 2012 Well, this thread is long overdue for an update! I've been adding stock to this tank, but I've been so busy with the pest tank that I've been neglecting updating you all on what's new with the main display tank! Here are some pictures of the newest goodies! As most of you know, two local shops are moving to new locations and many new things were procured from their sales! My sixline is still doing great. She's happy as a clam. My pod population is finally starting to get up to speed, so I'm sure she's happy about that! This is the ricordea rock I've been working on for a couple weeks. It's looking nice and I'll fill in some more as I find ones I like. Most of these came from The Premium Aquarium in their shop moving sale! A couple are from Rose City Aquarium and one is from Upscales. Rose City Aquarium moving sale Duncans! They're particularly nice teal/pink. They were a little beat up when I got them, but they're doing great now. They're really thriving. I bought these pink palys in the group buy a month or two ago. They're really amazing and extremely fast growing. This had 4 full sized heads and two babies on it when I got it. It seems to have a new head every week. It's going to be a great addition as it grows out. Shouldn't take long! Another sale item. Coco worm. Beautiful color in an otherwise drab corner of the tank. Picked up these acans from skulls and sparrows the other day. He has some really nice acans! As always, two of the most active members of the tank... I moved my brain coral up to the top of this rock. It seems to like it. There are some nice zoas at the very top... no idea what they might be named -- don't care. The bright green ones are radioactive dragon eyes and the orange palys are called something or other. The frag plug is part of the growout contest. It's Green Slimer SPS. The last little bit of algae is here on this rock. It's slowly going away as I starve it out. The GSP's in this picture are pretty slow growing. They've barely advanced in 6 months. The Gnome Glass skimmer in the background has been working great. I'm glad I bought it. That's it for now. The tank is slowly maturing and doing very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gill Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 FTS please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islandoftiki Posted May 6, 2012 Author Share Posted May 6, 2012 Oh yeah.... FTS: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islandoftiki Posted May 6, 2012 Author Share Posted May 6, 2012 Oh yeah.... FTS: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbird Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 I am truely impressed with how much you can do with such a limited space. Before watching your builds my only small tank was a 2 gallon beta setup and I always thought it needed more space. Your threads have opened my eyes to the world of PICO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islandoftiki Posted May 7, 2012 Author Share Posted May 7, 2012 I'm still adding stuff as I find things I like. I'm starting to branch out(pun intended) from softies a little. I'm just waiting until the last bits of algae give up the ghost before I add much more. The Tunze Osmolator ATO is up and running as of Saturday and has been working great so far. The tank level hasn't changed more than a couple millimeters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islandoftiki Posted May 7, 2012 Author Share Posted May 7, 2012 Double post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islandoftiki Posted May 7, 2012 Author Share Posted May 7, 2012 My fiance just got back from 10 days and Hawaii and look what she brought me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachS Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Thats one of the nicest nanos I have seen Good work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miniwhinny Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 WOW !!! That's one of the nicest nano's I've ever seen. It looks way bigger than a 10 Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kknight Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 I hope mine turns 1/2 as good as yours. I like the rock work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islandoftiki Posted June 7, 2012 Author Share Posted June 7, 2012 Here's a funny one. Noticed this when I was feeding this morning. This tiny ricordea (about 10mm in diameter) managed to snag a couple legs of this asterina star. The star is trying to pull away and stretching the closed up ric out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islandoftiki Posted June 16, 2012 Author Share Posted June 16, 2012 My first chalice... (actinic only) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burningbaal Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 Gorgeous...very nice! Sent using Forum Runner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Dog Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 Tank is looking good John! Keep up the good work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islandoftiki Posted June 16, 2012 Author Share Posted June 16, 2012 Tank is looking good John! Keep up the good work It's the live rock that's really making it great. ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankb Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 Look nice John. Probably a year, you can frag that chalice and sell frags. (naughty) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islandoftiki Posted July 2, 2012 Author Share Posted July 2, 2012 Everything has been going great in the 10 gallon tank. Lots of new growth on all of the corals. Not much else to report, so here's a video of dinner time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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