Gill Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 I have been thinking a lot about how as we advance our hobby through new technology (exp. protien skimmers, RODI water, UV sterilizers, additives, lighting) we in effect widen the gap between those who can and can't afford to maintain a saltwater aquarium. This train of thought led me to questions like "which of these technology's are essential to keeping marine life alive". This is when I went bat !@#$ crazy and asked myself "if you can keep a tropical fish like a betta alive in a goldfish bowl why not nemo". So without any further ado I give you a 2.5 pico reef unplugged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 you got a heater or any filtration on it at all? Looks pretty good so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyInside Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 you got a heater or any filtration on it at all? Looks pretty good so far. I see no anything lol. Plus he said 2.5 unplugged Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 I see no anything lol. Plus he said 2.5 unplugged Yeah I'm a little slow on the reading part, just got excited to see pictues...(laugh) My bad... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gill Posted July 15, 2010 Author Share Posted July 15, 2010 Yep no heater just room temp. Only filtration is biological. If all goes well I will be adding a yellow watchmen goby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h2odvl Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 Looks good, but I think you are going to run in to problems with the sand and rock. Most "betta"/"goldfish" bowls are bare bottom with plastic deco. I think the rock/sand will over time build up waste, or more time will have to be spent cleaning. The time spent cleaning the rock/sand may be worth the trade off in having a saltwater fish. The other problem I see is making 2.5gal of saltwater every day, is it worth the time? (for me yes, others maybe maybe not) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gill Posted July 15, 2010 Author Share Posted July 15, 2010 Looks good, but I think you are going to run in to problems with the sand and rock. Most "betta"/"goldfish" bowls are bare bottom with plastic deco. I think the rock/sand will over time build up waste, or more time will have to be spent cleaning. The time spent cleaning the rock/sand may be worth the trade off in having a saltwater fish. The other problem I see is making 2.5gal of saltwater every day, is it worth the time? (for me yes, others maybe maybe not) I plan on using a gravel vac once weekly. At only about 1 gallon or less a week buying pre mixed doesn't seem half bad. (naughty) With ought the fish I may never even need a water change. My only fear is that if something does go wrong its gonna be really bad and happen really fast. (scary) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReeFit Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 just stir the water or blow bubbles in it everyday. he's got kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gill Posted July 15, 2010 Author Share Posted July 15, 2010 These pea puffers have been doing well unplugged Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddcarpenter Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 Now that's just cute lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gill Posted July 16, 2010 Author Share Posted July 16, 2010 Epic fail!!! At least I had not added any fish LOL. I had placed the tank in direct sunlight, my thought was I would be able to grow coral, but no way, at least not without a chiller. The tank was at least 90 degrees by 4:00 when I got home eek!!! I have moved the tank to the window sill next to the AC unit. It will only get indirect light now so photosynthetic corals are out :-( I still see bristle worms moving around in there so everything is not dead on the rock, at least not yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 It'll be ok, just a little longer to cycle. Keep an eye on the nitrates. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gill Posted July 19, 2010 Author Share Posted July 19, 2010 Well I added a fish today so I thought I would update with some new pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h2odvl Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 looks good what kind of fish is that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gill Posted July 23, 2010 Author Share Posted July 23, 2010 looks good what kind of fish is that? I'm not sure, it was the smallest damsel at the LFS. He's not very colorful but my son loves him, he named him spot. I had planed on getting something more colorful but now I might be stuck with him LOL DOH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gill Posted July 23, 2010 Author Share Posted July 23, 2010 I found this at a local pet store and couldn't resist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReeFit Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 7 watts LOL and that is a talbot damsel. i got one too. very curious non aggressive fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReeFit Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 FYI, keep an eye on that caulerpa. i had to tear a bunch out of my biocube because it just decided to melt all the sudden and once it establishes a root system, good luck removing it ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gill Posted July 23, 2010 Author Share Posted July 23, 2010 FYI' date=' keep an eye on that caulerpa. i had to tear a bunch out of my biocube because it just decided to melt all the sudden and once it establishes a root system, good luck removing it ever.[/quote'] I think I will take it out now that I have a pump to break the surface tension. I had originally hoped it would help to oxygenate the water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReeFit Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 I think I will take it out now that I have a pump to break the surface tension. I had originally hoped it would help to oxygenate the water. it would end up being more of a problem in that small of a tank than it was helpful, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gill Posted August 1, 2010 Author Share Posted August 1, 2010 Well its not unplugged anymore but the madness is definitely back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gill Posted August 1, 2010 Author Share Posted August 1, 2010 Here is a couple more I just love this little guy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee77 Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 wow i love the tang... is that a crab in the middle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gill Posted August 1, 2010 Author Share Posted August 1, 2010 wow i love the tang... is that a crab in the middle Ha ha good eye it's a red zebra hermit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gill Posted August 11, 2010 Author Share Posted August 11, 2010 So I had to add this little fan because with the light the temp was getting up to 87 but now it gets down to 76 so I have to turn it on off on off LOL. It was an easy fix though and only cost 6.99 at Target. The tang is doing great and eating as much as I will feed :-) She has stated "hosting" the xenia? Oh ya and I added some zoa (purple deaths and Armageddons)They weren't getting enough light in the 125 hopefully they color up again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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