Tat2d Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 I'd like to say I'm back bigger and better than last time, but that's not the case. But I am feeling fortunate to have a glass box of any sort back in the house at this point(clap) This thread is not so much to show off as it is for me to look back and see the progress down the road. Anyway, it's a 29 gal. with a couple of HOB filters and a Korilia for water movement. Lighting is extremely weak. 4x18w N.O. t-5s. Honestly, I have no idea how anything is even alive....let alone looking good under these lights.(scratch) The previous owner had even less light. All the livestock/rock/sand came with the tank. It was however, all in a different tank than it is now. I will be upgrading to a 250 watt d.e. pendant with 2 p.c. actinics and led moonlights next week. The next project will be to either convert a 10 gal tank into a sump or find someone on the forum to custom build me one. Then a skimmer. So much for simple and cheap DOH! I plan on eventually doing mostly SPS, with a couple of softies thrown in for giggles. Here's a couple of pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 Lookin good man, hit up Eddie of Ed's Reef, he does awesome sumps really cheap, and he's a great guy on top of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMiller Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 Wow, Bobby, very nice!!! Can't wait to see the progression! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 idk if u got my pm but if u want it i have a ten gallon id give u just to get it out of my way can come with a light if ur gonna do a little fuge or just want a light haha let me know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tat2d Posted July 8, 2011 Author Share Posted July 8, 2011 idk if u got my pm but if u want it i have a ten gallon id give u just to get it out of my way can come with a light if ur gonna do a little fuge or just want a light haha let me know Sorry I haven't replied, I'm still trying to figure out what direction to go. I do already have a 10 gal. and a couple of extra lights in the garage if I decide to go that route. Thank you for the kind offer though. I appreciate it. The generosity of the folks on this site never ceases to amaze me. I think I'm leaning towards something custom so I can take advantage of every bit of the space in the stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustin Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 sounds good let me know if u need help lifting anything or getting it in ur stand dont want u to hurt urself further Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 Looking good Bobby!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tat2d Posted July 12, 2011 Author Share Posted July 12, 2011 first upgrade Picked up a double ended 250 watt halide w/2x65 pc actinic and 8 led moonlight pendant from Newfisher tonight. WOW!(clap) Thanks John! I'll post a pic after they come on tomorrow. The only downside was, I saw his new LED setup before I hooked up my lights. That'll suck the wind out of your sails.DOH! Those things are unbelievable!!! Now to figure out the sump/skimmer situation(scratch) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tat2d Posted July 18, 2011 Author Share Posted July 18, 2011 Rearranged the rock and got rid of almost all the soft corals over the weekend. here's a pic from this morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwenReefin Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Love the look of new starting clean looking tanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefnjunkie Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Thats gonna be a sweet little reef there- Its hard to get that monkey off the back huh, just a small tank for now........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePremiumAquarium Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 I see a much larger one in the near future... looking good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tat2d Posted July 20, 2011 Author Share Posted July 20, 2011 Thats gonna be a sweet little reef there- Its hard to get that monkey off the back huh, just a small tank for now........ What can I say.......motorcycles, reef tanks, tattoos, and guns. I wish I could find a cheap hobby. My wife says I should try reading. I told her "I do. I read about motorcycles, reef tanks, tattoos, and guns."(laugh) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tat2d Posted July 20, 2011 Author Share Posted July 20, 2011 I see a much larger one in the near future... looking good! Funny you should say that. I am currently agonizing over either doing the sump, skimmer, and separate cabinet to house ATO and calcium reactor for this tank, or waiting till something bigger comes along that can house it all under the tank. I really like the way this one looks and the potential it has, but bigger is better and all that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate213 Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 What can I say.......motorcycles, reef tanks, tattoos, and guns. I wish I could find a cheap hobby. My wife says I should try reading. I told her "I do. I read about motorcycles, reef tanks, tattoos, and guns."(laugh) That is funny. I have the same hobbies (plus I recently added homebrewing) and my wife and I have had the same reading conversation. I get picked on for only reading magazines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePremiumAquarium Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 That is funny. I have the same hobbies (plus I recently added homebrewing) and my wife and I have had the same reading conversation. I get picked on for only reading magazines. It's amazing how many hobbies we all have in common! Home brewing may be next for me once I get the space. Bobby, I really like this little tank but agree that a larger tank makes more sense for what you want to achieve. So much more stability and space for corals and equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefsickness Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 I make a kick ars porter that runs around 13% ,and a Honey Wheat beer thats so good you cant stop dranking it untill you fall down and thats at 9 % (scary) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tat2d Posted July 21, 2011 Author Share Posted July 21, 2011 I make a kick ars porter that runs around 13% ,and a Honey Wheat beer thats so good you cant stop dranking it untill you fall down and thats at 9 % (scary) Yes, please!(drinking) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bswe22 Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 What's up Bobby, how have things been? What happened to the other tank? New tank is looking good. I just pocked up a 90 w/ overflow built in, 3 powerheads and a big return pump for $100 bucks yesterday. This new tank will replace my 55 gallon which will become the sump for the 90. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bswe22 Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 I have also started brewing beer. I did a vanilla porter that turned out nice. I will be brewing something up next weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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