Jules

I would imagine EVERYONES sumps or fuges are bigger than my tank... Yeah I didn't like all that hair algae and it was taking my big snail so long I helped it out a little by pulling some of it out (I learned to wear gloves after that!) I'm not even sure what a pico tank is but I will look around now. Thanks for the compliment too!

This is my 12g Eclipse. Started with an all stock tank, now it is stripped of it's original filtration and been replaced with a HOB running only carbon inside of it. I added a Koralia Nano for added circulation as well. Here are pic of it from almost the beginning to present. (Cycling with all the algae pics are still on my cell phone)

DOH! Learn something new every day!

I was wondering if maybe since you don't need it you could place it in an unlit container or something that way you might be able to keep some of the good things that thrive on it. Maybe keep it heated and circulation going just no light? Just a thought I am new to all of this but am curious if keeping something on it might be beneficial in the long run.

Considering that I am layed off from work are you going to buy it for me? (laugh) I will eventually get a bigger tank and keep this one as well, just start whole new tank. Till then I really want to work on this one and making it better little by little. Thanks Stylaster for the welcome too!

The peppermint shrimp you are talking about Rick is "Lysmata wurdemanni" that is what I have and the LFS fed them aptasia, took care of any I had and haven't seen any since.

I did run into that thread not too long ago, thanks for reminding me about it I had forgot about it.

I like the idea of getting a pair of clowns in there, but I haven't intended on adding any more fish than what I have in there now, they seem to be doing very well there are lots of places for them to go to get away from one another, if they need to and I like the idea of a sand goby and the clowns, so that may be what i want to do. Hate to send these ones back though, they are like, my pets.....and if it ain't broke don't fix it right lol

I will check it out, thanks! Yeah that might be true, but I don't mind making it better, it will be a learning experience all the same and when I do upgrade to a bigger tank, this one will be "My first reef tank"

I am actually a registered member there, after going thru a couple forums the nano site was more suited for me. Here is my tank page there. http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=232494 Good to know about the clowns, they are really cute and funny fish. I can see me having a wayyyy bigger tank the next time around, I really love this hobby. (clap) And aren't we all just a little bit crazy?(laugh)

It is was a very nice looking tank drunkreefer, I had done the same thing with a 55g fw tank, 27 fish in it although 12 were neons, didn't lose anyone except a shark to a bottom feeder. This is totally different and I don't want to screw it up.

That is very well possible Rick, there isn't a whole lot of algae in there on the rocks, mostly on the back wall, I never saw it anywhere but on the LR. Thanks for the welcome!

Thanks jgf in the beginning I wanted a pair of the ocellaris clowns but didn't want to chance them dieing and all, being my first fish. It does sound like a pretty good stocklist. I have taken the stock filter off and added a HOB to add more light inside the tank, that is as far as I have gotten so far. Eventually I would like to add some type of corals, there are 3 button polyps growing in there atm. I don't really know what to do for them besides let them be, they were hitchhikers.

It's fine, I have been told that before. The thing is, I hadn't really planned on the Chromis to actually survive, I was told they would probably die. They seem to all be doing okay and I keep a close eye on the water as well. LFS said I can take them in for a discount on something else if need be. Thanks for the welcome as well as the advice everyone. Here is my tank atm.

I'm very new to the saltwater hobby, I love it a lot and have a hard time keeping my hands out of the tank and just letting it be.....(clap) I think I finally got it how I want it now though. I have a 12 gallon bowfront eclipse (I know, I know, I didn't research tanks before I bought one) But! I love a challenge and so far it has gone really smooth. I Started the tank around the middle of Feb. and now have 2 bluegreen Chromis, a Bicolor Blenny, a peppermint shrimp and 4 snails, (my shrimp ate the hitchhiker stometella snail )(enforcer) and approx. 12lbs of live rock, and 1-2 lbs of live sand. I live in Beaverton, Ore and am really glad to find a group that are local, I will more than likely become a paying member later, as I loveee to save a buck or two or three or more, AND wouldn't mind getting to know some folks from around here as well. :p Can't wait to snoop around check out the site some more. See ya around.(rock2)