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)

That is called "cooking" the rock. It does not involve boiling or the oven in any way...

 

Dsoz

DOH! Learn something new every day!

I don't need the rock right away.

There are too much bubble algea and aiptasia, I don't know if the emerald crab and peppermint shrimp will eat it all. Some of the aiptasia is half dollar size!:eek:

When I came to buy the set up I thought he was growing bubble algea and aiptasia! The picture he sent me was totally different, it was a super nice tank when he took cared of it.

I am leaning toward cooking it and starting over.

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.

I love trimma gobies!! Gotta get one of those!! You need to upgrade soon anyways! So how do you feel about a 100 gallon tank or at least a 75!! Yeah!! Jon a.k.a newfisher and I will help you set it up!

Welcome to the forum and the most wonderful addiction in the world!!!

 

Clay

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.

did you read lgreen's Ultimate Guide To Nano Fish? might help out! http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=74703

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

From a Newbie to a Newbie my advice would be to stock lightly and try to go bigger. (looking back the 55 gallon was way overstocked. I had more fish in that than I do the 150 gallon and for the most part they did great) I did lose one firefish because the other one did pick on it. If you have the room, now is the time to buy. Here and on craigslist there are so many good deals.

 

Bigger tank means less swings in temperature, ph, etc and less and the less fish the less problems you are going to end up having.

 

It's not about winning the guiness book of world records on fish stocking. It's about having fun and dead fish and corals are no fun!

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

did you read lgreen's Ultimate Guide To Nano Fish? might help out! http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=74703

I will check it out, thanks!

It's not so much about the quantity of light as it is the quality of light, but, yes, 96w of PC's should be more than enough light for that tank.

 

But, again, it may be a better use of the money to spend it on a full tank upgrade instead of the lighting on that tank lol.

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"

Jules' date=' honestly, for corals, you are going to want to either a, upgrade tanks to a tank with better lighting, such as a biocube or aquacube or whatnot, or, set up a standard tank and go all out, including lighting LOL. The stock lighting on those little eclipses just isn't nearly enough for corals, there may be upgrade kits out there, but, I honestly don't know if it's worth upgrading the lighting on that tank when, if they're still available, you can pick up 12-15g cubes on here for 100 bucks roughly each.[/quote']

 

I have found 2 good retro-fit kits that will work, one better than the other but suitable for corals, it seems like they are a lot of light 96w. All boils down to money right now and being as patient as I possibly can. (whistle) I like the biocubes those are really nice, should of bought one in the first place.(sad)

 

With a stock tank that size you will be limited for sure but there are a ton of fish well suited for that size tank! check this site out! http://www.nano-reef.com/

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

 

Ocellaris clowns are a great newbie fish. I bought a pair of babies and lived a long time without problems until I traded them out for my black and white ocellaris pair.

 

12 gallons is kinda small. I started with a 55 gallon and a few months later got a 29 gallon nano and then upgraded the 55 gallon to an 150 gallon reef and then upgraded the 29 gallon to an 150 gallon FOWLR (nutty)

 

Between you and me Jules... (Jgf's crazy(nutty) look at his signature....just kidding(laugh)

 

I'm fairly new too but have learned lots just from being on this site. The best thing I did in the beginning was buy things from people here and meet them face to face and look at their tanks. I learned a great deal that way but I still have a lot to learn.

 

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)