Hey guys So I got a new 29 setup ($150 on craigslist for the tank, stand, hood and a set of lights - Current, Dual Satellite 30" 2 x 65w w 1 LED, 2 Fans) on August 9th.
Took me awhile, but I managed to move it upstairs and rearrange my office to accomodate the new tank. I slowly added some water to make sure I wasn't going to end up with an unintentional lake, then when it seemed ok after a few hours I put the rest of my salt mix into it. Unfortunately only had about enough for 20 gallons, so I let that mix. (thats why the water level is so low in these first two pictures)
Then on 8/12 I went to my favorite fish store and got 11 lbs of live rock. One cool piece of Takonga? It wasn't Tonga..and it started with a T and had a K in it LOL whatever, its the piece on the right in the first picture...and then two pieces of Florida aquacultured rock that has some great algaes on it etc. (if anyone can tell what they are that'd be super, haven't had time to identify them. There's a ferny type and a type that has like round 'leaves' on it)
I got about 15 more lbs of live rock into the tank this past Sunday (8/19) from a couple who was consolidating tanks and needed to get rid of some live rock. The rock has some great coraline growth on it, were from some pretty well established tanks, and unfortunately also some aiptasia that I know I need to get rid of asap.
First thing I found from the LR in here was a snail, not sure what kind he is but he's active esp at night or when the tank is cooler. Then this morning I found a 2nd thing! He's totally cute.
Johnny said he's harmless and will probably multiply woohoo I love the little critters!
Haven't seen many pods yet, but I'm guessing I need to just get into the "patience" mindset. Monday I filled the tank up most of the rest of the way. Yesterday my order from bigals showed up so I can put a thermometer on there, got a Hydor Koralia 2 to put in there and replace the little powerheads that are in there right now and some other stuff. I'll pull my test kits out and do a test today and see where everything is at.
I also have some sand here and am planning on putting just a bit of sand in the bottom of the tank (you can see its still bare bottom right now)
I dont think I'll be getting any corals for this tank, I dont know, we'll see. I'm not planning on it right now. (how are those lights if I wanted some??)
Ya'll can help me with suggestions on stock for the tank, and timeline too since its been awhile since I set up a new SW tank. I know it needs to cycle, ie no ammonia...but then I'm a little rusty. Should I get some hermits? snails?
Is this tank too small for some blue/green chromis? If not, how many could I have? Was also thinking maybe an angelfish? I'd also like to try a shrimp in here. Any other ideas? this is kind of a show tank so I'd like some color (thus the reason I LOVE the coraline)
Took me awhile, but I managed to move it upstairs and rearrange my office to accomodate the new tank. I slowly added some water to make sure I wasn't going to end up with an unintentional lake, then when it seemed ok after a few hours I put the rest of my salt mix into it. Unfortunately only had about enough for 20 gallons, so I let that mix. (thats why the water level is so low in these first two pictures)
Then on 8/12 I went to my favorite fish store and got 11 lbs of live rock. One cool piece of Takonga? It wasn't Tonga..and it started with a T and had a K in it LOL whatever, its the piece on the right in the first picture...and then two pieces of Florida aquacultured rock that has some great algaes on it etc. (if anyone can tell what they are that'd be super, haven't had time to identify them. There's a ferny type and a type that has like round 'leaves' on it)
I got about 15 more lbs of live rock into the tank this past Sunday (8/19) from a couple who was consolidating tanks and needed to get rid of some live rock. The rock has some great coraline growth on it, were from some pretty well established tanks, and unfortunately also some aiptasia that I know I need to get rid of asap.
First thing I found from the LR in here was a snail, not sure what kind he is but he's active esp at night or when the tank is cooler. Then this morning I found a 2nd thing! He's totally cute.
Haven't seen many pods yet, but I'm guessing I need to just get into the "patience" mindset. Monday I filled the tank up most of the rest of the way. Yesterday my order from bigals showed up so I can put a thermometer on there, got a Hydor Koralia 2 to put in there and replace the little powerheads that are in there right now and some other stuff. I'll pull my test kits out and do a test today and see where everything is at.
I also have some sand here and am planning on putting just a bit of sand in the bottom of the tank (you can see its still bare bottom right now)
I dont think I'll be getting any corals for this tank, I dont know, we'll see. I'm not planning on it right now. (how are those lights if I wanted some??)
Ya'll can help me with suggestions on stock for the tank, and timeline too since its been awhile since I set up a new SW tank. I know it needs to cycle, ie no ammonia...but then I'm a little rusty. Should I get some hermits? snails?
Is this tank too small for some blue/green chromis? If not, how many could I have? Was also thinking maybe an angelfish? I'd also like to try a shrimp in here. Any other ideas? this is kind of a show tank so I'd like some color (thus the reason I LOVE the coraline)