Show me your shallow reef
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michael_cb_125
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Very nice dimensions on the tank and I love the choice of Xaqua In/Out for the return. I like LEDs and prior to a few months ago I would have agreed with you on the AIs, but since the introduction of the Ecotech Radion, I feel as though that would be a better choice. The AIs are great for hitting crazy PAR numbers, but on a shallow tank I feel the Radion would provide better spread. I feel as though a single Radion would provide ample coverage and intensity.
Also, I love frosted glass for the rears of tanks. If you place a thin low wattage LED strip at the bottom of the glass you can great a neat ambient effect at night.
What are would considering for livestock?
If you dont mind me making a few suggestions;
Option One:
SPS dominated reef filled with Apogon sp. (cyanosoma, parvulus, etc.).
Option Two:
SPS dominated reef with a pair of Centropyge angels (my favorites: multifaciatus, colini, venustus, aruantia)
Option Three:
LPS dominated reef with a small shoal of smaller anthias (Pseudanthias pulcherrimus, Pseudanthias parvirostris)
Option Four:
LPS dominated reef with a pair of small predatory fish (Fuzzy dwarf Lionfish, Pygmy Wasp, etc.)
Option Five:
Soft Coral Dominated reef with many small goby species (Trimma sp., Eviota sp., Coryphopterus sp., etc.)
What are you considering for filtration?
For my this can be as exciting as the livestock additions.
~Michael
Also, I love frosted glass for the rears of tanks. If you place a thin low wattage LED strip at the bottom of the glass you can great a neat ambient effect at night.
What are would considering for livestock?
If you dont mind me making a few suggestions;
Option One:
SPS dominated reef filled with Apogon sp. (cyanosoma, parvulus, etc.).
Option Two:
SPS dominated reef with a pair of Centropyge angels (my favorites: multifaciatus, colini, venustus, aruantia)
Option Three:
LPS dominated reef with a small shoal of smaller anthias (Pseudanthias pulcherrimus, Pseudanthias parvirostris)
Option Four:
LPS dominated reef with a pair of small predatory fish (Fuzzy dwarf Lionfish, Pygmy Wasp, etc.)
Option Five:
Soft Coral Dominated reef with many small goby species (Trimma sp., Eviota sp., Coryphopterus sp., etc.)
What are you considering for filtration?
For my this can be as exciting as the livestock additions.
~Michael
Thanks for your reply , the radion has given me food for thought . Coral wise I'm not too sure but i do love goby types filtration will consist of a basic sump, sponge ,filter floss, live rock rubble, active carbon and some rowaphos ( like my last red sea max). Like the strip of LEDs idea ,if anyone has any pictures that would be great. Don't know yet what skimmer to go for ?
Can't wait to get started,
Equipment prices in the uk are high so I will be purchasing some in June With I'm in Disney with the kids .
Can't wait to get started,
Equipment prices in the uk are high so I will be purchasing some in June With I'm in Disney with the kids .
michael_cb_125
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I would look into the ATB line of skimmers. Go with the smallest model possible and you would be set.
I have an ATB and I love it!
~Michael
I have an ATB and I love it!
~Michael
michael_cb_125
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This is the skimmer that I would recommend. I have the older version of this on one of my tanks and I love it.
It is the ATB 840 2.0
You could get one in Florida
And I bet someone at ATB (Victor) can hook you up.
~Michael
It is the ATB 840 2.0
You could get one in Florida
And I bet someone at ATB (Victor) can hook you up.
~Michael
michael_cb_125
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You want inspiration? These are not my pictures, simply ones that I admire.
~Michael
~Michael
you must have Monday off to be this drunk on Sunday night lol