Reef Sanctuary
Become a Sponsor   Our Sponsors  

Welcome to the Reef Sanctuary forums.

We're a beginner-friendly Reef Aquarium community featuring saltwater fish tank discussion, reef aquarium supply reviews, free photo gallery and more!

You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to many of our features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today! Want to check the place out first? Take a look at our Beginner's Guide for a quick tour of all the features we have to offer the marine aquarium hobbyist. If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact contact support.

Go Back   Reef Sanctuary > Specialty Forums > Nano Reefs
User Name
Password
Home Forums Photo Gallery Chat Product Reviews Live Coral Frags Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Nano Reefs Nano-reef questions should be posted here. Please share pics of your nano-reef!

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools
Old 04-21-2007, 10:08 AM   #46 (permalink)
lcstorc
Sunshine Reefer
 
lcstorc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Cocoa Fl
Posts: 21,727

My ReefSpace
Add yours!
Re: [NanoCube 12 DX] what now?

Awful story. Glad to hear things seem to be ok. I'm sure the water changes and carbon saved the day. Glad it didn't happen on the weekend when you were away. That is the part that scares me about an office tank. I travel a lot and would be too afraid of something going wrong while I was not there.
__________________
Peace
LYNN

You can't change the past but you can change how you view it.

A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash.

Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure
Lynn's 20g clown tank
Lynn's 90g of sunshine

Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.
lcstorc is offline   Reply With Quote
ReefSanctuary Sponsor
Old 04-22-2007, 05:08 PM   #47 (permalink)
BigAl07
Reef Addict (hopeless)
 
BigAl07's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Waynesville, North Carolina
Posts: 13,746

My ReefSpace
Add yours!
Re: [NanoCube 12 DX] what now?

Haven't been there today but as of last night all looks good. Everything is open and seems to be once again THRIVING!

Yeah the weekend thing is a concern but I have trusted and experienced friends who work there and can come in and take care of things if needed. Plus me only living 2 minutes from the office unless I am really OUT OF POCKET I get by there several times over the weekend anyway.

Allen
__________________
><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º>
·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. >((((º>

Quote:
Originally Posted by framerguy
...water changes rule!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Reddog170 View Post
.....Take care and love your reef.
Nitrate (NO3) reduction is directly proportional to percentage of Water Change.
Allen's home-made formula...(-NO3=WC%)
This means if you change 50% of your total water volume (That's EVERYTHING) you'll get a net reduction of (NO3) somewhere around 50%.

Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!

Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here)
Big Al's 10g
Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube Now in STORAGE and Dry-Docked
BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle
Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef
BigAl07 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-23-2007, 11:15 PM   #48 (permalink)
BigAl07
Reef Addict (hopeless)
 
BigAl07's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Waynesville, North Carolina
Posts: 13,746

My ReefSpace
Add yours!
Re: [NanoCube 12 DX] what now?

Did 1/3 WC last night. All tank params are looking GREAT! This morning I switched our the sponges again and washes out the filter bag with carbon in it. When I left this evening to come home the water was almost CRYSTAL clear. So I think it's back on the path to stability again!! SWEET!!

Allen
__________________
><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º>
·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. >((((º>

Quote:
Originally Posted by framerguy
...water changes rule!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Reddog170 View Post
.....Take care and love your reef.
Nitrate (NO3) reduction is directly proportional to percentage of Water Change.
Allen's home-made formula...(-NO3=WC%)
This means if you change 50% of your total water volume (That's EVERYTHING) you'll get a net reduction of (NO3) somewhere around 50%.

Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!

Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here)
Big Al's 10g
Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube Now in STORAGE and Dry-Docked
BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle
Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef
BigAl07 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-06-2008, 12:59 PM   #49 (permalink)
BigAl07
Reef Addict (hopeless)
 
BigAl07's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Waynesville, North Carolina
Posts: 13,746

My ReefSpace
Add yours!
Re: [NanoCube 12 DX] what now?

Wow! Talk about letting your OWN thread slip away.... Holy Bat Cow Man!


Ok the tank has been doing AMAZING now for months and months. I do 40% W/C every week.. no dosing or anything like that. I didn't realize it's been THAT long since I updated this thread. All I have right now are some "Zoa" pics but I'll try to scrape the glass and get some update pics next week. For now check out these Zoas that are doing SO well....


Not sure what they are called... I'll have to email the seller and ask again




and these I call "Daneil-sans" because I got them from Daniel and I don't remember the names.. Anywho... they are growing like CRAZY and look awesome! They look so much BETTER than the pic portrays...





That's it for now. Thanks for reading... see yall again in 14 months...
__________________
><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º>
·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. >((((º>

Quote:
Originally Posted by framerguy
...water changes rule!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Reddog170 View Post
.....Take care and love your reef.
Nitrate (NO3) reduction is directly proportional to percentage of Water Change.
Allen's home-made formula...(-NO3=WC%)
This means if you change 50% of your total water volume (That's EVERYTHING) you'll get a net reduction of (NO3) somewhere around 50%.

Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!

Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here)
Big Al's 10g
Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube Now in STORAGE and Dry-Docked
BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle
Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef
BigAl07 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-06-2008, 01:46 PM   #50 (permalink)
lcstorc
Sunshine Reefer
 
lcstorc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Cocoa Fl
Posts: 21,727

My ReefSpace
Add yours!
Re: [NanoCube 12 DX] what now?

Don't make us wait this long again.
Beautiful Zoas.
We want a FTS soon.
__________________
Peace
LYNN

You can't change the past but you can change how you view it.

A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash.

Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure
Lynn's 20g clown tank
Lynn's 90g of sunshine

Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.
lcstorc is offline   Reply With Quote
ReefSanctuary Sponsor
Old 06-06-2008, 01:49 PM   #51 (permalink)
BigAl07
Reef Addict (hopeless)
 
BigAl07's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Waynesville, North Carolina
Posts: 13,746

My ReefSpace
Add yours!
Re: [NanoCube 12 DX] what now?

Quote:
Originally Posted by lcstorc View Post
Don't make us wait this long again.
Beautiful Zoas.
We want a FTS soon.
Surely at some time in the NEXT 14 months I can get one
__________________
><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º>
·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. >((((º>

Quote:
Originally Posted by framerguy
...water changes rule!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Reddog170 View Post
.....Take care and love your reef.
Nitrate (NO3) reduction is directly proportional to percentage of Water Change.
Allen's home-made formula...(-NO3=WC%)
This means if you change 50% of your total water volume (That's EVERYTHING) you'll get a net reduction of (NO3) somewhere around 50%.

Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!

Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here)
Big Al's 10g
Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube Now in STORAGE and Dry-Docked
BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle
Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef
BigAl07 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-11-2008, 09:01 AM   #52 (permalink)
BigAl07
Reef Addict (hopeless)
 
BigAl07's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Waynesville, North Carolina
Posts: 13,746

My ReefSpace
Add yours!
Re: [NanoCube 12 DX] what now?

Here are a couple shots of "Mater" hosting in the Xenia.... (Terrible quality but pics none the less)

__________________
><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º>
·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. >((((º>

Quote:
Originally Posted by framerguy
...water changes rule!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Reddog170 View Post
.....Take care and love your reef.
Nitrate (NO3) reduction is directly proportional to percentage of Water Change.
Allen's home-made formula...(-NO3=WC%)
This means if you change 50% of your total water volume (That's EVERYTHING) you'll get a net reduction of (NO3) somewhere around 50%.

Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!

Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here)
Big Al's 10g
Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube Now in STORAGE and Dry-Docked
BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle
Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef
BigAl07 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-12-2008, 03:09 PM   #53 (permalink)
BigAl07
Reef Addict (hopeless)
 
BigAl07's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Waynesville, North Carolina
Posts: 13,746

My ReefSpace
Add yours!
Re: [NanoCube 12 DX] what now?

Here are some same ole same ole shots..

My Red Zoas stretching their legs/stalks first thing in the morning.. shorly after the lights came on



and here they are capturing some Mysis as it feel to them while feeding the tank




and here is my Leather opened WAY up and feeding like crazy



__________________
><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º>
·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. >((((º>

Quote:
Originally Posted by framerguy
...water changes rule!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Reddog170 View Post
.....Take care and love your reef.
Nitrate (NO3) reduction is directly proportional to percentage of Water Change.
Allen's home-made formula...(-NO3=WC%)
This means if you change 50% of your total water volume (That's EVERYTHING) you'll get a net reduction of (NO3) somewhere around 50%.

Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!

Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here)
Big Al's 10g
Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube Now in STORAGE and Dry-Docked
BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle
Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef
BigAl07 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-17-2008, 04:39 PM   #54 (permalink)
BigAl07
Reef Addict (hopeless)
 
BigAl07's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Waynesville, North Carolina
Posts: 13,746

My ReefSpace
Add yours!
Re: [NanoCube 12 DX] what now?

Here is "Mater" (Tomato Clown) really getting "Close & Personal" with one of my Xenia stalks
__________________
><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º>
·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. >((((º>

Quote:
Originally Posted by framerguy
...water changes rule!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Reddog170 View Post
.....Take care and love your reef.
Nitrate (NO3) reduction is directly proportional to percentage of Water Change.
Allen's home-made formula...(-NO3=WC%)
This means if you change 50% of your total water volume (That's EVERYTHING) you'll get a net reduction of (NO3) somewhere around 50%.

Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!

Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here)
Big Al's 10g
Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube Now in STORAGE and Dry-Docked
BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle
Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef
BigAl07 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-17-2008, 04:47 PM   #55 (permalink)
vdituri
Excellent Guesser :D
 
vdituri's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Sacramento California
Posts: 5,776

My ReefSpace
Add yours!
Re: [NanoCube 12 DX] what now?

That poor clown.
Doesn't he realize that relationship will never work out?
They're from different sides of the tidal pool.
__________________
Victor
-----
People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.
vdituri is offline   Reply With Quote
ReefSanctuary Sponsor
Old 06-17-2008, 04:48 PM   #56 (permalink)
BigAl07
Reef Addict (hopeless)
 
BigAl07's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Waynesville, North Carolina
Posts: 13,746

My ReefSpace
Add yours!
Re: [NanoCube 12 DX] what now?

Apparently with the advent of the INTERNET that's no longer a viable barrier
__________________
><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º>
·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. >((((º>

Quote:
Originally Posted by framerguy
...water changes rule!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Reddog170 View Post
.....Take care and love your reef.
Nitrate (NO3) reduction is directly proportional to percentage of Water Change.
Allen's home-made formula...(-NO3=WC%)
This means if you change 50% of your total water volume (That's EVERYTHING) you'll get a net reduction of (NO3) somewhere around 50%.

Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!

Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here)
Big Al's 10g
Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube Now in STORAGE and Dry-Docked
BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle
Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef
BigAl07 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-30-2008, 01:35 PM   #57 (permalink)
Grasspicker
Midas Blenny
 
Grasspicker's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Tennessee
Posts: 108

My ReefSpace
Add yours!
Re: [NanoCube 12 DX] what now?

Gonna tag a long on this one. I would consider a small tank for my office too. It looks like you have had great luck with progress.
Grasspicker is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-30-2008, 04:29 PM   #58 (permalink)
BigAl07
Reef Addict (hopeless)
 
BigAl07's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Waynesville, North Carolina
Posts: 13,746

My ReefSpace
Add yours!
Re: [NanoCube 12 DX] what now?

Thanks GrassPicker! I've been VERY lucky in many respects. Honestly I don't think it would be HALF that tank it is without the help of the members here at RS!!!

__________________
><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º>
·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. >((((º>

Quote:
Originally Posted by framerguy
...water changes rule!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Reddog170 View Post
.....Take care and love your reef.
Nitrate (NO3) reduction is directly proportional to percentage of Water Change.
Allen's home-made formula...(-NO3=WC%)
This means if you change 50% of your total water volume (That's EVERYTHING) you'll get a net reduction of (NO3) somewhere around 50%.

Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!

Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here)
Big Al's 10g
Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube Now in STORAGE and Dry-Docked
BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle
Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef
BigAl07 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-31-2008, 01:31 PM   #59 (permalink)
Grasspicker
Midas Blenny
 
Grasspicker's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Tennessee
Posts: 108

My ReefSpace
Add yours!
Re: [NanoCube 12 DX] what now?

So how is the tank today Al. It seems like its been a while since a post. I would love to see the progress. Its also good to hear that you have had a lot of advice with your build. Im looking forward to hearing from folks about our project as well.
__________________
http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...l-biocube.html Click me!! Help me!! Save me!!
Grasspicker is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-31-2008, 01:36 PM   #60 (permalink)
BigAl07
Reef Addict (hopeless)
 
BigAl07's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Waynesville, North Carolina
Posts: 13,746

My ReefSpace
Add yours!
Re: [NanoCube 12 DX] what now?

My tank is doing great! It's basically on Auto Pilot for the most part.


I top-off with water 2x a week (little evaopration)
I change the sponge filter out 1x week
I feed on Mon-Wed-Friday

I do a 20% water change every other week and at that time I scrape and clean.

Other than the above I just sit here and look at it for 9-11 hours a day 5 days a week. I find once it's set up and stabilized the less I touch it the better off it is!!

Thanks for droppin in.
__________________
><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º>
·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. >((((º>

Quote:
Originally Posted by framerguy
...water changes rule!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Reddog170 View Post
.....Take care and love your reef.
Nitrate (NO3) reduction is directly proportional to percentage of Water Change.
Allen's home-made formula...(-NO3=WC%)
This means if you change 50% of your total water volume (That's EVERYTHING) you'll get a net reduction of (NO3) somewhere around 50%.

Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!

Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here)
Big Al's 10g
Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube Now in STORAGE and Dry-Docked
BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle
Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef
BigAl07 is offline   Reply With Quote
ReefSanctuary Sponsor
Reply

  Reef Sanctuary > Specialty Forums > Nano Reefs



Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:15 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.0.0 RC8
©2003-2007 Centropyge Productions LLC
vB Ad Management by =RedTyger=


Page generated in 0.22416 seconds with 12 queries

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11