New to Nano

[zy112]

Thats an awesome nano! Welcome to RS!

[wav0718]

thanks for all the feedback.. i am planning to make it an sps tank and thinking about adding birdsnest this week.

[wav0718]

I went to the lfs to buy a couple of corals. I was thinking about getting the pink birdsnest and a colorful montipora. The lfs guy said usually sps corals are for established tanks (setup at least a year). So here is what he suggested. He gave me two frags, he was talking so fast that I missed the names (I guess I should of asked). Here they are;

This one I believe is a montipora. ($5.99) He said look for new growth that should expand to the egdes and look for the color to be pink and green. This will be a good indicator that sps corals will do well in your tank.



This one I believe is a acropora. (3.99) He said that this one should turn blue in 2 weeks if you have good water quality.



So for a total of $10 I guess I will find out if my tank is ready to add more expensive sps corals. Does anyone know if these corals are montipora and acropora? He also said I don't need to feed these at this time. Is this correct?

[wav0718]

The LFS guy said that I won't need the blue sponge filter that came stock with the aquapod because I added a refugium with chaeto to the back. Also the sponge filter really didn't work with the protein skimmer there. I am now seeing an oily film on the surface of the water. Is this normal or is it because I don't have adequate filtration? Should I add a hangon filter?

[rlcline76]

Sounds like you could use some surface agitation. I see you have what appears to be a hydor korelia nano powerhead. Not very adjustable. I would get an additional powerhead...HK1 place it mid tank and point it up toward the surface...that'll take care of that film, which I believe is a collection of gases. I haven't had my 3rd pot of coffee yet, so someone can correct me.

[djbacon]

Off to a great start - looking good - I wish, in retrospect that I would have scaped a little higher too.

[wav0718]

Well I just got back from a 3 week vacation, my brother-in-law was topping off the water for me while I was away. Water test as follows:
S.G. 1.026
pH 8.5
ALK 4
Cal 340 (added 2 cap of Reef Comp ~ should go to 360)

The two corals I added earlier are still alive.

The Chalice


The Acropora


Since they both are still alive, I decided to add a few more.




And a few critters added:

[djbacon]

thats some very dark skimmate - you dont even have any fish in the tank do you? Im starting to believe what everyone says about my oceanic skimmer being a P.O.S.

[wav0718]

When the pic was taken I only had 4 hermits, 2 snails. The Tunze Nano DOC Protein Skimmer 9002 works great. I don't have any exp with the oceanic skimmer, but stay away from the fission nano. I bought it before reading any reviews and it was truely a p.o.s. I am very satisfied with the Tunze Nano Skimmer.

[wav0718]

More updates:

Euplexaura


Euphyllia ancora


Front tank shot

[wav0718]

My blue legged hermit finds a new home (threw in a few empty shells and now one is occupied - lol)

[wav0718]

Question???
I have a Hang-on Refugium and I have noticed a lot of little white bug looking things. I think they are copods? Here is a pick. (to the right on the black wall)

Should I add snails or a tiny fish to eat these and keep the refugium clean?

[Royalscott]

Looks great. Good job on the rock work.

[Pyromaniac398]

Nice aquascaping I like the cave look you got there

[wav0718]

I was never a fan of the 24 gallon aquapod stand or the curved glass front. I recently visited a new aquarium store and saw the 34 gallon solana and fell in love with the design. So, I will be busy transfering the 24 gallon to the 34 gallon. Anyone interested in a 24 gallon aquapod/stand/sunpod? I'm in Elk Grove, CA. Paid 500 but will sell for 250. A little over 2 months old.

Current tank setup



New tank to be setup



Will keep you posted on progress of new tank. I am planning to do a diy overflow/sump. Hope all goes without disasters.