InLimbo87's NC12G DX Build Thread! - Page 3

Craig Manoukian · 11-18-2007, 08:24 AM

Oh, and how long have you been in the reef hobby, it's obvious this isn't your first tank?

JFK_Jr · 11-18-2007, 08:37 AM

Nice nano...

Got that corraline gowing nicely... good job!

InLimbo87 · 11-18-2007, 08:52 AM

Thanks Mark and Craig!

I test the parameters biweekly. I actually just tested them yesterday, and here were the tests

Nitrate- 0
Phosphates- 0
Ph - 7.8
Alk - 3.5
Calc- 450

The parameters tend to stay right around there with minimal variation with weekly water changes with Reef Crystals. I always make sure to not overfeed, and I shut the pumps off to feed the fish. I also keep feedings to a minimum (usually once every other day).

Craig Manoukian · 11-18-2007, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by InLimbo87

I test the parameters biweekly.

Awesome! That's the key with nanos, constant vigilance. So how many tanks have you had and how long have you been in this crazy addiction?

InLimbo87 · 11-18-2007, 09:37 AM

Before this I had an oceanic 30 gallon cube for about a year and a half. I sold it in the hopes of upgrading to a 65g, but ended up downgrading in the process.

Craig Manoukian · 11-18-2007, 09:42 AM

Thanks and as you can see I'm currently tankless, so I can totaly relate to that downgrade thang!

InLimbo87 · 11-18-2007, 09:53 AM

I can definitely relate. I actually parted out my entire 30g before I went on a vacation, and bought a 65g. It sat there for several months until I really realized that I didn't have the time/money for it, so I went with the 12g nanocube. I honestly couldn't be happier right now. I work full time and go to school full time so this tank is actually perfect right now...

InLimbo87 · 11-28-2007, 11:51 PM

The toadstool was getting pretty big, so it was time for some plate coral action!

I think my clown was trying to host it overnite, I almost caught her

Craig Manoukian · 11-29-2007, 12:01 AM

Looking good!

InLimbo87 · 11-29-2007, 03:51 PM

Thanks

InLimbo87 · 01-11-2008, 06:49 AM

Well, Its been a couple months since I took pictures of the reef. Not much has changed. I did update the flow system to two mj900's rotating on a JBJ wavemaker and I love it over the old system. Absolutely no dead spots and the corals are loving it.

Here are some new pics:

FTS:

They're taking over!!!:

Hammer:

Lenny posing next to the Rainbow yuma:

Couple corals on the sandbed:

tbittner · 01-11-2008, 07:48 AM

VERY Nice!!!

I'm impressed that you can keep a Yuma alive. I've read that they can be very difficult to keep.

InLimbo87 · 01-12-2008, 12:26 AM

TY!

I've actually never heard that about yuma's.. I was always under the impression they were pretty hardy.

11-18-2007, 08:24 AM	#31 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,352 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: InLimbo87's NC12G DX Build Thread! Oh, and how long have you been in the reef hobby, it's obvious this isn't your first tank? __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

11-18-2007, 08:37 AM	#32 (permalink)
JFK_Jr Golden Moray Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hallandale Beach FL Posts: 2,108 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: InLimbo87's NC12G DX Build Thread! Nice nano... Got that corraline gowing nicely... good job! __________________ *JFK_Jr's 150 Gallon Starphire*

11-18-2007, 08:52 AM	#33 (permalink)
InLimbo87 Elegance coral Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,002 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: InLimbo87's NC12G DX Build Thread! Thanks Mark and Craig! I test the parameters biweekly. I actually just tested them yesterday, and here were the tests Nitrate- 0 Phosphates- 0 Ph - 7.8 Alk - 3.5 Calc- 450 The parameters tend to stay right around there with minimal variation with weekly water changes with Reef Crystals. I always make sure to not overfeed, and I shut the pumps off to feed the fish. I also keep feedings to a minimum (usually once every other day). __________________ We are forever responsible for that which we tame... Oceanic 33g Cube Tank Thread ~Ian~

11-18-2007, 09:37 AM	#35 (permalink)
InLimbo87 Elegance coral Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,002 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: InLimbo87's NC12G DX Build Thread! Before this I had an oceanic 30 gallon cube for about a year and a half. I sold it in the hopes of upgrading to a 65g, but ended up downgrading in the process. __________________ We are forever responsible for that which we tame... Oceanic 33g Cube Tank Thread ~Ian~

11-18-2007, 09:42 AM	#36 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,352 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: InLimbo87's NC12G DX Build Thread! Thanks and as you can see I'm currently tankless, so I can totaly relate to that downgrade thang! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

11-18-2007, 09:53 AM	#37 (permalink)
InLimbo87 Elegance coral Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,002 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: InLimbo87's NC12G DX Build Thread! I can definitely relate. I actually parted out my entire 30g before I went on a vacation, and bought a 65g. It sat there for several months until I really realized that I didn't have the time/money for it, so I went with the 12g nanocube. I honestly couldn't be happier right now. I work full time and go to school full time so this tank is actually perfect right now... __________________ We are forever responsible for that which we tame... Oceanic 33g Cube Tank Thread ~Ian~

11-28-2007, 11:51 PM	#38 (permalink)
InLimbo87 Elegance coral Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,002 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: InLimbo87's NC12G DX Build Thread! The toadstool was getting pretty big, so it was time for some plate coral action! I think my clown was trying to host it overnite, I almost caught her __________________ We are forever responsible for that which we tame... Oceanic 33g Cube Tank Thread ~Ian~

11-29-2007, 12:01 AM	#39 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,352 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: InLimbo87's NC12G DX Build Thread! Looking good! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

11-29-2007, 03:51 PM	#40 (permalink)
InLimbo87 Elegance coral Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,002 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: InLimbo87's NC12G DX Build Thread! Thanks __________________ We are forever responsible for that which we tame... Oceanic 33g Cube Tank Thread ~Ian~

01-11-2008, 06:49 AM	#41 (permalink)
InLimbo87 Elegance coral Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,002 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: InLimbo87's NC12G DX Build Thread! Well, Its been a couple months since I took pictures of the reef. Not much has changed. I did update the flow system to two mj900's rotating on a JBJ wavemaker and I love it over the old system. Absolutely no dead spots and the corals are loving it. Here are some new pics: FTS: They're taking over!!!: Hammer: Lenny posing next to the Rainbow yuma: Couple corals on the sandbed: __________________ We are forever responsible for that which we tame... Oceanic 33g Cube Tank Thread ~Ian~

01-11-2008, 07:48 AM	#42 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: InLimbo87's NC12G DX Build Thread! VERY Nice!!! I'm impressed that you can keep a Yuma alive. I've read that they can be very difficult to keep. __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

01-12-2008, 12:26 AM	#43 (permalink)
InLimbo87 Elegance coral Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,002 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: InLimbo87's NC12G DX Build Thread! TY! I've actually never heard that about yuma's.. I was always under the impression they were pretty hardy. __________________ We are forever responsible for that which we tame... Oceanic 33g Cube Tank Thread ~Ian~

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