Megs first reef Experience (29g acrylic)

Triggerjay · 03-23-2008, 11:35 PM

My 9 year old daughter decided she wants a saltwater tank. She has been helping me for a while with my stuff, and the salt bug bit her. So, tonight we set up her tank. The tank consists of a 29g Ocean View acrylic tank, 65W X 2 PC lighting, a 200w stealth heater, Skilter 250 and a couple powerheads for circulation. We have been planning this for a while, so we have been stocking up on LR, sand, and livestock. All the supplies were temp housed in a 40g breeder frag tank tied to my system. The original plan was to tie her tank into my system, so she wouldn't have to do water changes, but after thought, we decided not to tie it into my system, incase one system crashes. She insists I post a pic tonght of the sandstorm. So,... drumroll please:

Tomorrow, if the storm has cleared, we will add her livestock. She has a myspace, so she knows her way around a computer, so I will have her continue this thread herself, aside from me helping her post pictures.

Megan says "Thanks for lookin!"

Jason

reefer4200 · 03-24-2008, 12:57 AM

Sweet, looking forward to what your imagination will bring!! At such an early age, you will have a tank of the month in the future...!!!!

AQTCJAK · 03-24-2008, 01:01 AM

Sounds like it will be a great one to follow

Varga · 03-24-2008, 01:03 AM

I was 9 when i got my first tank.
She'll benefit from this hobby in many ways

Triggerjay · 03-24-2008, 09:28 PM

ok, pic time...

The tank today:

The clowns:

The puffer:

Jason/Meg

Triggerjay · 03-24-2008, 09:29 PM

Should we add more rock? and how do you clean acrylic (inside the tank) will a mag float scratch it?

charlestonemt · 03-24-2008, 09:36 PM

That yellow striped maroon is beautiful! Although I'm a little biased I suppose...I just bought one that looks just like her a month ago with an anemone and I've grown quite attached.

Looking good so far...

iSIPPLE · 03-24-2008, 10:33 PM

With my acrylic tank, I used plastic razor blades and a Mag-Float magnetic algae cleaner with an acrylic-safe scrubbing pads. They cost somewhere between $7-10 and you can purchase both the scrubbing pads and plastic razor blades at Aquarium Cleaning Products . In my opinion, you have plenty of rock but it's all about what you like. Good luck with the tank, looks like you're off to a great start!

tbittner · 03-24-2008, 10:33 PM

They make mag floats for acrylic tanks. Make sure it's marked "For Acrylic" and it "shouldn't" scratch. I have glass tanks so I haven't used them.

I think you have plenty of rock. It looks great!

iSIPPLE · 03-24-2008, 10:50 PM

With my acrylic tank, I used plastic razor blades and a Mag-Float magnetic algae cleaner with an acrylic-safe scrubbing pads. They cost somewhere between $7-10 and you can purchase both the scrubbing pads and plastic razor blades at Aquarium Cleaning Products . In my opinion, you have plenty of rock but it's all about what you like. Good luck with the tank, looks like you're off to a great start!

Varga · 03-24-2008, 10:56 PM

Mag floats made for acrylic still scratch if a little grain of sand gets under the magnet.

tbittner · 03-24-2008, 11:06 PM

Great point! And I had heard the same thing about Mr. Cleans Magic Erasers....

iSIPPLE · 03-25-2008, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Varga

Mag floats made for acrylic still scratch if a little grain of sand gets under the magnet.

Good point. I used mine for about 2 years without any problems. I guess I got lucky. If you stay away from the sand with the Mag Float and use the plastic razor blades near the bottom, you should be fine.

althea2you · 03-25-2008, 09:41 PM

tank is looking good!!! very cool fish too!

dfurbee · 03-25-2008, 09:46 PM

Megan, you have a very nice start to a beautiful tank!

03-23-2008, 11:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
Triggerjay Reef Lobster Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Springfield MO Posts: 1,370 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Megs first reef Experience (29g acrylic) My 9 year old daughter decided she wants a saltwater tank. She has been helping me for a while with my stuff, and the salt bug bit her. So, tonight we set up her tank. The tank consists of a 29g Ocean View acrylic tank, 65W X 2 PC lighting, a 200w stealth heater, Skilter 250 and a couple powerheads for circulation. We have been planning this for a while, so we have been stocking up on LR, sand, and livestock. All the supplies were temp housed in a 40g breeder frag tank tied to my system. The original plan was to tie her tank into my system, so she wouldn't have to do water changes, but after thought, we decided not to tie it into my system, incase one system crashes. She insists I post a pic tonght of the sandstorm. So,... drumroll please: Tomorrow, if the storm has cleared, we will add her livestock. She has a myspace, so she knows her way around a computer, so I will have her continue this thread herself, aside from me helping her post pictures. Megan says "Thanks for lookin!" Jason __________________ 125g Mixed reef, 100g Basement sump, two 40g breeder frag tanks, Iwaki 100 main return pump, Sequence Reeflo Dart CL pump, Sedra 9000 powered DIY 3 foot tall skimmer, Aqua 40w UV, Two little fishies phosban reactor, Kangaroo dosing pump, 29g tank in my daughters room, All tied together into one system.

03-24-2008, 12:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
reefer4200 Serpent Star Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hoffman Estates, IL Posts: 234 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Megs first reef Experience (29g acrylic) Sweet, looking forward to what your imagination will bring!! At such an early age, you will have a tank of the month in the future...!!!!

03-24-2008, 01:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
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03-24-2008, 01:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
Varga Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 998 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Megs first reef Experience (29g acrylic) I was 9 when i got my first tank. She'll benefit from this hobby in many ways

03-24-2008, 09:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
Triggerjay Reef Lobster Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Springfield MO Posts: 1,370 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Megs first reef Experience (29g acrylic) ok, pic time... The tank today: The clowns: The puffer: Jason/Meg __________________ 125g Mixed reef, 100g Basement sump, two 40g breeder frag tanks, Iwaki 100 main return pump, Sequence Reeflo Dart CL pump, Sedra 9000 powered DIY 3 foot tall skimmer, Aqua 40w UV, Two little fishies phosban reactor, Kangaroo dosing pump, 29g tank in my daughters room, All tied together into one system.

03-24-2008, 09:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
Triggerjay Reef Lobster Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Springfield MO Posts: 1,370 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Megs first reef Experience (29g acrylic) Should we add more rock? and how do you clean acrylic (inside the tank) will a mag float scratch it? __________________ 125g Mixed reef, 100g Basement sump, two 40g breeder frag tanks, Iwaki 100 main return pump, Sequence Reeflo Dart CL pump, Sedra 9000 powered DIY 3 foot tall skimmer, Aqua 40w UV, Two little fishies phosban reactor, Kangaroo dosing pump, 29g tank in my daughters room, All tied together into one system.

03-24-2008, 09:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
charlestonemt Midas Blenny Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 94 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Megs first reef Experience (29g acrylic) That yellow striped maroon is beautiful! Although I'm a little biased I suppose...I just bought one that looks just like her a month ago with an anemone and I've grown quite attached. Looking good so far... __________________ Steven 75g reef tank 2 x 250w MH (10,000K) 2 x VHO 50gpd RO unit with ATO setup Sealife Systems skimmer

03-24-2008, 10:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
iSIPPLE Tunicate Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Minot, ND Posts: 11 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Megs first reef Experience (29g acrylic) With my acrylic tank, I used plastic razor blades and a Mag-Float magnetic algae cleaner with an acrylic-safe scrubbing pads. They cost somewhere between $7-10 and you can purchase both the scrubbing pads and plastic razor blades at Aquarium Cleaning Products . In my opinion, you have plenty of rock but it's all about what you like. Good luck with the tank, looks like you're off to a great start!

03-24-2008, 10:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,044 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Megs first reef Experience (29g acrylic) They make mag floats for acrylic tanks. Make sure it's marked "For Acrylic" and it "shouldn't" scratch. I have glass tanks so I haven't used them. I think you have plenty of rock. It looks great! __________________ Terry My chronicle 120g with 300g sump/refug, Outer Orbit HQI/T5HO 24-Hour Light System: : 48" 250W HQI 4x54W Lots of fish. 150g predator tank full of killers. 450g tank is IN the HOUSE!

03-24-2008, 10:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
iSIPPLE Tunicate Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Minot, ND Posts: 11 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Megs first reef Experience (29g acrylic) With my acrylic tank, I used plastic razor blades and a Mag-Float magnetic algae cleaner with an acrylic-safe scrubbing pads. They cost somewhere between $7-10 and you can purchase both the scrubbing pads and plastic razor blades at Aquarium Cleaning Products . In my opinion, you have plenty of rock but it's all about what you like. Good luck with the tank, looks like you're off to a great start!

03-24-2008, 10:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
Varga Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 998 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Megs first reef Experience (29g acrylic) Mag floats made for acrylic still scratch if a little grain of sand gets under the magnet.

03-24-2008, 11:06 PM	#12 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,044 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Megs first reef Experience (29g acrylic) Great point! And I had heard the same thing about Mr. Cleans Magic Erasers.... __________________ Terry My chronicle 120g with 300g sump/refug, Outer Orbit HQI/T5HO 24-Hour Light System: : 48" 250W HQI 4x54W Lots of fish. 150g predator tank full of killers. 450g tank is IN the HOUSE!

03-25-2008, 09:41 PM	#14 (permalink)
althea2you Padawan Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,221 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Megs first reef Experience (29g acrylic) tank is looking good!!! very cool fish too! __________________ ~Sarah~ How people treat you is their karma; how you react is yours. ~Wayne Dyer 28g Nano The 90 Gallon

03-25-2008, 09:46 PM	#15 (permalink)
dfurbee Neon dottyback Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Wish was back in AZ Posts: 673 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Megs first reef Experience (29g acrylic) Megan, you have a very nice start to a beautiful tank!

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