Travis's 20L prop tank

Travis · 04-09-2004, 01:57 PM

This was just set up a couple weeks ago, "hot-cycled" with LR from another tank.

Previously my prop tank was a 29gal with a 6" DSB, and a 10-gallon sump. Growth was less than spectacular.

So, when we moved, I decided to become a bare-bottom man. To nullify the added 6" the light would have to travel since there was no DSB, I replaced the 29 with a 20L. I also decided to forego the sump this time, it really didn't do me a whole lot of good on this setup anyway.

Kept the 2x65W CSL moonlight unit and added the CPR 24" HOB refugium from the old 46 setup, right now one maxijet 900 on a natural wave timer, will be adding more (probably today). I used standard PVC to set up the prop rack made of light diffuser, AKA eggcrate. And... in the frags went!

When I bought the 180 some of the fish had to go in here due to possible compatibility issues. Right now, it houses 1 domino damsel (whose days are numbered), one true perc, one small royal gramma and one bicolor blenny.

Here's the tank as of last night:

Some softies I fragged for local sale/trade:

And, finally, I've been seeing some amazing growth from my zoanthids since they went from the old prop tank to the new 55 barebottom, they're at the bottom under 3x96W of PC and they just took off! So... I FINALLY have some frags ready to grow out and then sell. The mother colonies are still in the 55, these are the actual frags now in the 20L.

EdgeKrusher · 04-09-2004, 03:28 PM

That's sweet Tarvis! Too bad we don't live closer I'd give you my hard earned money for those purple zoos.

ScottT1980 · 04-09-2004, 04:21 PM

Is this whats left of your prop tank that crashed? It looks good buddy, I can't wait for you to throw some up on that website of yours!!!

Take er easy
Scott T.

Travis · 04-09-2004, 04:25 PM

Prop tank never crashed. I had a lot of problems with predators/evil crabs, but no crash. I actually have many more zos than this, these are the ones that I'm getting ready to sell.

I regret ever promising to sell zo's on my web site... I don't have the know-how to set it up right, and don't have the stock to make it worthwhile to people. Considering ebay to save me the shipping time, or possibly just posting them in the sponsor specials section here for a "first dibs" special.

wooddood · 04-09-2004, 07:11 PM

looks great travis,i would like to have some of your frags. let us know buddy.

sandman3467 · 04-09-2004, 11:29 PM

I must say that those are some nice looking fraggs Travis.

semigodd154 · 04-10-2004, 12:50 AM

i definately want the blue zoos and the red ones those are intense could you show a pic of those under actinics? Please

Travis · 04-10-2004, 01:16 AM

OK, you asked for it buddy, but I can't be responsible for what happens when you see these electric blue rings under actinics, LOL.

sharks · 04-10-2004, 01:20 AM

If it's not sold already consider it done

I want this one...

semigodd154 · 04-10-2004, 01:24 AM

beautiful I will put myself on the list for when you have them grown out some gorgeous colors travis and nice work on the pics as well. BTW thanks for posting these so quickly.

Travis · 04-10-2004, 01:29 AM

No prob, I took them last night with the others but sometimes people doubt the true colors when you post actinic shots.

These blue-ringed ones are by far the most breathtaking zo's I've ever seen when under actinic. "electric" doesn't quite come off well in web colors but I think you get the idea, and just believe me when I say electric is the right word.

ReefLady · 04-10-2004, 08:54 AM

Wow - nice! The blues, and heck, all of them - are gorgeous!

04-09-2004, 01:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
Travis Smilie Bartender Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 6,890 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Travis's 20L prop tank This was just set up a couple weeks ago, "hot-cycled" with LR from another tank. Previously my prop tank was a 29gal with a 6" DSB, and a 10-gallon sump. Growth was less than spectacular. So, when we moved, I decided to become a bare-bottom man. To nullify the added 6" the light would have to travel since there was no DSB, I replaced the 29 with a 20L. I also decided to forego the sump this time, it really didn't do me a whole lot of good on this setup anyway. Kept the 2x65W CSL moonlight unit and added the CPR 24" HOB refugium from the old 46 setup, right now one maxijet 900 on a natural wave timer, will be adding more (probably today). I used standard PVC to set up the prop rack made of light diffuser, AKA eggcrate. And... in the frags went! When I bought the 180 some of the fish had to go in here due to possible compatibility issues. Right now, it houses 1 domino damsel (whose days are numbered), one true perc, one small royal gramma and one bicolor blenny. Here's the tank as of last night: Some softies I fragged for local sale/trade: And, finally, I've been seeing some amazing growth from my zoanthids since they went from the old prop tank to the new 55 barebottom, they're at the bottom under 3x96W of PC and they just took off! So... I FINALLY have some frags ready to grow out and then sell. The mother colonies are still in the 55, these are the actual frags now in the 20L.

04-09-2004, 03:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
EdgeKrusher Plate Coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Eden Prairie, MN Posts: 716 View Gallery Karma Komment	That's sweet Tarvis! Too bad we don't live closer I'd give you my hard earned money for those purple zoos. __________________ ((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.. ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><((((º> ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸>< ((((º>¸¸.·´¯`·.¸. `·.. ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><((((º>¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.

04-09-2004, 04:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
ScottT1980 Reef Lobster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,485 View Gallery Karma Komment	Is this whats left of your prop tank that crashed? It looks good buddy, I can't wait for you to throw some up on that website of yours!!! Take er easy Scott T. __________________ My Tank

04-09-2004, 04:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
Travis Smilie Bartender Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 6,890 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Prop tank never crashed. I had a lot of problems with predators/evil crabs, but no crash. I actually have many more zos than this, these are the ones that I'm getting ready to sell. I regret ever promising to sell zo's on my web site... I don't have the know-how to set it up right, and don't have the stock to make it worthwhile to people. Considering ebay to save me the shipping time, or possibly just posting them in the sponsor specials section here for a "first dibs" special. __________________ Help build the Encyclopedia of ReefKeeping Find over 1400 Reef Aquarium Articles at The Reef Aquarium Index

04-09-2004, 07:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
wooddood the wood dude Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: marion. INDIANA Posts: 3,457 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	looks great travis,i would like to have some of your frags. let us know buddy. __________________ 120 gal/in wall tank/starboard substraight/2 250 watt 10k xm metal halides/ 4 55watt 03 actinics/150lbs lr/scwd on return/scwd on a closed loop/aquaclear aquatics 200 pro wetdry w/skimmer. ask all the questions you have if we cant answer it we'll make up some thing. remember patience is the key to a kick ass reef. dave.

04-09-2004, 11:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
sandman3467 Limpet Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 144 View Gallery Karma Komment	I must say that those are some nice looking fraggs Travis. __________________ JBJ Nanocube 24g DX-2006 NVM, Nanocustoms 3.36 + 1.24 for 24g DX (132w) Nanocustoms ICA 2.0 - Nanocube 24, NVM Moonlight Fix Sapphire Nanoskimmer NC24, Rio Hyperflow - 6HF - 350 gph SCWD Wavemaker, Reefkeeper 2.0 Digital Power Center 40lbs LR, 25lbs LS

04-10-2004, 12:50 AM	#7 (permalink)
semigodd154 Scopas Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: mayfield ny Posts: 408 View Gallery Karma Komment	i definately want the blue zoos and the red ones those are intense could you show a pic of those under actinics? Please __________________ 44 gal cubish BB 24x18x24 with lots of flow 2xkorillia 4's and 2xkorillia 1's approx. 70x turnover sumpless no livestock yet still deciding on lights (love you jake 9-03 to 12-03) Shaun

04-10-2004, 01:16 AM	#8 (permalink)
Travis Smilie Bartender Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 6,890 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	OK, you asked for it buddy, but I can't be responsible for what happens when you see these electric blue rings under actinics, LOL. __________________ Help build the Encyclopedia of ReefKeeping Find over 1400 Reef Aquarium Articles at The Reef Aquarium Index

04-10-2004, 01:20 AM	#9 (permalink)
sharks Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 843 View Gallery Karma Komment	If it's not sold already consider it done I want this one... __________________ The sea monkey has my money 220G fish only tank ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 120G Reef 2 250W 65K MH’s. 2 VHO Actinics LifeReef filter/skimmer/20G REF 200LB Kaelini Rock . 2-3” DSB. Various, LPS, SPS, clams, leathers, and others Numerous fish ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> View my Photo Gallery><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º>

04-10-2004, 01:24 AM	#10 (permalink)
semigodd154 Scopas Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: mayfield ny Posts: 408 View Gallery Karma Komment	beautiful I will put myself on the list for when you have them grown out some gorgeous colors travis and nice work on the pics as well. BTW thanks for posting these so quickly. __________________ 44 gal cubish BB 24x18x24 with lots of flow 2xkorillia 4's and 2xkorillia 1's approx. 70x turnover sumpless no livestock yet still deciding on lights (love you jake 9-03 to 12-03) Shaun

04-10-2004, 01:29 AM	#11 (permalink)
Travis Smilie Bartender Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 6,890 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	No prob, I took them last night with the others but sometimes people doubt the true colors when you post actinic shots. These blue-ringed ones are by far the most breathtaking zo's I've ever seen when under actinic. "electric" doesn't quite come off well in web colors but I think you get the idea, and just believe me when I say electric is the right word. __________________ Help build the Encyclopedia of ReefKeeping Find over 1400 Reef Aquarium Articles at The Reef Aquarium Index

04-10-2004, 08:54 AM	#12 (permalink)
ReefLady Tridacna maxima Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 4,590 View Gallery Karma Komment	Wow - nice! The blues, and heck, all of them - are gorgeous! __________________ ~ Teri -------- "You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice." ~(currently tankless)~ Our 180g sps tank / DIY adventure (taken down in late 2006): Our 180g DIY Reef Project ---What's next????

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