My Snowcasso Clownfish Tank!

Woodstock · 09-19-2008, 12:51 PM

It is beginning to come together now! It's been slow since I am also putting together my 300 gallon clownfish growout system also but here are a few pieces I have so far:

Equipment:

29 gallon AGA with an external overflow

Lit with 4 x 39 watt T5 fixture

20 gallon sump

100 watt Jager heater

Reefkeeper controller

Euro Reef CS-6-1 skimmer

Livestock will be:

Two rose bubble tip anemones

One green bubble tip anemone

Some of my young picasso clownfish babies

This tank will be stocked with nothing but BUBBLE TIP ANEMONES and some of my picasso clownfish I am raising.
**I already have plans to upgrade to a larger tank but right now this will have to do**

Pics to come this weekend!

blue_eyes53813 · 09-19-2008, 12:56 PM

Cool Doni,,, I am beginning to think you are addicted... lol Cant waite to see pictures...

Woodstock · 09-19-2008, 01:05 PM

Vicki, I've wanted to do an anemone tank for a long time now. With the garage as my "office" I now have lots of room to work with

But yeah, I'm addicted for sure!!!

jbob · 09-21-2008, 03:14 AM

Its the weekend! Do you have anything in it yet?

chriswho · 09-21-2008, 08:47 AM

Love to see some pics

Woodstock · 09-21-2008, 09:58 AM

I began setting this up 2 weeks ago (9-9-08). There is no livestock in it yet.

Here is what it looks like today. I will seed it with live sand & rock from my display.

Here is the 20gal sump. Today I will install an EuroReef CS61 skimmer in it

I plan on adding one green bubble tip (GBTA) and two rose bubble tip (RBTA) anemones in it and some picasso clownfish. One RBTA is from my reef and the other is coming from MrCoral.com.

Here is a GBTA that I purchased at the LFS a week ago. Since the anemone tank is not ready, it is patiently waiting in a floating basket in my 120 gal reef.

I currently have two RBTA's in my 120 reef (clones) and I will be putting one of those into the 29 gal anemone tank. Here is what it looks like...

chriswho · 09-21-2008, 10:12 AM

Nice looking tank and nems. Keep us posted.

BarbMazz · 09-21-2008, 11:38 AM

Looking good Doni Marie! My tank for the babies and nem is 28g, so very similar to what you're doing here.

So, you are using rock from your system, and seeding the new sand with system sand as well. I'm doing that, too... the rock is coming from my sump and I'll be seeding the new sand with dt sand.

When are you planning on adding the livestock? Obviously, I'll be adding the babies when my place is up in line ( YAY! ). Because I'm using cycled rock and seeding the sandbed, will my system be ready for an anemone sooner than setting up a brand new system from scratch?

Woodstock · 09-21-2008, 12:08 PM

Thanks Chriswho. I will try to keep this thread updated.

Barb - that is my thinking; the seasoned rock and sand will certainly help. I will be testing frequently and setting the skimmer on wet. I don't recommend doing so but I think with care, adding anemones soon can be done safely.
I am going to add the anemones first and then just a few clowns at a time.

cheeks69 · 09-21-2008, 01:29 PM

Amazing stuff your doing Doni {breeding, live foods, building sumps etc.} where do you find the time

Can't wait to see the progress, keep up the fantastic work

lcstorc · 09-21-2008, 01:35 PM

Another great project.

BarbMazz · 09-21-2008, 01:51 PM

Thanks for the info. I know it's best to add the nem first so they acclimate to the tank before adding the stress of the clowns. I've been reading up on all of it and trying to decide the right way to do things here.

I'm getting water, sand and the rocks in the tank today. We'll see how long I will be waiting for the clowns. I'm wondering if it would be best to add the anemone first here, too, and keep a close eye on things as you are.

Do you think using established system water would be beneficial? My 65 is very stable... what do you think of using water change water to start the 28g? It's been four days since the last wc and I could do another easily.

Sorry for the hijack and all the questions... what you are doing is so similar to what I'm doing, and you are like a mentor to me!

Woodstock · 09-26-2008, 11:47 AM

They prefer the red anemone for some reason. I have 6 fish and 5 stay in the red and only 1 stays in the green...

I gotta agree with them that the red is nicer looking

BarbMazz · 09-26-2008, 12:19 PM

Lookin' good, Ms Doni! Have you gotten the anem from Mr Coral yet? If so how's it look? Healthy and happy? I'm thinking of ordering one from him, too, if yours is good. His prices are good and shipping to me from him is free. Can't beat free!

MarvinsReef · 09-26-2008, 12:50 PM

oh wow!! those SnowCasso's are awesome...

this is gonna be a very nice tank...

09-19-2008, 12:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 24,157 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	My Snowcasso Clownfish Tank! It is beginning to come together now! It's been slow since I am also putting together my 300 gallon clownfish growout system also but here are a few pieces I have so far: Equipment: 29 gallon AGA with an external overflow Lit with 4 x 39 watt T5 fixture 20 gallon sump 100 watt Jager heater Reefkeeper controller Euro Reef CS-6-1 skimmer Livestock will be: Two rose bubble tip anemones One green bubble tip anemone Some of my young picasso clownfish babies This tank will be stocked with nothing but BUBBLE TIP ANEMONES and some of my picasso clownfish I am raising. I already have plans to upgrade to a larger tank but right now this will have to do Pics to come this weekend! __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

09-19-2008, 12:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
blue_eyes53813 Hey!Its not my fault Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 7,241 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My 29 gallon Anemone Tank! Cool Doni,,, I am beginning to think you are addicted... lol Cant waite to see pictures... __________________ 265 Gallon Reef built into basement wall. Lighting = 6x250 watts MH, 2x96 watt PC ,and 2x140 watt VHO for a total watt of 1,972 watts . New addition on 4-14-07 of 100 gallon sump and 100 gallon refugium. I think I have lost my mind. Gotta love this hobby Vicki Life is like a pathway of untrodden snow. Be careful how you step in it for every mark will show Definition of FRIENDSHIP: All lives touch other lives to create something new and alive My tank chronicles. http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...wall-reef.html

09-19-2008, 01:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 24,157 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My 29 gallon Anemone Tank! Vicki, I've wanted to do an anemone tank for a long time now. With the garage as my "office" I now have lots of room to work with But yeah, I'm addicted for sure!!! __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

09-21-2008, 03:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
jbob Fire Coral Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: omaha Posts: 74 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: My 29 gallon Anemone & Picasso Clownfish Tank! Its the weekend! Do you have anything in it yet?

09-21-2008, 08:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
chriswho Cabbage Leather Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 395 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: My 29 gallon Anemone & Picasso Clownfish Tank! Love to see some pics __________________ Nobody, as long as he moves about among the chaotic currents of life, is without trouble. -Carl Jung 55g 35#LR, 55#LS, 4x65w PC, 2 Koralia PH's, Remora Pro HOB skimmer, 1 Oscellaris clown,1 Yellow tailed Damsel, 2 Clarkii Clowns, Assorted color Zoo's, Green frilly mushrooms, Flower pot coral, Orange sponge, Candy cane Coral.

09-21-2008, 09:58 AM	#6 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 24,157 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My 29 gallon Anemone & Picasso Clownfish Tank! I began setting this up 2 weeks ago (9-9-08). There is no livestock in it yet. Here is what it looks like today. I will seed it with live sand & rock from my display. Here is the 20gal sump. Today I will install an EuroReef CS61 skimmer in it I plan on adding one green bubble tip (GBTA) and two rose bubble tip (RBTA) anemones in it and some picasso clownfish. One RBTA is from my reef and the other is coming from MrCoral.com. Here is a GBTA that I purchased at the LFS a week ago. Since the anemone tank is not ready, it is patiently waiting in a floating basket in my 120 gal reef. I currently have two RBTA's in my 120 reef (clones) and I will be putting one of those into the 29 gal anemone tank. Here is what it looks like... __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

09-21-2008, 10:12 AM	#7 (permalink)
chriswho Cabbage Leather Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 395 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: My 29 gallon Anemone & Picasso Clownfish Tank! Nice looking tank and nems. Keep us posted. __________________ Nobody, as long as he moves about among the chaotic currents of life, is without trouble. -Carl Jung 55g 35#LR, 55#LS, 4x65w PC, 2 Koralia PH's, Remora Pro HOB skimmer, 1 Oscellaris clown,1 Yellow tailed Damsel, 2 Clarkii Clowns, Assorted color Zoo's, Green frilly mushrooms, Flower pot coral, Orange sponge, Candy cane Coral.

09-21-2008, 11:38 AM	#8 (permalink)
BarbMazz Madame Klanganator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Near Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 3,360 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My 29 gallon Anemone & Picasso Clownfish Tank! Looking good Doni Marie! My tank for the babies and nem is 28g, so very similar to what you're doing here. So, you are using rock from your system, and seeding the new sand with system sand as well. I'm doing that, too... the rock is coming from my sump and I'll be seeding the new sand with dt sand. When are you planning on adding the livestock? Obviously, I'll be adding the babies when my place is up in line ( YAY! ). Because I'm using cycled rock and seeding the sandbed, will my system be ready for an anemone sooner than setting up a brand new system from scratch? __________________ A Snail's Pace Beginning: an old lady's first reef http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...tml#post366161 ~not knowing how near the truth is we seek it far away~

09-21-2008, 12:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 24,157 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My 29 gallon Anemone & Picasso Clownfish Tank! Thanks Chriswho. I will try to keep this thread updated. Barb - that is my thinking; the seasoned rock and sand will certainly help. I will be testing frequently and setting the skimmer on wet. I don't recommend doing so but I think with care, adding anemones soon can be done safely. I am going to add the anemones first and then just a few clowns at a time. __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

09-21-2008, 01:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 7,032 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: My 29 gallon Anemone & Picasso Clownfish Tank! Amazing stuff your doing Doni {breeding, live foods, building sumps etc.} where do you find the time Can't wait to see the progress, keep up the fantastic work __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

09-21-2008, 01:35 PM	#11 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 21,928 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My 29 gallon Anemone & Picasso Clownfish Tank! Another great project. __________________ 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.

09-21-2008, 01:51 PM	#12 (permalink)
BarbMazz Madame Klanganator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Near Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 3,360 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My 29 gallon Anemone & Picasso Clownfish Tank! Thanks for the info. I know it's best to add the nem first so they acclimate to the tank before adding the stress of the clowns. I've been reading up on all of it and trying to decide the right way to do things here. I'm getting water, sand and the rocks in the tank today. We'll see how long I will be waiting for the clowns. I'm wondering if it would be best to add the anemone first here, too, and keep a close eye on things as you are. Do you think using established system water would be beneficial? My 65 is very stable... what do you think of using water change water to start the 28g? It's been four days since the last wc and I could do another easily. Sorry for the hijack and all the questions... what you are doing is so similar to what I'm doing, and you are like a mentor to me! __________________ A Snail's Pace Beginning: an old lady's first reef http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...tml#post366161 ~not knowing how near the truth is we seek it far away~

09-26-2008, 11:47 AM	#13 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 24,157 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My 29 gallon Anemone & Picasso Clownfish Tank! They prefer the red anemone for some reason. I have 6 fish and 5 stay in the red and only 1 stays in the green... I gotta agree with them that the red is nicer looking __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

09-26-2008, 12:19 PM	#14 (permalink)
BarbMazz Madame Klanganator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Near Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 3,360 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My 29 gallon Anemone & Picasso Clownfish Tank! Lookin' good, Ms Doni! Have you gotten the anem from Mr Coral yet? If so how's it look? Healthy and happy? I'm thinking of ordering one from him, too, if yours is good. His prices are good and shipping to me from him is free. Can't beat free! __________________ A Snail's Pace Beginning: an old lady's first reef http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...tml#post366161 ~not knowing how near the truth is we seek it far away~

09-26-2008, 12:50 PM	#15 (permalink)
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