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  1. fishboyt

    fishboyt Bristle Worm

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    Hello,

    My name is Treston and I've been in the fishkeeping hobby for over 8 years now. I set up my first saltwater tank last March, but converted it into a 40 gallon a few months ago. Since then, my tank remained basically empty until I went to the local beach and caught some blennies and peppermint shrimp. I'm attempting to grow SPS for the second time with a green birdsnest coral, and its still alive after a month. :D I'll try to get pics of my tank up later.

    I also have a 14 gallon BioCube that my dad's friend gave to me last year. When I got it from him, it was infested with cyanobacteria, but I got rid of that by turning the lights off for a week and rinsing everything with freshwater. Then came hair algae and hydroids. I'm still battling these, but I caught some nudibranches and put some peppermints in there to clean it up a little. So far, it looks like they're cleaning it up, but I;ll see. :)
     
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  2. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    Welcome to 3reef Treston,

    Look forward to the images.
     
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  3. vankirk

    vankirk Sea Dragon

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    Hello and welcome to 3reef!;D
     
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  4. Clonefarmer

    Clonefarmer Millepora

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    Welcome to 3reef!
     
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  5. fishboyt

    fishboyt Bristle Worm

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    These pics are from about a month ago, so I'lll take more in a bit. :)

    http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h421/fishboytk/100_0288.jpg

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    Specs:
    40 gallon breeder display.
    20 gallon long sump.
    HOB overflow box.
    x4 39 watt T5HO.
    Bubble-Magus NAC6 skimmer.
    Eheim 1250 return pump.
    Maxijet 1200 powerhead.
    Home Depot CFL clamp-on refugium light.

    I'm going to upgrade almost everything when I get the money. The tank is covered in calcium and scratches, so that needs replaced. I'll also be puting in a Beananimal overflow. I'm thinking about a SEN 900 for a return pump. The thing I'm most excited about is upgrading to Cree LED's. :D
     
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    fishboyt Bristle Worm

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    Thanks, guys! :)
     
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  7. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    I think once the tank becomes more established in a couple months you will see better growth on the birdsnest.

    It's a great start, the equipment you put together should serve you well.

    :)
     
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  8. fishboyt

    fishboyt Bristle Worm

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    That's what I'm thinking. Also, there's not enough live rock in it, so I'm going to need to get more.
     
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  9. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    I would like to see an image of the peppermint shrimp if you get around to it and the nudibranch. I am curious as to the local critters.

    Adding more LR will definitely benefit the system.

    :)
     
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  10. homegrowncorals

    homegrowncorals Ribbon Eel

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    Hello and welcome to 3reef
     
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