Lucas's Rimless Shallow Reef - Long overdue update!

How considerate, Lucas..

But seriously, it looks awesome!! Im gonna try it!! Shoot a tumbling vid if you could! How much pellets are you running now?

 

I just added another 75ml today, for a total of 175ml. I'm running a system volume of about 40 gal, so I'll probably add another 50ml in the future, especially since my bioload will probably be on the high side. ;D

Video with FTS and biopellets tumbling:

My Shallow Reef and reactor mod.MOV - YouTube

Edit: I cant figure out the youtube embedder apparently, link above.

 

nice set up

 

Thanks for the video, Lucas. I still love that aquascape.

Nice biopellet mod. too.

 

I should add that the pump (mj utility 1100) is throttled back about 50%.

Thanks jmblec!

And thank you for showing me how to link a YouTube. Apparently I don't need the http...

 

No problem.

I pasted the embed code and erased everything but what's between the quotation (" ") marks after the word, embed/ . Then I just highlighted and wrapped this short section with the Youtube embed button (like you did).

 

Great setup again, Lucas! The vid shows way better idea how awesome the tank looks! I will try to shoot a vid as well

 

I'm glad you liked it! The iPhone does take very blue video though.

I've written off the 10 nassarius snails, they hadnt moved since arrival and were rotting in their shells this morning when I checked. I'd say 25 dwarf cerith didn't make it either. Fortunately, reefcleaners always packs a few extra to account for attrition, so I believe I have enough ceriths. I've asked a lfs to set aside a fighting conch next time they get one.

While I was at the lfs, I couldn't pass up on a decent deal for a couple of new adds. They're already eating well and hard at work. Unfortunately for you all, they're still quite shy, and I won't reveal until I have a decent photo.

Did I mention I'm going on vacation for 2 weeks? Don't worry though, the fun will really pick up when I get back...;D

 

Nice setup friend.

 

You can always tell a live snail from a dead one if you take it out and smell it. I don't recommend this is you're queasy and/or squeamish however.