Mac's New Nano Reef (20 gal) *lots of pics*

Discussion in 'Show Off Your Fish Tanks!' started by TheMightyMac, Feb 9, 2012.

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  1. TheMightyMac

    TheMightyMac Bristle Worm

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    This is my very first saltwater tank and I can say its going very well. I'll list the equipment:

    2 hydor 240 powerheads
    Penguin 150 filter (just sponge)
    A good heater w/ temp control
    A good bubble
    T5 light (10,00k and 460/420nm)

    TANK CONTENTS:

    2 Ocellaris Clownfish
    8 lbs of live rock
    Aragonite live reef sand

    5 hermit crabs
    5 Turbo snails
    2 Peppermint Shrimp
    Formia Starfish
    Emerald Crab

    Coral:

    Finger Leather coral
    A Kenya Tree coral
    A Zoa
    Metallic Green Star Polyps

    I'm loving saltwater. I still have a 5g fresh tank but my saltwater is my favorite.

    So hows my tank look? And tips? Thanks for reading

    GO 3REEF

    PICS:
    the Kenya Tree
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    The Kenya Tree 1 Month Later
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    the Peppermint Shrimp
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    The Beige Zoanthid
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    The Finger Leather, MY First Coral :)
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    A Pic Of The Old Damsels...im not gonna miss them. (they got fed to my brothers piranhas)
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    My New Clowns (a pair now i think)
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    a Very Nice Green Zoa (looks great under the LED moonlight)
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    Moonlight pic of the Tank
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    a Cool Looking Hermit Crab
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    a Metallic Green Star Polyps (my newest coral :p)
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    Formia Starfish (thanks for the ID 3reef!)
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    a crappy Image of My Emerald Crab
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    an Updated Pic of the Tank (as of 3/10/2012)
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    newer LED Moonlight Pic
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    Nice side view with Starfish
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    Peppermint shrimp "just chilling" (Emerald crab in background)
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    My Freshwater:
    its got some Platys and a Molly and Some Anubias on the driftwood
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  3. nyvw

    nyvw Skunk Shrimp

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    Looks good!! I like the rock scape. Any other plans for it?
     
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  4. TheMightyMac

    TheMightyMac Bristle Worm

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    I'm going to get some more hermits and an emerald crab or two. Then probably more coral
     
  5. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    Great start.

    Congrats on the addiction, there is no turning back now. :)
     
  6. TheMightyMac

    TheMightyMac Bristle Worm

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  7. pho88

    pho88 Fire Worm

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    nice build!good luck in the hobby.
     
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  9. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    Your off to a good start! The tank is looking nice. :)
     
  10. TheMightyMac

    TheMightyMac Bristle Worm

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    I got some more stuff!

    A zoa
    A Kenya tree
    2 peppermint shrimp

    I went to a new fish store and it had great selection. And good prices. My tank looks really good now
     

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  11. SwimsWithFish

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  12. TheMightyMac

    TheMightyMac Bristle Worm

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    I'm thinking of adding a pair of clowns... would the damsels kill them?
     
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