Update pic of My 10gal Nano reef!

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  1. HollyG

    HollyG Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    It has been quite a while since I have posted anything on this site :p I figured it was time for a update picture on my 10gal nano for those who are interested to see how things are going! First pic was taken December 18, 2011. The second picture was taken today, February 22, 2012. Roughly a 2 month difference between the pictures. It amazes me how fast coral can grow! The only new thing added to the tank in the recent pic compared to the older pic is a feather duster that you can see above the Devil's Hand. Everything else is still there.

    December 18, 2011
    Dec. 18 2011 (800x488).jpg

    February 22, 2012
    tanks update pics 024 (800x459).jpg
     
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  2. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    I'm jealous!!!8)
     
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  3. zoo 4 life

    zoo 4 life Coral Banded Shrimp

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    What light are you using on your tank? I know the selection is limited for a 10 gallon if you are using T-5's or PC's.
     
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  4. Astrick117

    Astrick117 Stylophora

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    Holy Coral Growth Batman!

    Can you please send me a 2 months supply of whatever steroids you've been putting in your tank?
     
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  5. HollyG

    HollyG Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    Yea, I tried looking for a lighting fixture for this tank before I got it set up but everything was either too big or too expensive, so I just used the standard freshwater canopy that came with the 10gal, painted the underside of it white, bought two 20watt 50/50 screw in type Coralife Mini PC's, covered the bulbs with plexiglass to keep salt out and added a Hamilton Blue LED accent lighting Strip because the color of just the PC's are gross! lol. So, that's my lighting set up and it works well. I just can't have SPS because the PC's aren't strong enough... oh well. I'm more of a LPS and Softie fan anyway :p
     
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  6. HollyG

    HollyG Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    LOL yea no ****!!!!! And I don't even dose anything at all! I just do regular water changes and the new salt water replenishes anything that was used up and keeps them happy as you can see :p
     
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  7. Blue Falcon

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    probably the best 10 gallon setup i have ever seen. keep up the good work
     
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  8. chelseagrin

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    who would think that lighting combination would look fantastic! but it does!
     
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  9. HollyG

    HollyG Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    yea i know! When it was JUST the PC's it looked horrible! The lighting was gross looking.... but once I added teh accent lighitng it looked beautiful and the true colors of the corals came out :p
     
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  10. NanaReefer

    NanaReefer Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    Beautiful!! Congratulations Holly on a job well done :)
     
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