nickmealey
Community Member
Hey R2R!
I've been into reefing for about 7 years now, but I realized I've never posted any of my builds or updates. Time to change that! I've had a lot of fun over the years reading other builds and I'd like to contribute.
I'm currently working on 3 different builds, but the one I'd like to share is a lagoon style tank I recently picked up that I'm targeting for macro algae, gorgonias, mangroves, and the like. I recently found a custom made shallow tank in the area and picked it up a couple days ago. This one is going in our work office. The reason I decided on macro algae is because as an office tank, I'd like to keep things simple. Also it seems a bit unique and I like the change from a coral focused tank. I haven't seen many displays that really catch my eye, but the semi-recent tank of the month was inspiring.
Tank dimensions: w:36" x d:24" x h:12" (45 gal)
For the aquascape, I really wanted to go for something that is very "lagoony". Deep(ish) sand bed on a slope with NSA type rockwork protruding from the water to get that split level feel.
Equipment is pretty straightforward:
- Custom lagoon tank and stand
- RO VarioS return pump
- AI Nero
- Deltec skimmer
- Fiji cube sump
- Twinstar 600SP (planted tank light)
As for fish, I'd love some input. I'm fairly determined to keep this tank open top (rock and mangroves). I realize no lid is a general no-go, but I'm really going for it
I had thought about trying a bunch of blue/green chromis. Since there will be little to no coral in tank, I'm not worried so much of nippy fish. I do have a bit more swimming room than a typical 45 gal because it's so shallow (3 ft).
Today I got the tank setup and wet. Will be seeding with live rock and take some more photos of the finished aquascape tomorrow. Here's what I have so far:
I've been into reefing for about 7 years now, but I realized I've never posted any of my builds or updates. Time to change that! I've had a lot of fun over the years reading other builds and I'd like to contribute.
I'm currently working on 3 different builds, but the one I'd like to share is a lagoon style tank I recently picked up that I'm targeting for macro algae, gorgonias, mangroves, and the like. I recently found a custom made shallow tank in the area and picked it up a couple days ago. This one is going in our work office. The reason I decided on macro algae is because as an office tank, I'd like to keep things simple. Also it seems a bit unique and I like the change from a coral focused tank. I haven't seen many displays that really catch my eye, but the semi-recent tank of the month was inspiring.
Tank dimensions: w:36" x d:24" x h:12" (45 gal)
For the aquascape, I really wanted to go for something that is very "lagoony". Deep(ish) sand bed on a slope with NSA type rockwork protruding from the water to get that split level feel.
Equipment is pretty straightforward:
- Custom lagoon tank and stand
- RO VarioS return pump
- AI Nero
- Deltec skimmer
- Fiji cube sump
- Twinstar 600SP (planted tank light)
As for fish, I'd love some input. I'm fairly determined to keep this tank open top (rock and mangroves). I realize no lid is a general no-go, but I'm really going for it
I had thought about trying a bunch of blue/green chromis. Since there will be little to no coral in tank, I'm not worried so much of nippy fish. I do have a bit more swimming room than a typical 45 gal because it's so shallow (3 ft).Today I got the tank setup and wet. Will be seeding with live rock and take some more photos of the finished aquascape tomorrow. Here's what I have so far:
