NanoPoseidon's Abyss Progression

NanoPoseidon · Jul 11, 2013

Updated: 07/11/13

Current FTS: May 2013

Hello folks! Since I knoweveryone likes build threads and it works both ways because I end up gettingsome great advice and information from experts, I wanted to take advantage ofyou guys.... And I will be using pictures as they tell a better story then mespouting verbiage! Here goes:

Tank Specs

Display Tank: Current USA Solana 34
Stand: Current USA Solana Stand
Aquascape: ~10 #â€™s Dry Pukani, ~25 #â€™s Live Manado Branch Lighting:TaoTronics 120W LED
Skimmer: Stock Skimmer Filtration:InTankMedia Basket (Filter Floss, Purigen, Chemi-Pure Elite) ATO: JBJ with AquamedicPump and 4 gal tub
Circulation: Ecotech MP10es, reefcrest @ 60%
Heater: Jaeger 150 w
RO/DI: BRS 4 stage RO/DI, 75g/day
Salt Mix: Reef Crystals
Sand: Caribsea, AragAlive
Dosing: Currently dosing AquaVitro Products (Calcification,eight.four, & Fuel)
Water Changes: 15% weekly

Upgrades in the near future:

- Better Skimmer (Looking at aTunze 9002 since it will fit in the 1st chamber. Other recommendationsare appreciated)

- I have an old AC 70 that Imay retrofit for a Fuge if I can retrofit it to hang on the back and stilldump into the display...

- DIY LED build (eventually)

- RKL SL1and pH probe

Display Tank Livestock

Fish

Six-Line Wrasse

*Second fish may be a Midas Blenny or similar

Invertebrates

Blue Legged Hermit Crabs
Snails: Nassarius, Ceriths, Nerites, Mexican Turbos, Stomatellas
Emerald Crab
Randals Pistol Shrimp (However I havent seen him since I put him in so who knowsâ€¦.)

Coral

Blue Acro
Pink Acro
Torch Coral
Lobophyllia
Multiple Mushrooms (Superman & Rainbow)
Hammer/Anchor Coral
Birdsnest (Purple & Green)
Red Plating Montipora
Pink Chalice (Not sure of name)
War Coral (Favia)
Sunset Montipora
Green Encrusting Montipora
Neon Candy Canes
Muliple Zoaâ€™s and Palys (Too many to name!)

* Really want a Galaxea or work on my mushroomgardenâ€¦.

Maintenance and Feeding:

Water changes weekly (4-5 gallon)
Clean skimmer once a week
Clean glass twice a week
Replace Filter Floss Weekly
Change out Media every 2-4 months
Feed Sustainable Aquatics pellets ~3 times a week
Feed 1 cube frozen PC Mysis (spot feed corals) once a week
Marine Snow (5ml) 1-2 times a week

revhtree · Jul 11, 2013

Very nice tank!

NanoPoseidon · Jul 11, 2013

revhtree said:
Very nice tank!

Thanks!

Esage · Jul 11, 2013

Solana is looking good. You pretty much have the same setup as me. I only run carbon and change it out once a month.

NanoPoseidon · Jul 11, 2013

Esage said:
Solana is looking good. You pretty much have the same setup as me. I only run carbon and change it out once a month.

Good deal? You planning on going to the meeting? I would be interested in talking "tank" since our systems are so similar!

Esage · Jul 11, 2013

Yeah, I planning on attending. I just became a member, so the July meeting will be my first.

NanoPoseidon · Jul 11, 2013

Esage said:
Yeah, I planning on attending. I just became a member, so the July meeting will be my first.

Same here!

Gladfelter · Jul 12, 2013

I've said it before but really...you have a sweet Aquascape.

k2parkstar · Jul 12, 2013

Gladfelter said:
I've said it before but really...you have a sweet Aquascape.

Agreed, the tank looks great.

NanoPoseidon · Jul 12, 2013

Thanks all! Positive feedback is always nice! :-D

oldSWseamomma · Jul 15, 2013

Very nice tank !

NanoPoseidon · Jul 15, 2013

Here are some random pics of the tank and its inhabitants! I enjoy putting these in a place where I can visually see the growth and change over time! Hope you guys/gals enjoy it as much as I do! Thanks in Advance! Some Acro (possibly Tenius?)

Some more Acro

Acro or Milli (not sure)

Green Birdsnest

FTS 06/28/13