natattack
Community Member
Hello!
I am getting started in the hobby and have been posting my questions here for the last couple weeks about my planning for my first true build. I have mostly finalized my plans, and my equipment has begun arriving at my home. I wanted to start a build thread to document my progress and provide opportunity for feedback on my process.
The inspiration for this tank comes from some amazing macro algae-centric aquariums on the internet, my experience with freshwater planted tanks, and my love for both anemones and the invertebrates they like to host.
Here is a list of my main equipment:
I went ahead and also bought the RO Buddy RODI system. I live in a relatively small studio so I am going to hook it up to my shower whenever more RODI water is needed. The 50gpd version should be more than enough for my purposes.
As for stocking the aquarium I am trying to be mindful of my equipment limitations and tank size so I am not sure if fish would make sense here but I am open to suggestions!
Here is my stocking plan for invertebrates:
As for anenomes/coral here is what I was thinking (I think they should work with moderately strong white light):
Finally for macro algae I want to stick to two main contrasting types (one for red and one for green):
I am going to be starting with 17 pounds of reef saver dry rock from BRS and a bag of Caribsea Arag Alive Sand.
My vision is to put the HOB filter at the back of the tank and run it peninsula style with gradually sloping rockwork upward to the front of the tank. Some of my equipment has come in and this is what it looks like set up!!
!
My best,
Nat
I am really excited to see where my journey takes me and I am always open to suggestions!!!!!
-An Excited Newbie
I am getting started in the hobby and have been posting my questions here for the last couple weeks about my planning for my first true build. I have mostly finalized my plans, and my equipment has begun arriving at my home. I wanted to start a build thread to document my progress and provide opportunity for feedback on my process.
The inspiration for this tank comes from some amazing macro algae-centric aquariums on the internet, my experience with freshwater planted tanks, and my love for both anemones and the invertebrates they like to host.
Here is a list of my main equipment:
| Finnex Planted+ Full Spectrum Light 24" |
| Waterbox Clear Mini 16 Tank |
| Seachem Tidal 55 Filter |
| Eheim Jager 100 Watt heater |
| Tunze Osmolator ATO (planned) |
I went ahead and also bought the RO Buddy RODI system. I live in a relatively small studio so I am going to hook it up to my shower whenever more RODI water is needed. The 50gpd version should be more than enough for my purposes.
As for stocking the aquarium I am trying to be mindful of my equipment limitations and tank size so I am not sure if fish would make sense here but I am open to suggestions!
Here is my stocking plan for invertebrates:
| 1x Skunk Cleaner Shrimp |
| 1x Pitho Crab |
| 1x Porcelain Crab (should hang out in anenomes) |
| 4x Sexy Shrimp (should hang out in anenomes) |
| 6x Nassarius Snails |
As for anenomes/coral here is what I was thinking (I think they should work with moderately strong white light):
| 1x Colt Coral |
| 2x Rock Flower Anemone |
Finally for macro algae I want to stick to two main contrasting types (one for red and one for green):
| Red Ogo |
| Caulerpa Prolifera |
I am going to be starting with 17 pounds of reef saver dry rock from BRS and a bag of Caribsea Arag Alive Sand.
My vision is to put the HOB filter at the back of the tank and run it peninsula style with gradually sloping rockwork upward to the front of the tank. Some of my equipment has come in and this is what it looks like set up!!
!
My best,
Nat
I am really excited to see where my journey takes me and I am always open to suggestions!!!!!
-An Excited Newbie
