New house new tanks

[NkSde]

Set down enough roots to start getting back into reef building so have aquired a few new tanks

cleaned up an old 3 gal in time for the pico craze. Had to get that wave maker out of there wound up being too much for ole Bertram when he was introduced.

also cycling a 20G Long I got my hands on.

hopefully once I dial in the chemistry again I can move on to bigger fancier projects but this will…get my feet wet

look forward to learning all the new tricks with you guys and gals!

 

[Idoc]

Good luck! I have never done a nano tank, but they look like fun.

 

[kevgib67]

Looks like you’re off to a great start! I look forward to following your build!

 

[NkSde]

Chaeto came in today. Starting and in tank refuge to try while a 5gal cultivates.

both holding steady at a 1.025 salinity
8.1ph so far. Debating dissolving the pico to give Bertram some more room in a few weeks.

 

[NkSde]

dissolved the pico. Moved everything to the 20 felt bad for betram in there all alone.

sand from pico in use on a bucket farming test.

 

[NkSde]

You ever just sit back and admire your handywork? She’s not much right now but she’s getting there

Current stock:
4 blue leg hermits
2 turbos
1 purple fire fish.

 

[NkSde]

Bertram found his hunting spot. Right in the eddie in front of his cave

 

[NkSde]

Little community coming along.
two chocolate clowns going in today to join the reef.

 

[NkSde]

I did not know clownfish cuddle and it is the sweetest thing.

Also bertram started exploring beyond his cove! He went the fill tank length and hung out w the new clowns for a while during feeding.

seems to be keeping stable regular 5gal changes once a week so far.Almost time for some more clean up crew. She’s finally coming along.

I did miss the serene feeling of just watching your reef and seeing the little world you made thrive and come together. Glad I got a tank again really therapeutic.

 

[Gumbies R Us]

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I did not know clownfish cuddle and it is the sweetest thing.

Also bertram started exploring beyond his cove! He went the fill tank length and hung out w the new clowns for a while during feeding.

seems to be keeping stable regular 5gal changes once a week so far.Almost time for some more clean up crew. She’s finally coming along.

I did miss the serene feeling of just watching your reef and seeing the little world you made thrive and come together. Glad I got a tank again really therapeutic.

Nice looking clowns!!

 

[JohnWiddick]

Welcome back to the reef building game! Sounds like you've got some awesome projects planned already. I'm sure you'll make some great tanks with all that hard work and dedication. Plus, with the help of us reef-ers, you'll get back into the swing of things in no time. If you're looking for some fancy designs, check out this link: https://doorsdirect2u.co.uk/product-category/french-doors/ for some inspiration. It's a great way to spruce up your tanks. Again, welcome back, and best of luck with your projects. I'm sure they'll turn out amazing.

 

[NkSde]

Added estimated 20,000 to dt and started about a 10k culture. Minimal airflow as I can get really just want the dt to make it so no filter for a few to give em a minute to settle.

 

[NkSde]

Weekly update:

fuge up and running and seeded
Testing some grow light changes w chaeto rn depending on results may be blacking out the in take fuge and making sine shades for the clip on light.

 

[NkSde]

closest I get to a fish room with current negotiations
Moved tank to a new location and rack fishies still holding strong.

 

[NkSde]

I am pretty sure I’ll be able to name the clowns soon. Bonding rituals are displaying more frequently belly exposures, roll overs.

think i need to start working on some breeding chambers and rotifer cultures at this rate.

Hopefully I can get some video of some of the bonding stuff it’s adorable

 

[NkSde]

It’s tacky
It’s cheap
And hopefully it’s good enough to make my clowns comfortable enough to gimme eggies

i present: Casa de Clown.

 

[NkSde]

Def gonna need to find something more suitable I’m not a fan of fake decor but if I can coax em in I can get any eggs to their nursery easier

 

[NkSde]

 

[NkSde]

Not that I expected it but evening ine they did not explore the new habitat piece hopefully they’ll like it would make rearing fry easier if I could move their nest

 

[NkSde]

Some glass cleaning today
Testing
So far so good.

sand cuc in the todo.