So it begins- My Fluval 32.5 Reef tank

[emozoo]

My father in law gave me a fluval 32.5 last Sunday and I am finally getting to it!
This weekend I'm going to have to give the tank a good vinegar bath, the back looks like a hassle to clean. (if anyone has any tips................please please please let me know)


Mods coming Friday
Sicce Syncra 3.0 pump
Two Inland Media baskets
IceKap K1-Nano skimmer
RFG two nozzle

I am on the fence about the lid/lights. Maybe I will get a custom lid and change the light setup

Does anyone have any recommendations for a wavemaker? How are the NICREW lights?

 

[kevgib67]

I have a Hygger wave maker 2600 in my 32g. Affordable and programmable, I really like it.

 

[emozoo]

I have a Hygger wave maker 2600 in my 32g. Affordable and programmable, I really like it.

I was looking at this one, good to know.

 

[emozoo]

Well my fun may be on pause, I just noticed these cracks. The tanks holds water but man what a let down..anyone have any experience with this? Should I go ahead and use this tank? I’m not sure what the end all be all crack size is. The corner cracks are on one side, the other side is fine

 

[kevgib67]

Well my fun may be on pause, I just noticed these cracks. The tanks holds water but man what a let down..anyone have any experience with this? Should I go ahead and use this tank? I’m not sure what the end all be all crack size is. The corner cracks are on one side, the other side is fine

Oh man, that sucks, sorry. I hope someone can chime in with a fix.

 

[emozoo]

Oh man, that sucks, sorry. I hope someone can chime in with a fix.

I have a feeling its "get a new tank" but we will see

 

[kevgib67]

I have a feeling its "get a new tank" but we will see

Ya, I did too but you never know what the members can come up with. Good luck.

 

[LadyMac]

Oh no! Is this new? If so box it up and take it back, or at least contact Fluval. They’re pretty easy to contact, shoot them a message on Facebook if you have that. They’ll respond.

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Well my fun may be on pause, I just noticed these cracks. The tanks holds water but man what a let down..anyone have any experience with this? Should I go ahead and use this tank? I’m not sure what the end all be all crack size is. The corner cracks are on one side, the other side is fine

Sorry about the cracks!

 

[emozoo]

Oh no! Is this new? If so box it up and take it back, or at least contact Fluval. They’re pretty easy to contact, shoot them a message on Facebook if you have that. They’ll respond.

it's not-its my father in laws old tank

 

[kevgib67]

it's not-its my father in laws old tank

You might want to get a new father in law!

 

[emozoo]

I am taking a chance-the tank has been full and cycling for about a week and no drips or leaks.

Rock scape is in, and I have a SMAT Farm light coming.

I found the testless cycle thread on here and stocking with coral first, then adding fish about 90 days later that were quarantined.

Exciting! will follow up with pictures.

 

[kevgib67]

I am taking a chance-the tank has been full and cycling for about a week and no drips or leaks.

Rock scape is in, and I have a SMAT Farm light coming.

I found the testless cycle thread on here and stocking with coral first, then adding fish about 90 days later that were quarantined.

Exciting! will follow up with pictures.

Yes, pictures please!

 

[Reef Racket]

I am taking a chance-the tank has been full and cycling for about a week and no drips or leaks.

Rock scape is in, and I have a SMAT Farm light coming.

I found the testless cycle thread on here and stocking with coral first, then adding fish about 90 days later that were quarantined.

Exciting! will follow up with pictures.

Just be careful as you add rock and sand! Weight may affect the integrity of the seal. Looks like you may be able to reinforce it with some sealant on the outside?

Darel

 

[emozoo]

my dragon eyed zoa is coming today.

Its game time! I have to get a lid too...hmm

 

[Reef Racket]

my dragon eyed zoa is coming today.

Its game time! I have to get a lid too...hmm

You can do a mesh lid! RedSea has kits or you can do a DIY lid after watching some videos! Also, there’s some good small businesses out there that will make them do you custom and you can acrylic! Good luck with the Zoa!!!

 

[emozoo]

You can do a mesh lid! RedSea has kits or you can do a DIY lid after watching some videos! Also, there’s some good small businesses out there that will make them do you custom and you can acrylic! Good luck with the Zoa!!!

Okay I'll keep an eye out. The zoa is closed up right now and the light is off.

Also, to your last post, I did reseal everything.

 

[Gumbies R Us]

my dragon eyed zoa is coming today.

Its game time! I have to get a lid too...hmm

Can't wait to see the zoa in there!

 

[emozoo]

well....first shout out to @ReefChasers for the zoa, it came perfect and Steve (zoa) is acclimating nicely. My wife and I went to the fish store yesterday and she wanted to pick a coral, so we got the smallest little frag of a GSP. Not shy at all, out and about already! The zoa on the other hand is mostly open, he is a little temperamental ha. My birthday is next month-instead of a stea dinner, I think we will have to go get another little frag from the store haha!

Pics to follow once I dial in my settings on my Nikon-right now its dialed in for birds.

 

[emozoo]

Any ideas what this clear tube is? Looks like part of the GSP? The tip of the tube is the same color as the GSP tips.