80g tall we'll see

[alittlesalty]

I had this set up as an african cichlid tank I got rid of the last of 32 fishies. And now it is full of 80 gallons of Scripps finest. I just got the thing together. I dont even have any filtration yet just a couple of power heads and a 6 x t-5 50/50. http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c74/levihoagland/006.jpgto be contiude...

[luistwentyone]

woo hoo !

keep us updated with pics

[crstjohn]

Keep the lights off and get a skimmer, add LR in a few weeks and cycle for 2-3 months before you add any livestock.

[alittlesalty]

Keep the lights off and get a skimmer, add LR in a few weeks and cycle for 2-3 months before you add any livestock.

is there a skimmer that I can drop inside like behind some rock. The tank is in the living room and I want to try to keep it against the wall

[DaChrisDude]

off to a nice start. There are hang-on-back skimmers such as the BakPaks, Urchins, and Remoras... Are you not going to use a sump?

[alittlesalty]

off to a nice start. There are hang-on-back skimmers such as the BakPaks, Urchins, and Remoras... Are you not going to use a sump?

I will swallow my pride and admitt I don't know what the hell I am doing. is it possible to run a sump without holes in my tank

[luistwentyone]

I will swallow my pride and admitt I don't know what the hell I am doing. is it possible to run a sump without holes in my tank

yes. I am.

you will need an overflow. they can get pretty loud but they work.

I think Justin (SDFishman) is selling one now.

[DaChrisDude]

Justin's got one for $35, which is way cheap.

Actually very simple to run a sump. Many, many benefits from a sump.

[lucubrator]

yes. I am.


Huh??

[luistwentyone]

Huh??

lol :D

he asked:


......is it possible to run a sump without holes in my tank

[alittlesalty]

Huh??

thats what I was thinking

[crstjohn]

I hope you realize that you are about to commit to spending thousands of dollars and the sacrifice all of you spare time!

[luistwentyone]

I hope you realize that you are about to commit to spending thousands of dollars and the sacrifice all of you spare time!

AMEN !

[KT-150]

those the t5's I gave you? looks good!

[alittlesalty]

those the t5's I gave you? looks good!

yep thanks going to get some lr today.

[alittlesalty]

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c74/levihoagland/013.jpg

A drop in the bucket.... I know I need to load it with 5-6 times that but rock by the pound adds up quick.

[Chanas4]

Coming right along. Are those chromis?

[alittlesalty]

Coming right along. Are those chromis?

Why yes they are

[dc_909]

Could you take a pic of your light fixture with the lights on? Also list the brand and type of each bulb?

[DaChrisDude]

chromis rock!!!

Speaking of rock... whach here on the boards for LR for cheap.

Speaking of LR for cheap, I've got about 15+ pounds at $2.50/lb!!! I've also got about 20+lbs of LR at $2.25/lb.... :)

[Chanas4]

:D I really like chromis. They have a nice color. I am going to get some when I get my bigger tank up. 2.00 + a pound is good for live rock. Dont go to the LFS, theysually high. My first tank I did that and spend 5-6 bucks a pound.

[alittlesalty]

:D I really like chromis. They have a nice color. I am going to get some when I get my bigger tank up. 2.00 + a pound is good for live rock. Dont go to the LFS, theysually high. My first tank I did that and spend 5-6 bucks a pound.

thanks I am doing the scripps thing I have 2 55g drumbs and just run them in the dark with power heads. I am doing the 20% more like 15ish % weekly water changes and am looking for more lr to throw in. I have a birthday coming up in a week hopefully I'll have a little extra cash to throw down on a bunch.

...And I am head over heels in love with blue-green chromis.

[alittlesalty]

here is the latest.... \
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c74/levihoagland/003.jpg

[dc_909]

Quite the improvement from the last pic. You need to get a starter coral in that thing.

[alittlesalty]

Quite the improvement from the last pic. You need to get a starter coral in that thing.

I think you might be on to something!

[KT-150]

I like the school of chromis'! your first reef looks good!

[alittlesalty]

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c74/levihoagland/002-1.jpg

the latest addition!

[Chanas4]

Ooooh!

[dc_909]

Hey. Where are those zoa pics you said you would take?

[Big Brother]

anemone = bad idea.

you shouldnt add an anemone until the tank has matured for like 6 months.

i learned the hard way...

but good luck, its beautiful.

[Diver Dan]

Your smart to go with the chromis they make alot of poop and that helps to get some algae going. The touble is once your tank is cycled you cant catch those guys very easily. I think that the anemone will be ok. just feed it. nice tank.

[snyder2050]

Keep the lights off and get a skimmer, add LR in a few weeks and cycle for 2-3 months before you add any livestock.

wow......I wish I had that kind of patience!!:D

[davocean]

I agree on the nem, sorry.
Rest is looking cool, nice up on the rock.
If you ever ran copper as a fresh I'd throw a bit of carbon for sure.
Coralife makes a good HO skimmer on a budget, deltec would be best HO, but $
I ran sumpless for years successfully, but yeah, more options, less EQ vis.
I envy everyone who gets to start out w/ the net and these cool sites, big plus.
Good luck, and start making $$$

[davocean]

Oh yeah, chromis are the only damsel I trust.
I've had real good luck w/ them.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e141/mermail/new180090.jpg

[alittlesalty]

Well you guys were right I feel bad......I set up a timer for the lights and had to go out of town for a couple of days. I didnt hit the switch and the lights were on for 4 days the nem. moved and got twisted up in a power head.... Ill stick to corals for now.

[DaChrisDude]

Oh no...that sucks.

Dont be discouraged though! Sh*t happends to us all, learn from our mistakes and keep looking forward. :)

Looking very nice, to be sure. Keep it up!

[Diver Dan]

Aww man just read this that does suck! How is the tank doing now?

[iVgOnMaD]

Sorry to hear that, tank is looking good though!!!

[alittlesalty]

:confused: after a couple of months on a super low budget. I know I need to clean up the back a bit...I kinda like it like that
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c74/levihoagland/029.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c74/levihoagland/037.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c74/levihoagland/030.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c74/levihoagland/035.jpg

[dc_909]

Lookin good.

[alittlesalty]

thanks! the best hobby I have ever had.

[seahorse_man]

Looks good keep going.I love this hobby best one I have ever had:) Not the best on my wallet:(

[alittlesalty]

Looks good keep going.I love this hobby best one I have ever had:) Not the best on my wallet:(

......yeah nice signature......I'm guessing your wallet prob. is looking ok at least on the 1st and the 15th;)

[jrlafrance]

The tank is lookin great dude! I hope my tank has that much coraline after only 3 1/2 months!

[alittlesalty]

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c74/levihoagland/012.jpgSo I am up grading to Mh so I am making a new canopy I still have so bracing to do for tank mounts and vents to drill lights to mount and fans to install.......! I just had to post this now cause I have been working on it and am actually quite impressed with myselfhttp://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c74/levihoagland/013-1.jpg

[alittlesalty]

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c74/levihoagland/001-3.jpg

finally finished the canopy I am very happy with the mh I went with 2x17510k and two vho super attinc 481n 440w two canopy fans and a open back

[crstjohn]

Wow - what a difference from your first pics! Your tank looks good. It would be better heatwise and for the ballast if you moved it into the stand. Hopefully you can get enough cooling with the fans but be sure to watch the temperature. If you forget and leave those lights on for 4 days......