Ocean Flowerbed - The 31x31x36 (cm) nano tank

[gingerwrasse]

Nice rics. I was at Irwana seeing bros selecting rics... 100 for 3 rics or 3 frag?

$100 for 3 frags. So it doesn't matter how many "mouths" on one frag. Is that what you're asking? Haha

[Patrick]

$100 for 3 frags. So it doesn't matter how many "mouths" on one frag. Is that what you're asking? Haha

Yes exactly and thanks for replying. Your tank is my inspiration will be camping here haha

[gingerwrasse]

Patrick,

Haha thanks thanks. I'm keeping my fingers crossed too. Will keep you posted.

[gingerwrasse]

Hello again reefers. It's time for one more post before we have to think about Monday all over again.

Updates:

1. Took out my sexy shrimps. It was a two person job! But it had to be done as I found the buggers nipping on the skirting of my zoas.

2. Did some minor rescaping.

3. 2 water changes (in 3 days) later and I finally see signs of diatoms retreating. GOAWAYBROWN.

Time for some pictures of new friends.

Flowerpot gonio. My favourite thing at the moment.

Golden neon goby from LCK. My favourite colour's turquoise but... I refused to pay $20 for a "neon tetra". So I picked him. Read that they do quite a bit of cleaning up so he's perfect for my small tank.

And finally, today's FTS. The acrylic cover's unsightly but after my ice probe gets here, I can remove the cooling fan to make it fit better. Thought it'd be better to have a lid in case we get some "superman"s.

And on a totally separate note, the Eheim600 pump is a godsend. The perfect wave maker too.

Sleep well, reefers!

[surreal1228]

Like ur way of using frag plug for zoas at bottom.

[gingerwrasse]

Hi reefers. Need a little help ID-ing this bouquet of zoas. The person who gave it to me couldn't tell me what it was either.

In normal T5 light they look completely black with a bright yellow core. Under LED they look kinda purple with a greenish yellow centre.

Any ideas?

[dom07]

nice nano

[Admiraltian]

Hi reefers. Need a little help ID-ing this bouquet of zoas. The person who gave it to me couldn't tell me what it was either. http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/index.php?app=core&module=attach&section=attach&attach_rel_module=post&attach_id=195701]ImageUploadedByTapatalk1369670980.571802.jpgIn normal T5 light they look completely black with a bright yellow core. Under LED they look kinda purple with a greenish yellow centre.Any ideas?

Looked like mint chocolate chip.

[Anthony]

Where you purchased the Green Pipe nozzel (top left pic)? from Eheim?

Anyway Nice Zoas Collection. Many Reefers took many months to collect Zoas. U took only couple weeks! LOL

[gingerwrasse]

Where you purchased the Green Pipe nozzel (top left pic)? from Eheim?

Anyway Nice Zoas Collection. Many Reefers took many months to collect Zoas. U took only couple weeks! LOL

Hi! Got the Eheim nozzle from C328.

And yeah my zoas family grew kinda aggressively, somehow. Haha. Got lucky with the lobangs. But I heard you've got quite an impressive collection yourself. Hoping to see some of them in my tank in the near future!

[Anthony]

Thanks Ginger.

I don't have much Zoas. all common type

[Patrick]

May I ask eheim 600 is an external canister filter?

[gingerwrasse]

May I ask eheim 600 is an external canister filter?

Nope it's not. It's a return pump. The strongest, small pump that can fit into the IOS.

[Patrick]

Wah that's great I am looking for a good pump too. So u are using 2 return pumps? That is why the need for the eheim nozzle pipe? My apologies for asking so many questions, it's my first attempt at nano tank.

[gingerwrasse]

Wah that's great I am looking for a good pump too. So u are using 2 return pumps? That is why the need for the eheim nozzle pipe? My apologies for asking so many questions, it's my first attempt at nano tank.

Nope, just one return pump.

The Eheim600 requires a bigger pipe. And the bigger pipe wouldn't fit into the original hole meant for the smaller, original pump that came with the tank.

So I had to put the green pipe OVER the IOS instead of THROUGH the original hole. Is this confusing? Hahaha

[Patrick]

Nope, just one return pump. The Eheim600 requires a bigger pipe. And the bigger pipe wouldn't fit into the original hole meant for the smaller, original pump that came with the tank. So I had to put the green pipe OVER the IOS instead of THROUGH the original hole. Is this confusing? Hahaha

Your explanation is Crystal clear! I have been thinking how to increase the return flow but can't find more powerful pump with same pipe size. Thanks so much for replying... Looking forward to your ice probe installation

[staromsa]

Hi pretty, I'm very sure you'll be the next Nano tank of the quarters. Hahaha! Nice tank. Good job!

[kenny1111]

bro staromsa is right, take over your bf tank... create a zoa tank LOL

[gingerwrasse]

bro staromsa is right, take over your bf tank... create a zoa tank LOL

Joint effort. My bf's tank is huge. You want me to create a 5 feet tank worth of zoas ah? Hahaha

[Jack 123456]

Very nice nano reef tank! keep up the good work

[gingerwrasse]

Thanks for the encouragement guys. What an addictive hobby.

[gingerwrasse]

I can barely keep my eyelids from banging shut but I thought I'd post something anyway. This has become a nightly ritual, almost. Bear with me, as I'm using this thread to chart my personal progress too.

Then again... I have nothing much tonight. Haha.

Only one thing. I'm really enthralled by this small frag of red gonio! Brilliant colour.

Got it just yesterday and it's already blooming rather nicely.

This was also a gift from a fellow reefer. I'm very lucky to have met a few people ("Decommers", I call them) who were willing to just give away their stuff.

This will be my gonio corner. I'm gonna start collecting them. Such a girl's tank. Haha.

Ok lights off. Get to your rock and sleep tight, reefers.

[Evolutionz]

lovely gonio! really nice to have it free!

[gingerwrasse]

After a 2-day hiatus, I am back with new developments.

Good morning reefers!

MY ICE PROBE IS FINALLY HERE! After leaving it in for about a day, I came home to relatively chilly water. I don't have a thermometer with me so I'm guessing it's a nice 27-29 DC or so. Buay pai lehhhhhh.

Also, it's much bulkier than I had imagined. But not big enough for me to complain.

You can see its size in relation to the nano skimmer.

Top view. The fan. If you sit in its direction you'll get a nice little breeze too. Haha

The temperature controller. Ranges from 18-29 DC.

An aerial view of some zoas enjoying the change in temperature.

And finally, today's FTS.

The bf bought me a nice bouquet of flowers today. In super sun format. It's right smack in the middle of my scape. Didn't take a close up because it's not in full bloom just yet. Will get a shot when it opens tomorrow.

Alright it's time to koon. Heading down to Aquarama tomorrow. Anyone else going? See you there reefers!

[Patrick]

Thanks for sharing installation of ice probe. Appreciate it very much!