SRC Member dkk08 Posted November 13, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted November 13, 2005 Hi Guys I'm coming back into Marine again after my last tank crashed... I've learnt from my past mistakes, am slightly more prepared then the last time... but I'm still learning... This time round I've setup 2 2ft Nanos... The first tank was supposed to be an inverts only tank, but my GF likes small fishes so I just have to add more fishes and inverts... Current Livestock: 1 Ocellaris Clownfish 1 Sebae Clownfish (if I'm not wrong) 1 Firefish 1 Red Scooter Blenny 2 Fire shrimps 1 Camel shrimp 1 Boxer 3 Tubeworms Marine Plants: Ulva & Chaeto Equipments: 1 Airstone Skimmer 1 Hang on back filter 2ft Atnic blue and white lights Right side of the tank Left side of the tank (yes that's a driftwood, so far so good no yellowing of water) I think my skimmer is not skimming enough, izzit suppose to collect alot of water? Waterflow from the hang on back filter One of my fireshrimp Can't get a clearer pic of the nemos but I'm sure u can tell which is which... so is my Sebae a Sebae or Clarki? Red Scooter Blenny Quote “Frogs have it easy, they can eat what bugs them” "If you have no critics you'll likely have no success." - Malcolm X Glory Glory Man Utd! DeZ aka Desmond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member dkk08 Posted November 13, 2005 Author SRC Member Share Posted November 13, 2005 More pics... King of the tank, Mr Boxer... camera shy running away... Is this Chaeto? Is this Ulva? Overall tank shot of my Inverts + a few fish only tank Can anyone ID this eel from the other 2ft Predatory fish only tank? This is my Marine tank setup side... note the Planted 4ft tank on top... I plan to convert it into a 4ft Marine setup soon, was gonna use the tank on the bottom right (which is currently my 2ft Marine Predatory fish only tank) as a sump for the 4ft tank, was thinking of using the space where the stand alone fan is now as more space for any other equipments, was thinking maybe putting a shelve there... any advise wld be greatly appreciated... Quote “Frogs have it easy, they can eat what bugs them” "If you have no critics you'll likely have no success." - Malcolm X Glory Glory Man Utd! DeZ aka Desmond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member prec Posted November 13, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted November 13, 2005 i think u need more LR in ur 2footer.. and do get a good skimmer for it.. =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member dkk08 Posted November 13, 2005 Author SRC Member Share Posted November 13, 2005 i think u need more LR in ur 2footer.. and do get a good skimmer for it.. =) Thanks for looking Prec... regarding the LR, was thinking of getting Zoos and maybe a small Anemone for the Nemos... heard from Uncle of Reborn that there'll be a shipment of Zoos coming in on Thurs so gonna go down to take a look Any reasonable skimmer to recommend for a 2ft nano? Was thinking of getting a Red Sea Prizm hang on back ###### skimmer but its abt $190... might have to wait till I get my bonus before investing somemore on better equipments Quote “Frogs have it easy, they can eat what bugs them” "If you have no critics you'll likely have no success." - Malcolm X Glory Glory Man Utd! DeZ aka Desmond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member nakazoru Posted November 13, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted November 13, 2005 Interesting to see freshwater driftwood used here. Like to see this driftwood over time. But the scaping is uniquely yours. Still very fresh water in mind, I felt. Problems I see: 1. Careful on the clowns, the false might soon be attack by the Sabae. 2. The airstone skimmer is overflowing, bring it higher or lower the air bubble. 3. Did you on the lights? Looks dim from the pix. May be probem if you wants to keep anemone or zoo. Need T5 at least. Good start anyway, and welcome back. Quote Equipment: 30G Corner Tank with 10G Sump, 2 x 24W artinic T5, 1 x 24W 10K, 1x 24W 20K, 3" Grade 0 sand & Live rocks, Activated Carbon, Bio-home, 2 x Seio M620, Hailea 1/2HP Chiller, Redsea Pro Skimmer Live Stock: Turbo Snail x 1, Green Mandarin Dragonet X 2, Blue Tang X 2, True percular x 2, 1 x Algae Bleenie, Clarke clown x 2 Reef: 1 x 2" Blue maxima, Red/Brown/Purple Mushroom (Discosoma), Pink Ricordea yuma, A little colony Brown/Green common Zoanthus, Red/Pink/Green US Zoanthus, Eagle-eye Zoathus, 14 Branch Goniopora Pandoraensis, 1 Starburst Polyps, 3 + 2 Branch Frogspawn, 4 Blasto, palythoa, Cheato RIPs (Since June 2005): 1. Sabae clown (KO by Clarke clown) 2. 1 branch melted frogspawn 4 branch 3. Golden maxima (Ripe the base off rock by me) 4. Algae Bleenie x 2 (Starvation) 5. Blue Maxima x 1, 2 x Maxima, 1 x frogspawn, rics (Overtemp...) Old 30G Corner Tank. Restarted 30G Corner Tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member dkk08 Posted November 13, 2005 Author SRC Member Share Posted November 13, 2005 Interesting to see freshwater driftwood used here. Like to see this driftwood over time. Yap contemplated on using a driftwood as I wanna give it a diff look... But the scaping is uniquely yours. Still very fresh water in mind, I felt. Do agree with ya on the freshwater look, but still have found any nice corals to add, was thinking of getting sponges, seafans, zoos and maybe a clam or two... spotted this nice blue seafan at Jireh just now... Problems I see: 1. Careful on the clowns, the false might soon be attack by the Sabae. Would getting them anemones help? 2. The airstone skimmer is overflowing, bring it higher or lower the air bubble. Yap will do just that 3. Did you on the lights? Looks dim from the pix. May be probem if you wants to keep anemone or zoo. Need T5 at least. Yap the lights are actually T5 Good start anyway, and welcome back. Thanks bro, still have lots to learn Quote “Frogs have it easy, they can eat what bugs them” "If you have no critics you'll likely have no success." - Malcolm X Glory Glory Man Utd! DeZ aka Desmond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member nakazoru Posted November 13, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted November 13, 2005 Do agree with ya on the freshwater look, but still have found any nice corals to add, was thinking of getting sponges, seafans, zoos and maybe a clam or two... spotted this nice blue seafan at Jireh just now... seafans - Strong flow and lots of phyto - careful clam - MH at least - very difficult - not recommended Would getting them anemones help? Yours is a 2 ft, so no it will not help. Good luck and good nite. Quote Equipment: 30G Corner Tank with 10G Sump, 2 x 24W artinic T5, 1 x 24W 10K, 1x 24W 20K, 3" Grade 0 sand & Live rocks, Activated Carbon, Bio-home, 2 x Seio M620, Hailea 1/2HP Chiller, Redsea Pro Skimmer Live Stock: Turbo Snail x 1, Green Mandarin Dragonet X 2, Blue Tang X 2, True percular x 2, 1 x Algae Bleenie, Clarke clown x 2 Reef: 1 x 2" Blue maxima, Red/Brown/Purple Mushroom (Discosoma), Pink Ricordea yuma, A little colony Brown/Green common Zoanthus, Red/Pink/Green US Zoanthus, Eagle-eye Zoathus, 14 Branch Goniopora Pandoraensis, 1 Starburst Polyps, 3 + 2 Branch Frogspawn, 4 Blasto, palythoa, Cheato RIPs (Since June 2005): 1. Sabae clown (KO by Clarke clown) 2. 1 branch melted frogspawn 4 branch 3. Golden maxima (Ripe the base off rock by me) 4. Algae Bleenie x 2 (Starvation) 5. Blue Maxima x 1, 2 x Maxima, 1 x frogspawn, rics (Overtemp...) Old 30G Corner Tank. Restarted 30G Corner Tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member andylee Posted November 14, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted November 14, 2005 That looks like a clarkii to me, not sebae U may not to observe those clowns, not necessary will fight I have 2 true percs and 2 maroons in my 2 footer too.. so far so good u can try throw in a couple of anemones at both ends of the tank to try separating the clowns, but whether they stay at a fixed spot hard to say. And whether they choose to host diff anemones or fight over same one? It may be difficult for u to keep clams.. they require strong lighting I using same skimmer as u. So far so good too. Quote Project R.E. Main Tank: 48" x 18" x 24" 12mm with external overflow piping Sump Tank: 28" x 14.5" x 12" (3 compartments) Lightings: T5 HO - Hopar 3* 39w + ATI 2* 54w Skimmer: Skimz Bullet Beckett Chiller: Resun CL-650 (28 - 29 °C) Wavemakers: 2* Seio M620 + 1* Hydor K2 (7100 litre / hr) Fluidized Reactor: Skimz FR (currently empty) Pumps: 1x Rio 32HF (Skimmer), 1x Rio 20HF (Return & Chiller) Filtration: more than 80kg LRs, chaeto Water Circulation: ~ 4000 litre / hr Future Plans: additional wavemaker, DIY algae scrubber, DIY overflow box Previously: Project R : 36" x 12" x 24" 10mm reef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member dkk08 Posted November 14, 2005 Author SRC Member Share Posted November 14, 2005 That looks like a clarkii to me, not sebaeU may not to observe those clowns, not necessary will fight I have 2 true percs and 2 maroons in my 2 footer too.. so far so good u can try throw in a couple of anemones at both ends of the tank to try separating the clowns, but whether they stay at a fixed spot hard to say. And whether they choose to host diff anemones or fight over same one? It may be difficult for u to keep clams.. they require strong lighting I using same skimmer as u. So far so good too. Yap I've seen ur tank pics if I rem correctly... was very inspired by the very basic equipment but yet very nice corals u've... Will adding a PLL help for a clam, as I've a few of them lying around... Quote “Frogs have it easy, they can eat what bugs them” "If you have no critics you'll likely have no success." - Malcolm X Glory Glory Man Utd! DeZ aka Desmond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snailmale Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 Hi its bentong from AF! interesting scape u hv there, v different from the regular marine tank.. ive also followed along and jumped onto the marine bandwagon.. just starting out on a 3ft tank now, so far its empty, not even rocks, but shall gradually gather everything i need over the next 2 wks.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member dkk08 Posted November 14, 2005 Author SRC Member Share Posted November 14, 2005 Oh ya forgot to add... I think my other nemo is more of a clarki den a sebae as its rounder compared to a sebae... Added a rock of "Hairy Mushies" (that's wat the LFS aunty claim it is, but it looks like normal green mushies to me ) and an anemone shrimp... couldn't decide whether or not to add 1 or 2 anemone... hmmmm Quote “Frogs have it easy, they can eat what bugs them” "If you have no critics you'll likely have no success." - Malcolm X Glory Glory Man Utd! DeZ aka Desmond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammy Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 sebae clarkii it look like sebae to mi after looking at liveaquaria. which one does ur clown resemble ?? Quote 2x1.5x1.5 tank Lighting: AI hydra 52HD Skimmer: Deltec SC 1455 Reactor: Minimax; rowaphos Skimz ; NP biopellets Wave Maker: MP 40 WQD Return pump: Eheim 1262 Chiller: Arctica 1/10 hp A righteous man cares for the needs of his animal, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel -- Proverbs 12:10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member prec Posted November 15, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted November 15, 2005 a good example of a 2footer will be the one in AM or either that Iwarna's smaller display tank is also a good reference.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member LoReNsIa Posted November 15, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted November 15, 2005 am one is indeed a best presentation of a nano tank.. and iwarna one is too much gems liao.. haha.. Quote Reefing is like a Relationship, Once you fall in Love with it, You will Love it for Life... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member loster Posted November 15, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted November 15, 2005 be careful with the freshwater driftwood. they are no suitable for the marine set up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member dkk08 Posted November 15, 2005 Author SRC Member Share Posted November 15, 2005 sebae clarkii it look like sebae to mi after looking at liveaquaria. which one does ur clown resemble ?? think mine's a clarki, coz I kept a sebae the last time round, somehow it just doesn't look like Mr. Sebae to me Quote “Frogs have it easy, they can eat what bugs them” "If you have no critics you'll likely have no success." - Malcolm X Glory Glory Man Utd! DeZ aka Desmond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member dkk08 Posted November 15, 2005 Author SRC Member Share Posted November 15, 2005 am one is indeed a best presentation of a nano tank.. and iwarna one is too much gems liao.. haha.. Hmmm AM and Iwarna, 2 places that's just inaccessible to me coz I dun drive... would rather go to Coral farm as its nearer my place and I've been to LCK farms many times Quote “Frogs have it easy, they can eat what bugs them” "If you have no critics you'll likely have no success." - Malcolm X Glory Glory Man Utd! DeZ aka Desmond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member dkk08 Posted November 15, 2005 Author SRC Member Share Posted November 15, 2005 be careful with the freshwater driftwood. they are no suitable for the marine set up will monitor coz my 2 fire shrimps just love the driftwood, and I trying to go for a diff kinda Marine setup Quote “Frogs have it easy, they can eat what bugs them” "If you have no critics you'll likely have no success." - Malcolm X Glory Glory Man Utd! DeZ aka Desmond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member loster Posted November 16, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted November 16, 2005 i love those different look too but driftwood will release tannic acid. they will also cause yellowish water and lower your tank pH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Too heavily stocked IMO, should half it, unless you want to do at least 20% wafer change every 5 days.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member dkk08 Posted November 16, 2005 Author SRC Member Share Posted November 16, 2005 i love those different look too but driftwood will release tannic acid. they will also cause yellowish water and lower your tank pH ok den I'll monitor closely and see how it goes thanks for the advice Quote “Frogs have it easy, they can eat what bugs them” "If you have no critics you'll likely have no success." - Malcolm X Glory Glory Man Utd! DeZ aka Desmond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member dkk08 Posted November 16, 2005 Author SRC Member Share Posted November 16, 2005 Too heavily stocked IMO, should half it, unless you want to do at least 20% wafer change every 5 days.... hmmm I've been diligently changing water every week, a lesson learnt from previous tank crash, gonna get a much better skimmer too hope it helps... Quote “Frogs have it easy, they can eat what bugs them” "If you have no critics you'll likely have no success." - Malcolm X Glory Glory Man Utd! DeZ aka Desmond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member dkk08 Posted November 16, 2005 Author SRC Member Share Posted November 16, 2005 Some updates on livestock I got these few days... Small 1.5in Cleaner 2.5in Harlequin Shrimp pair Quote “Frogs have it easy, they can eat what bugs them” "If you have no critics you'll likely have no success." - Malcolm X Glory Glory Man Utd! DeZ aka Desmond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member dkk08 Posted November 16, 2005 Author SRC Member Share Posted November 16, 2005 Hairy Mushroom on LR, counted at least 9-10 mouths... Taken with norm white light Taken with Blue atnic light on Quote “Frogs have it easy, they can eat what bugs them” "If you have no critics you'll likely have no success." - Malcolm X Glory Glory Man Utd! DeZ aka Desmond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member nakazoru Posted November 16, 2005 SRC Member Share Posted November 16, 2005 Hey bro dkk; Harlequin Shrimp pair special diet of starfish..... Siow liao, you got buy starfish?? Chop it bit by bit to feed them! Quote Equipment: 30G Corner Tank with 10G Sump, 2 x 24W artinic T5, 1 x 24W 10K, 1x 24W 20K, 3" Grade 0 sand & Live rocks, Activated Carbon, Bio-home, 2 x Seio M620, Hailea 1/2HP Chiller, Redsea Pro Skimmer Live Stock: Turbo Snail x 1, Green Mandarin Dragonet X 2, Blue Tang X 2, True percular x 2, 1 x Algae Bleenie, Clarke clown x 2 Reef: 1 x 2" Blue maxima, Red/Brown/Purple Mushroom (Discosoma), Pink Ricordea yuma, A little colony Brown/Green common Zoanthus, Red/Pink/Green US Zoanthus, Eagle-eye Zoathus, 14 Branch Goniopora Pandoraensis, 1 Starburst Polyps, 3 + 2 Branch Frogspawn, 4 Blasto, palythoa, Cheato RIPs (Since June 2005): 1. Sabae clown (KO by Clarke clown) 2. 1 branch melted frogspawn 4 branch 3. Golden maxima (Ripe the base off rock by me) 4. Algae Bleenie x 2 (Starvation) 5. Blue Maxima x 1, 2 x Maxima, 1 x frogspawn, rics (Overtemp...) Old 30G Corner Tank. Restarted 30G Corner Tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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