Coral Keepers 28 gallon Nano-Cube HQI diary.

[Coral Keeper]

Hello everyone!http://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/wave.gif
I just bought a 28 gallon Nano-Cube HQI. Here are a few things that I copied and pasted about the Nano-Cube.

"Comprehensive, compact aquarium system designed for the nano reef enthusiast. The new 28 gallon Nano-Cube HQI system maintains the stylish, clutter-free appearance of an integrated aquarium setup but boasts the power and capabilities of larger, custom aquariums. The Nano-Cube HQI is a new class of nano reef systems designed to satisfy the specific conditions necessary to successfully house hard corals, small polyp stony (SPS) corals, and clams. Enjoy advanced features including, 150 watt 14000°K HQI metal halide lighting, 3-stage filtration, counter-current protein skimmer, nocturnal LED lighting, alternating wavemaker, 532 gph flow rate, (4) built-in cooling fans, and more. Glass aquarium with rounded corners for seamless panoramic viewing. Measures 18" x 22" x 22" high.

Features:

* 150 watt 14000°K HQI metal halide lighting
* (4) Nite-Vu LED lighting with separate power cord
* (2) UL-Listed Accela Powerheads (266 gph each for a 532 gph total)
* (2) Directional flow nozzles
* (1) Ocean Pulse Duo - Alternating wavemaker
* (4) Integrated cooling fans (3,000 RPM's)
* Counter current protein skimmer with air pump
* 3-stage filtration with removable media basket
* Center overflow system
* Designated area for a heater
* Flame retardant ABS canopy housing
* Thermal protector for canopy (Auto Shut Off protection)"

I filled it up with freshwater and I'm testing it out and so far so good.http://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/bigg.gif
Here is a picture of the 14k MH light on.
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj245/CoralKeeper111/Picture1013.jpg
Picture of the back.
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj245/CoralKeeper111/Picture1015.jpg
Picture of the MH light.
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj245/CoralKeeper111/Picture1017.jpg
Here is a picture of the biocube filled with FW.(I'm testing it out)
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj245/CoralKeeper111/Picture1019.jpg
The back of the biocube.
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj245/CoralKeeper111/Picture1021.jpg
Some more pictures...
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I got it for $571 and thats with taxes. It was on sale, so that why I got it. Its brand new.
Here is a drawing I made of the back. The green is chaeto and the brown is LR. The blue arrows is the water movement.
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj245/CoralKeeper111/thebackofthe28gall.jpg

[PufferFan]

Wooooooooo

Im excited for you! this looks awesome!

[Catpicklesdog]

Looking forward to seeing the progress on this one:grinyes:

[almo75]

Very cool! I just stumbled across that last night in a catalog. Your pics just answered some questions I had. Thanks!

[Coral Keeper]

Ok, I have some bad news and some good news. The bad news is 2 out of 4 moon lights didn't work, the good news is my dad and I fixed them!http://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/bigg.gif
http://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/misc/progress.gif

[Coral Keeper]

Yay! My salt just came in from FedEx! Its Reef Crystals and can make 160 gallons.:headbang2:

[FeatherDuster]

Great setup! You are going to have lots of fun picking out corals since you aren't limited on light ;)

[Coral Keeper]

Great setup! You are going to have lots of fun picking out corals since you aren't limited on light ;)
Thanks! Yeah, LOL

[Waldo57]

Excited to watch the progress on this one Cory!

[salty420]

should be a great little reef! can't wait to see what you do with it :)

[kryptic4l]

awsome system, i couldnt help but notice your from cali, so i will recommend you a site i drool over when it comes to this system / accessories but alas shipping is way to expensive to canada to buy my self from there, but i do believe this one is located in california, www.nanotuners.com (http://www.nanotuners.com) incase you decide you need some extra stuff :D

[sgriffin760]

sick the cubes are cool. i have a twelve gallon on your filter set up is alot different than mine i like how yours has an over flow built in. the dog looks happy too. my dog looks at me likes its a big drinking bowl for him

[Coral Keeper]

LOL
Here is the stock list.
Fish:
Yellow Watchman with pistole shrimp
Royal Gramma(already have)
Hectors Goby
Maroon clownfish(already have)

Inverts:
10-15 nass snails(more or less?)
10-15 cerith snails, And some Astrea/Turbo snails
1 cleaner shrimp
1 fire shrimp
1-2 maxima clams or 1-2 Crocea clams

Corals
Rics
yumas
nice zoas
a few LPS
lots of SPS

[Coral Keeper]

Here are some pictures of the box I made for the chaeto light which is going to be on the back middle chamber. I put foil on the inside as a reflector.
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj245/CoralKeeper111/Picture1070.jpg
This is what I'm going to use to keep the light in its spot.
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj245/CoralKeeper111/Picture1073.jpg

[Kodiak]

what the velcro for?

[Coral Keeper]

To keep the chato light box on the back of the tank.

[Octavarium]

This is my tank, I love it, all my corals are very healthy in it.

[AnnetteG]

Awesome! If I get tired of my electric bill, this is what I'll trade my big tank in for. ;) Look forward to seeing the progress!

[Coral Keeper]

Here are a few updates! Got 28 gallons of distiled water.:party: Here are some pictures.
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj245/CoralKeeper111/Picture1091.jpg

[kryptic4l]

OH MY! .... How many strange looks did you get when you picked up all 28 gallons in seperate containers...... If i saw that in public, i would assume your stocking a bomb shelter

[Coral Keeper]

OH MY! .... How many strange looks did you get when you picked up all 28 gallons in seperate containers...... If i saw that in public, i would assume your stocking a bomb shelter
LMAO!

[Coral Keeper]

Ok, I might fill up the tank at around 3 PM today or tomorrow morning!:headbang2::headbang2:

[Coral Keeper]

Ok, I filled up the tank right now! Will post pictures in a little bit.:headbang2::headbang2:

[Coral Keeper]

Here are some pictures of the stand standing outside.
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj245/CoralKeeper111/Picture1118.jpg
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Some pictures of the aquarium on the stand inside the house with some FW in the tank.
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj245/CoralKeeper111/Picture1124.jpg
Here is a picture of the aquarium filled with water and salt.
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj245/CoralKeeper111/Picture1129.jpg
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Here is a picture of the aquarium with the salt already dissolved.
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj245/CoralKeeper111/Picture1134.jpg
Tell me what you think!:headbang2:

[mcsassy]

Looking good, keep rolling.

[AquatiCreations]

:eek3: looks good.

[Coral Keeper]

I just ordered 30 lb of White Caribbean Aragamax Sand. Its going to come in 6 business days. Can't wait!:headbang2:

[AnnetteG]

You're in CA, can't you just go scoop some off the beach? Mostly kidding, but isn't the sand pretty there? Just curious. You seem to be ordering a lot, do you not have any good fish stores, or do you know of some wonderful online site that you're not telling us about? ;)

[Coral Keeper]

You're in CA, can't you just go scoop some off the beach? Mostly kidding, but isn't the sand pretty there? Just curious. You seem to be ordering a lot, do you not have any good fish stores, or do you know of some wonderful online site that you're not telling us about? ;)
I do use the water from the coast of CA for my 8 gall biocube but with these high gas prices I go to the ocean less often now.:cry::cry: I did get the sand off the beach of CA for my 8 gallon biocube but its not 100% white. For this tank I want it to be 100% white sand.:D I got a gallon from the old tank and added it to this 28 gall and also added some of the water I got from the coast of CA. All the rest was salt mix. My fav online store is the Dr site.

[salty420]

ah it'd be so nice to be able to go to the ocean for WC's...

[Coral Keeper]

ah it'd be so nice to be able to go to the ocean for WC's...
Yeah.

[Coral Keeper]

The sand is going to come this Saturday! Can't wait!:headbang2::headbang2: lol

[Coral Keeper]

I'm going to the LFS right now to get 30-40 lb of live rock!:headbang2::headbang2::headbang2:

[Coral Keeper]

Ok, I JUST came back from the LFS and got 25 lb of LR! WHOOOHOOO! I got the most expensive LR they had which was for $7 a pound. The LR hads TONS of diff shrooms, lots of diff color coralline, and much much more! Will post a few pictures later on today.:headbang2::headbang2::headbang2:

[Coral Keeper]

Here are a few pictures of the tank and LR. The LR has lots of diff colors, sponges, stars, and corals! The LR is FULL of diff mushrooms. It doesn't look like I have much LR because I spread the LR on the bottom. Didn't pile up the rocks yet because I'm waiting for the sand which is going to come tomorrow.
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj245/CoralKeeper111/Picture1144.jpg
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[Coral Keeper]

Here are a few more.
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj245/CoralKeeper111/Picture1168.jpg
I have NO idea what this is though. Its probably some coral or sponge? Can anyone ID it please?
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj245/CoralKeeper111/Picture1164.jpg

[Coral Keeper]

I also got a SPS coral for free today from the LR tank.:D Its alive and its in my 8 gallon biocube under PCs. It extended some of its polyps already. Hope it lives long enough so I can put it in this 28 gallon tank. I'll post a few pictures of it tomorrow.

[Coral Keeper]

Ok, I raised the light 3 inches. Here are a few pictures.
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj245/CoralKeeper111/Picture1189.jpg
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This fan is VERY strong. Its got an adjustable speed thing too.:D
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj245/CoralKeeper111/Picture1198.jpg
I'm going to go cut out a mesh to cover the aquarium top so fish wont jump out. I got the 4 legs from the LFS.


*Note* there are NO fish in there right now.

[Coral Keeper]

Yay!! The sand just came!http://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/party.gifhttp://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/banana.gifhttp://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/party.gif Will post a few pictures later today.

[Coral Keeper]

Here is a picture of the sand in the bag. I already put the sand in the tank. But its very cloudy and you cant see anything. Will post a few pictures of the tank tomorrow when the water clears up.
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj245/CoralKeeper111/Picture1202.jpg

[Coral Keeper]

I'm building the rock up to how I want it right now.

[Catpicklesdog]

I'm very impressed with your rock. Looks like there is loads of life on it. Good choice on the sand as well ( I use that!!):grinyes:

[AnnetteG]

I see a post about a mushroom takeover in your future.... :lipssealedsmilie: Kidding! LOVE the rock, that is awesome. I have stuff similar to that spongey bit you were asking about and I'm sure it's sponge. It's looking great! I'm a subscriber! :grinyes:

[journey0820]

The rock looks great! My LFS would have sold the shroom alone for 15$ much less the rock!

[Coral Keeper]

Thanks for the compliments everyone!

[Coral Keeper]

Here are a few pictures of the tank. The water is still a bit cloudy and the rocks are covered with the white powder that came from the sand, I'll post a few more pictures in a few days when the rocks are going to be clean and the water clear.
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj245/CoralKeeper111/Picture1207.jpg
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[Amphiprion]

Looks good. Any way I can convince you to use a flatter, more squat rock for the apex of your 'scape? You'll be happier with a lower structure, since it allow for corals to grow upward and fill in that space.

[Coral Keeper]

Looks good. Any way I can convince you to use a flatter, more squat rock for the apex of your 'scape? You'll be happier with a lower structure, since it allow for corals to grow upward and fill in that space.
Thanks! Maybe. lol

[Amphiprion]

Well, it's your tank, so just take it as a suggestion. The aquascape looks great now, it's just that that may help you in the long run, practicality-wise (as opposed to strict aestheticism). Play around with the idea. Remember, you want corals to fill in the space over time, not have rock fill up that potential space immediately (as tempting as it may be).

Actually, now that I think of it, why not take a flatter (not flat, just flattER instead of the other one) and offset it slightly to the right side. That gives you a nice-looking, asymmetric aquascape that you don't see terribly often.

[Coral Keeper]

I'm going to go lower the rock a bit right now.

[Coral Keeper]

Here are a few update pictures. I added another pump for some more flow for the SPS. Its now a total of 800 gph. I added lots of corals and everything is doing fine and is healthy. There aren't any fish in there yet. I know there are really badly bleached SPS and some LPS. I got all the bleached corals from the LFS for DIRT DIRT cheap!http://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/bigg.gif The bleached corals are doing fine and aren't bleaching any more and all there polyps are out. So, everything is lookin good! I am also going to be ordering 2 clams. 1 Maxima and 1 Crocea. There isn't a clean up crew yet because there's nothing to clean yet. LOL Tell me what you think!
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj245/CoralKeeper111/Picture1286.jpg

[jjbtexas]

looks great

[cam191919]

looks nice

[Coral Keeper]

Thanks!

[BToast]

Really good job on the aquascape, congrats!

[Catpicklesdog]

Coming on really well:grinyes:

[Coral Keeper]

Thanks for the compliments everyone! :D

[AnnetteG]

woooo, pretty!

aquascape looks GREAT! Love it!

[Reefscape]

Looks stunning mate...very impressive reef...

[Coral Keeper]

Thanks everyone! :D

[BToast]

Looks like alot of fun! We all look forward to pics of your progress.

[Coral Keeper]

Looks like alot of fun! We all look forward to pics of your progress.
Yeah.

[Coral Keeper]

Ok, I just came back from the LFS and got a baby Maroon clownfish that's about 3/4 of an inch. Will post pictures later today.

[Coral Keeper]

Here is a picture of the new couple! The old one I had for more than a year and a half. When I put them both in at the same time, they both paired up within seconds! Oh yeah, the little new one was like, dancing? or something near the big one?
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj245/CoralKeeper111/Picture1296.jpg

[jjbtexas]

thats pretty sweet :)

[Coral Keeper]

Thanks!

[Coral Keeper]

Ok, Here is a update picture of the tank.
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj245/CoralKeeper111/Picture1341.jpg

[AnnetteG]

Very nice! What is the green anemone looking thing? I can't tell if it's Frogspawn or an anemone or something else. Love the clown in the xenia!

[Coral Keeper]

Very nice! What is the green anemone looking thing? I can't tell if it's Frogspawn or an anemone or something else. Love the clown in the xenia!
Thanks! Its a Metallic Green Torch Coral.

[Coral Keeper]

Ok. So, this is what I ordered. 2 clams that will come tomorrow(1 Crocea and 1 Maxima), green polyped toadstool that will come on Wednesday or Thursday, a large SPS frag pack that has 12 SPS:green A. Abrolhensis, Incredible Hulk acro, A. Desalwii, ULTRA green birdsnest, A. Turaki, Hot Pink Birdsnest, Purple Polyp Birdsnest, Purple tip Acro (A. Nana?), SUPER PINK chalice, Tyree Blue chalice, Pink and Green Chalice, and Blue with green eyes chalice.

[Catpicklesdog]

Looks good so far. Can't wait to see the piccies of your new items!

[Coral Keeper]

Looks good so far. Can't wait to see the piccies of your new items!
Thanks!

[Coral Keeper]

I got the clams!! WHOOOHOOO!!!! Will post pictures in a little bit.:headbang2::headbang2::headbang2::headbang2:

[Coral Keeper]

Ok, here are the pictures! Tell me what you think!
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj245/CoralKeeper111/Picture1361.jpg
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[Catpicklesdog]

They look stunning!

[Coral Keeper]

They look stunning!
Thanks!:D

[Reefscape]

absolutly superb Clams...great purchases there dude.....awsome..

[Slappy*McFish]

I love your tank, CK. It's one of my top five on this forum. ;)

[Coral Keeper]

Thanks for the compliments everyone!!:D

[leocom2000]

Great reef! Is the temperature steady? Doo you run a chiller in addition to that fan on top?

[Coral Keeper]

Great reef! Is the temperature steady? Doo you run a chiller in addition to that fan on top?
Thanks! Yeah, Its between 80-83. Nope, just a fan blowing across the water, and it does a very good job.

[Coral Keeper]

Ok, Here is the full tank shot. Sorry about the crappy quality. The pictures are never good in the noon time.
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj245/CoralKeeper111/Picture1387.jpg

[Bk718]

beautiful tank CK

[Coral Keeper]

beautiful tank CK
Thanks!

[Coral Keeper]

The toadstool came!:party: I'll post pictures of it later.

[Inka4040]

Gorgeous tank CK! Those clams and corals are gorgeous!

[Coral Keeper]

Gorgeous tank CK! Those clams and corals are gorgeous!
Thanks! :D

[Coral Keeper]

I have some news for everyone. The sps frag pack isn't coming in today because he didn't ship them out because his friends house was hit by a storm and all the power went out so they are trying to save everything. He said he will ship them out on Monday and he said that he will throw in 3 more frags in for free. The free frags are:miami orchid, blue stag, and purple pillow frag.

[RONALD123]

your tank is beautiful.....

[Coral Keeper]

your tank is beautiful.....
Thanks! :D

[Coral Keeper]

Was a bit board, so I took some pictures.
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj245/CoralKeeper111/Picture1434.jpg
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[BToast]

Love the Ricordia and clams!

[Coral Keeper]

Love the Ricordia and clams!
Thanks for the compliment!!

[acrylic_world]

Hey nice reef tank and setup.Hope you can help me setup my tank.:help:

[Coral Keeper]

Hey nice reef tank and setup.Hope you can help me setup my tank.:help:
Thanks! PM me a link to your thread and I'll see what I can do.

[acrylic_world]

Hi Coral Keepers

Like your tank. Thanks alot.Hoping you can help me.

acrylic world

http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=158576

[Coral Keeper]

Here is a picture of the collection cut on the skimmer. It would collect this much in 7 days and I would clean it out ever 7 days. Everyone says it stinks REALLY bad but each time I change it I smell it and it doesn't stink.:huh:
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj245/CoralKeeper111/Picture1643.jpg

[faun]

This thread has been really informative thanks coral keeper.By the way Love the nano tank.

[Reefkid 07]

Here is a picture of the new couple! The old one I had for more than a year and a half. When I put them both in at the same time, they both paired up within seconds! Oh yeah, the little new one was like, dancing? or something near the big one?


That "dancing" is a form of submission. My clowns do it alot. :)

[Coral Keeper]

This thread has been really informative thanks coral keeper.By the way Love the nano tank.
Thanks for the compliment!

[Coral Keeper]

That "dancing" is a form of submission. My clowns do it alot. :)
Ok, Thanks for the info!

[Coral Keeper]

The corals are coming in today! At around 10am my time. http://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/party.gifhttp://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/party.gif I also have some more good news! The diatoms are starting to go away! The sand bed looks much cleaner already!http://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/party.gifhttp://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/banana.gifhttp://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/party.gifhttp://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/banana.gif I also got 15 Margarita snails.http://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/party.gifhttp://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/banana.gif

[Coral Keeper]

IT CAME!!!! WHOOOHOOOO!! Its acclimating right now, I'll post pictures later today!http://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/party.gifhttp://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/party.gifhttp://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/banana.gifhttp://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/banana.gifhttp://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/banana.gifhttp://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/party.gifhttp://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/party.gif

[Coral Keeper]

I have some bad news. The male maroon disappeared yesterday. Before yesterday, I checked the tank at night and he was happy and normal like always, then yesterday the lights come on and he is no where to be found. The big maroon didn't kill him because they were a pair and I don't think it jumped out because I can't find his body. http://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/saddy.gif

[Andrew7769]

check your overflow or whatever you call the back area of those cube tanks, my friend had a 14gal and he had to keep fishing his wrasse outa there because it would get startled and jump into it.

[Coral Keeper]

check your overflow or whatever you call the back area of those cube tanks, my friend had a 14gal and he had to keep fishing his wrasse outa there because it would get startled and jump into it.
I checked and he isn't there.

[Reefkid 07]

Take out your carbon and stuff, they hide real good. They also get into the back compartment when the water is high because it is less of a jump.

[Coral Keeper]

I already spent a total of $1282.29 with taxes. (I added another powerhead and I still need to get calc/alk supplements and calc/alk tests which will cost about $50 I think.)

[Coral Keeper]

Here is a video of me feeding the big female maroon. I'll post full tank shots later today.
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj245/CoralKeeper111/th_Picture1725.jpg (http://s274.photobucket.com/albums/jj245/CoralKeeper111/?action=view&current=Picture1725.flv)

[Coral Keeper]

Here are the pictures like I promised.
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj245/CoralKeeper111/Picture1768.jpg
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[AnnetteG]

Very Pretty! LOVE your aquascape!

[Coral Keeper]

Very Pretty! LOVE your aquascape!
Thanks!! :D

[majortank]

You've got a GREAT looking set-up! Its inspired me to go SW (when I save enough money!). Did you ever find that male maroon?

[Coral Keeper]

You've got a GREAT looking set-up! Its inspired me to go SW (when I save enough money!). Did you ever find that male maroon?
Thanks!! :D Nope, never found the male maroon.

[Coral Keeper]

Got some good news! There are no more diatoms and no brown algae! The sand is crystal white!http://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/bigg.gifhttp://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/party.gifhttp://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/banana.gif PINK Coraline algae is starting to grow all over the rocks!http://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/party.gifhttp://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/banana.gif I also added some clove polyps.http://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/banana.gif

[Coral Keeper]

Here is the stock list so far:

Fish:
Large female Maroon clownfish

Inverts:
15 Margarita snails
1 Tear drop Maxima
1 Crocea

Corals:
ULTRA green birdsnest
Blue with green eyes chalice
Miami Orchid
A. Desalwii
Blue Stag
Purple Tip acro
Pink birdsnest
Incredible Hulk acro
Purple Polyp Birdsnest
Pink & Green Chalice
Super Pink Chalice
Tyree Blue chalice
Hairy mushrooms
Metallic green torchcoral
2 rics
Kenya trees
Xenia
Bubble coral
green clove polyps
cabbage leather
galixy coral
and 9 unidentified corals(some are sps, lps, and softies)

25 lb LR
30 lb White Caribbean Aragamax Sand
Chaeto

Equipment:
1 150 watt HQI MH
4 moon lights
two 266 gph pumps and one 250 gph pump
Protein skimmer
a thermometer
Heater
one nice strong cooling fan that I got from a garage sale for $1, it cools down the tank REALLY good when the tank would get up to 83F

and I think that's it.http://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/bigg.gif Now, the only thing I need to get now is a few more rics, some nice rare zoas and some more inverts like shrimp and some more fish.http://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/bigg.gif

[redskins2647]

i love your tank how about some pics

[Coral Keeper]

i love your tank how about some pics
Thanks! I'll post some tomorrow.

[Coral Keeper]

I got some updates! I put all the corals on diff spots. It looks very empty and not very pretty right now, but I'm looking at the tank on how it will look like in the future. :D

[Coral Keeper]

Just cam back from the LFS and got a few goodies! http://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/party.gifhttp://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/party.gif Will post pictures in a little bit.

[Coral Keeper]

Ok, here's what I got from the LFS today: API Calcium test, KENT MARINE Turbo-Calcium, and some kind of cool blue gorgonian. I'll post some pictures when I get a few good pictures.

[Coral Keeper]

Ok, here are a few pictures of the gorgonian. Right now, ALL the polyps are open. :dance:
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj245/CoralKeeper111/Picture2378.jpg
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj245/CoralKeeper111/Picture2391.jpg
This one is with flash.
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj245/CoralKeeper111/Picture2386.jpg

[redskins2647]

i have a purple one in my 10 gallon seahorse tank they need some good flow to ensure no algae growth but anyways the tank looks great as usual

[xsdbs]

I'm jealous, you seem to have a green thumb with tanks

[Coral Keeper]

Thanks for the compliments everyone!! :D

[redskins2647]

i have a 28 bowfront ill post somepictures and well compare haha its to dirty to do it now.algae on the glass stupid tap water haha you ever gonna add more fish i vote yellow watchman and sixline wrasse both are small and hold their own haha

[Coral Keeper]

lol, Yeah, I'm going to add more fish. But I'm still not 100% sure on what kind.

[Coral Keeper]

Here is a FTS that was taken a few days ago.
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj245/CoralKeeper111/Picture2397.jpg

[Coral Keeper]

Well, I haven't updated this thread in a while. I have some good news and some bad news. The bad news is I lost a few SPS a while ago and I have a huge red slime and diatom bloom. The good news is all the other corals are doing perfectly fine and growing well, and I got rid of the red slime and the diatoms growth speed is slowing down. I also added a few more corals a while ago.

[Coral Keeper]

I'm going to the LFS right now and I'm going to get a few goodies!http://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/bigg.gifhttp://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/party.gif

[Coral Keeper]

Well, I just came back and got lime wood air stones and a fighting conch. Here are a few pictures of the fighting conch.

[Coral Keeper]

Well, the fighting conch cleaned about 40%+ of the sand bed. The tank looks much better already!http://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/party.gifhttp://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/banana.gif

[jlschultz]

hey your tank looks great. what is the anenome near the top. would love one for my new tank.

[Coral Keeper]

hey your tank looks great. what is the anenome near the top. would love one for my new tank.
Anemone? I don't have an anemone in there. Do you mean Torch coral?

[GregAW]

Well, the fighting conch cleaned about 40%+ of the sand bed. The tank looks much better already!http://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/party.gifhttp://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/banana.gif

Is it the brown algae that he cleaned off? What would do the same for the rocks and glass?

Tank looks great! :drool:

[Coral Keeper]

Is it the brown algae that he cleaned off? What would do the same for the rocks and glass?

Tank looks great! :drool:
Yeah, he eats the brown stuff(diatoms) off the sand. Astrea Snails, and stomatella snails.

Thanks! :D

[GregAW]

Cool, I'll have to get some of those right off the bat when I get things set up and running. I've got a bow front like yours only it's 90 gallons. I'll sure be happy to get it up and running.

[Coral Keeper]

Here is a link to my Non-Photosynthetic tank Diary.:D
http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=168938

[Virtuoso2K12]

WOW!!!Very stunning tank indeed, the dark side is strong in you i see, love your tank.

[Coral Keeper]

Thanks!! lol

[Coral Keeper]

I got a few goodies!! I got a fish and a coral!http://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/party.gifhttp://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/banana.gif

[Catpicklesdog]

Is that it????

Where are the pictures?????:)

[Coral Keeper]

Here is a crappy picture. I'll try to get a few better pictures tomorrow. The new fish is a blenny and the new coral is a acan. The blenny already made himself at home.(made himself a nice cave.)

[Coral Keeper]

Ok, Here are a few pictures of the Blenny. I'll try to take a few more better pictures later today.
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj245/CoralKeeper111/Picture378-1.jpg
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj245/CoralKeeper111/Picture346.jpg
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj245/CoralKeeper111/Picture367.jpg

[Coral Keeper]

Ok, I found out what kind of Blenny he is. He is a Ecsenius lineatus, Linear blenny.http://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/bigg.gif

[Coral Keeper]

Pictures...
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj245/CoralKeeper111/Picture302.jpg
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/terrariumman/Picture394.jpg
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/terrariumman/Picture397.jpg
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/terrariumman/Picture405.jpg
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/terrariumman/Picture426.jpg

[Coral Keeper]

More...
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/terrariumman/Picture431.jpg
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/terrariumman/Picture438.jpg
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/terrariumman/Picture444.jpg
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/terrariumman/Picture450.jpg
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/terrariumman/Picture454.jpg

[Coral Keeper]

...
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/terrariumman/Picture459.jpg
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/terrariumman/Picture465.jpg
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/terrariumman/Picture471.jpg
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/terrariumman/Picture477.jpg
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/terrariumman/Picture483.jpg

[Coral Keeper]

...........
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/terrariumman/Picture490.jpg
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/terrariumman/Picture516.jpg
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/terrariumman/Picture530.jpg
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/terrariumman/Picture541.jpg
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/terrariumman/Picture547.jpg

[Coral Keeper]

Few more...
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/terrariumman/Picture560.jpg
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/terrariumman/Picture577.jpg
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/terrariumman/Picture580.jpg
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/terrariumman/Picture586.jpg
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/terrariumman/Picture565.jpg

[Coral Keeper]

I didn't take any pictures of the Royal Gramma because its too skittish right now.

[Coral Keeper]

The FTS will be on Monday.

[Coral Keeper]

Here are a few percentages on picturing my fish.
Maroon:95% of the pictures are bad, 5% of the pictures are good.

Blenny:95% of the pictures are good, 5% of the pictures are bad.

Royal Gramma:99.9999% of the pictures are bad, 0.0001% of the pictures are good.

I don't think any of you will be seeing pictures of my Royal Gramma any time soon.

[newportjon]

Awesome pictures!

I am in love w/ your tank.

You've inspired me to start a SW tank!

[Coral Keeper]

Thanks!! :D

[Coral Keeper]

No one likes the tank? =(

[GregAW]

Your tank? From what I've seen it looks great.

[Coral Keeper]

Thanks! :D

[GregAW]

I am partial though. Yours is just a smaller version of what I have. I do have to make a couple of changes to mine... The hood has both the light and the filter built in so I'll have to make a new hood and put the filter system in the cabinet.

[Coral Keeper]

Cool, can't wait to see pictures of your tank!

[Coral Keeper]

Here is a small "upgrade" that I did to the skimmer last night.:D
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/terrariumman/Picture611.jpg

[GregAW]

Me too, but it's going to be a couple of weeks or a month before I even get it moved into the house. :) I've got some rearranging to do and then I want to pull the carpet where it's going to sit and put down tile or linoleum. I would like to drill the back for water out and water in plumbing but can't find the fitting s I need locally.

[Catpicklesdog]

tank is looking great. Love the blenny, quite a cutie!:)

[Coral Keeper]

Thanks! :D

[Coral Keeper]

I just ordered a new MH bulb! YAY!!http://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/party.gifhttp://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/banana.gifhttp://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/party.gif

14,000K Phoenix HQI Double Ended - 150W
Subtotal: $54.95

Total Price Discounts: $2.75

Tax: $4.05

S&H: $0.00

Final Total: $56.25

http://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/party.gif

[Coral Keeper]

Well, I just gave back the Linear blenny and got a Shrimpgoby - Bumble Bee, and a Yellow Coris Wrasse.http://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/bigg.gifhttp://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/party.gif

[Coral Keeper]

Here are a few pictures of the fish.
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/terrariumman/Picture669.jpg
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/terrariumman/Picture670.jpg
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/terrariumman/Picture677.jpg

[Catpicklesdog]

Don't blame you for taking the other one back - I'd have done the same:)

Nice additions.!!!

[Coral Keeper]

Thanks! :D

[Coral Keeper]

What do you want?
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/terrariumman/Picture684.jpg
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/terrariumman/Picture688.jpg
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/terrariumman/Picture699.jpg
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/terrariumman/Picture703.jpg
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/terrariumman/Picture708.jpg
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/terrariumman/Picture718.jpg

[Coral Keeper]

I can't find the Yellow Coris Wrasse anywhere. He/she must be hiding in the rocks.

[GregAW]

What's going to get the green algae off your glass? Nice looking fish!!

[Coral Keeper]

I made a mistake, its not a Bumble Bee, its a Wheeler's Watchman Goby.

[Coral Keeper]

Here is a picture that I took this morning. He was checking if the "coast was clear". Then I started to feed the tank and he went out of his "bed".
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/terrariumman/Picture738.jpg
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/terrariumman/Picture753.jpg

[Coral Keeper]

The new MH bulb is supposed to come today! Can't wait! http://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/party.gifhttp://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/banana.gifhttp://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/party.gif

[Catpicklesdog]

At least you now know where you wrasse hides:) Excellent photo of him!

[Coral Keeper]

Thanks! :D

[Catpicklesdog]

I've decided - that photo definately needs submitting to the next photo of the month comp!!!!

[Coral Keeper]

Will do. :D

[Coral Keeper]

I got the MH bulb!!http://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/party.gifhttp://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/banana.gif I'm going to go change it right now.

[Coral Keeper]

The light is AMAZING!! All the colors just "pop" out! I can't wait for all the corals to color up.http://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/party.gif

[Catpicklesdog]

We're going to need more piccies:)

[Coral Keeper]

I'll post a few pictures later today, when it gets a bit dark out side. That's the only time I can get good FTS.

[Coral Keeper]

Here are few pictures. First picture is of the new bulb in place. The rest of the pictures are the zoas under the new light. :D
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/terrariumman/Picture766.jpg
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/terrariumman/Picture774.jpg
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/terrariumman/Picture782.jpg

[GregAW]

Looks great!

[Catpicklesdog]

Fantastic shots. The colours really "pop":)

[Coral Keeper]

Thanks for the compliments!! :D

[Coral Keeper]

I got the Purple Brush Gorgonian and a few colt coral frags 30 min ago!http://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/party.gifhttp://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/banana.gif I'll post pictures in a few min.

[Catpicklesdog]

:popcorn:





























I'm waiting :D

[Coral Keeper]

Here are the pictures.(sorry about the cloudiness, my clown decided to dig...) I'll post better pictures later today.
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/terrariumman/Picture809.jpg
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/terrariumman/Picture812.jpg
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/terrariumman/Picture817.jpg

[Coral Keeper]

Here are a few pictures. As you can see, the Purple Brush Gorgonian is starting to open up.http://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/party.gifhttp://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/banana.gif
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/terrariumman/Picture835.jpg
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/terrariumman/Picture840.jpg
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/terrariumman/Picture845.jpg
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/terrariumman/Picture856.jpg
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/terrariumman/Picture859.jpg

[Catpicklesdog]

They look great. I tried a gorgonian years ago when I first started and totally killed it - wrong lights, wrong set up, wrong everything I think:

Bit nervous of trying again. I'll just covet yours from across the big pond:)

[Coral Keeper]

Thanks! :D

[Coral Keeper]

Here is the FTS.... Its very crappy... I have no idea why they turn out so crappy.... I'll try to take a few better ones later.
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/terrariumman/Picture893.jpg

[Coral Keeper]

Just thought I'd post my fish list.

Large Female Maroon Clownfish
Royal Gramma
Yellow Coris Wrasse
Wheeler's Watchman Goby

[Catpicklesdog]

It looks fantastic CK. How do you find your maroon? I have a yellow striped maroon that even beats up my trigger. She's definately boss of the tank!

[pufferfreak]

i love your tank. did you ever find your other maroon?

[Coral Keeper]

It looks fantastic CK. How do you find your maroon? I have a yellow striped maroon that even beats up my trigger. She's definately boss of the tank!
Thanks! What do you mean? I got mine from the LFS. My Maroon was actually the very first fish in this 28 gall. Shes nice to other fish, but she bites my hand when I put my hand in the water. lol

[Coral Keeper]

i love your tank. did you ever find your other maroon?
Thanks! No, I never did find the other Maroon.

[Catpicklesdog]

Thanks! What do you mean? I got mine from the LFS. My Maroon was actually the very first fish in this 28 gall. Shes nice to other fish, but she bites my hand when I put my hand in the water. lol

Sorry, I meant how do you find her temperament, especially towards your wrasse:)

[Coral Keeper]

Oh, umm... Idk, I guess I'm lucky to have a nice Maroon. lol

[Coral Keeper]

Here is my stock list:
Fish:
Large Female Maroon Clownfish
Royal Gramma
Yellow Coris Wrasse
Wheeler's Watchman Goby


Inverts:
1 Tear Drop Maxima clam
1 Crocea clam
1 Fighting conch
2 Nass. snails
around 25+ lb of LR
30 lb of sand
Going to get a cleaner shrimp soon
lots of Chaeto


Corals:
lots of diff zoas
all kinds of palys
TONS TONS TONS of diff Mushrooms
diff Rics
Toad stool
Large Cabbage coral
Kenya Tree
Colt Coral
Xenia
Bubble coral
Metallic Green Torch Coral
Green Candy canes
Galaxy Coral
Acans
Purple Brush Gorgonian
Hot Pink Birdsnest
Miami Orchid
Purple tip Acro
SUPER PINK chalice
Tyree Blue chalice
Pink and Green Chalice
Blue with green eyes chalice
3 different encrusting montipora
I'm going to get Idaho Grape Montipora Cap Frag for $10 next week
I'm going to get 3 polyps of True Tubbs Blue Zoas for $10 next week


I think thats it. I'm sure I'm leaving out a few corals that I can't think of. I'm going to get a few more zoas, and 2 more SPS. Then I'm done with corals and I'm going to let everything grow out.(I know, I know, I already have a ton of corals. lol) :D

[Coral Keeper]

Here is a picture that I just took 5 minutes ago.:D
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/terrariumman/Picture990.jpg

[GregAW]

Looks Great! :)

[Coral Keeper]

Thanks! :D

[Coral Keeper]

Here are a few close up pictures of the Purple Brush Gorgonian. :D The Yellow Coris Wrasse loves to get its picture taken. lol Its in more than half of my micro shots. lol
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/terrariumman/Picture1028.jpg
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/terrariumman/Picture1034.jpg
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/terrariumman/Picture1053.jpg

[Coral Keeper]

I'm going to be getting a nice sized frag of Idaho Grape Montipora Cap and True Tubbs Blue Zoas today!http://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/party.gifhttp://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/banana.gif Can't wait!http://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/party.gif

[GregAW]

Where are you getting your frags?

[Coral Keeper]

From a local. :D

[GregAW]

I guess that means it's a secret.

[Coral Keeper]

I guess that means it's a secret.
lol, I'm going to be getting if from a local reefer. :D

[Coral Keeper]

I also have another update! I added a large Hawaiian feather duster! I'll post a few pictures later today.http://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/party.gif

[Coral Keeper]

Here is a picture of the Feather Duster like I promised.
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/terrariumman/Picture1064.jpg

[GregAW]

Pretty cool. How about a whole tank shot?

[Coral Keeper]

Pretty cool. How about a whole tank shot?
I'm a bit embarrassed to post a FTS because of all the diatoms. lol

[GregAW]

Oh heck, everyone that has an aquarium has problems. Go on and give us your best shot! :)

[Coral Keeper]

lol, kk.

[Coral Keeper]

Here is a FTS.
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/terrariumman/Picture1068.jpg

[GregAW]

That looks good! You should see mine. :D

[Coral Keeper]

Thanks! Post a few pictures of your tank here! :D

[GregAW]

It's still sitting on the driveway. :D

[Coral Keeper]

LOL

[Coral Keeper]

Well, I got some bad news... I went to get 2 frags, but came home with 4 frags! http://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/flaming.gif See how addicting this hobby is?? I'll post a few pictures tomorrow. lol
http://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/misc/progress.gif

[GregAW]

It's only 8:45. get those pictures posted. :D :D :D I'm going to have to take you boating!! ;)

[BWI]

Thats a very nice little tank! even though the aqua scape is simple it makes the tank look bigger. nice!

[Coral Keeper]

It's only 8:45. get those pictures posted. :D :D :D I'm going to have to take you boating!! ;)
lol, I'd love to go boating! That is if my dad lets. lol

[Coral Keeper]

Thats a very nice little tank! even though the aqua scape is simple it makes the tank look bigger. nice!
Thanks!! :D

[Coral Keeper]

Well, this is what I got yesterday:
True Leng Sye Montipora Cap
Idaho Grape Montipora Cap
True Tubbs Blue Zoas
Red Digi

:D

[Coral Keeper]

Here are a few crappy pictures. The colors aren't true because the pictures are crappy and I haven't placed them on the spot I want them to be on yet. I'll take a few better pictures tomorrow. 2 polyps of the True Tubbs Blue Zoas opened so far. Can't wait till all the rest open.
Red Digi and Idaho Grape Montipora Cap
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/terrariumman/Picture1094.jpg
True Leng Sye Montipora Cap
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/terrariumman/Picture1097.jpg
True Tubbs Blue Zoas
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/terrariumman/Picture1103.jpg

[Coral Keeper]

I'm thinking about getting a RO/DI system. Still talking about it with my dad. Here are the specs of the RO/DI.

$240.00 - OCEAN REEF + 2 SIX STAGE 75 GPD RO/DI
* All systems are made to order with clear 10" canister housings
* Stage One 5 micron poly sediment filter
* Stage Two 5 Micron Matrikx NSF rated CTO/2 Workhorse carbon block
* Stage Three 0.6 Micron Matrikx NSF rated chlorine guzzler carbon block
* RO membrane 75 GPD Dow Filmtec
* Stage Five refillable cartridge with color-changing DI resin
* Stage Six refillable cartridge with color-changing DI resin
* 100 PSI pressure gauge
* Auto shut-off (Requires Float Valve or Switch To Work)
* Dual TDS meter
* Membrane flush valve
* Quick connect fittings
* Self Piercing Saddle Valve Water Supply Connection
* Drain Connection
* Filter wrench to make cartridge replacement easy
Also going to get a addon. $12.00 - RO BYPASS VALVE KIT

THIS IS A BYPASS VALVE KIT FOR MAKING RO DRINKING WATER.
Here is a picture of the unit.

[Coral Keeper]

3 True Tubbs Blue Zoa polyps opened so far! http://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/party.gif

[GregAW]

3 True Tubbs Blue Zoa polyps opened so far! http://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/party.gif

There ya go... All talk and no photos!!! :D ;)

[Coral Keeper]

lol

[Coral Keeper]

Here are a few more pictures. The colors aren't true at all. Idk why, they look much better in real life. Its probably the angle I'm holding it at.
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/terrariumman/Picture1113.jpg
http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp209/terrariumman/Picture1120.jpg

[GregAW]

WOW!! The thumb in the photo gives you a good idea as to the real size. How long do you think for them to grow?

[Ace25]

In his tank if the calcium is kept up they should probably double in size once a month. I like the tubbs.. I have a small colony myself. Got it with around 20 polyps and in just 2 months I have around 40 polyps on it.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3278/2987732967_865e664c85_m.jpg

[GregAW]

I like that one Ace! This is the kind of color I'm going to be looking for.

[Coral Keeper]

Thanks for the compliments! :D

[Coral Keeper]

Well, I just ordered the RO/DI unit!!!http://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/party.gifhttp://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/party.gifhttp://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/banana.gifhttp://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/party.gif Should come in 2-7 business days!!http://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/party.gifhttp://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/party.gif

[GregAW]

Which one did you get?

[Coral Keeper]

$240.00 - OCEAN REEF + 2 SIX STAGE 75 GPD RO/DI
* All systems are made to order with clear 10" canister housings
* Stage One 5 micron poly sediment filter
* Stage Two 5 Micron Matrikx NSF rated CTO/2 Workhorse carbon block
* Stage Three 0.6 Micron Matrikx NSF rated chlorine guzzler carbon block
* RO membrane 75 GPD Dow Filmtec
* Stage Five refillable cartridge with color-changing DI resin
* Stage Six refillable cartridge with color-changing DI resin
* 100 PSI pressure gauge
* Auto shut-off (Requires Float Valve or Switch To Work)
* Dual TDS meter
* Membrane flush valve
* Quick connect fittings
* Self Piercing Saddle Valve Water Supply Connection
* Drain Connection
* Filter wrench to make cartridge replacement easy
Also going to get a addon. $12.00 - RO BYPASS VALVE KIT

THIS IS A BYPASS VALVE KIT FOR MAKING RO DRINKING WATER.
Here is a picture of the unit.

[Coral Keeper]

4 True Tubbs Blue Zoa polyps opened so far! Only one of them is closed which will probably open in a day or 2! http://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/party.gifhttp://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/party.gif I'll post a few pictures later today.

[Coral Keeper]

I WON A RARE FRAG PACK FROM A CONTEST 1 hour and 30 min ago!!! WHOOOOHOOOOO!!!!! :dance::dance::dance::dance: I'M SO FREAKIN EXCITED!!!!

[Coral Keeper]

This is what I won: Sweet Tooth Micro, Lava Flow Chalice, Tubs Blue Polyp Birds Nest, "TEC" Forest Fire Digi, and "TEC" Pumpkin Patch Mili!http://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/party.gifhttp://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/images/smilies/party.gif

[Ace25]

Wow.. those are a nice selection of high end corals there. Can't wait to see them. :) You gotta share how much you won them for.. I know just one of those pieces.. the lava flow chalice, would probably go for over $100 easily.

Edit: After googling them all.. DANG.. Really nice high end corals!! I am jealous!

[Amphiprion]

Nice unit. Mine is the exact same setup from an older AWI Typhoon III that I modified. I added two non color-changing semiconductor grade DI resins for lab-quality water (18+ megohms), and a .2 micron absolute rated sediment filter to prolong carbon and membrane life.

[Coral Keeper]

Thanks for the compliments everyone! It was a random drawing contest where you must post in a thread and your name goes in a bucket and someone puts a hand in there and draws out a name.

[GregAW]

Hey CK, when will you pick up/or receive your prize? That sure sounds nice.

[Coral Keeper]

Everything is completely 100% FREE. :D

Oops, I accidentally hit the wrong button and edited your post when I intended to quote it. My sincere apologies. If you remember what you posted, please post it again. Again, I apologize for the airhead moment :omg:.

Amphiprion.

[Ace25]

Wow, that is around $300 in corals there + overnight shipping.. You really scored huge. Can't wait to see pics of those babies.