Brooks Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 To make a long story short, my father wanted to get into the hobby. So, I got rid of the 5g tank, and set up a 20g with him! I am teaching him all about the hobby, and he gets to pay for the pricey corals. Equipment: 60w CREE LED fixture (complete overkill, but run on <50% power). TunZe 6015 Powerhead AC70 HOB Filter Livestock: Miami Hurricane Chalice Original Mummy Eye Chalice FragFarmer's Watermelon Chalice Jayda's Watermelon Chalice Utter Chaos Paly Candy Apple Red Paly Red Hornet Zoa Pearl Berry (look-a-like) Full Spectrum Paly Fish: Target Mandarin Goby (EATING FROZEN, WHAT?!) Bangaii Cardinal Sexy Shrimp x 2 Peppermint Shrimp x 3 Current FTS: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb in Austin Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindside Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 looks sleek! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooks Posted January 3, 2012 Author Share Posted January 3, 2012 Thanks Robb! And thanks Gilbert! It was nice seeing you today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+KimP Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 I'm excited to see what you do with this! Glad to see you around again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonJones Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Great little tank. Looking forward to watching it progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Bio)³ Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 saw one of these at the RCA counter tonight. Really wanting one! can't wait to see what you do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooks Posted January 4, 2012 Author Share Posted January 4, 2012 I'm excited to see what you do with this! Glad to see you around again Thanks, Kim! I'm very excited as well! I think it is going to be a fun experience. Great little tank. Looking forward to watching it progress. Thanks, Jason! saw one of these at the RCA counter tonight. Really wanting one! can't wait to see what you do. Yeah! I actually bought the rocks from that tank, haha. Thanks, Biocube! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooks Posted January 4, 2012 Author Share Posted January 4, 2012 As promised: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesL Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Neat looking layout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+C Lo Slice Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Is that a Tonga branch supporting the left side? Definitely a sweet layout, I agree with James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooks Posted January 4, 2012 Author Share Posted January 4, 2012 Thanks, James! @C Lo - Yes, I believe that is Tonga rock! And thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+C Lo Slice Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 That's a cool idea... Never thought of doing that. Are the rocks stabilized with rods or anything, or do they just fit together nicely? It looks to be leaning a bit. That would make me nervous, but then again, I'm still new to this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooks Posted January 4, 2012 Author Share Posted January 4, 2012 They are not supported by rods, or anything! Completely stable as-is! It is not leaning (though, I too, thought it was when I first set it up). That is just the way that the rocks stacked! If it does end up being unstable, I will tie it all together with zip-ties! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bimmerzs Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Nice aquascape...gonna look cool filled with coral's. Cheers, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooks Posted January 4, 2012 Author Share Posted January 4, 2012 THanks bimmerz! Here is a new FTS with all 5 strips installed! SO BRIGHT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+KimP Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Wow, that is bright. I love the rock stack, especially how open it is at the bottom. Very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesL Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Very bright! But it suits the tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooks Posted January 5, 2012 Author Share Posted January 5, 2012 Wow, that is bright. I love the rock stack, especially how open it is at the bottom. Very cool. Very bright! But it suits the tank. Thank you both! I like the brightness, but its SO white. I added my Miami Hurricane and Jada's Watermelon frags in there tonight, and they're completely washed out with all of the lights on. I'm going to see if Bruce will switch out the 12k strips I bought today for pure actinic strips. Or perhaps another spectrum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooks Posted January 5, 2012 Author Share Posted January 5, 2012 Here are some pictures of the new additions. The first 2 pictures have all of the lights on. They're extremely washed out, so I'm either going to add 2 moonlights or see if Bruce at AquaTek will switch out the two 12k strips I have on there for some actinic. The last 2 pictures have the two 12k lights off, and the 12k+actinic on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooks Posted January 5, 2012 Author Share Posted January 5, 2012 New additions, plus I moved the rocks a little. - 2 Sexy Shrimp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooks Posted January 7, 2012 Author Share Posted January 7, 2012 Things are looking great! I am very happy with my decision to get the EcoPico. There is no noise, the tank always looks crystal clear, and the corals are doing GREAT! Even under 3 of the 3w LED strips. I am still going to add the other two on Monday (hopefully). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonJones Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Looking great. Sorry about the pathetic person on RC. I am also very disappointed the mods refused to delete his posts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooks Posted January 8, 2012 Author Share Posted January 8, 2012 Thanks Jason! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mFrame Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 I have a sexy shrimp in my 3g pico at work. Man I love that little guy! He and my emerald crab will eat from my hand. Awesome setup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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