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  1. SnoQ

    Mantis Tank Project

    I went with an acrylic tank. I know Mantis are capable of breaking glass tanks and while it's rare, I decided not to take a chance.
  2. SnoQ

    Mantis Tank Project

    I've been a total slacker when it comes to updating this thread, but there hasn't really been much to show. I heard from multiple people that the pipe idea would probably just take up space in the tank because they like to burrow, so I pulled it out. Right now the tank is just sitting there...
  3. SnoQ

    Mantis Tank Project

    So I'm still waiting on a Mantis shrimp. Doris from Blue Sierra has been looking but no luck on a good one yet. The last one they had was absolutely beautiful so I'm good with waiting. For now the tank looks pretty boring. I've put some start macroalgae and rubble rock in the tank to get it going.
  4. SnoQ

    new to the game

    My job is stressful and I've never felt more relaxed than when I just kick back and watch my tank. I really enjoy target feeding my corals and the shy fish and even cleaning it doesn't bother me because I love it when everything is crystal clear. I'm going to have to invest in an RO unit though...
  5. SnoQ

    new to the game

    I do have some pictures. The quality isn't great because I just shot them without setting up my camera on a tripod and dialing everything in, but for quick photos they don't look too bad. As you'll see, I have added a lot to my tank. I know that wasn't recommended, but friends of mine who have...
  6. SnoQ

    New Designer coral order 5/22-Picture Heavy

    Ultra Green Center Lobo. I picked up a single head and it's really nice. One of my favorite corals.
  7. SnoQ

    Customer Appreciation Sale 2012

    I just one acan from the $10. Most of what I got was Zoas. The other acan I bought was in the regular priced tank. I didn't take everything. :)
  8. SnoQ

    Customer Appreciation Sale 2012

    I was back again today right at opening and snagged a bunch of $5 and $10 frags which resulted into having to pick up another frag rack. I also grabbed an acan that I'd wished I'd bought on Friday. While I was waiting to check out, the pull of the last Meteor Shower they had sucked me in and I...
  9. SnoQ

    Customer Appreciation Sale 2012

    Ha! I had an appointment on Friday and also left with a full box and a couple of bags of live food and dry goods. I did a very slow acclimation with everything and it's all looking great and active. I didn't get a frag rack but quickly realized I needed one and picked one up today.
  10. SnoQ

    Mantis Tank Project

    That's supposed to say I don't PLAN on doing one as of now. :doh:
  11. SnoQ

    Mantis Tank Project

    The tank came with an AquaClear filter that I'm going to use. Instead of the AquaClear media I'll do Chemi-Pure Elite & probably Purigen. No sump, at least I don't blame on doing one as of now. Would one really be necessary for this size tank?
  12. SnoQ

    Mantis Tank Project

    A friend I work with decided she didn't want to maintain her 30 gallon long tank any more and offered it to me. I was originally thinking I'd set up a FOWLR, but when I stopped by Blue Sierra to drop off the freshwater fish that had been living in the tank, Doris pointed out that it would make a...
  13. SnoQ

    New Designer coral order 5/22-Picture Heavy

    I got a chance to see the new stuff today. Bright, healthy, amazing stock at great prices.
  14. SnoQ

    Customer Appreciation Sale 2012

    Wow, a lot of great deals.
  15. SnoQ

    new to the game

    I just re-checked alk and it's actually 8. The test I'm using turns the water from orange to green and I stopped at blue thinking of the calcium test where the water change ends at blue.
  16. SnoQ

    new to the game

    It was 5ppm back a couple of water changes but has been zero since. Tests this evening: High Range pH - 8.2 Ammonia - 0 Nitrite - 0 Nitrate - 0 Calcium - 440 dKH - 2 Obviously I need to do something about the dKH. The test I use of course suggests adding their chemicals to adjust it but if...
  17. SnoQ

    new to the game

    Thanks for the tips on the chaeto. The consistency you described is what it's like but I'll have to check the smell. I would think I would've noticed if it smelled bad, but will make sure. This morning my water test was good, no nitrates at all. Heading home from work in about 20 mins and will...
  18. SnoQ

    new to the game

    And yes, I use RODI water. I work near Blue Sierra so I just pick up water from them.
  19. SnoQ

    new to the game

    The Nuvo Mini 38 comes with 2 media baskets on either side in the back of the tank. They each have 3 compartments. One one side I have the top 2 compartments full of chaeto. I'll definitely keep an eye on it. I have a light that attaches with a magnet to the back of the tank that I have right on...
  20. SnoQ

    new to the game

    Ouch! I didn't think I'd have to wait that long. I'll definitely slow my roll and work on getting a quarantine tank set up. At least it'll give me something to do. :)
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