I'm Back!

[cwby416]

I set up my new tank on sunday night, and these are the pics from monday after the sand settled. I am new to nano-keeping, but not to reef tanks. I have had a 72BF reef tank that is currently torn down and dry, just haven't set it back up after the last move. (granted I have been out of the hobby for 2 years now)

Contents:

Aquapod 12 gallon
stock lights 2x27w 50/50
moonlight leds
17lbs LR
10lbs dry ocean sand
Fission skimmer(not running until cycle is complete)
2lbs LR rubble in section 2 of back(looking into lighting for macro in the future)
bag of carbon in section 3 of back
replaced stock pump with maxijet-1200
50w titanium heater


Livestock wish list:

* maroon gold stripe hosting in rose buble(taking my friends rose BTA that split)

* Scooter Blenny

* Clean up crew(undecided on what excactly)

* Corals: I will start out with shrooms and work my way leathers, zoo's, possibly some frogspawn or hammer too....

 

[Krish]

I love the little rockwork you have there...Best of luck getting it stocked

 

[mmkeeper]

Looks alittle like yours Krish

 

[Krish]

Looks alittle like yours Krish

LOL...Minus the sand

 

[Tangee]

Randy!!! It's about time Welcome back. When you're ready you come see me and I'll get you all hooked up.

Susie

 

[cwby416]

SUSIE!!! I know its been way too long!!! I'm so excited to see how your tank is doing!!!

~Randy~

 

[big t]

Welcome Back! Did you used to post here or on TRT before?
Your handle sounds familiar is all

 

[cwby416]

yeah started on TRT in 2002! Went to the TRT picnics and PSAS meetings. Attended a couple of the PNWAS meetings as well back in the day Its great to see all the familiar names!!!

 

[big t]

Aha. I think I did meet you over @ mike's house ages ago.

 

[cwby416]

yup, I'm sure it was me

 

[cwby416]

My water is looking to be ready for my first inhabitance shortly. This will be my shortest cycle ever!! I got all the rock out of a pre-existing reef tank, so die off was very minimal.



SG 1.035(ooops its actualy 1.025 )

PH 8.2

alk high

amonia 0 (down from .25)

Nitrite 0 (I dont have the last reading at work...will post later)

Nitrate 0 (down from 10)

temp 79.4

have not tested calcium yet(sailfert test kit is missing a piece)



Let me know what ya guys think

 

[Tangee]

Hey Randy,
Check that SG... you either have a typo, or it's way too high!


Susie

 

[cwby416]

WOW!! That is high its 1.025, I had the LFS use a refractometer today durring lunch. My swing arm is only reading 1.023.