Shoelace January 25, 2015 Author January 25, 2015 PicO Aquariums 7.5g cube AI Nano AI Controller MicroJet MC450 Vortech MP10 Tunze Nano Osmolator Aqueon Pro 50W Reefkeeper Lite BRS1.1 Dosing Pumps PiCO Media Rack BRS Pukani Dry Rock Caribsea Special Grade Sand
Shoelace January 25, 2015 Author January 25, 2015 Thanks. As suspected, phosphate is leaching out at 0.27 from Pukani. I just added some GFO and some Dr. Tim's. Now I sit and wait. Back to the 180G !
YHSublime January 25, 2015 January 25, 2015 Sweet, looks like there are some nice nooks on that rock for choice coral. Have you considered a black cord cover or zip ties to clean up the running cords off the light? With brs doses and the MP10, are you gearing to attempt SPS in a pico?! Do you think the dosers are overkill on a tank that size?
Shoelace January 25, 2015 Author January 25, 2015 Sweet, looks like there are some nice nooks on that rock for choice coral. Have you considered a black cord cover or zip ties to clean up the running cords off the light? With brs doses and the MP10, are you gearing to attempt SPS in a pico?! Do you think the dosers are overkill on a tank that size? Yeah, I'm working on the black cords. The funny thing about the light fixture is that it's only got two mounting screws right in the middle so it's really hard to balance with the wire hanging setup I DIY'ed. So actually the two black cords keep the fixture from torque-ing to one side. Any suggestions? Not sure I'm really gonna use the BRS pumps yet but I got them either for SPS-ing the PicO Nano or vodka-ing the 180. Overkill? Yeah, probably, lol.
miggs76 January 25, 2015 January 25, 2015 That's really cool! I wanted to get a PicO tank. I've heard they are really nice. Hand built. I had a really nice 5 gallon eco pico with some sps/lps/zoas a while back with a yellow clown goby. I recommend one in a tank that size.
DuffyGeos January 25, 2015 January 25, 2015 Yeah, I'm working on the black cords. The funny thing about the light fixture is that it's only got two mounting screws right in the middle so it's really hard to balance with the wire hanging setup I DIY'ed. So actually the two black cords keep the fixture from torque-ing to one side. Any suggestions? Not sure I'm really gonna use the BRS pumps yet but I got them either for SPS-ing the PicO Nano or vodka-ing the 180. Overkill? Yeah, probably, lol. Ed looks good! One option would be to run a grey electrical conduit up the back wall (mount to the wall below the top of the desk- high and low) and use one of the sweep 90 elbows attached the top of the pipe. That is if the lines will both fit in the pipe. It would hide the wires and maybe make it look like the light was hanging more from the pipe. It would be DIY and you could paint it if you wanted. Just a thought.
YHSublime January 26, 2015 January 26, 2015 One option would be to run a grey electrical conduit up the back wall (mount to the wall below the top of the desk- high and low) and use one of the sweep 90 elbows attached the top of the pipe. That is if the lines will both fit in the pipe. It would hide the wires and maybe make it look like the light was hanging more from the pipe. It would be DIY and you could paint it if you wanted. Just a thought. That would be really cool/industrial looking.
Shoelace January 26, 2015 Author January 26, 2015 Hmm. One of the cords has the ferrite bead thingy. But you are giving me ideas!
Shoelace January 26, 2015 Author January 26, 2015 That's really cool! I wanted to get a PicO tank. I've heard they are really nice. Hand built. I had a really nice 5 gallon eco pico with some sps/lps/zoas a while back with a yellow clown goby. I recommend one in a tank that size. Yeah, I would definitely recommend Picoaquariums. His build quality is a step above the IM and JBJ products I've had before.
DuffyGeos January 26, 2015 January 26, 2015 Hmm. One of the cords has the ferrite bead thingy. But you are giving me ideas! That is what I meant by if it would fit. They make 1" and I think 1.5" pipe.
YHSublime January 27, 2015 January 27, 2015 So you waste 0 time, huh? Looks class. I've got a really easy bonsai acro I'd love to give you a piece of to see how it fares once you get a cycle out of the way. I think this tank will be a nice way to satisfy those "challenges" you might be looking for, without having to break the bank. Meanwhile, keep loading up that 180 with LPS!
Keraxis January 28, 2015 January 28, 2015 Ill start the slow clap..... absolutly beautiful setup. I look forward to seeing it fill out.
Shoelace January 28, 2015 Author January 28, 2015 Ill start the slow clap..... absolutly beautiful setup. I look forward to seeing it fill out. Thanks! Slow clap for slow build, lol.
YHSublime January 29, 2015 January 29, 2015 I would like to add that the Enterprise NCC-1701 is an awesome addition to the shelf.
Shoelace January 29, 2015 Author January 29, 2015 I would like to add that the Enterprise NCC-1701 is an awesome addition to the shelf. Haha, my son gave it to me since he got two of them (by mistake) for Christmas. He said it was attacking the Borg Nano-Cube.
Shoelace February 5, 2015 Author February 5, 2015 It's day 11 after adding Dr. Tim's ammonia to level of 3. Used dry rock but live sand from my other tank. A couple of days ago I started to get diatoms already. Today, my ammonia read 0, nitrites 0, nitrate 5. I added more ammonia to 2 to see if the tank can process. I've never had a tank cycle this fast. I'm pretty used to several weeks. Does this seem a little weird?
YHSublime February 5, 2015 February 5, 2015 I've heard dr tims does just that. Stock slow and throw a test piece in.
rtelles February 5, 2015 February 5, 2015 You really don't mess around at all. Everything is top notch (I love seeing vortech's on tank's that size, if only because I'm envious), and that rock is amazing. Any ideas what you'll be putting in there?
Shoelace February 5, 2015 Author February 5, 2015 You really don't mess around at all. Everything is top notch (I love seeing vortech's on tank's that size, if only because I'm envious), and that rock is amazing. Any ideas what you'll be putting in there? Thanks. I'm thinking of taking on the challenge of SPS in a nano. I have a feeling this is going to be tough but I like a good fight - especially one this small. Anyone around Columbia have some easy colorful SPS for me to start out with?
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