Officially, the 29g is no more. Everything from it has been transferred to the 40 breeder AIO.
I had a few hiccups. Small part of the silicone on the bottom didn't seal 100%. I didn't cut the return hole low enough below the surface line when I made the AIO bit. I need to get a stronger return pump. The older maxi 1200 isn't cutting it I don't think. I forgot to rinse the sand, and I forgot how long it would take me to get water. So I spent roughly 9 hours transferring everything. The hardest part was the sponge and re-aquaplaning. I had an idea in my head on how I wanted it to be...I was close. Hopefully everything will do well as I tried to make it as low stress as I could. The 4 corals I do have are already open, the clam seems to be ok, and my little Cherub angel is swimming about the rock. I lost one shrimp, the feather dusters seems to be ok, and I don't think I exposed the sponge to any air.
Unfortunately, I'm not finished. I have to clean up and take down the other tank completely.
For this tank, I wanted to do something completely different to what I've done in the past. I decided to light one side of the tank only. Sponges aren't photosynthetic, and neither are the feathers. So I thought...I wouldn't mind doing a NPS side and a lighted side. I really like gorgonians and will eventually add some NPS ones along other NPS creatures. It looks totally strange, but I think I can get used to it.
Things to do: I'm going to attach my little DIY ATS, I need to get an ATO, and I need to get a bigger cleaning magnet.
Stay tuned for pictures...
I had a few hiccups. Small part of the silicone on the bottom didn't seal 100%. I didn't cut the return hole low enough below the surface line when I made the AIO bit. I need to get a stronger return pump. The older maxi 1200 isn't cutting it I don't think. I forgot to rinse the sand, and I forgot how long it would take me to get water. So I spent roughly 9 hours transferring everything. The hardest part was the sponge and re-aquaplaning. I had an idea in my head on how I wanted it to be...I was close. Hopefully everything will do well as I tried to make it as low stress as I could. The 4 corals I do have are already open, the clam seems to be ok, and my little Cherub angel is swimming about the rock. I lost one shrimp, the feather dusters seems to be ok, and I don't think I exposed the sponge to any air.
Unfortunately, I'm not finished. I have to clean up and take down the other tank completely.
For this tank, I wanted to do something completely different to what I've done in the past. I decided to light one side of the tank only. Sponges aren't photosynthetic, and neither are the feathers. So I thought...I wouldn't mind doing a NPS side and a lighted side. I really like gorgonians and will eventually add some NPS ones along other NPS creatures. It looks totally strange, but I think I can get used to it.
Things to do: I'm going to attach my little DIY ATS, I need to get an ATO, and I need to get a bigger cleaning magnet.
Stay tuned for pictures...