Since I am a new member here, I thought I would post my build here too.
From 10/7/12:
I have decided to make a change to my current tank at work. Right now I am running a 25 gallon cube (18" around) from Mr. Aqua at work. For lighting I have been using an Aqua Illumination Sol Nano LED with controller. While I enjoy the look of the tank, I don't care for the lack of footprint that it offers. Because of this, I have decided to change over to a Deep Blue Professional Series frag tank. I have ordered the tank from my local fish store in the 30 gallon variety. The tank is in a few builds around here and the main reason I have decided to go this route. The tank is 24" x 24" and 12" tall. One of my favorite aspects of the tank is the stability of the base with a frame, but the rimless look at the top. Part of my research was looking for a new light setup because I was worried about the coverage the AI Nano would provide to a 24" x 24" footprint. After exhaustive reading, I decided to go with a T5 fixture and had heard great reviews on the ATI's. I ended up buying a 8 x 24" PowerModule from another member here on RC. Below are a few pictures of the ATI.
I will also be moving my EcoTech MP10WES to the new tank for flow. I have thought about adding a second, but will see what works after I have it up and running for a bit.
For livestock I currently have the following:
Black Ice Clownfish Mated Pair
Gold Banded Coral Shrimp
Porcelain Anemone Crab
And lastly the corals are:
Wide variety of Acan's
Couple colonies of Zoa's
Yellow Fiji Leather
Chalice (not sure variety)
I hope for this thread to become a journal of my highs and lows through this process and welcome any thoughts and opinions along the way!
Thanks for looking
From 10/7/12:
I have decided to make a change to my current tank at work. Right now I am running a 25 gallon cube (18" around) from Mr. Aqua at work. For lighting I have been using an Aqua Illumination Sol Nano LED with controller. While I enjoy the look of the tank, I don't care for the lack of footprint that it offers. Because of this, I have decided to change over to a Deep Blue Professional Series frag tank. I have ordered the tank from my local fish store in the 30 gallon variety. The tank is in a few builds around here and the main reason I have decided to go this route. The tank is 24" x 24" and 12" tall. One of my favorite aspects of the tank is the stability of the base with a frame, but the rimless look at the top. Part of my research was looking for a new light setup because I was worried about the coverage the AI Nano would provide to a 24" x 24" footprint. After exhaustive reading, I decided to go with a T5 fixture and had heard great reviews on the ATI's. I ended up buying a 8 x 24" PowerModule from another member here on RC. Below are a few pictures of the ATI.
I will also be moving my EcoTech MP10WES to the new tank for flow. I have thought about adding a second, but will see what works after I have it up and running for a bit.
For livestock I currently have the following:
Black Ice Clownfish Mated Pair
Gold Banded Coral Shrimp
Porcelain Anemone Crab
And lastly the corals are:
Wide variety of Acan's
Couple colonies of Zoa's
Yellow Fiji Leather
Chalice (not sure variety)
I hope for this thread to become a journal of my highs and lows through this process and welcome any thoughts and opinions along the way!
Thanks for looking