Finally did it!

Little.big.bro · Feb 28, 2017

That's right at my price point too and very sleek looking

buckroe07 · Feb 28, 2017

I have an aquaticlife fixture also but with 4 T5 bulbs and 2 HQI metal halide bulbs. ATI T5 bulbs are awesome and so are Giesemann T5 bulbs. I have used both and giesemann are what I use now.

Mr Hughes · Feb 28, 2017

This is from a month ago. May I suggest you look past the algae? The neon birds nest and hammer to the left were only two months old at this point. Everything else was pretty much a month old to this tank.

For bulbs, I would've gone with the blue+ as others suggested instead of purple, but the wife didn't like all the blue. If you go ati, the aquablue special will wash out all of the colors in your tank.

40B Knasty · Feb 28, 2017

Mr Hughes said:
This is from a month ago. May I suggest you look past the algae? The neon birds nest and hammer to the left were only two months old at this point. Everything else was pretty much a month old to this tank.

For bulbs, I would've gone with the blue+ as others suggested instead of purple, but the wife didn't like all the blue. If you go ati, the aquablue special will wash out all of the colors in your tank.

+1 about aqua blue special.
The best spectrum are in the coral+ blue+ & actinic. I will honestly say that actinic leaves a muddy purple line down the LR. Not a fan, but it is on there for the health of it. The peak of nM is huge for chlorophylls A&B Than from Tidal Garden said in the video of comparing ATI T5s. So I went with it. I figured why not. That is less Reefroids needed =less bioload.

Little.big.bro · Mar 1, 2017

Tomorrow is the day. My water is perfect and my ph is right. As long as my ph stays the same until tomorrow then I get to put something in my tank that moves!

Little.big.bro · Mar 1, 2017

Mr Hughes · Mar 1, 2017

Not to ruin the good vibes, but I would hold off another week just to make sure you're through the cycle.

LIreefguy106 · Mar 3, 2017

Mr Hughes said:
Not to ruin the good vibes, but I would hold off another week just to make sure you're through the cycle.

+1.

LIreefguy106 · Mar 3, 2017

But you have a lot of potential. Personally I like the see thru look. If you remove the equipment underneath into a sump it will look really elegant. I bought mine painted black in the back and looking back I wish it was clear glass. More maintenance in scrubbing the algae though. The lfs by me has only see through tanks and it looks right out of a reef in the ocean

Little.big.bro · Mar 3, 2017

I would move them but I don't have a sump right now. And don't hate me but I got three green chromis two days ago. But they are doing just fine and seem quite happy in there new home.

LIreefguy106 · Mar 3, 2017

They will school if you get a few more. Nice looking group swimming in unison when there's a few

Little.big.bro · Mar 3, 2017

My wife just said we need another two or three and I agree

Brian W · Mar 3, 2017

congrats.

Fish Werx · Mar 3, 2017

Hey, congrats on the new tank! This is a very rewarding hobby, for the whole family! Just one word of caution. And I wish I would have taken heed when I was just starting out when people told me this. Take it slow.... This is a hobby of months and years, not minutes and days! Haha!
Dont worry, before you know it you will have a fully stocked tank and be looking to frag pieces and trade with fellow hobbyists! But just take your time and learn all you can!
Welcome to the forum and the hobby!

Little.big.bro · Mar 3, 2017

In no hurry . Working on live rock next. No fish for now

Little.big.bro · Mar 5, 2017

Well I decided I needed to paint my tank this morning. Just looks so much cleaner now.

Little.big.bro · Apr 9, 2017

Little update on the tank. She is coming in nicely and we have some new additions. So far we have 2 chromis a yellow watchman goby and a firefish. There are also 2 emerald crabs roaming around doing the dirty work. It's been slow goes but I like where it's headed. Next is some more rock and upgraded lights.