Hello all. Been away for few years

[rmilyard]

Hello all,

I have been away from the hobby for a few years now. In the past I had a few reef tanks. My fav was my 280g Reef tank. Due to cost and RL issues sold it all over few years back. Well my kids while looking at some old pictures asked about it. They want to start one. I am looking at this AIO 20g setup that is pretty complete for a NANO and thinking about getting them something to enjoy.

Since been out for so long not sure who/where/what is going on. I would like to get them couple clowns and BTA for them. Some coral etc. Anyone selling anything to help kids get started in great hobby!

 

[noonelikesadrytang]

Hi there! Welcome back!

We have multiple nano tanks running - what other stocking plans are you thinking to go in with your BTA?

 

[rmilyard]

Hi there! Welcome back!

We have multiple nano tanks running - what other stocking plans are you thinking to go in with your BTA?

Was thinking pair of clowns. And few small coral. I’ll need get some same and live rock as well.

 

[Sisterlimonpot]

Looks like you're in my neck of the desert!!!

 

[KenO]

I’d be willing to donate a pair of clownfish (Nemo type) and a rainbow BTA. One thing with the clowns. They will beat up smaller fish. So if your not planning on adding any other fish they will be fine. I’m located in N Scottsdale near Carefree.

 

[rmilyard]

Looks like you're in my neck of the desert!!!

Not far. 303 and Sarival for me

 

[rmilyard]

I’d be willing to donate a pair of clownfish (Nemo type) and a rainbow BTA. One thing with the clowns. They will beat up smaller fish. So if your not planning on adding any other fish they will be fine. I’m located in N Scottsdale near Carefree.

Really! That would be great! Kids saved up for tank.

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[NashobaTek]

Welcome back to the team!

 

[rmilyard]

Thanks all! This is one thing I did miss from my Reef tank days.... The people.

So we haven't purchased anything as of yet so anyone know of some good deals for 20-100g setups right now? My kids want to buy it so very small budget for them so looking at used for them.

 

[noonelikesadrytang]

Discount Aquariums in Tempe has lots of used tanks. It might be worth calling to see what they have, or make a trip over to the east valley.

 

[KenO]

Really! That would be great! Kids saved up for tank.

Tank will need to mature a bit before the nem goes in. The clowns can go in once the tank is cycled.

 

[rmilyard]

Working on setup now. Got AIO 20g. Nice little setup. Got about 12lbs live rock.

 

[G Santana]

Welcome back

 

[rmilyard]

So helped kids get sand, saltwater and live rock in. Pumps moving water now.

 

[KenO]

So helped kids get sand, saltwater and live rock in. Pumps moving water now.

Keep an eye on your ammonia and keep us updated.

 

[rmilyard]

Keep an eye on your ammonia and keep us updated.

Thanks will do. I will get some pics later. So still salt should be 34 and temps 76-78?

 

[KenO]

Thanks will do. I will get some pics later. So still salt should be 34 and temps 76-78?

Salt should be 35 PSU or 1.026 SG

 

[rmilyard]

So looking around today I believe this is the tank kids and I ended up with.

Build Thread - 20g long DIY AIO peninsula

No one wants to read a novel, so here's a quick bullet point breakdown of my tank. Started as 20g long from Petco. Derimmed and braced. Originally did euro bracing, but started over and went with the standard cross brace to give more access to the back chambers. Built AIO "sump" compartment...

www.reef2reef.com

 

[noonelikesadrytang]

So looking around today I believe this is the tank kids and I ended up with.

Build Thread - 20g long DIY AIO peninsula

No one wants to read a novel, so here's a quick bullet point breakdown of my tank. Started as 20g long from Petco. Derimmed and braced. Originally did euro bracing, but started over and went with the standard cross brace to give more access to the back chambers. Built AIO "sump" compartment...

www.reef2reef.com

Very nice. I love Peninsula tanks. We have a similar tank (The Innovative Marine 20 Peninsula). Right now, it's just got some ocean rock from TBS (and a couple of critters that came in on the rock), and a couple of corals. I love being able to view it from three sides!