Macro/seagrass pipe tank. Bunch o weeds.

[Jason edwards]

I have this build every where else. Sorry for neglecting you guys.

I set out wanting to make a sandflats style build but its more of a macro tank now.

I started by building my stand. I have never built anything from wood so this didnt turn out so bad imo.

2x4 framing. I really regret the center post in the front.

I decided to skin it in Maple (jack the cost way up)

The stains

 

[Jason edwards]

The sump and Eshopps skimmer that I won in this contest Eshopps: Two Winners of Economy Cone Skimmer Annoucement (S-150, MSRP $389.95)

 

[Jason edwards]

 

[Jason edwards]

 

[Jason edwards]

 

[Jason edwards]

 

[Jason edwards]

Yesterday I ordered a bunch more Macro's I ordered the following.

gulf coast

http://www.live-plants.com/fern.htm

http://www.live-plants.com/sponge.htm

http://www.live-plants.com/dictoya.htm

http://www.live-plants.com/sargassum.htm

Unfortunatly they didnt have halymenia in stock.

Reef-cleaners

1 penny gorg

1 penny macro

1penny mangrove

Oar grass

Cactus calerpa

and calerpa prolifera

 

[JNye]

very cool, I have a similar project in the works, what size tank is it?

 

[Jason edwards]

75gal.

 

[Blackhawk Fan]

very nice! How long have you had the blueberry gorgonian?

 

[Jason edwards]

Only a few weeks. Tank has been set up for two months now. I am still dealing with the cyano issues from cycling.

 

[Ian]

Awesome aquarium....

 

[Lazys Coral House]

Very nice, I love macro tanks. they looks very colorful and alive.

 

[Jason edwards]

Looks like the Anthias worked out who was going to be the male. I noticed today that he has allready developed a nice long dorsal spike. He was flashing the female like crazy tonight.
Heres a couple pics I took.

 

[fishytyme]

very nice build! what did you use to glue your rocks?

 

[Jason edwards]

Devcon 60 second epoxy.

 

[Jason edwards]

I just picked up a pair of red and white banded pipefish. They had a pair of the yellow and dragonface as well. I had a hard time deciding if I should get the yellows or white and my wife convinced me to get the white. 4 of the yellow would of increased my chances of breeding but also aggression. Hopefully the white and yellows get along fine.
They just got done with thier FW dip and are in the QT they are checking out the cyclopeeze but not eating yet.

 

[roshi719]

Where did the pipes come from? I would love some dragonface in my SPS reef

 

[Jason edwards]

the artist formerly known as go fish in tinley park.

 

[Blackhawk Fan]

the artist formerly known as go fish in tinley park.

I hope they have some cool stuff like that for the closed door sale for NWIMAC.