mio's first tank 55 gal.

[miohippus]

protein skimmer my hubby made.

First batch of rocks

all the rocks.

close up of rock with most life.

first coral frag.

got our first fish today :D

 

[iReef86]

looks like you are off to a fun and rocky start! any details on the design of that there skimmer?

 

[miohippus]

Here is a pic of the in side we still need to do a little tweaking to get working properly

I will ask my husband for more details on it for you latter

 

[miohippus]

I can tell you we have a wood air stone on a air pump with a regulator

And at the bottom there is some plastic canvas to keep critters out

 

[miohippus]

he said that he was not sure how to describe how to make one.lol

 

[miohippus]

Got my fish today two clowns, a fire fish and three more chromis :D

 

[Ahruk]

Awesome start! Can't wait to see more :) Any plans for more coral?

 

[miohippus]

yep, someone i know said she would give me some. plus i wants some different color zoas but don't know when i will get them also would like a bubble tip anemone

 

[Reef_Junkies]

Great tank so far! While I appreciate the DIY Skimmer, it's really an eyesore to look at. Maybe paint it black?

 

[Ahruk]

What lighting you using? BTAs require somewhat strong lighting

 

[miohippus]

 

[miohippus]

One of my Lps said they would work but a different one today said they might not so...

 

[miohippus]

Great tank so far! While I appreciate the DIY Skimmer, it's really an eyesore to look at. Maybe paint it black?

Wouldn't paint be bad for the fish? I think I will just see if stuff starts to grow on it.

 

[Ahruk]

Maybe try gluing some green star polyps on it, May want to double check the light on the forum....

 

[Reef_Junkies]

Wouldn't paint be bad for the fish? I think I will just see if stuff starts to grow on it.

They make aquarium safe paint. I think it's called Krylon Fusion.

 

[miohippus]

Kinda sad the fire fish and two of the chromis didn't do well and died on me:(. But the two clownfish are doing great!!! :). So I have two chromis and two clown at the moment

 

[miohippus]

My zoa has started reproducing

Would love to get some more of different colors sone day :)

 

[Ahruk]

Zoas are really fun and relatively easy (although some strains are harder to keep then others). I'm obsessed with zoas, it's so fun to watch them grow and share them with others. :)

 

[miohippus]

One of my Lps was having a buy one get one half off so I got another zoa and a candy cane

 

[Ahruk]

Nice! :D gotta share a picture when they open :)