My first Saltwater and Nano Tank.

islandstonashville · Jun 27, 2022

Nano Tank build is UP! I will be testing parameters today before introducing bacteria and ammonia. So far Salinity is 1.026/35ppt, Temp 78.4F. Overall excited how far this hobby will take me. I can’t wait to see some livestock in the tank.

Heater: Cobalt Neotherm Pro 75W
Pump: Sicce 1.0
Media Basket and RFG: 3DOcean

Future Upgrades: AI Prime 16HD, AutoAqua Smart ATO lite, Hygger Mini Wavemaker.

SaltyT · Jun 27, 2022

Looks like you're off to a great start! I like the way you scaped your rocks.
What are your plans for future livestock?

islandstonashville · Jun 28, 2022

Thanks! I will be placing some gsp on the black acrylic sump/main tank divider. That little rock island i’ll fill with zoas. Then prolly some hammer and duncans here and there. I’ll start with beginner corals for now the research which one will fit in the tank. I’ll get 2 clownfish, maybe a blenny then some cuc.

islandstonashville · Jun 28, 2022

SaltyT said:
Looks like you're off to a great start! I like the way you scaped your rocks.
What are your plans for future livestock?

Thanks! I will be placing some gsp on the black acrylic sump/main tank divider. That little rock island i’ll fill with zoas. Then prolly some hammer and duncans here and there. I’ll start with beginner corals for now the research which one will fit in the tank. I’ll get 2 clownfish, maybe a blenny then some cuc.

islandstonashville · Jun 29, 2022

3 days in. Just want to check see where I’m at with the cycling. Need to have patience with this. LOL I’m just excited to see some livestocks already.

islandstonashville · Jul 6, 2022

The tank is now alive. Just added some livestocks to it.

BrotatoSalad · Jul 9, 2022

This is some next level aquascaping! And the clownfish are definite showpieces. Tank's looking great. Following along since I've been tossing around the idea of starting up a fluval 13 on the kitchen counter, and because I'd love to see your progress in real time.

dannyd_ · Jul 9, 2022

+1 on the aquascaping, looks incredible. Imagine how great it will look with coral. The hygger wavemaker is what I am currently using in my nano tank, and I love it. Lots of room to control many features. Best of luck in the future!

ReefnFamilyMan · Jul 9, 2022

Good looking tank. +2 on the aquascape and beautiful clowns

Torqu3d · Jul 9, 2022

What is the probe on the backwall? Kinda out of place, anyway to move it to the rear chamber?

parclife · Jul 9, 2022

Great rock work and stunning clowns!

islandstonashville · Jul 11, 2022

BrotatoSalad said:
This is some next level aquascaping! And the clownfish are definite showpieces. Tank's looking great. Following along since I've been tossing around the idea of starting up a fluval 13 on the kitchen counter, and because I'd love to see your progress in real time.

Thanks! Lol I wish I have gone bigger. I have bought a lot of stuff worth more than the tank itself.

islandstonashville · Jul 11, 2022

riveradaniel said:
+1 on the aquascaping, looks incredible. Imagine how great it will look with coral. The hygger wavemaker is what I am currently using in my nano tank, and I love it. Lots of room to control many features. Best of luck in the future!

Thank. This hygger wavemaker is great! Only thing is I wish you can tweak the strength a bit more lower but other than that definitely worth it.

islandstonashville · Jul 11, 2022

ReefnFamilyMan said:
Good looking tank. +2 on the aquascape and beautiful clowns

Thanks! LFS gave me a good deal on this mocha storms after they saw my aquascape and I told them I started in the hobby.

islandstonashville · Jul 11, 2022

Torqu3d said:
What is the probe on the backwall? Kinda out of place, anyway to move it to the rear chamber?

Hahah Little temp probe. Lol didn’t bother me til you mentioned it. I move it in the back.

islandstonashville · Jul 11, 2022

Went crazy over the weekend. Snag a couple of deals on corals at my LFS. Added a Royal Gramma, Peppermint Shrimp, Nassarius Snail, Hermit crabs, GSP, Torch, Yuma and Clove.

Yeh · Jul 13, 2022

How’s the stuff from 3DOcean? Just purchased a chamber lid last night, stock one doesn’t work with my Kraken lid, and media baskets for 1 and 2 and the RFG nozzles. I have InTank baskets currently but want to give his a try for the added color.