Nano No More!

[DracoKat]

I know I've been posting a lot lately with many questions.. but I think now is the time for me to start my own tank thread. Hopefully I can get the help and advice I need as I go along instead of spamming the forum, lol.

I am upgrading from a JBJ 28 gal nanocube. Thankfully I have some of the supplies already. Here's a list of items I have currently.


List last updated Sept. 13, 2017
75 Gal Reef-Ready Marineland Aquarium
Aqueon Pine Stand
~60 lbs Sand (1 inch SSB in DT, DSB in Sump)
~40 lbs LR
MacSpect Gyre XF130 wavemaker
Coralife HO T5 light fixture- 4 ATI bulb (Coral+, 2 Blue+, Purple+)
SBar SBreeflight 48" Actinics
Spectrapure 4-Stage RO/DI Filter with Booster
Trigger Systems Crystal Sump (36" long, 30 gallons)
Return Pump - Lifeguard Aquatic Quiet One Pro Series 2200
CoralVue Octopus Needle Wheel Skimmer rated 100 gallon
AutoAqua Smart ATO Micro
Reefkeeper Lite controller (Just used to control heater)
BRS Doser for Calcium and Alk
BRS Single Carbon/GFO Reactor

Livestock List:
(2) Clowns
Yellow Coris Wrasse
Leopard Wrasse
(3) Zebra Barred Goby
Square Tail Bristle Tooth Tang
Magnificent Foxface
Flame Hawkfish
Starry Blenny
Hoeven's Wrasse

Coral Banded Shrimp
Rock Borin' Urchin
Emerald Crab (3x)
Red Mirthax Crab
Orange Sea Star

Assorted Zoas
(2) Duncans- 5+ heads each
Long-Tentacle Plate Coral
Assorted Acros
Rainbow Acan
Asst red and blue Acans
Red and Green Montis
Birds Nest
Digipora
Asst Goni's
Gorgi
3 BTA
Condi Nem
(2) Candy Canes
Red/Green Blasto

 

[Diesel]

Congrats on your upgrade.
It seems that you have it all under control and been following pretty good.
Don't worry about scratches on your bottom piece of glass, it will happen no matter what.
I have some egg crate under where my rocks are as that kinda supports the rock better than on a smooth surface.
When you have your sump we can help with the plumbing but on the moment it's just guessing.
Try to get a ATO ASAP as it will help you to be stable on your salt level for a better cycle process.

 

[DracoKat]

thanks for the advice on the ATO. I need to do research to see which one is best for me

 

[DracoKat]

I just picked up some rock from my friend- most are Fiji purples. I have another friend who is going to give me more rocks (probably regular, non purple ones). I can't wait to start designing my 'scape!

 

[jsker]

I have always like how the Fiji rook looks in a scape. In mine I have a couple of 12" sticks

 

[DracoKat]

I am not sure about mixing the two colors. I gotta see how it'd look. maybe I can put the regular ones hidden in the back or something, lol.

I hope to get some sticks!

 

[Diesel]

Make sure you cure it before cycling it.

 

[Diesel]

I am not sure about mixing the two colors. I gotta see how it'd look. maybe I can put the regular ones hidden in the back or something, lol.

I hope to get some sticks!

Use them as base rock.

 

[DracoKat]

Make sure you cure it before cycling it.

I've never cured rocks before.. gotta look into it. It was used in his tank previously for about a year or so.. still needs to be cured even though it's dried out now?

 

[DracoKat]

http://www.liveaquaria.com/PIC/article.cfm?aid=209

according to this, I'll be doing Method B- since the tank is currently empty.

 

[DracoKat]

Decided on the AutoAqua Smart ATO Micro - Automatic Top Off System.

now to find a reservior

 

[Agamerce]

Great start! Also, think about getting a quarantine tank so you can have fish/inverts ready at the end of your cycle.

Following!

 

[DracoKat]

I have my 28 gal nanocube that I may leave up for a while as a quarantine tank. it's about 2 years old now. not sure if I want to go smaller and tuck the tank in my bedroom and out of the way though, lol.

 

[DracoKat]

Playing around with the rocks. Clearly I need more, lol. I got more to pick up from another friend this weekend. I like the purple a lot, but so far not liking the two colors meshed. need to play with it once I get the other rock. and I got about 20 lbs in my nano cube to move over too. hmm..

 

[Agamerce]

Just words for thought. Your purple rock, while popular, will likely, probably, bleach in your new tank cycle anyway.

 

[Agamerce]

Purple rock, if natural live rock, is rock saturated to a certain level with micro organisms only found in well established environments

 

[DracoKat]

I did not know that, that's good to know! I figured after quite some time, the colors will match closer

 

[DracoKat]

 

[Agamerce]

Niiice! I have family just outside Kingston too! Excited to watch your new tank. What are you thinking to stock?

 

[DracoKat]

I already have a pair of clowns in my 28 gal tank, so they will be moving over.

tank mates I am thinking about the following.. not sure yet though! I am happy to take suggestions
Fairy Wrasse or Flasher Wrasse
Kole Tang (Add last)
Midas Blenny
Blue Spot Goby