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[InvertEnvy]

Hello, my name is Dan. I've been scanning R2R for a while now and finally decided to make my own account. As of right now I have just a 55 gallon setup. My tank is focused on inverts but I'd like to add corals and anemones. My tank has only been running for a little over 4 months so it is a new tank. I actually got into saltwater back in 2006 and had a 40 gallon for about 2 years before getting out of it due to power outage crash.

Current 55 gallon Stock.
1 emerald crab
1 tigertail cucumber
1 coco worm
1 serpent star
1 sea hare
1 pompom crab
7 hermit crabs
A bunch of nassarius and cerith snails
2 turbo snails
1 money Cowie snail
1 pincushion urchin
2 sexy shrimp

2 Ocellaris Clownfish
1 Starry Blenny
1 Flame angle

 

[Zero Nitrates]

Beautiful reef!
Welcome

 

[InvertEnvy]

Beautiful reef!
Welcome

Thank you, I've done so much research in the last year I think my head will explode lol. There is so much more information on the Web now then 10 years ago.

 

[jsker]

Welcome to R2R, Sounds like a great 55. Looking forward to your build thread :)

 

[InvertEnvy]

Welcome to R2R, Sounds like a great 55. Looking forward to your build thread :)

Me too hahaha. I'm at the point now where I have to wait and let the tank mature plus I'm going to add a HOB fuge cuz I don't have room for a sump. Currently I have to canisters for cem and mech filtration and a protein skimmer.

 

[jsker]

Me too hahaha. I'm at the point now where I have to wait and let the tank mature plus I'm going to add a HOB fuge cuz I don't have room for a sump. Currently I have to canisters for cem and mech filtration and a protein skimmer.

I took a 15 year break before setting up my present system 2 years ago. Me being me:rolleyes: I set the system up pretty much like I would have back 15 years ago, but with a few improvements. The only thing I have left from the original setup is the tank, rock, sand, and 1 fish:D.

 

[InvertEnvy]

I took a 15 year break before setting up my present system 2 years ago. Me being me:rolleyes: I set the system up pretty much like I would have back 15 years ago, but with a few improvements. The only thing I have left from the original setup is the tank, rock, sand, and 1 fish:D.

I've learned a lot. I definitely was not doing things right years ago. My new system and strategy seems to be working MUCH better. I just need to add the fuge and better lights. I have to catch up on bills from the holidays first lol

 

[Mike_J]

Nice! Welcome back in and welcome officially to R2R! So many great and interesting inverts out there. Love it!

 

[Jason mack]

Hello, my name is Dan. I've been scanning R2R for a while now and finally decided to make my own account. As of right now I have just a 55 gallon setup. My tank is focused on inverts but I'd like to add corals and anemones. My tank has only been running for a little over 4 months so it is a new tank. I actually got into saltwater back in 2006 and had a 40 gallon for about 2 years before getting out of it due to power outage crash.

Current 55 gallon Stock.
1 emerald crab
1 tigertail cucumber
1 coco worm
1 serpent star
1 sea hare
1 pompom crab
7 hermit crabs
A bunch of nassarius and cerith snails
2 turbo snails
1 money Cowie snail
1 pincushion urchin
2 sexy shrimp

2 Ocellaris Clownfish
1 Starry Blenny
1 Flame angle

Hi Dan,
Nice looking reef , welcome too R2R .. and happy reefing !!!!

 

[InvertEnvy]

Nice! Welcome back in and welcome officially to R2R! So many great and interesting inverts out there. Love it!

Thank you, I'm excited to add more inverts. The challenge is compatibility since lots of inverts love to eat each other lol

 

[InvertEnvy]

Hi Dan,
Nice looking reef , welcome too R2R .. and happy reefing !!!!

Thank you!! This seems like a great community of respectful people :)

 

[InvertEnvy]

Hello, my name is Dan. I've been scanning R2R for a while now and finally decided to make my own account. As of right now I have just a 55 gallon setup. My tank is focused on inverts but I'd like to add corals and anemones. My tank has only been running for a little over 4 months so it is a new tank. I actually got into saltwater back in 2006 and had a 40 gallon for about 2 years before getting out of it due to power outage crash.

Current 55 gallon Stock.
1 emerald crab
1 tigertail cucumber
1 coco worm
1 serpent star
1 sea hare
1 pompom crab
7 hermit crabs
A bunch of nassarius and cerith snails
2 turbo snails
1 money Cowie snail
1 pincushion urchin
2 sexy shrimp

2 Ocellaris Clownfish
1 Starry Blenny
1 Flame angle

Oh no, I forgot I have a Fighting Conch too [emoji38]

Beautiful reef!
Welcome

 

[Jason mack]

Thank you, I'm excited to add more inverts. The challenge is compatibility since lots of inverts love to eat each other lol

I have 3 dawrf Hermit crabs , 1 cleaner shrimp , 2 sexy shrimp ( my fav) 1 nassarius snail ,plus 2 other snails . In a 25 g set up

 

[InvertEnvy]

I have 3 dawrf Hermit crabs , 1 cleaner shrimp , 2 sexy shrimp ( my fav) 1 nassarius snail ,plus 2 other snails . In a 25 g set up

Your tank looks awesome! I love it. How long have you had it set up?

 

[Jason mack]

Your tank looks awesome! I love it. How long have you had it set up?

Its been running just over a Year now , Im currently cycling my new 90 g tank and Will move everything over in 3-4 weeks time :cool:

 

[InvertEnvy]

Its been running just over a Year now , Im currently cycling my new 90 g tank and Will move everything over in 3-4 weeks time :cool:

That's awesome, I like your rock work in the new tank [emoji106]

 

[Chrisfish]

Welcome to R2R, glad to have you here:)

 

[Jason mack]

That's awesome, I like your rock work in the new tank [emoji106]

Thanks Im gonna try and do a mixed reef so i tried too make Some floating shelves for sps .. this is only my second tank build .. Im new too this hobby 1year in .. R2R is the best forum on the net for friendliness , Advice , support ,.... lots of people always happy too assist.. or help ..

 

[InvertEnvy]

Thanks Im gonna try and do a mixed reef so i tried too make Some floating shelves for sps .. this is only my second tank build .. Im new too this hobby 1year in .. R2R is the best forum on the net for friendliness , Advice , support ,.... lots of people always happy too assist.. or help ..

I like that I get answers from other people asking questions also. I like learning as much as I can to make the hobby more fun and less frustrating.

 

[jsker]

I've learned a lot. I definitely was not doing things right years ago. My new system and strategy seems to be working MUCH better. I just need to add the fuge and better lights. I have to catch up on bills from the holidays first lol

Can totally understand and agree;)