Reefing8EZ Corallimorph Nano

[Reefing8EZ]

Hey there R2R,
Never did a build thread on my 2 reef tanks currently running, but I'm gonna try with this new setup.
This began because I got a used nano tank and stand for $40! I think it's an old aquapod by current.
So I decided to setup this tank and dedicate it to corallimorphs, and a pair of pipefish, maybe some inverts..
Got the tank wet and cycle started as of 12-2-12! Still a bit cloudy because I keep changing around my aquascape.
10lbs of Caribsea Fiji Pink, and about 20lbs of LR, and a couple nice frag rocks from Scott @ Alternative Reef.
Return pump is a brand new Maxijet-1200. Should I add powerhead for more flow? If so please recommend a good powerhead for nano.
Hood was all tore up so lighting will be an Orphek PR-25UV Par38 dimmable LED bulb/fixture (On its way).
And no skimmer, my filtration will be a HOG Uplflow ATS.
Did I missing anything? Thanks for looking! Any advice is appreciated! :xd:

 

[revhtree]

Should be a sweet tank!

 

[Reefing8EZ]

Should be a sweet tank!

Thanks Rev! Pics to come..

 

[Pkunk35]

Excited to see this one, especially the HOG ATS in action on it.

For pipes i highly recommend bluestripes! Make sure to have a lot of harpaticoid pods in the tank before you get them but it is totally possible to train them to cyclopeeze eventually.

GL on the build!

 

[Reefing8EZ]

Excited to see this one, especially the HOG ATS in action on it.

For pipes i highly recommend bluestripes! Make sure to have a lot of harpaticoid pods in the tank before you get them but it is totally possible to train them to cyclopeeze eventually.

GL on the build!

Thanks bro! Im excited too! Aquascape is comin together and water is clearing up more and more..
My LFS actually has 2 bluestipe pipes that have been there almost 2 months and eating frozen foods, but I still plan on populating the tank with plenty of pods for them to feast on too.

 

[Reefing8EZ]

Final Aquascape! (I think..) Ha!
What do you great people of R2R think? Do I need more rock? :wink:

 

[Aquaph8]

Looks good, just needs lots of corals now

 

[Reefing8EZ]

Looks good, just needs lots of corals now

Yessir! This baby will be stocked in no time..
And thank you for the kind words.

 

[Reefing8EZ]

Update:
HOG UAS came yesterday. Light came today, and it was a bit disappointing to say the least. Very dim and wierd disco ball effect with the 60 degree honeycomb optics. Coverage was terrible with the optics on, it couldn't even cover my whole nano. :squigglemouth:
So I modified it by removing the crappy optics and replacing it with acrylic cover. Now I'm pretty happy with the coverage as long as its close to the water and no more disco ball effect. It is still kinda dim though but not nearly as bad as it was with the optics. And its very blue, like a 25k look. But it's ok I like blue!! Ha!
Now just need an ATO and, test, test, test..

 

[Reefing8EZ]

Before:

A little bit of effort..

And after: ( need to find that last screw )

 

[Reefing8EZ]

And slightly modded a clip lamp from Lowes. The final result!

Cut open the top of the hood to accommodate light..

 

[revsgirl]

Lookin' good! 1smile1

 

[skinz78]

Looking great, I like it!

 

[Reefing8EZ]

Thank you! I added more LR and did some tests..
Amm = 0
Nitrite = 5ppm
Nitrate = 5ppm
Ph = 8.1
Temp = 77-79F
Alk = 9
Ca = 420
Mag = 1350
Oh, and added a Rio 150gph powerhead for more flow..

 

[Reefing8EZ]

Once cycle is complete I will add my UAS.. Then some livestock!!

 

[Sfgiants55]

Tank looks good!

 

[joker295]

looking good there..

 

[sexycorals]

Need some sexy Corals in it raise up the light got the first 2 Weeks when you first put in Corals then slowly being it down.

 

[jdl513]

Nice.
Is that open top or do you have glass below the pendant?

 

[Reefing8EZ]

Nice.
Is that open top or do you have glass below the pendant?

Open top, I cut the top open myself to accommodate the Par38 bulb, and get better gas exchange too..