defender.TX
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Welcome!
Hi Reef 2 Reef! I'm fairly new to the forum (first post here), but I'm very active over at Nano-Reef.com with the same username. I created an account because it just so happens that I started a new build that coincides with the Nano In 90 competition. A friend sent me a link to the competition rules and I figured I would enter my build into the competition.
Republic of Texas? Or About Me
I'm a Software Developer and relatively new reefer from Austin, Texas. I was born in Texas and have lived here my entire life (besides a quick stint in Seattle, WA). As some of you might know, Texans go a little overboard with our state pride, and seeing as I live in the capital of our fine state it seemed like as fitting name as any for my new reef.
Background
I've had an Innovative Marine Nuvo 24 up and running since June 2013. I recently got bored with the dimensions and decided I wanted something with low iron glass. I decided on the PicO Aquariums 20G All-in-one for the cube-like dimensions and filtration. After waiting for the tank to be built and delivered, I got it setup and finally transferred everything over from the Nuvo 07-12-14.
Equipment
Livestock
Most of the livestock came out of an existing tank so I tried my best to use the fair market value calculations in the contest rules. Here's what's in the tank:
Pictures!
Here is the tank as soon as the dust settled after I got it up and running on 07-13-14:
And this is the most recent FTS since I added the Purple Stylophora (07-14-14):
And some bonus Acans that I love (07-14-14):
To view the photos as I upload them you can view my Flickr Album directly here.
Thanks for looking!
Hi Reef 2 Reef! I'm fairly new to the forum (first post here), but I'm very active over at Nano-Reef.com with the same username. I created an account because it just so happens that I started a new build that coincides with the Nano In 90 competition. A friend sent me a link to the competition rules and I figured I would enter my build into the competition.
Republic of Texas? Or About Me
I'm a Software Developer and relatively new reefer from Austin, Texas. I was born in Texas and have lived here my entire life (besides a quick stint in Seattle, WA). As some of you might know, Texans go a little overboard with our state pride, and seeing as I live in the capital of our fine state it seemed like as fitting name as any for my new reef.
Background
I've had an Innovative Marine Nuvo 24 up and running since June 2013. I recently got bored with the dimensions and decided I wanted something with low iron glass. I decided on the PicO Aquariums 20G All-in-one for the cube-like dimensions and filtration. After waiting for the tank to be built and delivered, I got it setup and finally transferred everything over from the Nuvo 07-12-14.
Equipment
| Tank | PicO Aquariums 20G AIO (White) |
| Stand | PicO Aquariums 20G Stand (Black) |
| Light | NanoBox Duo (Gray/White) |
| Powerhead | EcoTech Marine MP10 |
| ATO | Tunze 3152 Osmolator Nano |
| Controller | Coralux Storm Controller |
| Heater | Cobalt Aquatics NeoTherm 100W |
Livestock
Most of the livestock came out of an existing tank so I tried my best to use the fair market value calculations in the contest rules. Here's what's in the tank:
| Type | Name | Source | Cost |
| Fish | Ocellaris Clownfish x2 (Amphiprion ocellaris) | Existing Tank | $0 |
| Fish | Firefish (Nemateleotris magnifica) | Existing Tank | $0 |
| Invert | Mexican Turbo Snail | Existing Tank | $0 |
| Invert | Fighting Conch | Existing Tank | $0 |
| Invert | Assorted Hermits | Existing Tank | $0 |
| Coral | Green Star Polyps (Briareum sp.) - 6-7" | Existing Tank | $60 |
| Coral | Torch (Euphyllia glabrescens) - 1 head | Existing Tank | $10 |
| Coral | Mushrooms (Actinodiscus sp.) - 10 polyps | Existing Tank | $100 |
| Coral | Trumpet Coral (Caulastrea curvata) - 3 heads | Existing Tank | $30 |
| Coral | Zoas - Small Green - 4 polyps | Existing Tank | $8 |
| Coral | Zoas - Small White - 4 polyps | Existing Tank | $8 |
| Coral | Palys - Green People Eater - 5 polyps | Existing Tank | $25 |
| Coral | Acans - Pink & Teal - 3 polyps | Existing Tank | $15 |
| Coral | Acans - Red & Blue - 8 polyps | Existing Tank | $40 |
| Coral | Acans - Rainbow - 7 polyps | Existing Tank | $35 |
| Coral | ORA Purple Stylophora | Purchased | $39 |
| Total | |||
| $370 |
Pictures!
Here is the tank as soon as the dust settled after I got it up and running on 07-13-14:
And this is the most recent FTS since I added the Purple Stylophora (07-14-14):
And some bonus Acans that I love (07-14-14):
To view the photos as I upload them you can view my Flickr Album directly here.
Thanks for looking!
