Sticks and Stones -spec V

[charliethezero]

Just filled this tank yesterday, 1-22-15. My plan its for a SPS dominated tank with one undecided unique fish (recommendations appreciated).

 

[GHill762]

attractive rock scape

 

[gtbarsi]

SPS need lots of flow, where are your powerheads?
If you have not decided on a power head you have time while you cycle. Speaking of cycling what method are you using?

P.S. I would defiantly have a powerhead that has a wave maker function, I think your tank would look awesome with a wave running it's length in to the overflow!

 

[charliethezero]

Right now everything is stock except lights. I'm going to switch out the pump for a 606 and still undecided on the powerhead, I want something tiny but still powerful. Like it was said still have a cycle to go through (shrimp/live rock).

 

[SeahorseKeeper]

The rock work looks great! I think a yasha goby and pistol shrimp would be perfect for the tank.

 

[charliethezero]

Do you guys think replacing the stock pump with a 160g/h will be sufficient for SPS if I can get no dead spots? I am also looking at the wp4 and controller if it's not.

 

[purplereef]

What kind of rock is that and where did you get it?

 

[charliethezero]

I found it at one of my lfs. It is really nice, they always have tanks full of it. I'll ask where they get it from next time I'm there.

 

[reef_grrrl]

Thats really nice looking! I'm excited to follow along!

 

[tonymission]

Do you guys think replacing the stock pump with a 160g/h will be sufficient for SPS if I can get no dead spots? I am also looking at the wp4 and controller if it's not.

That's more for tank turnover then it is moving all the tank water. I'd look into some good power heads.

Like the minimal rockscape!

 

[gtbarsi]

Do you guys think replacing the stock pump with a 160g/h will be sufficient for SPS if I can get no dead spots? I am also looking at the wp4 and controller if it's not.

You definitely will need more, the Jebao RW-4 is an excellent option and has nice wave maker controls.

 

[charliethezero]

You definitely will need more, the Jebao RW-4 is an excellent option and has nice wave maker controls.

Okay, sounds good. I'll pick one up soon and thanks I knew wp looked weird.

 

[charliethezero]

I got to pay around with a WR-4 at my lfs and decided I really like it except I don't think it will fit where I want it. I am going to look at the tunze nanostream next.

 

[charliethezero]

I've been adding corals for a couple weeks now. Acros, birdsnest, stag, monties and a few others. Here's an updated picture.

 

[charliethezero]

another picture

 

[revhtree]

Looking good!

 

[charliethezero]

Thank you, I think I'm going to just let it growout now. I am adding a pair of blue striped pipefish next week and a nano clam when I find one I like. I will most likely just do monthly update pictures unless something interesting happens.

 

[charliethezero]

Just picked up two fish for this tank. They are very social and active.

blue striped pipefish pair