Melonbob's 46g build!

[Melonbob]

I figured I'd start a post here, and put all my pics and stuff in one thread instead of flooding the newbie section, I have nothing to add at this point, for those who haven't been looking at my threads I'm starting a 46G bowfront. This is my first tank, as so far everything is going well. We have about a dozen snails, three hermits, an emerald crab, two clowns and an anthelia we just dropped in last night. So far its been a great experience!

 

[Bifferwine]

Good! Pictures next time you add something!

 

[reeffreak]

Yes,congrats and post lots of pics.

 

[yote]

Dont be shy about posting pics.

 

[Melonbob]

OK, the beginning....A bag of LS and some seed from the LFS

Our LR, 50 lbs Fiji Tatoka

Our first kick at Aquascaping

Our Second.......

Our final?????

 

[Melonbob]

Our first additions....exciting snails!!!

Then there was of course Shampoo and Conditioner!

Our Emerald Crab.....the murderer!!!

And our first Coral, an Anthelia....

Thats all for now!

 

[Bifferwine]

Shampoo and Conditioner. Great names! Good picture of the crab too.

 

[Piggy]

Whom did your crab murder? Your getting off to a good start. Looking good.

 

[Melonbob]

My stats as of Nov 30/07

Ph 8.2
Nitrite 0
Nitrate 0
Ammonia 0
Phosphate 0 or .25 can't tell (first time doing this test)
Calcium 460
Alk 12dKH (Is this bad?)

 

[Melonbob]

Pinchy murdered our first snail......Biff is an accomplice....

 

[Melonbob]

Thanks for the compliments, 6 weeks ago I didn't think I'd be successful in mixing salt and water!

 

[Bifferwine]

:cry: Me so sorry!

 

[MikMcgyver]

Looking good so far man. I never had my emerald kill anything..

Anyways, when in doubt, blame Biff... :mrgreen:

 

[Piggy]

Pinchy murdered our first snail......Biff is an accomplice....

Is there a warrant out yet for her arrest or a wanted poster?

 

[Bifferwine]

I bet FishBait could photoshop together a wanted poster. Of the crab and I together.

 

[Melonbob]

This stuff is starting to spread.....

And this stuff is starting to sprout up all over the place.....

 

[Doc]

sponges. no big deal. expect to see all kinds of stuff sprouting up in your tank. great pics. I do like the aquascaping. add more and take pics

-Doc

 

[bobby]

Looking great. I love shape of the rock.

 

[Melonbob]

Thanks again all, I'd like to get some more of it, but it is my understanding I have to add slowly now that my tank is cycled. The place I got it from is four hours away, so if I'm going to make another trip I'd like it to be for a large batch again. I'm just wondering if I can cycle in a rubbermaid, and how much more would fit in my tank and still look good. There is 50 lbs in there now, it is pretty light stuff

 

[Bifferwine]

You sure can cure it in a rubbermaid tub and then add it to your tank when it's done curing. I would add another 50 lbs. I like the way 2 lbs per gallon looks.