messiah023
Reefing newb
I posted some of these pictures in the "introduce yourself" section, but I have since added some new stuff, so I figured I would consolidate in the showcase section.
So far, three months after rock cycling, everything is looking good. All my water parameters are where they should be, all my buddies are thriving and things are going smooth.
I don't have a tremendous coraline growth like others have reported, but the coraline I do have from the LR is maintaining. I have some small algae patches, but the Turbos seem to be making quick work of it.
I will nurture this tank for a year, then start thinking about a larger reef tank in 2009. I am lucky to know a very seasoned reefer who has been guiding me through my early learning curves as well as all the wonderfully knowledgeable people on Living Reefs!
So, here are my pics, with the most recent at the end.
30-gallon bow-front tank with Coralife AquaLight deluxe setup & Eheim Ecco canister. I have added a RIO pumphead for circulation and a small heater to maintain my temps (77 - 78 degrees).
Here is my great Starry Blenny, he is really cool to watch and interacts with his roomates really well.
Here is my sand sifting Goby. He does a GREAT job on the sand and has dug out a nice cavern for himself under the LR.
My favorite guy in the tank is the Conch. He is so cool (when he is visible). Normally, he is under the sand and all we get to see is his snout come out to feed.
Here's a closeup of our new feather duster. This guy is pretty sweet and loves to stay out most of the time. We have been giving him a small phytoplankton supplement every few days and he seems to enjoy it.
Our first coral, a Torch. Really cool piece (nice colors under the light too). I have been doing a Mysis spot feeding with it for a couple of weeks and it seems to enjoy it. Our 6-line Wrasse likes to hang out in this area as well.
My newest addition (as of today) was a pair of Emerald Crabs. Here is one flexing for the camera.
Life on the reef is nice and peaceful. My two clowns (my first purchases) have been doing well and seem to be having a good time exploring and swimming throughout the day. Check out the Starry Blenny perched on top of the polyps in the top right of the picture. He thinks he is king of the hill!
More to come...... I have my eyes on some nice blue zoos....but I have to feed my kids this week....so possibly in a few weeks!
Thanks for everyone's advice and help so far, I'm sure I will call upon you again really soon!
So far, three months after rock cycling, everything is looking good. All my water parameters are where they should be, all my buddies are thriving and things are going smooth.
I don't have a tremendous coraline growth like others have reported, but the coraline I do have from the LR is maintaining. I have some small algae patches, but the Turbos seem to be making quick work of it.
I will nurture this tank for a year, then start thinking about a larger reef tank in 2009. I am lucky to know a very seasoned reefer who has been guiding me through my early learning curves as well as all the wonderfully knowledgeable people on Living Reefs!
So, here are my pics, with the most recent at the end.
30-gallon bow-front tank with Coralife AquaLight deluxe setup & Eheim Ecco canister. I have added a RIO pumphead for circulation and a small heater to maintain my temps (77 - 78 degrees).
Here is my great Starry Blenny, he is really cool to watch and interacts with his roomates really well.
Here is my sand sifting Goby. He does a GREAT job on the sand and has dug out a nice cavern for himself under the LR.
My favorite guy in the tank is the Conch. He is so cool (when he is visible). Normally, he is under the sand and all we get to see is his snout come out to feed.
Here's a closeup of our new feather duster. This guy is pretty sweet and loves to stay out most of the time. We have been giving him a small phytoplankton supplement every few days and he seems to enjoy it.
Our first coral, a Torch. Really cool piece (nice colors under the light too). I have been doing a Mysis spot feeding with it for a couple of weeks and it seems to enjoy it. Our 6-line Wrasse likes to hang out in this area as well.
My newest addition (as of today) was a pair of Emerald Crabs. Here is one flexing for the camera.
Life on the reef is nice and peaceful. My two clowns (my first purchases) have been doing well and seem to be having a good time exploring and swimming throughout the day. Check out the Starry Blenny perched on top of the polyps in the top right of the picture. He thinks he is king of the hill!
More to come...... I have my eyes on some nice blue zoos....but I have to feed my kids this week....so possibly in a few weeks!
Thanks for everyone's advice and help so far, I'm sure I will call upon you again really soon!
