Back into the salt tank again.

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  1. Blue_dragon_192

    Blue_dragon_192 Plankton

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    It's been 7 years since I had my last salt tank. Some things just seem to pull you in.

    My brother-in-law moved from Texas and brought his tank down. Since he does not have the room, and I do, I now own the tank.
    He started the tank, when I was not home. The tank info is in my sig. I thought I would post some pics of the tank. The tank has not cycled yet, but that's because the two damsels have been in the tank for only a couple of days (4 days).
    I am going to be replacing the 50/50 13 watt bulb with a CF retro kit in the next few weeks ($$$$$). After that, I should have 30 watts of light in the tank. I am not going to be doing corals, or anything like that. Not until I can afford a long tank....the tall tank makes life a little tough. I have one of the damsels in a breeder net, until the tank cycles, and then I will return him to the fish store.
    Here are my pics, comments (good or bad) are welcome.

    Blue.

    http://tmeitz.home.mindspring.com/images/tank/DSC00204-sm.jpg

    http://tmeitz.home.mindspring.com/images/tank/DSC00205-sm.jpg

    http://tmeitz.home.mindspring.com/images/tank/DSC00206-sm.jpg

    http://tmeitz.home.mindspring.com/images/tank/DSC00207-sm.jpg
     
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  3. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

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    Wow that's pretty bright for just 13 watts.
    Why upgrade the lighting if you aren't getting coral?
    Nice rock layout.

    If those RIOs seem pretty loud for you, I recommend the MajiJet 1200 pumps. They are much quiter than the RIOs I've had and more compact with good flow.
     
  4. Blue_dragon_192

    Blue_dragon_192 Plankton

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    Matt,

    I will not be upgrading the lighting for a little while. I "might" try corals, but I am not sure at this point. I will keep things as they are right now.
    The little RIO power head is damn quiet. Actually the entire tank is quiet. The RIO 90 is smaller than a pack of cigarettes. I was thinking it's was tiny. I will look at the MajiJet's this weekend. I thought the rock was cool also, since the tank is in the kitchen, you can see from almost all sides....

    Blue
     
  5. Ash and Mike

    Ash and Mike Astrea Snail

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    That's a cool lookin tank :D It would be awesome if you continued to stack the LR in the middle like a column!
     
  6. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Welcome back to SW again, good to see you back in my fellow Floridian reefer. Luna
     
  7. baugherb

    baugherb Giant Squid

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    UMMMM. I'm confused.... But hey, welcome back even though I posted this 4 years too late.....LOL....