20L - Mantis Tank Build - Gonodactylus smithii

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  1. Kelley11

    Kelley11 Peppermint Shrimp

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    I hope so, I know wify is not very happy about it :)
     
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  2. Kelley11

    Kelley11 Peppermint Shrimp

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    Update

    Here are the latest pictures, I added a Yellow Tail Damsel today but he is still in hiding. I also added some additional LR and rearranged a few things. Here you go:

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  3. Night-Rida

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    very nice.. I wish I didnt get rid of my 10g tank, would have made a nice mantis tank.
     
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  4. Kelley11

    Kelley11 Peppermint Shrimp

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    Update 5-21-10

    Here are some update pictures, since my last post I replaced the Marineland LED fixture with a T5 HO from Aquaticlife and a new Aeroforce skimmer from CPR. I also added some Tonga branches, Zooanthids, Mushroom and a Domino Damsel. Hope you like the additions:

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    Kelley11, May 21, 2010
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  5. reefmonkey

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    Great improvement! That looks very, very nice. Going back a couple posts..I can totally ID with the wife and unhappiness when it comes to reef/aquarium related purchases LOL.
     
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  6. bama

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    That looks amazing.. Buy the wife a present and she will be happy.
     
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  7. Kelley11

    Kelley11 Peppermint Shrimp

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    Yep, heading towards the 15th anniversary and she wants a new ring, I think my little 20 gallon reef / mantis is a fair trade off :)
     
    Kelley11, May 21, 2010
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  8. Kelley11

    Kelley11 Peppermint Shrimp

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    Thanks Reef, sometimes I am just not appreciated around the house for my dedication to this amazing hobby :). I keep trying to get her interested but for some reason I just cannot convince her that this is more fun then shopping for clothes!
     
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    Lol ;D
     
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  10. reefmonkey

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    Totally! I haven't completely stopped the present/gifts idea but I did realize it was seriously cutting into my reef budget so I backed off a bit. LOL Now I just don't say anything when she buys whatever. That works out real good. LOL
     
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