Zoanthids2152 Mantis tank build(Mantis is in the tank!)

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  1. Zoanthids21

    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

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    So i finally decided to do it and while i was at the lfs i bought a few things to start out with..

    Power compact light
    Tank Hood for evaporation
    Koralia powerhead 425gph.

    I am buying rock,sand and tank 2marow..

    I decided to go with a 20g tank instead of a 10g, he said it would most likely break the tank. He is going to get a peakcock mantis for me sometime maybe next week! IM pretty exited to get it up and running!. Ill post pics on Sunday, i wont have my camara till then anyway..And the tank will most likely be cloudy.
     
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  3. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Congrats, this will be fun
     
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    whoohoo another build! hope it all goes well!;D
     
  5. Zoanthids21

    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

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    Thanks!

    I am going to buy cured LR from LFS and water from them. So once im done with that, it should be cycled..I am going to buy a small HOB filter also tomorrow.
     
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    That's awesome! I'm looking forward to following along.
     
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  9. Zoanthids21

    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

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    Bought the tank,sand,rock and water today, its up and running. I dont have a cam right now, but its cloudy with the sand and stuff in it..Ill need about 20lbs of sand in there, and the tank was drilled and i didnt want it drilled so i had to plug up the holes, i got some sealent and stuff, so far it hasnt leaked from the hole so im PRAYING TO God it wont while im gone tonight and tomorrow.
     
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    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

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    Im sorry about no updates the past couple of days..My other computer has not been working and cant post pics on this computer :(..Hopefully it will be back up and running shortly and i can post a couple pics.
     
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    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

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    Okay, ill be posting pics of the tank today!
     
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    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

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