Pico Reef Tank Experiment

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  1. jbrizi

    jbrizi Astrea Snail

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    Hi everyone! I have been in the SW hobby for a little while now and I have had some success with my Nano Reef Tank (CADLight 22). I thought it was time to take a shot at a pico reef tank!!! I did some research and finally decided to go with the PicoTope 3 gallon set up. It comes stock with a hang-on back filter (sponge and carbon) as well as a 9 watt 50/50 CF Lamp (half 7100K Blue/half 10k White). I added a small heater and have started cycling with existing sand and water, as well as cured LR. I have included some pics of the tank from the first day. I will continue to post and update. Let me know what you think.
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    jbrizi, Apr 5, 2011
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  2. con999

    con999 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    looks like a good start
     
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  3. chumslickjon

    chumslickjon Purple Spiny Lobster

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    I'll be taking care of this tank for him, probably most of the time.
     
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  4. con999

    con999 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    y????
     
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  5. Zoanthids21

    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

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    Yeah, why?

    But nice looking pico..When I get some extra cash, i might start one.
     
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  6. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    Welcome to 3reef. Cool little tank. :)
     
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  7. jbrizi

    jbrizi Astrea Snail

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    Because this tank is in my office and i am not there all of the time. We have a good system!! ;)
     
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  8. chumslickjon

    chumslickjon Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Because he's executive, and I'm support staff!!! LOL
     
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  9. jbrizi

    jbrizi Astrea Snail

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    Looking for some suggestions on theme and inhabitants. Right now the plan is to make this an acan/ricordea/zoo tank. Thinking about a redheaded goby and a pair of sexy shrimp. Any ideas are welcomed!!
     
    jbrizi, Apr 6, 2011
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  10. vic2367

    vic2367 Astrea Snail

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    looking good so far
     
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