Pico Reef Tank Experiment

Here a picture of the tank on day 2. The water has cleared up and it is starting to look good. Still looking forward to hear some suggestions of themes/inhabitants!!!

 

How about a shrimp tank? Put several different kind in. Peterson/cleaner shrimp/blood shrimp would all be good choices!

 

thanks!! I was thinking about putting in a pair of sexy shrimp. I have a pair in my nano and i think they would be perfect in a pico. I def love the idea of going inverts rather than fish. Any other thoughts?

 

Update
tank has been cycling and it looks like i should be ready to stock next week.
So far i am thinking ricordea, acans, and zoos.
Anyone have any other suggestions?

 

pom pom crab!

 

I would get some sort of moving softie/LPS. just to add to the life/look of the tank. especially if you are not going to have any fish

 

I like it!! Although i was planning to add a red-headed goby.

 

Looks like the tank is finally done cycling. I will be adding a CUC and go from there. Will update with additional pics tomorrow. Any suggestions on cool livestock (coral, fish, invert)?

 

I think you should get a goby and a pistol shrimp buddy for him!

 

Update- First Inhabitants!!

Well, it has been about 2 1/2 weeks and the tank has cycled and all the levels look good. Using existing sand/water/and LR made the cycle time fast!!

I have added some inhabitants to the tank.

1. - Clean Up Crew - Some small hermits, nsarius, and snails.

2. - Very small frag of branching hammer coral. We found this guy in our large tank. we have quite a bit of the hammer and this little frag was floating around the tank. He needed a home.



3. - Acan Frag - these guys werent doing so great in my buddy's tank so we figured we'd give it a shot!!



Some more tank pics:

Coral


Full Tank Shot


More updates to follow!!!