SkyFire's 46 Bow Front - Update 1-1-16

Thank you very much.

Thanks.
Can you tell the ones where I didn't use the tripod??? LOL

Am still working on the cyano but I have to feed every day to keep the mandarins fat and happy so I'm planning to eventually tank the whole thing apart (once I build a stand) drill the tank and use a 29g for a sump/fuge and get a better skimmeror at least a better pump for the CPR Bakpak....plus I really need to get a ro/di as I hate lugging jugs from the LFS.
I was going to plumb the 2 systems (the 113 and this one)together but if I use this tank for a seahorse someday that wouldn't work, plus I like the ability to have separate systems if something went wrong w/one then I have a tank that could house the critters from the other.

 

New add

I moved the tank and got a new fishey friend.





Abbey, the new fish and Bishop the big one, they started off being nice to each other but now the big one is trying to get to the small one , while the smaller one is hiding.



Abbey & the mandarins.



Following the leader



New Spot

 

Looking good. almost reminds me of myold 55g.
I was never too lucky keeping cardinals tho

 

Thanks.
I hate the cyano though, but I'm pretty sure the water is the problem as I don't have an RODI unit so only use RO. I'm hoping to get an RODI unit next month (cross fingers).

 

+1 for the RO/DI. and good luck with the cyano battle!!

 

Congrats on the new add, good luck on that RODI the best purchase you can make IME.

 

Thanks,
Had to take the little cardinal back since the big one started to terrorize it and wouldn't let it eat or come out of hiding.
So instead of trying again w/ another I'll be getting a Flame Angel later this month or next month (I hope).

In the mean time I plan on building a new stand for the tank since the current one is showing signs of damage/instability (one of the uprights is swollen at the base, and is MDF) plus there is no room for a sump in the stand. I'm making it easy on myself and will make a rectangular stand which will be able to hold a 40 breeder (if I wanted/needed it to), it will also be housing a 20H sump (though a 20L will also fit).

 

Got the new stand almost done.
It's constructed, just needs to be painted then add the top & sides on then doors (though the doors can come later).
It's big enough to house a 29 gallon sump.

 

One more picture of the"inspector" making sure the work is up to par (no pun intended, LOL)

 

4 Legs to Stand On

I've got the new stand nearly finished!

I'll need to cut out holes in the back wall for the piping and paint the raw wood from those cuts, and I still need to finish the trim and door, but for the most part it is complete.

I'll be attaching the door with earth magnets so it can come completely off.

The sump area can accomadate a 29 gallon tank, but I only have a 20T for one, unless another $1/gallon sale goes on soon ;D.

I also made the stand so that a 40 breeder could fit on it.