Hi Boston Reefers!!
Sometime in early Feb I decided to take the old ATO from my 180 and turn it into a little reef. It was a Marineland 10 gallon half moon. So pretty small, tall and would be perfect for a little reef. I put so of my dry rock in there, along with some pellets and water, and started it up in my basement. It ran for about a month or so, and I decided to bring it upstairs. While upstairs, I noticed a very small leak, so I ended up buying a 29 gallon Biocube from a fellow reefer.
When I thought I was going to build the 10 gallon, I chose a small footprint light that I picked up from Dong. I would say it’s quite unusual, in that searches of other forums have only turned up 2 hits for others using it. I like it. It is easy and seems like the coral like it. The app that runs it is quite simple (love the app!) as well. I’m not sure I’ll stick with it though, as the footprint of my tank is now much wider than anticipated, and the mounting bracket (which is simple/great) doesn’t provide the stretch to get to the center of the tank. Right now while I’m just starting with small frags it isn’t a big deal. The light is a Brightek Cetus 2. If anyone has an old Sunpod 150 laying around, we should talk!
I still need to add more live rock. Originally plan was a 10 gallon, so not enough for a 29. I have more cycling at the moment. For now though, I have no fish, my corals are small, and my light is small footprint, I’m in no rush. Besides, if the right larger piece with interesting corals were to come available, I have room.
Stocking plan… I am the most non committal person on the planet. I haven’t decided yet. I love anemones, and if I were to find a smallish healthy gig this will become a species tank. Or a beautiful RBTA and clown tank. Or… I’ve always wanted to try to keep pipes/gorgs/nps. I’ve even considered a couple damsels and call it a day. (I’ve been in the hobby 20 years lol- I’ve had and admired a lot of beautiful fish.. but those damsels- so beautiful!)
I had a 60 cube at one time and had a Potter’s angel in there.. felt too small, so I won’t be adding one to this tank (thought about it!) I once made a promise to God that I’ll never have another 6 line wrasse.. so that is out. I need to find a stocking plan with either pop or massive interest. Suggestions!? I set up the most standard and boring tank- ever. Maybe bonsai type aquascaping? LOL
First corals added to the tank on April 24, 2019. Thank you Dong! Light was in acclimation mode.
Second set added on May 4, 2019 following visit to KOR.
Thank you for looking!!
Sometime in early Feb I decided to take the old ATO from my 180 and turn it into a little reef. It was a Marineland 10 gallon half moon. So pretty small, tall and would be perfect for a little reef. I put so of my dry rock in there, along with some pellets and water, and started it up in my basement. It ran for about a month or so, and I decided to bring it upstairs. While upstairs, I noticed a very small leak, so I ended up buying a 29 gallon Biocube from a fellow reefer.
When I thought I was going to build the 10 gallon, I chose a small footprint light that I picked up from Dong. I would say it’s quite unusual, in that searches of other forums have only turned up 2 hits for others using it. I like it. It is easy and seems like the coral like it. The app that runs it is quite simple (love the app!) as well. I’m not sure I’ll stick with it though, as the footprint of my tank is now much wider than anticipated, and the mounting bracket (which is simple/great) doesn’t provide the stretch to get to the center of the tank. Right now while I’m just starting with small frags it isn’t a big deal. The light is a Brightek Cetus 2. If anyone has an old Sunpod 150 laying around, we should talk!
I still need to add more live rock. Originally plan was a 10 gallon, so not enough for a 29. I have more cycling at the moment. For now though, I have no fish, my corals are small, and my light is small footprint, I’m in no rush. Besides, if the right larger piece with interesting corals were to come available, I have room.
Stocking plan… I am the most non committal person on the planet. I haven’t decided yet. I love anemones, and if I were to find a smallish healthy gig this will become a species tank. Or a beautiful RBTA and clown tank. Or… I’ve always wanted to try to keep pipes/gorgs/nps. I’ve even considered a couple damsels and call it a day. (I’ve been in the hobby 20 years lol- I’ve had and admired a lot of beautiful fish.. but those damsels- so beautiful!)
I had a 60 cube at one time and had a Potter’s angel in there.. felt too small, so I won’t be adding one to this tank (thought about it!) I once made a promise to God that I’ll never have another 6 line wrasse.. so that is out. I need to find a stocking plan with either pop or massive interest. Suggestions!? I set up the most standard and boring tank- ever. Maybe bonsai type aquascaping? LOL
First corals added to the tank on April 24, 2019. Thank you Dong! Light was in acclimation mode.
Second set added on May 4, 2019 following visit to KOR.
Thank you for looking!!