A new project 37g Semi-cube (warning to dialups...)

Matt · #1 10-10-2005, 10:39 PM

Hi, we're starting a new project, a 37g Oceanic semi-cube. It has had rock in it for about 5 weeks, and just got some livestock in it last weekend. Most of the stock came from our 10g nano, but a few frags and bits from OA and others. The system is:
37g Oceanic "beech" trim semi-cube on a matching Oceanic stand drilled with centre-back overflow.
Rubbermaid sump (~22g), Rio 14HF return pump
Precision Marine skimmer
50lbs Jakarta LR
Aqualight Pro 150hqi
Life:
royal gramma, filimentous wrasse, colt coral, anthelia, frogspawn, hairy green/brown mushroom, red mushrooms, bubblegum zoos (small frag), many snails (cerith, turbo, nasarius, astrea), purple monti cap, and some small frags of SPS given by Adidas in Calgary, which I haven't the skills to identify - help requested).

Pictures now! Comments welcome/requested!
Full tank before livestock

Full tank now

with stand

with flash

Our gramma!

Filimentous Wrasse

SPS frags : ID Please? (I think the bottom ones are digitata)

SPS frags : ID Please?

Very bad photo of a cute zoo frag (blue bubblegum)

Bob I · #2 10-10-2005, 10:48 PM

Cubes rock

I have a 33g semicube (24"X18"X18"), and like it very much. What are the dimensions of yours

Matt · #3 10-10-2005, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob_I

Cubes rock

I have a 33g semicube (24"X18"X18"), and like it very much. What are the dimensions of yours

I agree, I'm very pleased so far. It is 24x21x18.

Beverly · #4 10-11-2005, 02:05 AM

Nice set up

Be aware that the wrasse you have is a known jumper

Where did you get the gramma? Would like to get one myself.

Matt · #5 10-11-2005, 02:12 AM

Thanks for the comments, Beverly. There's a full glass top on there, so the little fella will have to make like Houdini. His best bet is to jump into the overflow, down the drain, then jump out of the sump. I'm planning to cut off that escape route soon with some gutter guard. The gramma, wrasse, and frogspawn in this tank came from OA in the last group order.

Anyone have any ID help for the SPS in the photos?

Regards,
Matthew

p.s. to answer a PM in public: This is the tank that Beth (Nemain) sold a while ago, and that was previously owned by Harvey (Newguy). New lights, but mechanically essentially the same rig.

Beverly · #6 10-11-2005, 02:35 AM

Glad to hear your wrasse is safe, Matt

Quite a pedigree on the tank

OCDP · #7 10-11-2005, 02:42 AM

My guess... first pic, top right ... Green Montipora Digitata... bottom pieces.. some type of acros??

Nice setup!

Matt · #8 10-11-2005, 03:39 PM

Shows what I know... can't tell a digi from an acro...

Anyone else want to chime in on the IDs for the SPS in the next-to-last two photos?

Matthew

Reefhawk1 · #9 10-11-2005, 04:25 PM

Hi Matt nice tank. I just bought two 30 gallon oceanic cubes the other day. one looks identical to yours. Where did you get the HQI setup i am looking for the idetical model but the prices I have seen are around $400

Bob I · #10 10-11-2005, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reefhawk1

Hi Matt nice tank. I just bought two 30 gallon oceanic cubes the other day. one looks identical to yours. Where did you get the HQI setup i am looking for the idetical model but the prices I have seen are around $400

That looks like Coralife Aqualight pro. If you can get it for $400.00 you would be lucky. I paid more than $500.00 for mine.

You might look at Aquatraders.(I think that is right) I have seen much lower cost on similar fixtures on their site.