mseepman's 16" starfire nano

Gools · #1 08-31-2008, 05:02 AM

I was in there today. The Vlamingi was on hold for someone. The only thing I wanted was that convict tang, but have to many tangs as it is, and didn't want to push it.
Have you been to AJ's lately? I haven't been there in about a month. Need something else in the tank, cause I'm getting bored.

mseepman · #2 08-31-2008, 05:53 AM

How many tangs do you have now? You have a pretty big tank...I've seen some similar tanks with a lot of tangs in them and they don't seem to be doing too badly.

No exciting fish at AJ's right now, at least none that I saw yesterday when I went in. I'm looking for some Nasarius Snails but no-body carries them around here.

Gools · #3 08-31-2008, 01:51 PM

I've got 5 tangs in there. I could put more, but I'm waiting to find the right unicorn tang that I use to have, like the one on my Avatar.

I need to take a trip over there and see how your setup is coming. Sounds like it's going to be one hell of a nano.

mseepman · #4 08-31-2008, 03:55 PM

That's the plan...if nothing else, it has to teach me what I'm doing well enough for me to be ready for the 250G I'm planning in the new house.

Myka · #5 09-02-2008, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by mseepman

I'm looking for some Nasarius Snails but no-body carries them around here.

Total Pet in Kelowna has them often. Only place I've seen them in the Okanagan.

mseepman · #6 09-02-2008, 02:58 AM

Well, I tested the plumbing today...no leaks!!!

I put most of the water in and I"m just making some more SW to finish it off. Got the temp up to 79 and holding. RK2 works like a dream. I will take some pics as I finish the ATO and put the sand in.

Haven't filled it up enough to put my sump into place yet but that will occur tomorrow or Wed probably.

Myka · #7 09-02-2008, 04:12 AM

It's best to not put your sand in until after the rock, and wait until the rock cycles the tank (regardless whether it's cured or not). Can't wait to see pics!!

JDigital · #8 09-02-2008, 05:00 AM

I am getting pretty excited to see this tank with water and rock.. then sand... then some inverts..... then some corals..... then some MORE corals, and a fish.... then more corals..... OH MAN!!!!!

mseepman · #9 09-02-2008, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by JDigital

I am getting pretty excited to see this tank with water and rock.. then sand... then some inverts..... then some corals..... then some MORE corals, and a fish.... then more corals..... OH MAN!!!!!

Hahaha...you and me both!!!

mseepman · #10 09-05-2008, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Myka

It's best to not put your sand in until after the rock, and wait until the rock cycles the tank (regardless whether it's cured or not). Can't wait to see pics!!

I'm not saying I'm ready for sand yet, but I was wondering if you had suggestions on the best way to put the sand in now that the rock formation is built? How do I keep it from clogging the rock up?

I put the seeder rock in today...if I don't see any cycle in the next few days I might just try to put the sand in.