2014 tank resolution

[Delphinus]

I'd kind of like to redo some the aquascaping in my tank and possibly replace some of the rocks. Kind of like how 1/3rd of the tank ended up but never been hugely enamored with the centre or the right hand side. Not sure what I'd like to go with instead, just ... "something other than what's there now."

Kind of tempted to DIY a new calcium reactor and put that back on my tank. I'll stick with the 2-part dosing as the main level maintainer but a small reactor on the side could be fun.

Also kind of miss a kalk reactor for that matter. Got rid of my old one because supposely kalk is incompatible with zeovit but seeing as I've given up on zeo there's no reason not to try kalk again. Other than the nuisance of sourcing good quality kalk and cleaning the reactor periodically, it seemed to do a good job of helping maintain good levels AND help attack PO4.

I'd love to setup a frag tank inline with my system. Have all the hardward to pull it off .. just not the space or the time. With the basement reno nearing its end I might have the time ... so first step is reorg the tank room to make space for a frag tank.

A dedicated QT setup wouldn't hurt. I pass on buying new fish all the time now for fear of introducing something to the current inhabitants because I don't have a running QT. I once tried setting up a QT on demand, it was a total disaster, I'll never do it again. But having a running QT up all the time ready to take on a few fish here or there could open up some fun possibilities.

Dunno how much of this I'll actually tackle ... just some fun ideas at this point.

[Reef Pilot]

For 2014, I want to get my phosphates down to zero consistently, and get rid of my algae problems once and for all.

Also, toying with the idea of getting a 2nd chiller, so I can run 2 sumps again, one for each tank.

[Doug]

I would just like to get my overflow done without cutting my fingers off.


Actually looking forward to building an Eli reef rock structure in the new tank, while awaiting my Feb. build of my Lifereef sump, skimmer, reactor and refuge. And then the transfer once the rock is established.

My clowns saying, " again, for crap sakes man", as they just get into my hand for the move.

[Dez]

Originally Posted by kien

I resolve to..

1. Still have a tank by the end of 2014
2. Not crash my tank in 2014.

Anything else beyond that is icing on the cake.

That's my plan too.

[Seriak]

Originally Posted by asylumdown

hmmm, if we sell this house soon, my resolution is to have a baller new tank built at concept, then slowly stock it with only high end SPS because I'm becoming a coral snob. If we don't sell this house soon, I'll continue trying to replace my more common corals with higher end 'designer' corals.

It will be cool to start from scratch again. I'm hoping for bigger because I'd love to keep my cowfish, but in all likelihood it will be smaller. I guess that will give me a chance to explore the small reef fish for once!

You should have put your house add here on canreef. Maybe someone needs a new house to go with their new fish tank.

[TheMikey]

Finally getting around to finishing my nano rebuild and getting back into the hobby!

[gqlmao]

I want my acros to grow... especially the really expensive ones. So I can frag and break even on the initial frag cost by hopefully after 2 more new year resolutions . Granted a disaster doesn't hit me first. Knock on wood.

[michika]

1. Finish the panneling around my tank
2. New Ca Reactor and new Kalk reactors (2-part then covers the extra)
3. Acquire Clams
4. Add more livestock (fish, refugium diversity, SPS, bigger clean up crew)
5. Finally start stocking the SPS side of things en masse
6. Finish upgrading/adjusting my lighting - MHs, LEDs and T5s are too much on one tank.
7. Replace a broken Ocean Motions
8. Enjoy my tank
9. Continue with weekly 150g WCs
10. Not throw in the towel.

[The Grizz]

Just have the new system finished before 2014 is my goal atm.

[ashr]

Id like to have some rare SPS growing and start fragging more if I can

New pumps and a skimmer would also be great