About time for an update

[Nedim]

I've done some work on the 46 bow over the last few months. Thought I would share a few pics.

I've changed the means of filtration. The canister filter was causing high nitrates so I swapped it for a double biowheel and 10lb more LR. I've also got the coralife super skimmer rated for something like 200g, and a 15w sterilizer running.

 

[jhnrb]

Nice aquascape. looks like things are comming along. with the recent changes/upgrades your system should do better. keep us posted.

 

[reeffreak]

Looks great.Its been awhile since you posted anything.Glad to hear things are going well.

 

[LionFish]

Nice!
lookin good man , I see you left plenty of room for groth with your Skimmer .

 

[RigoSharon]

looks great!!i like the aquascaping..good luck..

 

[Nedim]

Thanks everyone

I'm ordering T-5's next week, I'll start posting more pics once I get corals.

 

[yote]

Looks great.
Hows that Harliquine(sp?) tusk doing?

 

[Nedim]

Looks great.
Hows that Harliquine(sp?) tusk doing?

He's doing great. I did some research before I got him. He's feeding on brine shrimp and krill. Quickly becoming the boldest fish in the tank. I cant keep any cleaner shrimp, however.

 

[SSalty]

He's doing great. I did some research before I got him. He's feeding on brine shrimp and krill. Quickly becoming the boldest fish in the tank. I cant keep any cleaner shrimp, however.

Tusks are amazing fish, very pretty. But not only will he eat cleaner shrimp, he will chomp on any invert in your tank. I hope you knew this already.

BTW, tank looks good Nedim

 

[Nedim]

Tusks are amazing fish, very pretty. But not only will he eat cleaner shrimp, he will chomp on any invert in your tank. I hope you knew this already.

BTW, tank looks good Nedim

Thanks


I don't believe thats accurate, however. They are normally compatible with coral. I've read that they have been successfully kept in reef tanks with no coral nipping/eating. My belief is that alot of fish that turn into coral nippers arent adequately fed. Just my two cents though.

 

[reeffreak]

You mention that You're getting T5 lighting.What did you decide on?I'm sure its going to be great.Does that mean you're going reef,Nedim?

 

[Nedim]

Yeah, afraid so.lol

I'm eyeing the Nova T-5's

T-5 Aquarium Lighting: Nova Extreme T-5 Fixtures w/Lunar Lights


Seems pretty good to me, I'm just worried about my water temp. I really don't have space to add a chiller.

 

[reeffreak]

Cool,You will be amaze how bright they are.You should be good for alot of different corals,congrats.

 

[reeffreak]

I wouldn't worry about heat.They run pretty cool for florescents,maybe cooler than what you have now.The fan and tank riser will help alot with that.

 

[yote]

You wont have issues with heat off that light Nedim.Just go with the 432 watt fixture and IMO you can keep anything.

 

[RigoSharon]

i really likes that fixture...probably those will be my future buy!!...

 

[Nedim]

You wont have issues with heat off that light Nedim.Just go with the 432 watt fixture and IMO you can keep anything.

I have to go with the 36"

My tank isn't long enough for the 48" as much as I'd like to buy it

 

[HAWKS12thMAN]

tanks lookin sweet. i love those bow fronts.

 

[ToMatorClown]

Tank is looking good. :D