Blindloser1080's 45G reef tank build

[Blindloser1080]

Hey everybody! I'm just getting back into reefing, and am totally excited! I actually just got my setup completed this evening! (11/19/2009) (dating because, cant wait to see what it looks like about a year from now!!!)

Here is a list of what I have for equipment:

45G tall tank
Lifereef overflow
Custom 10G sump
Danner Model 5 Supreme sump pump
Octopus BH-300F skimmer
Nova Extreme 36" T-5 lighting setup.

No live rock yet. Getting about 60-70 lbs tomorrow!



Honestly, I'm used to having a Prizm skimmer, with just plain lighting in a FOWLR setup. This time, I'm going to try corals (but not for a while of course.)

Thank you guys so much for helping me set this up to begin with! Honestly I had no clue how to do the plumbing for an overflow/sump, and you guys helped me get this done! Thanks!!!!! I've been buying piece by piece and now it's finally time :^::^:

 

[project5k]

awesome... pictures?

 

[Blindloser1080]

Update:

Ended up getting about 60 lbs of live rock, and my friend bought me a Longnose Hawkfish from the LFS yesterday at the big sale for x-mas present! I will have pictures up tomorrow! So happy with the 1st addition to the tank!:^::^:

 

[dreamwalk]

I am also getting most of my set up equipment for Christmas...I can't wait to see how your build is going to turn out!

 

[Blindloser1080]

Finally! Got some pictures made up for the site! My Longnose Hawkfish is such a ham! I broke out the camera, and he came out from back of the rock and just sat there while i took his picture.







Here's Checkers! My x-mas present from one of my besties! What a ham! Has such a cool blue tint to the eyes.

 

[dcantucson]

That's a cool looking fish.

 

[dreamwalk]

I like the Hawkfish....it's reef friendly? i thought that I read that there weren't...

 

[Blindloser1080]

They are reef-safe with caution. If you keep them fed then it should be ok. My buddy has one in his 55G that's about 5" long and has no problems with his.

I love the Hawkfish, I had an Arc-eye a few years back, he was cool but VERY territorial. This guy seems less aggressive than that one.

 

[dreamwalk]

It looks amazing! i LOVE THE COLOR!!

I think my first fish will be a firefish gobby,,,

 

[d2mini]

You should enter the fish pic in the POTM thread!

Tank's looking good. Gonna add a black or colored background to the back glass?

 

[Bifferwine]

You're off to a great start! Cool fish too.

 

[Blindloser1080]

Just ordered my RO/DI unit this evening from purewaterclub.com. Will be nice not to have to go to the LFS every week, and buy water.

 

[dcantucson]

Good decision; one you will not regret at all!

 

[Blindloser1080]

Update:

Well, went and paid very close attention to the tank today. I have had a new colony of white specks appear all over the glass on the tank. They are VERY tiny, and some are like a lil white speck with arms on them. Any clue on what these could be?

 

[Bifferwine]

Hydroid jellyfish??

http://www.wetwebmedia.com/Cnidarians/Hydrozoans/Hydropolyps/70677hydroid.jpg

 

[Blindloser1080]

Biff,

Yup, those would be them! From what I read they are harmless, and will disappear on their own. Thanks!

 

[dcantucson]

Boy Biff, you're good! :bowdown:
(Damn did I say that out loud?)

 

[Blindloser1080]

Added a new one to the home! Diamond Goby. Love this guy!

By blindloser1080, shot with u840,S840 at 2010-01-13

He was very shy at first, but now he hangs around my Longnose Hawkfish quite often!

By blindloser1080, shot with u840,S840 at 2010-01-13

 

[Leslee]

Looks awesome! I love the hawkfish and diamond gobies! Those are 2 of my favorite fish!

 

[Bifferwine]

Looks like they are best buddies already ;) Nice, healthy fish you've got there.