Tanner's NEW 25 gallon tank thread

[Tanner]

So I decided it would be best to start a new build thread because in my last thread all it was, was me complaining about algae and whatnot so I figured this is my non-complainy thread, just my progress.

So without further adue(?)
First Few Days



After 1 Week



At About 1 1/2 Weeks

 

[Tanner]

At About 1 1/2 Weeks


More pictures to come in a few days, if my camera co-operates. And those pictures will mark the 2 week line!

 

[Tanner]

New Piece of Live Rock :)





After 2 Weeks



As you can see the rock looks kind of thrown together and jumbled, once AGAIN I think I wil have to redo the aquascaping :frustrat:

 

[Bifferwine]

I actually think your aquascaping looks REALLY good. I wouldn't mess with it if I were you, but if you don't like it, it's important that you be happy!

 

[yote]

I like it Tanner :D
Think about a wild reef here.Is somebody out there in the ocean placing all that rock in just the right spot? NOPE.
Plus,when you start adding corals,its gonna completely change the way the rock looks.

 

[Tanner]

Well thanks Biff :),And actually, the more I look at it the more I do like it, I just wanted an outside opinion I guess haha :p

You have a great point there Yote, your a wise one :D :p

 

[Tanner]

So far in like the last hour since I posted I have moved the rocks over 3 times, took pictures each time , and compared, and I think I have found a way I like it:)

 

[yote]

Well,Lets see it :D

 

[Tanner]

And don't worry that sucker thats making a bridge between the two rocks is wedged in there good.

 

[Tanner]

Here, the same shots with the white balance finally corrected:grumble:lol

 

[yote]

Looks good Tanner.:D

But you'll end up re-doin it:D

 

[Tanner]

Noooooo don't say that!! Haha

Well I'm happy with it for now... lol

 

[Tanner]

So this sh*ts still on my sand, and I dono what it is or how to get rid of it.

 

[Bifferwine]

Is your tank done cycling yet? If no, then wait. If it is, you can add a cleaner crew.

 

[Tanner]

Seems like my cycle is nearing completion.

What should my cuc be composed of, any ideas?

Every LFS I have phoned has said they don't have any Narcissus snails so I guess those guys are out of the picture :(.

 

[Bifferwine]

You can go to Aquarium Fish: Tropical Freshwater Fish and Saltwater Fish for Home Aquariums and build your own cleaner crew package with free shipping. It will be much cheaper than buying them from your LFS. My LFS charges $2 to $5 per snail. Crazy prices!

 

[Tanner]

I know! Same with my LFS.

And yes I have looked at liveaquaria before, but alas, they don't ship to canada, no where does :(

 

[dcantucson]

https://www.petsolutions.com/Algae-Away-Teams+I160300L+C40001649.aspx

 

[d2mini]

ReefCleaners.org | Clean Up Crews and Macro Algae - Home
Contact John with the form and he'll set you up with a package just for your tank. Great guy and great prices.

 

[Tanner]

Wow thanks everyone lol :p