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  1. #1
    ETBReefer05 - Reefkeeper CR Member
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    Alright, I'm finally at the point where I can show some before and after pics of my tank.

    IMG 6214 - ETBReefer's Tank
    Here's the tank the week after I bought it, moved that Biowheel on the right into the sump.
    IMG 6219 - ETBReefer's Tank
    Added Powerheads and painted the back deep blue. (I love the blue by the way). Custom built the hood with the help of a friend's neighbor.
    IMG 6216 - ETBReefer's Tank
    Lighting is two build-your-own T5 VHO's with 1x 39w Aqua Blue special and 1x 39w Blue Plus both by ATI (Just under 3w per gallon)
    IMG 6224 - ETBReefer's Tank
    20 gallon sump with DIY overflow from the tank and Marineland pump rated at 300GPH. Protein skimmer is not shown, but its is a Coralife.
    IMG 6222 - ETBReefer's Tank
    Added Liverock
    IMG 6235 - ETBReefer's Tank
    Full Tank Shot. Fish: Coral Beauty Angel Fish Coral: One Frag each of Pulsing Xenia, Kenya Tree, and a small colony of Zoa's

    Added some cleaning crew today, will post more pics tomorrow after they acclimate.
    "You're gonna need a bigger boat..."-Roy Scheider as "Chief Brody" in "Jaws"

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    Thats a very good start Eric. Looking good, keep us all updated.

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    Sir Patrick - Reefkeeper A2 Club Coordinator
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    Cant wait to see the pics!!

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    ETBReefer05 - Reefkeeper CR Member
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    Ok, I promised some pics a few days ago, so here they are. Since adding my cleanup crew, I think one or two of the shrimps molted. Found one yesterday and one this afternoon and I could see through the exoskeleton...there were no organs or anything, so that's why I think they just molted.

    IMG 6251 - ETBReefer's Tank
    New Branching Frogspawn Frag (courtesy of XSiVE). Three Heads (one baby) with one more coming in.

    IMG 6248 - ETBReefer's Tank The Overflow Box I went to XSiVE's house for in the first place. I commented on how wonderful his Frogspawn was and he fragged one for me Thanks Man!

    IMG 6247 - ETBReefer's Tank Coral Beauty being herself.

    IMG 6246 - ETBReefer's Tank Turbo

    IMG 6245 - ETBReefer's Tank Updated FTS

    IMG 6244 - ETBReefer's Tank The Xenia is doing much better, but still hasn't regained its color, could I move it closer to the T-5s?

    IMG 6243 - ETBReefer's Tank The Kenya Tree is fully open about 1 hour after lights on every day and has regained about 98% of its color.

    IMG 6242 - ETBReefer's Tank I know this isn't the ID thread, but I know these are pretty common. Pallys or Zoas? Anyway, the colony opened wider than ever today.
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    XSiVE - Reefkeeper
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    Good to see the new stuff working for you

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    nice start, looks like your well on your way.

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    cg5071 - Reefkeeper CR Member
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    I like your rock work. Those are paly's, are they blue in color? If you want to, you could move your xenia closer.
    Last edited by cg5071; 08-18-2010 at 09:23 PM.


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    ETBReefer05 - Reefkeeper CR Member
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    Haha, yeah Chris, heater is in the sump. Cut the PVC return shorter to stop it from churning my sand...added more CUC and a shy Starry Blenny. Will update pics in the next few minutes.
    "You're gonna need a bigger boat..."-Roy Scheider as "Chief Brody" in "Jaws"

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    ETBReefer05 - Reefkeeper CR Member
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    Since the last update, I have added a Starry Blenny, 5 Cerith snails, 5 Astrea snails, and 5 blue legged hermits. I have also cut my return plumbing back so that it doesn't stir up my sand bed. Here are some pictures

    IMG 6266 - ETBReefer's Tank
    Paly's in full bloom, center is a blue/green with brown outer

    IMG 6263 - ETBReefer's Tank
    Kenya tree has shown marked growth since my last post, it also turning a dark purple.

    IMG 6270 - ETBReefer's Tank
    Dr. Rockso the Rock N Roll Blenny. He does cocainnnneeee k-k-kyeaaaahhh!

    IMG 6268 - ETBReefer's Tank
    Dr. Rockso kicked a peppermint shrimp out of this hole and now lives in it.

    IMG 6273 - ETBReefer's Tank
    Cool Blur effect, she was shy tonight lol.
    "You're gonna need a bigger boat..."-Roy Scheider as "Chief Brody" in "Jaws"

    Ask 10 Reefers a question and you'll get 12 opinions in return.

    ---ETBReefer05

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    Sir Patrick - Reefkeeper A2 Club Coordinator
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    Great updates! Cool blenny!

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