Sir Patricks small reef

[Sir Patrick]

Figured I would share a pic or two along with some general info on the new forum.

Quick rundown on equipment list-

2 15k 175w MH lights
2 t5ho lights 10/actinic
CPR hob skimmer
hot magnum running carbon
2 little fishies phos reactor
100w heater
2 maxijet 1200 and 1 900 on wave timer
No sump/fuge



Most recent test results-

Ammonia- 0
Nitrite- 0
Nitrate- 5ppm
Phosphate- undetected on api phos drip/vial tester
Calcium- 360- need to keep up on those waterchanges....
Alkalinity- 9
PH- ??- gotta get a test kit for this still....

I have slacked a bit over the summer.


I have lots of zoas, some SPS, a couple chalices, some candy canes and a few mushrooms. I have a bit of coral being baby sat for me till the tank switch. (an upgrade is in the works)


Heres a couple pics-

[jojo22]

I get the new tank up I'm gonna want a frag of those zoa's in the bottom pic, those look like a group I use to have.

[schminksbro]

I love that trigger!

[Sir Patrick]

^thx, I do too.

I was planning on waiting for the new tank to get set up before I bought one. Couldnt help myself when I saw this one though-

It is absolutly beautiful
Been living well and eating at the fish store for 2 months
Is only about 2" long, fat and happy
And had a price tag of $18

How could I pass this up, right? It is my favorite fish after all. He/she will be niger trigger #4 for me. By far the smallest so far. Very happy with the results af his behaivior in my reef, and with my fish and inverts in the tank.

[Tom Toro]

Hey Chris, reef is looking good. Nice color combinations too. I had no idea the Niger gets that blue. I think I want one, but I'll research it to see if it gets along with my array of fish.

Is that a sunset monti I see too? Let me know when it's big enough to frag and we'll do some trading. The Hyd is doing very well. Looks cool in the actinics. Thanks Bud.

Tom T.

[igot2gats]

I'm going to string along with others - your Trigger is flippin sweet.

Nice pics.

[Sir Patrick]

^ Thx alot!

[Sir Patrick]

Tomtoro- I got the fish from around the corner (kinda) from your house on my way back home from your place. I almost didnt stop in there, but I got curious, so I stopped.

Sure was glad I did.

[jimsflies]

Nice tank. Is that a cube? What size?

[Sir Patrick]

Its a 34 gallon. 24l x18w x18t.

Loved this size tank for a few years now. Gonna add a few inches tall, and a foot longer on the next tank. Thinking about adding 6 inches in width also, but still being considered.