Tom@HaslettMI - 50 gallon mixed reef

[Tom@HaslettMI]

FTS: Oct 2, 2009



The system
Display Tank: 50 gallon breeder
Sump/refugium: 20 long
Plumbing: CPR CS50 overflow box
Return pump: Mag18 with SCWD
Flow: (1) NanoStream 6045 and (1) Koralia 2

More details (and photos) to come...

[speedstar]

Can;t wait to see some close ups! How big is the clam?

[jojo22]

Looking nice, how old is it?? Is that the one you mentioned in your mature tank thread?

[Tom@HaslettMI]

Speed - The clams (T. squamosa and T. derasa) are 8 or 9 inches (shell length).

jojo - Thank you and yes, this is my only tank... for now.

[Tankster]

looks good Tom. What is your stock list?

[ReeferRob]

Tom that is a beautiful tank, did I hear that its your old tank?

Love natures little protein skimmers. I guess they are not little in your case!
I have 5 currently in my 60.

[Tom@HaslettMI]

Originally Posted by ReeferRob

Tom that is a beautiful tank, did I hear that its your old tank?

Love natures little protein skimmers. I guess they are not little in your case!
I have 5 currently in my 60.

Thanks Rob. It is currently my only tank and it's been running for something like 16 years.

Tridacna clams are one of my favorite reef animals. I'd love to have several more but don't feel like I have the appropriate lighting to keep other species... that will change someday. Now I'm going to go check out your tank thread...

Tom

[jimsflies]

Your tank is looking great Tom!

[Tom@HaslettMI]

FTS: Nov. 12, 2009


List of fish and date acquired
yellow watchman goby: March 24th 1999
Pajama Cardinal: 2000?
False percula clown: 2001?
Scopas Tang: May 10th 2008

List of mobile inverts (quantity)
Nassarius spp.(1): Aug. 30th 2005
Money coweries (2): Dec. 12th 2006
Serpent sea star (1): Aug. 31st 2007
Linkia multifloria(1): Jan. 11th 2009
Trocus spp. (4): various

Some other shots from today...
from top to bottom: canopy, tank, stand, carpet


Right side (couch view)


Left side. Recently revealed (used to be hidden behind a house plant). I plan to clean the glass and re-scape this side... someday.


Reflecting back...


Happy reefing,
Tom

[Tom@HaslettMI]

A few close ups...

warning: Neither my camera nor my photography skills are great.