CalmSeasQuest's 36" Nano Build

[MizTanks]

I too have been thinking this tank is in need of a flaming prawn goby!

Great minds think alike

[rosebud161616]

I have wanted a flaming prawn goby forever! We are on several lists waiting, hoping we could get one for our nano. I agree, one would be really cool in here if you could find one!

[CalmSeasQuest]

Just a little grow out time and this is going to be sweet.

I hope so Jim, these Frags are sooo tiny.

I too have been thinking this tank is in need of a flaming prawn goby!

Beautiful fish - Added to the maybe list

Great minds think alike

I have wanted a flaming prawn goby forever! We are on several lists waiting, hoping we could get one for our nano. I agree, one would be really cool in here if you could find one!

Apparently they are tough to come by. Let me know if you find a couple (one for you, one for me )

[CalmSeasQuest]

Absolutely awsome! I can see them filling in, in my minds eye, already!

Waiting pateintly to see the sps.....

Thanks Chris. I'm still playing with the stocking list. The problem is the SPS Frags are even smaller than the rest and I don't care for the look of having corals that you almost need a magnifying glass to see on the top shelf.

I may initially include just a few (of the larger) SPS until the contest is done, then replace em with the good stuff I can limit the use of the ReefBrite LEDS and the lower PAR will allow for LPS on much of the top. Have to see what it looks like once all the Frag plugs are removed.

[MizTanks]

I have wanted a flaming prawn goby forever! We are on several lists waiting, hoping we could get one for our nano. I agree, one would be really cool in here if you could find one!

http://anythingsaltwater.com/flaming...eri-p-756.html

[CalmSeasQuest]

A few updates and equipment upgrades...

• I ordered a larger AquaClear 70 to replace the AC20 currently used. This will allow me to use the new Intank AC70 insert in which I can hide the heater and either the probes or dosing/top/off hoses. It will also provide better through-flow for mechanical filtration, GAC and/or GFO.
  
• I reinstalled the Surface skimmer on the AC20 - It's doing a good job of surface skimming and has removed all the surface film.
  
• I'm seeing great growth on the Acans, some have more than doubled in head count since acquired. I attribute much of this to the Fauna Marine LPS pellets they are fed weekly.
  
• There is very little for the skimmer to pull. Even when feeding - each coral is spot fed, so next to nothing hits the substrate. I'll see how it goes with the AC70, and perhaps consider removing the skimmer. It would limit any bacteria/carbon dosing but with the 100% monthly water changes - I'm not sure it will be needed.
  
• Removing the skimmer would open up a lot of space making it easier to increase the space between pillars. It would also make it easer to add a small RBTA that would make a nice home for a pair of Picassos.
  
• Still playing musical chairs with the SPS - I've got a couple weeks left to finilize the stocking list.
  
• I've got KZ New Gen 14Ks and Super Blues to play with and compare to the ATI Blue+ and KZ Fiji Purple

So far, so good - Surprisingly the KALK/ATO is maintaining Ca and ALK without requiring an 2-part.

[CalmSeasQuest]

http://anythingsaltwater.com/flaming...eri-p-756.html

Hmm - Have you ordered from them Miz? Their website is partially broken and it appears to be a cookie-cutter storefront with no contact info. I think I'd rather wait for DD or a known, reputable retailer to get em in.

Another concern - Although they are beautiful fish, they are listed jumpers and I think this tank will remain open top. It may not be a good fit.

[rosebud161616]

That listing was actually posted back in 2006. The price also looks more like what the going rate was back in 2006. Most places I have seen that list them for sale tell me that they had them at one point and lost them since they are so small. They just never took the posting down. Finding a place that actually has them for sale is the problem. They are very tiny fish and not one you would see all the time.

[2pairs]

Let us know how that AC 70 works out.

[CalmSeasQuest]

Let us know how that AC 70 works out.

Here's the InTank media insert for the AC70 - I'm hoping it will have sufficient space allowing me to hide the heater, dosing, top off lines and perhaps a couple probes. It should also be a major improvement in flow through for mechanical and chemical filtration over the stock unit.


The heater and filter floss are contained in the right chamber. GAC/GFO in the bottom left chamber and the large chamber above the green plate can be used for additional media, Cheato, or in my case, probes and dosing/top-off lines.