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    nate_newton - Reefkeeper CR Member
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    My entry will be my 21"x12"x9" 1/2" thick acrylic desktop nano. Last month I had a heater not shut off and cooked the whole tank, and lost all of the coral in the tank. So I'm restarting it and at the same time as the contest. I haven't decided what exactly will be inside, some kind of lps though and no fish. For the first time in about 2 years I'll be running a filter. Since I downgraded to the 24g, I haven't used a skimmer or filter. I looked over different filters and had a tight budget, I decided on the Fluval C2. It's still fairly new to the market and I'm intrigued to see how it performs in saltwater. For lighting I'll be using a Nova Extreme 2x24w (UVL 454 & UVL Indigo Sun).


    IMG 2966 - Nate's 9g nano

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    Very nice setup! Good luck.
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    nate_newton - Reefkeeper CR Member
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    Here's a few pieces in the tank. No aquascaping done yet, still constructing the rock formations.

    IMG 2997 - Nate's 9g nano

    IMG 3041 1 - Nate's 9g nano

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    nate_newton - Reefkeeper CR Member
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    The rock work is done, I don't think it'll change much. I used mostly Pukani dry and some Jakarta. In the front or left part I cut the rock into small pieces to create the wall which has zoa frags attached. Still deciding on what corals will be in the tank. So far I think whats in there is staying. More detailed shots to come later.


    IMG 3155 - Nate's 9g nano
    The two inhabitants I have are two dwarf crabs seen here.

    IMG 3147 - Nate's 9g nano

    IMG 3129 - Nate's 9g nano
    Last edited by nate_newton; 01-28-2012 at 12:44 AM.

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    MizTanks - Reefkeeper
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    Oh now I really love this little tank-wonderful Nate!
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    Wow, your tank cycled fast! How'd you do it? Nice pieces too.......

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    nate_newton - Reefkeeper CR Member
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    Quote Originally Posted by phishcrazee View Post
    Wow, your tank cycled fast! How'd you do it? Nice pieces too.......
    Thanks, it's going through a small cycle, not as big as I expected from my previous cycles with MB7.

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    nate_newton - Reefkeeper CR Member
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    The Favia is starting to show it's sweeper tentacle length today, out atleast 3"

    IMG 3298 - Nate's 9g nano

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    Sweet Favia I love Favias!
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    Tank is looking nice Nate! I am diggin' the little scape and coral choices. Best of luck to you neighbor !!

    Heidi

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