Nicks Temporary 5x2x2.5 Reef Tank.
Hey guys, took some quick iphone pics of my tank (had it for the last two months or so) and thought i might as well make a little tank journal to post them in.
This tank was VERY generously donated to me by my older brother who lives in Brisbane as he has just qualified in pest control and doesnt want to store all his chemicals anywhere near the tank, and unfortunately he lives in an apartment.
This tank has given me the opportunity to put my upgrade "on hold" until early next year so i can plan it out better and start buying all the equipment etc, also a bit more time to put a bit of cash away = Better equipment. For those wondering, i was approved an 8x3x2.5 tank but have decided to just go with a 6x3x2.5 tank done in "Peninsula/3 sides viewable" fashion. Unfortunately cant afford starfire glass.
But back to this tank:
Size: 5x2x2.5 LxWxH
Eurobraced & Crossbraced.
2 x 25mm holes to sump.
1 x 20mm return hole.
Lighting:
2 x 250W MH - Double Ended Bulbs.
4 x 4ft T5s and 2 x 6ft T5s - mixture of bulbs.
Will eventually upgrade to Dimmable LED Units; in preparation for the new tank.
Sump: 4ft, basic 3 section.
Return Pump: Not sure, approxamitely 4500Lph?
Chiller: Teco TR10 i think, will eventually upgrade to the Teco TC20 with inbuilt heater and UV for the new tank.
Heater: Jager 300W.
Skimmer: Reef Octopus, not sure which model it is, but its HUGE and about 3.5ft tall and has 2 pumps in it. Needless to say it sits behind the tank and doesnt have a chance of fitting in the cabinet.
Current Stocking List:
Angels:
1 x Lemonpeel Angel
1 x Flame Angel
1 x Coral Beauty
1 x Bicolour Angel
Tangs:
Sailfin - Red sea desjardin
Yellow tang (soon two have two more yellows)
Other:
1 x PAIR of Clownfish, assume they're just occelaris.
1 x PAIR of Pyjama Cardinalfish.
1 x Psychadelic Mandarin Dragonet.
1 x Lawnmower Blenny.
1 x Foxfaced Rabbitfish.
1 x Engineer Goby.
Clean up crew of hermits/snails etc.
1 x Blue linckia star.
1 x Other little star.
LOTS Of Assorted Corals.
On order: (Should be here in a week or so)
Cleaner wrasse pair.
Large pink birdsnest coral.
Clam.
Pics will be in the next post; Photobucket is painfully slow.
All thoughts appreciated :)
Nick
This tank was VERY generously donated to me by my older brother who lives in Brisbane as he has just qualified in pest control and doesnt want to store all his chemicals anywhere near the tank, and unfortunately he lives in an apartment.
This tank has given me the opportunity to put my upgrade "on hold" until early next year so i can plan it out better and start buying all the equipment etc, also a bit more time to put a bit of cash away = Better equipment. For those wondering, i was approved an 8x3x2.5 tank but have decided to just go with a 6x3x2.5 tank done in "Peninsula/3 sides viewable" fashion. Unfortunately cant afford starfire glass.
But back to this tank:
Size: 5x2x2.5 LxWxH
Eurobraced & Crossbraced.
2 x 25mm holes to sump.
1 x 20mm return hole.
Lighting:
2 x 250W MH - Double Ended Bulbs.
4 x 4ft T5s and 2 x 6ft T5s - mixture of bulbs.
Will eventually upgrade to Dimmable LED Units; in preparation for the new tank.
Sump: 4ft, basic 3 section.
Return Pump: Not sure, approxamitely 4500Lph?
Chiller: Teco TR10 i think, will eventually upgrade to the Teco TC20 with inbuilt heater and UV for the new tank.
Heater: Jager 300W.
Skimmer: Reef Octopus, not sure which model it is, but its HUGE and about 3.5ft tall and has 2 pumps in it. Needless to say it sits behind the tank and doesnt have a chance of fitting in the cabinet.
Current Stocking List:
Angels:
1 x Lemonpeel Angel
1 x Flame Angel
1 x Coral Beauty
1 x Bicolour Angel
Tangs:
Sailfin - Red sea desjardin
Yellow tang (soon two have two more yellows)
Other:
1 x PAIR of Clownfish, assume they're just occelaris.
1 x PAIR of Pyjama Cardinalfish.
1 x Psychadelic Mandarin Dragonet.
1 x Lawnmower Blenny.
1 x Foxfaced Rabbitfish.
1 x Engineer Goby.
Clean up crew of hermits/snails etc.
1 x Blue linckia star.
1 x Other little star.
LOTS Of Assorted Corals.
On order: (Should be here in a week or so)
Cleaner wrasse pair.
Large pink birdsnest coral.
Clam.
Pics will be in the next post; Photobucket is painfully slow.
All thoughts appreciated :)
Nick