NoWaiAma Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 Current plan is aquamaxx HOB 1.5 - skimmer. Tunze 3152 auto too off. AI prime HD light. Eheim auto feeder(work swing shift). EFlux wave pump kit w/remote. Hopefully I can find a mesh lid to assist in keeping dog hair out but haven’t seen any options. Any safe way to remove the rim plastic w/ tank already filled? Pic is pre ammonia spike. Mollies went back when ammonia hit .050. Supplementing with ammonia. Open to any and all suggestions/feedback. ErickS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoWaiAma Posted June 9, 2018 Author Share Posted June 9, 2018 Skimmer and light mounted. I reaaaallllllly need to get this rim off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Why exactly do you want the rim removed? Seems like a router could do it but dealing with the plastic bits with it filled would be a huge problem! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoWaiAma Posted June 9, 2018 Author Share Posted June 9, 2018 Eye sore and mounting is an issue for that light right now, gonna get something to put in between so it stays flush, as is it’s got folded cardboard to raise it enough so the screw isn’t bending in the interior rim in the back. Hopefully not an issue when mounting auto feeder. Already eyeballing a rimless 55G , so we’ll see... jeff70 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoWaiAma Posted June 9, 2018 Author Share Posted June 9, 2018 Side note. Lid off skimmer running = much more evaporation. Def need to get the ato setup. But now reading some really poor reviews on the model I picked up. RO/DI system on the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 3 hours ago, NoWaiAma said: Side note. Lid off skimmer running = much more evaporation. Def need to get the ato setup. But now reading some really poor reviews on the model I picked up. RO/DI system on the way. If you think an apex may be in your future tha ATK runs stand alone. I really like mine and if you use the club link for @MarineDepot the club gets a kickback that we use to buy frags and club tools. They could also fix you up with the RODI if you haven't ordered yet. MarineDepot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoWaiAma Posted June 9, 2018 Author Share Posted June 9, 2018 Apex I think may be a tall order for this little tank. If there is a 50-75 rimless that would benefit us.. I’ll be doing that sooner rather than later... current swaying plan is to focus that , now that I’ve learned limitations on stocking. Granted my 28 will either become a frag tank or a dedicated “pretty” QT- pretty much set on a larger DT. Please do give your feedback on this. 4-6 fish just isn’t as appealing to me as a larger tank while maintaining a small profile now that I’ve done so much more research. My ammonia and nitrite is dropping fast so I’d assume doing a 50/50 would easily help jump start a 55-70? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoWaiAma Posted June 9, 2018 Author Share Posted June 9, 2018 Current state Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoWaiAma Posted June 9, 2018 Author Share Posted June 9, 2018 What I’m currently at as I wait on last of ammonia and nitrite to dip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 It looks great with that light! Yea, unfortunatly even 6 fish is probably going to be pushing it in that tank, but there is plenty you can do with it. You could do a great zoa garden with larger leather and a couple fish, or some of the nicer shrooms. In a small tank the fish aren't necessarily the stars IMO. NoWaiAma 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoWaiAma Posted June 10, 2018 Author Share Posted June 10, 2018 I was plannng zoa garden with anemones and Duncan ! I understand they aren’t necessarily the stars but at the same time before I got this far in my research and understanding I was hoping to be able to fit certain “larger/ needs more tank” fish. So likely larger tank by end of year. Just need to make sure I can keep up with this one first ^^ Muttley000 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoWaiAma Posted June 10, 2018 Author Share Posted June 10, 2018 How do you edit messages ? Noticed I put up same pic twice and not the intended one ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 There should be an edit button right next to the quote button. There is a time limit on how long non-supporting members can edit messages though. Supporting members have access to the club tools, don't break the chain frags, and other perks. Using the par meter is worth the cost! Flounder 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoWaiAma Posted June 10, 2018 Author Share Posted June 10, 2018 There is not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Interesting, maybe the time limit thing? Make a new post and see if it is there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoWaiAma Posted June 13, 2018 Author Share Posted June 13, 2018 Aquascape change. Excuse the fogginess (side note. Thicker grains next build. Carribean pink?) thoughts? Made it taller in back with room for swim thrus. A lot less dead space. crimsonvice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 I like it! You will always get some foginess moving stuff around. As long as your power heads don’t blow it around go with what you like the looks of! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flounder Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 The dead space now gives you space for coral growth later! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoWaiAma Posted June 18, 2018 Author Share Posted June 18, 2018 Watchman Goby and his pistol friend super healthy and active. Goby now comes out to eat, their cave has 3 entrances..so far. BLenny Hanna is starting to come out more , watching him now actually but can’t get close enough to photograph. New snails have gathered at the top. No idea where the scarlet hermit went I added yesterday. They hide for a while? Fighting conch still doing work 24:7 Flounder and crimsonvice 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimsonvice Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 I say skip 55/75 and go straight for a 90/120 gallon. If you are wanting fish, you will want at least a 4' run for some tangs. Seems like a lot of space, but it really isn't much more. That's just my opinion. Especially since you are wanting to upgrade this fast. Looks great though! jeff70, Flounder and NoWaiAma 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoWaiAma Posted June 18, 2018 Author Share Posted June 18, 2018 Water has cleared up nicely. Almost caught Blenny in this shot. He’s gorgeous. Flounder 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Sounds like it is really coming around! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flounder Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Looks great. Can't wait for a pick of Blenny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoWaiAma Posted June 19, 2018 Author Share Posted June 19, 2018 (edited) No luck on Blenny Hannah yet. But my shrimper came out chasin food Edited June 19, 2018 by NoWaiAma Flounder 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoWaiAma Posted June 26, 2018 Author Share Posted June 26, 2018 Let’s try it....need to screw everything to a small frame I think. And find better methods for securing hoses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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