60g First Build

[Redfoxtang]

So I just wanted to share my build with my 60g Marineland tank as I somehow found all my pictures when I first started this tank in 2016 and the progression it’s been through until now and all the equipment changes. Also get to watch my pair of clowns grow which I thought was pretty cool!! Here is when the tank first started! Basic setup 1 power head and a canister filter believe it or not.

 

[Redfoxtang]

So with what was posted I added RO water and threw the salt in and let it mix in the tank from what I can remember ha. Went to the LFS and picked up a cheap light at the time which was a MH. Got the light, sand and some rock.

 

[Redfoxtang]

The tank was also setup in what was my office at the time. So the light was hanging off the roof and I believe I added some more cheap power heads from amazon.

 

[Redfoxtang]

So I believe I went full rookie and started this cycle with damsels as I took pictures of them and I do remember this was a complete mistake on my part adding these devils to the tank. Looks like I added the clowns near the same time. Going off the time line on my computer.

 

[Redfoxtang]

So I guess I should’ve mentioned it was started December 14 2016 and the fish added December 27 !! With that said it looks like I added a 10g sump in February. Keep in mind this has been running on a canister filter for 2 1/2 months!!

 

[Redfoxtang]

Well in February 2017 I got rid of the damsels and started adding more fish NON QTed fish basically just dropped in and hoped for the best. I did not have room for QT at the time so this was the only option at the time.

 

[Barnabie Mejia]

Following the journey! this is awesome that you found old pictures of your build! I need to take some pictures of the 75g in its stage right now to document and post here!

 

[Redfoxtang]

Yea I guess for some reason all my pictures uploaded to my computer when I switched phones and now my computer was yelling at me to clear space and most of what was taking up space was photos. So I went through them and bam I seen these so I thought might as well share the journey from then until now. Of course it will be spaced out but I will try my best to fill the gaps!!

 

[Redfoxtang]

So here is another shot of the tank in April not sure why I took this ha but this is 3 months later!! I believe I added more power heads and added a HOB skimmer.

 

[Redfoxtang]

One month later I upgraded the MH bulb to a Phoenix 14k bulb and I absolutely loved it. Kessil couldn’t even compare to the shimmer this bad boy would put out ha. I even got a snap shot of the dog enjoying the tank!!!

 

[Mical]

LOL, I had the same tank when I first started - Petco special. I was buying dogfood and saw it.. The rest is history.

 

[Redfoxtang]

LOL, I had the same tank when I first started - Petco special. I was buying dogfood and saw it.. The rest is history.

Hahah that is exactly what I did.

 

[Mical]

That dang Petco has cost me thousands in reef keeping stuff... and I haven't regretted a minute of it.

 

[Redfoxtang]

Oh yea it was every other weekend going to petco and seeing what they had while buying “dog food”. Now unfortunately that petco has gone downhill severely.

 

[Redfoxtang]

So skipping forward another couple months October. This was another FTS I took with just the T5s running!! Not much of a change it looks like but I have the picture and why not share it.

 

[Redfoxtang]

As I look through these pictures it crazy what the tank has progressed through. If you notice there is barely any fish in the tank as I remember I had a bad ich outbreak and had some casualties

 

[Mical]

Same here, we switched to PetSmart and do the monthly "Repeat Delivery" on dog food and Marine S pellets for mt auto feeders. PS btw - PetSmart is cheaper on Hikari foods than anyone I've seen online. Just an FYI

 

[Redfoxtang]

Absolutely they are. Also another hint if you don’t already know. But PetSmart will match chewy and PetSmart online in store. I have saved an incredible amount by switching my car insurance to geico!!! Jk lol But seriously it’s crazy how in store PetSmart jacks the prices up 30-40% then you go on there website and it’s marked 50% off.

 

[Mical]

Absolutely they are. Also another hint if you don’t already know. But PetSmart will match chewy and PetSmart online in store. I have saved an incredible amount by switching my car insurance to geico!!! Jk lol But seriously it’s crazy how in store PetSmart jacks the prices up 30-40% then you go on there website and it’s marked 50% off.

Did I see you at the Holiday Inn Express last night...? LOL

 

[Joseph Dodson]

So I believe I went full rookie and started this cycle with damsels as I took pictures of them and I do remember this was a complete mistake on my part adding these devils to the tank. Looks like I added the clowns near the same time. Going off the time line on my computer.

Clowns are the devil