Daniel's Nem Propagation 120

Daniel@R2R · Jan 26, 2014

I am rebooting my predator 120 (was supposed to be a predator reef...but my trigger ate every coral I put in there...). It will be an anemone propagation tank. I have already reserved several high end nems to be housed in here...I'd tell you which ones...but then I'd have to kill you. :xd:

The tank has been cleaned and rescaped. It's gotten a newly skinned stand, new Jebao WP25 powerheads, and will have a new DIY LED setup with Luxeon Rebels and Luxeon Ms (Luxeon's new 12w chip). It's up and cycling now.

Ammonia is at 0.5 ppm and nitrites are at 0.5 ppm.

Here are some pictures of the build.

Ignore the canopy in this next pic. It's just there to take up space. LOL I'll be building a canopy to match the stand once I get the new lights.

Here's the rock used for the new aquascape. I made sure to get stuff without deep crevices bc I figure it will be easier to remove nem clones if I don't have to try to try and pry them out of deep wholes.

The scape started out as 2 separate rock formations, but ended up coming together. It's not what I would usually do, but I like it.

Davesgt · Jan 26, 2014

Very awesome man! never owned an Nem before but ive seriously been thinking about it. I hear they need alot of light but how much is alot? would a 4 bulb t5 setup be enough?

Daniel@R2R · Jan 26, 2014

Yeah, man! I love them. As far as light goes, if you can keep LPS, you can keep a nem. I'd say that if your light is good enough for your corals, then you're set. I'd recommend starting with bubble tip anemones as they're pretty hearty. I actually like them better than most any other kind of nems...better colors and easy to keep.

Davesgt · Jan 26, 2014

Sounds like im set then lol! When you get these nems splitting in your setup I might have to give you a shout.

Daniel@R2R · Jan 26, 2014

Davesgt said:
Sounds like im set then lol! When you get these nems splitting in your setup I might have to give you a shout.

Sounds good, bro! Let me know and I'll hook you up!

ohio reefer · Jan 26, 2014

This is a great idea! I've always wanted a strictly anemone tank.

ritter6788 · Jan 26, 2014

Awesome! I've been bitten by the BTA bug recently too. Good luck with the build.

Daniel@R2R · Jan 26, 2014

ohio reefer said:
This is a great idea! I've always wanted a strictly anemone tank.

ritter6788 said:
Awesome! I've been bitten by the BTA bug recently too. Good luck with the build.

Thanks guys! Now I just have to decide on inhabitants... Of course, I'll be keeping some really sweet nems. Planning to keep it (mostly) high end. I am however wondering about which fish to add. I know I want a sweet pair of designer clowns (thinking about frostbite chilled clowns...or phantom clowns...suggestions?). I am also thinking maybe a few more docile fish like a few dragonets...maybe a jawfish...thoughts?

I'm also still debating about whether or not to add corals or keep it strictly nems...I have a pretty good sized sand bed at least where I could keep some cool scolies, acans, favias, and zoas...still thinking it over...I figure I'd better be okay with any of the corals getting stung if one of the nems goes walk about.

ohio reefer · Jan 26, 2014

I'd go all anemone. That way you don't risk any coral deaths. And I'd recommend a Wyoming white and phantom pair. They're polar opposites And it adds a nice effect to your tank.

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Daniel@R2R · Jan 29, 2014

By the way, if you could take a minute to vote for my video, I'd appreciate it!

(Be sure to hit the button that says "vote" NOT the one that says "like")

http://www.wishpond.com/vd/115207?entry_id=526733&scid=56421&type=Merchant

Small triggers · Jan 29, 2014

Good in boxing video!
Can't wait to see your next letting us know how you like or dislike this new product

And good luck in setting up your new tank! I love anemones....

revhtree · Jan 29, 2014

Cool can't wait to see this build come together.

Mattiejay6 · Jan 29, 2014

I am very interested n this build can't wait to see how it turns out!

c_healy · Jan 29, 2014

Looking good bud, guess its time for me to hurry up and get those lights finished :-D:-D

Daniel@R2R · Jan 29, 2014

c_healy said:
Looking good bud, guess its time for me to hurry up and get those lights finished :-D:-D

Yeah, man! Stop dragging yo feet! Lol

Daniel@R2R · Jan 29, 2014

Here's one of the guys going in there.

Aqua fire/medic · Jan 29, 2014

Very nice nem..... Is that a sunburst?

Daniel@R2R · Jan 29, 2014

Aqua fire/medic said:
Very nice nem..... Is that a sunburst?

I didn't buy it as a "sunburst." I got him as a "rainbow nem," so he doesn't have any kind of cool lineage (like back to Gonzo), but he's got awesome colors! He's definitely got the green, orange, and pink like you see in the pic. He's the hottest nem in my tank...for now... *suspenseful music building in background...*