Daves 35g Shallow Reef
- Build Thread
- Thread starter DFason
- Start date
- Tagged users None
DFason
Nano Box Master
Sorry I have not updated the thread in some time. I will have the PAR tests after this weekend and will have some other cool stuff on the way. I will be putting two Nano Box Uni-bodies over this tank along with the Ryujin controller driving it. I have new LED's that have created an amazing look over the corals.
I've had the tank set up for a year and a half now and through the ups and downs I think I have my tank right where I want it. I will be adding Tyree 20K Lokinia, Carls Candlelight, Pink Lemonade, Strawberry table acro, Meteor shower to the tank after I remove the cap on the right. The cap is now 8-9" across and 4-5" deep. The growth has been insane the past few weeks with stable parameters, frequent feedings and killer skimming. I will be adding a MP10 to the right side and using it as a "wavemaker" too. Today I am adding 4 large Berghia nudi's to take out my aptasia. I'm really looking forward to see what these little guys can do.
Here are some pictures I was able to snap today.
Hope you enjoy!
-Dave
I've had the tank set up for a year and a half now and through the ups and downs I think I have my tank right where I want it. I will be adding Tyree 20K Lokinia, Carls Candlelight, Pink Lemonade, Strawberry table acro, Meteor shower to the tank after I remove the cap on the right. The cap is now 8-9" across and 4-5" deep. The growth has been insane the past few weeks with stable parameters, frequent feedings and killer skimming. I will be adding a MP10 to the right side and using it as a "wavemaker" too. Today I am adding 4 large Berghia nudi's to take out my aptasia. I'm really looking forward to see what these little guys can do.
Here are some pictures I was able to snap today.
Hope you enjoy!
-Dave
DFason
Nano Box Master
Oh yea pictures! I love this tank. I have thoughts of upgrading then downgrading then this and that, then I come home to this little guy and just cant get rid of it. I am battling this odd clear slime that is in my sump but I am not to worried about it. I plan on switching to ESV salt and adding ozone sometime. Meanwhile I have been slammed with LED builds and working on my commercial pendant. i plan on making a custom super efficient fixture for this tank ( 90 LED's running at 350mA with dual Ryujin controllers, 24"x10 "x1/2") but that is still out in the future. Anyways the corals are growing big, fish are loving life and I'm pleased to say its been two years!
Right Side : War Coral has officially taken over.
I like to call this Icy Island
PPE : I may die before these grow in to a full colony
Setosa : Best Coral Ever
FTS
Hope you enjoy!
-Dave
Right Side : War Coral has officially taken over.
I like to call this Icy Island
PPE : I may die before these grow in to a full colony
Setosa : Best Coral Ever
FTS
Hope you enjoy!
-Dave
MimicOcto8
Valuable Member
Wow what a fantastic thread to see good growth results. That war coral is huge now. This was a fun thread to read thru and see the update pix
juicemonkey
Active Member
one of my favorite setups. Whats in the smaller tank? and who made the stand?
DFason
Nano Box Master
The smaller tank is exactly that, a smaller tank. 
I will have that tank on the top here soon along with a new shallow tank. The stand was my design and made by a good friend.
Who wants pictures!
With flash
FTS
Da Cube
Space Monster
Angel Eyes : Drool worthy
Enjoy!
-Dave
I will have that tank on the top here soon along with a new shallow tank. The stand was my design and made by a good friend. Who wants pictures!
With flash
FTS
Da Cube
Space Monster
Angel Eyes : Drool worthy
Enjoy!
-Dave
caudill187
Valuable Member
Those angel eyes look hot and happy......ditto for the space monster. Maybe I can poke my head in there and take a look at them on Saturday.
DFason
Nano Box Master
Still working on the LED unit. I will be out of town for work for 12 days but the little lady will be taking care of it. Nothing to worry about... I hope
I figured a few photos would be fun before I head out.
Awesome Group Shot
Bonsai
Space Monster
The Battle : Hawkins Vs. Red Planet
Blue Tip ( Sexy )
Baby Breath
Setosa - Its massive!
Enjoy!
-Dave
I figured a few photos would be fun before I head out.
Awesome Group Shot
Bonsai
Space Monster
The Battle : Hawkins Vs. Red Planet
Blue Tip ( Sexy )
Baby Breath
Setosa - Its massive!
Enjoy!
-Dave
DFason
Nano Box Master
Flat Tops
FTS
The Setosa has grown even more but the Red Planet keeps killing it as well. Making it look almost the same. Everything is getting giant. Behind some of the other stuff there are 40-50 Tubs Blue zoas, Pink Lemonade, Digi that is growing on the overflow. Give this a year and I cant wait to see it!
Enjoy!
-Dave
FTS
The Setosa has grown even more but the Red Planet keeps killing it as well. Making it look almost the same. Everything is getting giant. Behind some of the other stuff there are 40-50 Tubs Blue zoas, Pink Lemonade, Digi that is growing on the overflow. Give this a year and I cant wait to see it!
Enjoy!
-Dave
