Help me design....I want something different

[BluegrassReef]

I will be picking up the following tank Monday evening.....48x24x12...60g

What would you do with this tank....clam tank,clownfish anemone tank....what?

I want something different......also how would you go about scaping it?

lighting will be a 4 bulb T5 unit....just looking for something unique.

 

[Saltgator]

2 rock towers with mixed BTAs and Picasso clowns or Latz. In the sand I would put clams. If no sand, cover the BB with neon gsp. Just my .02

 

[jaytizzle]

It's only 12" tall? That'll make for an excellent look-down style tank. I'd definitely go for a full-on clam garden.

 

[Raggamuffin]

I'm with Jaytizzle, another option would be a chalise clam mix tank with rics as the "substrate" (see Copps tanks) all look the best from top down.

 

[Wy Renegade]

Ricordia or clams would look very nice across the floor of that tank. Personally, I'd go for a theme tank. If I was gonna do a ricordia substrate, I'd go with florida ricordia and do a atlantic reef type set-up with rics, flower nems, gorgonians, etc. I'd looks at actual photos of the shallow reefs in the florida area to get insperation on the scaping.

 

[BluegrassReef]

All excellent comments guys....please keep them coming.....I like the FL theme idea....I was thinking of doing an anemone tank with different types of Nems for my ORA naked clowns.

 

[BluegrassReef]

My wife likes the clam tank idea.....which ones should I go for it it is what I choose to do.

 

[skinz78]

Do I even have to say it?:tongue:


Maxima's and Crocea's all the way!!! I like the idea of adding some Chalice and Ric's too, that would be sweet!

 

[jaytizzle]

Do a little of everything! You should really strive to have at least one of each of the readily available species...

 

[BluegrassReef]

Do I even have to say it?:tongue:


Maxima's and Crocea's all the way!!! I like the idea of adding some Chalice and Ric's too, that would be sweet!

Ok skinz you and the wife have me convinced.....I will do a clam and LPS tank.....lol

I will start the thread Mon or Tues after I get the tank broke down and moved to my house......do you think a 4 bulb T% will be enough light? the fixture is running all ATI bulbs but not sure which ones till I pick it up.

Mike

 

[skinz78]

I'm thinking you will love it!

I would think that 4 bulbs would be enough in a tank that shallow. Just put the clams under the lights and the lower light demanding corals on the outskirts.

 

[CONSTANTNE]

I always liked the idea of the aquascape coming out of the water and having those landcrabs. Couple people have done it and it looks awesome.

 

[BluegrassReef]

I'm thinking you will love it!

I would think that 4 bulbs would be enough in a tank that shallow. Just put the clams under the lights and the lower light demanding corals on the outskirts.

I have 2 sets of halides 2 x 175w and 2 250w if I need them....just have to get some reflectors for the 250's......the 175's are a fixtur but I would have to come up with something that looked nice since I would have to hang the fixture from the ceiling.......wife is tired of my ghetto rigging....lol

Who has the best prices and selection of clams online....we do not have a LFS that is worth a crap for anything.

 

[BluegrassReef]

I always liked the idea of the aquascape coming out of the water and having those landcrabs. Couple people have done it and it looks awesome.

Yeah I remember the Volcano tank or something like that....I thought it looked really good.....I may give that a try....I have some 3/8" inch acrylic rod to creat a scape that would come out of the water.....Thanks for the suggestion

Mike

 

[skinz78]

Ha ha I'm in the same boat, I have no LFS!

Right now both Cherry Corals and Reefkoi have some really nice clams in stock. Live Aquaria is always a good one to check out too.