James’s 29g Nano Build

[James_O]

I never thought it would be this expensive to keep a tank as small as mine is!

I guess I was so used to how cheap freshwater is, I didn't stop and think it could be this expensive. ;Woot

(Is it bad I'm actually considering selling my FW 20g long so I can have more money for my 29g? ;Hilarious)

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I'm excited for when I get payed next, because I'll be able to get the Hann Phosphate tester. I'll also be able to add more money to the Hanna Salinity/Temp. tester. ;Smug;Cat

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Calcium test kit should get here on Wednesday. I forgot most places are closed today, so they probably won't ship it out until tomorrow.

I should also expect the powerheads on Wednesday as well.

 

[Reefbuds]

No matter the size, never underestimate the price of a reef tank! One reason to take things slow and have patience in this hobby is money alone lol

 

[James_O]

Well... apparently I won’t be able to hang the light until my dad gets back, which won’t be until next week. Apparently my mom doesn’t trust my judgement. ;Facepalm

Anyway, I’m going to my LFS soon to temp myself. (Won’t be getting any corals, unless for some miraculous reason they have some $5 frags)

I was really hoping I would be able to hang it this week, but apparently not.

 

[James_O]

Hehe, ok, well.... I got a fish. It’s an Orangespot Goby:

It just looked so lonely in that tank all by itself...

I did get a 10% discount however, because I helped one of the workers carry in this massive 55 (guessing) gallon bow front! That was super nice of her. ;Shamefullyembarrased

That brought my total out to only $18 - a pretty dang good steal for an orangespot...

 

[James_O]

Currently acclimating...

I’m going to start the drip acclimation now! He should be added in the tank in the next 20-30 minutes.

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After getting this little guy, that brings my total spent for this tank, to a whopping $700. ;Dead

 

[James_O]

He’s in the tank!

 

[James_O]

The clowns have white on their mouths... not an infection just super thin.

What would they be mouthing on? Nothing I have in my tank has poison...

 

[James_O]

Goby went into hiding.

 

[James_O]

Goby went into hiding.

FOUND EM’!

This little dude is super cute. I can’t wait until he becomes comfortable enough to get out in the open!!

 

[James_O]

Once I get an anemone, I’m totally getting a Porcelain Anemone Crab!

I saw one hosting in the extreme rainbow BTA’s at my LFS today - pretty wicked cool little guys. ;Joyful

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I can’t wait until my tank is ready for a nem... those extreme rainbow nems are beautiful.

 

[Reefbuds]

Perfect little fish for your tank. Will fit in well. Good choice not getting corals although the fish will add some bioload so prepare for that. Now whats wrong with your clownfish? And also, you don't want to even think about an anemone for like 6 more months minimum.

 

[Reefbuds]

I've always thought about those crabs too but never really looked into them.. not sure my clownfish would take to kindly to something else in her home hehe

 

[James_O]

Now whats wrong with your clownfish?

I will try to get some pictures tomorrow.

It looks like they have white stuff on their mouth. Sort of hard to explain. ;Facepalm

 

[James_O]

And also, you don't want to even think about an anemone for like 6 more months minimum.

Naw bruh, I can think about nems all day, but I won't be getting one for another 6 months.

 

[James_O]

Plan for tomorrow (if I have time)

Clean out an old 1.5g cube, so I can use it for... whatever. Possibly a future coral QT tank.

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I need to STOP looking at Craigslist: ;Hilarious ;Muted

60 Gallon Rimless - general for sale - by owner

60 Gallon Rimless cub reef aquarium with star fire glass on all three viewing sides. Comes with a light, upgraded alternating DC Return Pump, protein skimmer, ATO, rocks, sand and currently has two...

louisville.craigslist.org

 

[James_O]

I'm watching the goby right now, and I'm SO happy I bought him!

He is so dang cute, MIGHT be cuter than the clowns... ;Jawdrop

Right now he is out in the open, bobbing up and down with his mouth open. I assume he is trying to collect food? ;Hilarious

The shrimp is also out! Everyone loves the moonlight!

 

[James_O]

I've always thought about those crabs too but never really looked into them.. not sure my clownfish would take to kindly to something else in her home hehe

I loved watching it spread its little fans out to filter feed! Super interesting creature.

The clowns in the display tank didn't seem to mind, but I guess they are used to it by now. ;Hilarious

 

[count krunk]

Porcelain crabs are really cool. Definitely on my list post anemone.

 

[James_O]

Well, goodnight R2R!

I won't be able to do much on the tank tomorrow, as I will be extremely busy.

 

[James_O]

Just had to update one more time before going to bed.

He is out in the open, catching the pellets that the clowns didn't get! There is no aggression between the clowns and the goby. All three seem pretty chill with one another.

These gobys are super fast... no cap.

Anyway, goodnight. (For real this time)