James’s 29g Nano Build

[Kyles exotics]

Here's my first tank I built it was a all diy 29 gal!

 

[James_O]

I love bowfronts. But, sadly only up to 72g atm. and thats too small for my tastes.

I don’t really like bows. Hard to take photos and hard to clean. Also, sump area underneath is usually very limited.

 

[shadow_k]

I love bowfronts. But, sadly only up to 72g atm. and thats too small for my tastw

I agree too small if I ever upgrade I’m going to get the biggest size I’m able to afford/maintain. Especially once I move into a permanent home situation.

 

[James_O]

Found this in indi

Red Sea Reefer 350 aquarium - household items - by owner -...

Complete Red Sea Reefer 350 setup less than two years old and has newer, v3 sump design. Beautiful tank, just decided to put a 300g tank in this wall. All original equipment included and I have more...

indianapolis.craigslist.org

 

[Goaway]

Found this in indi

Red Sea Reefer 350 aquarium - household items - by owner -...

Complete Red Sea Reefer 350 setup less than two years old and has newer, v3 sump design. Beautiful tank, just decided to put a 300g tank in this wall. All original equipment included and I have more...

indianapolis.craigslist.org

My system is 112 - 120g volume. Depends where I place my water line. I paid 1600. No thanks. Even the cruppy skimmer I got is really nice!

 

[Goaway]

I don’t really like bows. Hard to take photos and hard to clean. Also, sump area underneath is usually very limited.

Not so much, Depends on how the stand is built. Cleaning the front glass is a pain. That part is true. When was the last time you used a sump?

 

[shadow_k]

I don’t really like bows. Hard to take photos and hard to clean. Also, sump area underneath is usually very limited.

Yeah I agree they can be a pain in the butt I usually had to stick my had with the magnet scraper and clean manually

 

[James_O]

My system is 112 - 120g volume. Depends where I place my water line. I paid 1600. No thanks. Even the cruppy skimmer I got is really nice!

Its 73 gallons, for $900. Retails for $2k+ and it comes with all the original equipment. Looks like its plumbed below as well, just so skimmer.

 

[Goaway]

Its 73 gallons, for $900. Retails for $2k+ and it comes with all the original equipment. Looks like its plumbed below as well, just so skimmer.

Skimmer will run from 200+ depends what you get. so 1.1k. And, always have a back up return pump NO questions. ALWAYS have a back up.

Edit: it's a nice system. But again, moving that stuff around in a pain.

 

[James_O]

Not much to update. I really need to get that sand cleaned… should be able to do so tomorrow.

New polyp development on the digi:

Rack shot:

Weird white worm ;Sour

El Torche:

 

[James_O]

Any ideas on what the worm is? (Good or bad?)

 

[fishguy242]

I love bowfronts. But, sadly only up to 72g atm. and thats too small for my tastes.

next size up is 155 bow,really nice size tank...

I’m really wanting a cube for some reason, I just love the look.

I’m still looking every day on Craigslist and Facebook marketplace for deals.

yep..keep looking ,gather all you need ,but wait to set up until after you move..

 

[Goaway]

Any ideas on what the worm is? (Good or bad?)

All I can say is, harmless.

 

[Goaway]

next size up is 155 bow,really nice size tank...

yep..keep looking ,gather all you need ,but wait to set up until after you move..

I definitely see none for sale. Probably a special order . Ouch!

 

[James_O]

next size up is 155 bow,really nice size tank...

yep..keep looking ,gather all you need ,but wait to set up until after you move..

Might it be a better idea to wait and upgrade when I actually move? Like, instead of buying the new setup here and waiting to set it up until I move, just wait to buy all together and then look around in the state which I move to?

 

[Goaway]

Might it be a better idea to wait and upgrade when I actually move? Like, instead of buying the new setup here and waiting to set it up until I move, just wait to buy all together and then look around in the state which I move to?

Yup, sounds like you are moving soon enough as it is. Glass is not the best t hing to move.

 

[Goaway]

Also,if you break it on the move, you are out of luck. If a shipper breaks it. The company sends you a new one.

 

[Goaway]

Might it be a better idea to wait and upgrade when I actually move? Like, instead of buying the new setup here and waiting to set it up until I move, just wait to buy all together and then look around in the state which I move to?

You know what, you have the upgrade bug bad. I know how it feels.

Also, do check the area you are moving too.
Do you know when you are moving?

 

[RiptideAquaculture]

Awesome build

 

[James_O]

Awesome build

Thank you kindly! Love your coral pictures.