Jbj 24 build

[vanisher187]

My tank is several years old. I have had on and off issues with it. I upgraded lights, but neglected the tank as my knowledge was lacking. Building it back up any pointers or advice? I want to get a piece or 2 of plating monti. I also want to do a zoanthid heavy tank, might do a hammer or frogspawn. I have 2 clowns a matted file fish a lawnmower blenny. Of course i have a few snails and hermits. I would like to do a refugium in 2nd chamber and media basket tp replace 1st chamber as well. So far things are getting better, hopefully i can get this thing thriving soon.

 

[Peach02]

mixing plating montipora and zoanthids might be difficult as they have very different requirements so both may not be able to thrive but both are relatively hardy

 

[vanisher187]

Ok yeah i will have to decide which route to take. Most like be a softie and euphyllia tank. Curing some of the rock i removed due to aptasia outbreak, going to be adding a refugium as well. Hopefully i can get this tank thriving again.

 

[vanisher187]

Ok so ordered the intank basket and built a refugium in 2nd chamber. Light is on the way and ordered some chaeto. Hopefully this filtration change will help keep things more stable. I will post pics after its all together. Next item will be some pods not sure how many i have if any. Gonna run this for a couple weeks and then start adding some corals.

 

[Peach02]

sounds good

 

[vanisher187]

Forgot to mention i have the current usa led old pro version with ramp timer. Thinking of upgrading to a better led fixture. Some many new ones out might try the ai prime hd. Anyone running one on a nano? Any suggestions on which one to get? Kessil also looks good but ti.e being seperate is bummer.

 

[vanisher187]

Ok so update on tank. I got my intank media basket this weekend. Refuguim in 2nd chamber with chaeto. Added a few zoas and a hammer and frogspawn. Ill update photos when things open up.

 

[vanisher187]

So trying to narrow down my next light option. Anyone using the ai prime hd or kessil lights for a nano tank? Any suggestions on what you run and success. I am planning on eventually getting a 50 or 66 cube so will use the light on that when i get the tank. Looking for something easy to use and control so leaning towards ai due to not needing to buy a separate controller.

 

[vanisher187]

Ok so next month im gonna get the ai prime. Going to be a softie and euphyllia tank. I am also looking to get a acid rain bubbletip nem. Any suggestions on settings for the ai prime hd? Mostly looking for settings others are having success with.

 

[vanisher187]

So tank has been doing well. Will post pictures later. I am getting a octolid. Also lights but waiting to see what ai releases here in a few weeks.

 

[vanisher187]

So tank has been doing well. Will post pictures later. I am getting a octolid. Also lights but waiting to see what ai releases here in a few weeks.

Cyano is clearing up a bit finally

 

[vanisher187]

Ordered my ai prime hd today. Couldnt resist the price since the new ones released. Anyway i was gonna try some profiles i downloaded. I like the nano karen setting and the ab+ looks interesting. Cant wait to get it set up. Any recommendations for a profile for lps and softies?

 

[vanisher187]

So got my new light first day with it. I am running the karen signature series schedule. My light is on a 2 week acclimation ramping up from 50%. Cant wait to see how my corals respond to this light. I was running a current usa marine pro with the ramp timer. Im sure this ai prime hd will make my corals much happier.