Lani's 20L

Lalani · Jan 20, 2014

Finally got some new shots! Everything is looking great, got away from yesterday's meet with only a little orange plate, lol. Today a friend gave me pink chalice and bird of paradise birdsnest frags! In the actinic only shots, I had given away a few extra pieces so I have a tiny bit more room.. can't really tell. This week I'll try to work on the scape. I've been fussed at for my red monti placement, so going to have to move it lower and toward the back somewhere... hmmm.

IMG_3211 by Ugiesnugums, on Flickr

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Lalani · Jan 23, 2014

Finally got some stuff off the sandbed!

IMG_3535 by Ugiesnugums, on Flickr

Fishtails · Jan 25, 2014

Amazing tank. Has inspired me to get back into the hobby after a hiatus. Thank you for sharing!

Lalani · Jan 25, 2014

Fishtails said:
Amazing tank. Has inspired me to get back into the hobby after a hiatus. Thank you for sharing!

Wow, thank you! It means a lot any time I can inspire someone! What size tank are you thinking about?

6lilfish · Jan 26, 2014

Awesome tank. Your world wide. Lol

Lalani · Jan 26, 2014

6lilfish said:
Awesome tank. Your world wide. Lol

Hey Scott! Haha, yeah, I started posting on here a little recently.

So that makes 4 forums I check daily and half of those I mod on, lol

Fishtails · Jan 26, 2014

Lalani said:
Wow, thank you! It means a lot any time I can inspire someone! What size tank are you thinking about?

Originally was going to do a Nanocube. However I love the dimensions of the 20L so I am going that route. Not to mention seeing so many cool 20L reef setups.

Lalani · Jan 27, 2014

Fishtails said:
Originally was going to do a Nanocube. However I love the dimensions of the 20L so I am going that route. Not to mention seeing so many cool 20L reef setups.

Great, the dimensions of the 20 long really are nice to work with! Looking forward to seeing yours!

ReefKeeper09 · Jan 27, 2014

This is a Beautiful tank!

Lalani · Jan 27, 2014

Thank you, I'm really enjoying it!

Fishtails · Feb 10, 2014

I'm also wondering what bulb combination you're running on your tank? I've ordered the same fixture to go over my tank but those surely aren't the stock bulbs? The colors look amazing.

diablomaster9045 · Feb 10, 2014

Lalani said:

This pic is EPIC!!!!

Lalani · Feb 10, 2014

Fishtails said:
I'm also wondering what bulb combination you're running on your tank? I've ordered the same fixture to go over my tank but those surely aren't the stock bulbs? The colors look amazing.

I'll have to check for sure when I get home but I believe the bulbs are 1x10k daylight, 1xfiji purple, 2xactinic plus. The actinics are old and need to be replaced, so the color will probably shift a bit towards blue when I replace them.

diablomaster9045 said:
This pic is EPIC!!!!

Thanks, it was a very lucky shot!

I'll post new tank shots soon

Lalani · Feb 10, 2014

Ok, so I checked and yeah, the bulbs are:
1x 10000K
2x 454 Blue
1x Fiji Purple

FTS in full light and actinics only:

IMG_4773 by Ugiesnugums, on Flickr

IMG_4787 by Ugiesnugums, on Flickr

Some nighttime shots with a blue LED flashlight:

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And some of the usuals:

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IMG_4437 by Ugiesnugums, on Flickr

IMG_4427 by Ugiesnugums, on Flickr

IMG_4435 by Ugiesnugums, on Flickr

Thanks for looking!

GaryjW2 · Feb 11, 2014

So your filtration is just the ac110? I have a 20g L with a canister filter and it is crashing looking for help. Any advice? Thanks alot you have an amazing tank.

Lalani · Feb 11, 2014

GaryjW2 said:
So your filtration is just the ac110? I have a 20g L with a canister filter and it is crashing looking for help. Any advice? Thanks alot you have an amazing tank.

Yikes, sorry to hear the tank is crashing!

I've never used a canister filter before but I've heard you have to clean them often.

The ac110 actually plays no part in filtration. It simply adds to the water volume, increases flow, and holds the heater. I may add chaeto and make a fuge out of it, but it holds no mechanical or chemical filtration.

I always keep my tanks as simple as possible, utilizing the natural filtration of LR, LS, and water changes.

kloudie · Feb 11, 2014

Your tank is going off! Nice mat of GSP you have going there.

Lalani said:
I always keep my tanks as simple as possible, utilizing the natural filtration of LR, LS, and water changes.

:thumb: Same here on 10 Gal nano just a heater and a circulation pump LR, LS, Mangrove, caulerpa algae, weekly 15% water changes and my tank is happy as can be. Looking forward to seeing more!

Intricateart · Feb 11, 2014

Nice! I really like how it looks with the shelves.

ReefKeeper09 · Feb 11, 2014

Your pictures are breathtaking! I love them! Can't wait to see more!!!! :thumb:

Lalani · Feb 11, 2014

kloudie said:
Your tank is going off! Nice mat of GSP you have going there.
:thumb: Same here on 10 Gal nano just a heater and a circulation pump LR, LS, Mangrove, caulerpa algae, weekly 15% water changes and my tank is happy as can be. Looking forward to seeing more!

hi5!