My 10G Waterbox build

45ZoaGarden · Dec 12, 2019

RJ F. said:
This is my "elegant" living room set up. Whatever I do I want it to look clean. Also I want everything to remain in tank. My 40b has great features but its drilled and plumbed. So if anything leaks it leaks into my sump. I'm not trying to shoot down your suggestions because they're good suggestions, I'm just giving you my thought processes

Yeah! I completely get that! My 45 is in my living room and next to my entertainment center so the hob doesn’t bother me. Putting a light over the back chamber is probably your best option.

RJ F. · Dec 12, 2019

My cheato maxxx light fits perfect! I'm def adding cheato. I totally forgot I had it. I'm going to cover some of the lights so it doesnt grow algae in the bubble trap. I got the intank media basket 2nd chamber so no light bleed!

45ZoaGarden · Dec 12, 2019

RJ F. said:
My cheato maxxx light fits perfect! I'm def adding cheato. I totally forgot I had it. I'm going to cover some of the lights so it doesnt grow algae in the bubble trap. I got the intank media basket 2nd chamber so no light bleed!

There you go!

RJ F. · Dec 13, 2019

Well I said I'd keep everyone updated. I just lost my other storm. I added some bio spira to help and it just might have been too late. It was eating last night but when I hot home from work it had passed away. Learned a lesson on this one.

45ZoaGarden · Dec 13, 2019

RJ F. said:
Well I said I'd keep everyone updated. I just lost my other storm. I added some bio spira to help and it just might have been too late. It was eating last night but when I hot home from work it had passed away. Learned a lesson on this one.

Yup. Nitrates kill fish fast. You’ve gotta get those down and keep them down for awhile. I would try a chromis when you get it to an acceptable level and once it’s plateaued for a month or two add the clownfish you want

RJ F. · Dec 13, 2019

It's the nitrites that were high.

45ZoaGarden · Dec 13, 2019

RJ F. said:
It's the nitrites that were high.

Ah! If the nitrites were high, the nitrates will go through the roof soon.

RJ F. · Dec 20, 2019

Hey everyone. Just an update. The tank finally evened out. Right now I'm hosting a small maroon clown. It was cheap and hardy just to get me through. I know a 10g is too small for them. I will eventually get some more black storms. Also the refugium is working great. I got in the filter floss from Intank and absolutely love it. I still have a few months before adding corals or my nem.