My First Reef Tank - Reef Casa Studio 18

[LeafsReefer]

After about 20 years of fresh water aquariums I've decided to try my hand at a reef tank. I'm starting out with a Reef Casa Studio 18. I'm also using an AI Prime 16HD, Duetto 2 Dual ATO and a Tunze Comline 9001 (not running yet, but in the back chamber). I'm also using a mixture of Stax Flat Rock and Marco Rock, with CaribSea Ocean Direct Sand. Here's are some pics of various stages of cycling. I think I put too much rock and may end up taking some out down the road.

 

[19Mateo83]

That a pretty slick little setup!

 

[AZReef13]

Nice looking set up, welcome

 

[archercorals]

Welcome. I’d take a rock it for more coral and swimming space.

 

[Propane]

Noice! Cant wait to see this develop.

 

[rapurcell85]

Looks great! Is that the reef casa stand? If so, how sturdy is it? I'm intrigued by these tanks.

 

[LeafsReefer]

Looks great! Is that the reef casa stand? If so, how sturdy is it? I'm intrigued by these tanks.

Yes, it is. I got the last display model they had a couple months ago for the 18 gallon. So far so good. It's carrying the weight fine.

 

[rapurcell85]

Yes, it is. I got the last display model they had a couple months ago for the 18 gallon. So far so good. It's carrying the weight fine.

What naterial is it made out of?

 

[LeafsReefer]

What naterial is it made out of?

It looks like particle board

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Great looking tank!

 

[TorontoReefer]

Looks great ! Everything looks really sharp. I’d concur with the others who suggest taking a bit of the rock out. It’s hard to resist the temptation to make the tank look full to start but the corals with fill that in over time.

 

[TorontoReefer]

Any updates ?

 

[LeafsReefer]

Any updates ?

I've been a bit a lazy posting. Here are some updates. I've got a Gladiator Clown, a Yellow Watchman Goby, Fire Goby, a hermit crab, 2 zoas and 2 hammers so far.

 

[musel101]

After about 20 years of fresh water aquariums I've decided to try my hand at a reef tank. I'm starting out with a Reef Casa Studio 18. I'm also using an AI Prime 16HD, Duetto 2 Dual ATO and a Tunze Comline 9001 (not running yet, but in the back chamber). I'm also using a mixture of Stax Flat Rock and Marco Rock, with CaribSea Ocean Direct Sand. Here's are some pics of various stages of cycling. I think I put too much rock and may end up taking some out down the road.

Looking great!

 

[TX_REEF]

Any updates?

 

[Peair]

After about 20 years of fresh water aquariums I've decided to try my hand at a reef tank. I'm starting out with a Reef Casa Studio 18. I'm also using an AI Prime 16HD, Duetto 2 Dual ATO and a Tunze Comline 9001 (not running yet, but in the back chamber). I'm also using a mixture of Stax Flat Rock and Marco Rock, with CaribSea Ocean Direct Sand. Here's are some pics of various stages of cycling. I think I put too much rock and may end up taking some out down the road.

After about 20 years of fresh water aquariums I've decided to try my hand at a reef tank. I'm starting out with a Reef Casa Studio 18. I'm also using an AI Prime 16HD, Duetto 2 Dual ATO and a Tunze Comline 9001 (not running yet, but in the back chamber). I'm also using a mixture of Stax Flat Rock and Marco Rock, with CaribSea Ocean Direct Sand. Here's are some pics of various stages of cycling. I think I put too much rock and may end up taking some out down the road.

Looks like you are on a good start Leaf, nice rock.