Tom@HaslettMI's 25 gallon reef niche

Tom@HaslettMI · Jan 23, 2015

I've been reefing for over 20 years and here is my latest reef. I downsized from a 75 with lots of gear (sump, refugium, skimmer, ect.). My goal with this tank is (relatively) simple gear with diverse life. The tank has been running for a few months in the basement while I build a stand. Eventually it will get moved up to the family room on the main floor of the house.

Here's a recent-ish FTS

And the stand as it... stands

Tom

ffighter17 · Jan 23, 2015

awesome tank, can you give some more info on equipment and maint on the tank

Tom@HaslettMI · Jan 24, 2015

ffighter17 said:
awesome tank, can you give some more info on equipment and maint on the tank

Thanks! And definitely.

Tank
Marineland rimless 25 gallon cube (18"x18"x18"). I would call the tank quality so-so. The silicone was really sloppy and the glass edges have already got some small chips. If I had to buy again I'd probably try go with a Mr. Aqua.

Filteration
Eheim ECCO Pro 130 canister filter. I run some live rock and SeaGel in the filter.

Controller
APEX lite
VDM
DIY Break out Box

ATO
TUNZE Osmolator - pre-magnet style

More details to come in later posts.

Tom

Tahoe61 · Jan 24, 2015

Great looking nano, what fixture is that? The Gorgonian in the corner looks awesome.

NanaReefer · Jan 24, 2015

Looks awesome for only a couple months running.

Tom@HaslettMI · Jan 24, 2015

Tahoe61 said:
Great looking nano, what fixture is that? The Gorgonian in the corner looks awesome.

Thank you. The fixture is a 6" Makers heatsink with a LEDGroupBuy Lumia 5.1. That gorgonian is one of my favorites. It has been with me since 1998. It was a 4" single stalk from GARF. I'm honestly not sure if this is the original or a grown out frag.

NanaReefer said:
Looks awesome for only a couple months running.

You're funny Jamie. Nice to see a familiar face here on R2R. Do you have a tank thread on here?

Tom

NanaReefer · Jan 24, 2015

Ummm I'm not sure if I do....Oops. Your tank really does look awesome Tom. You gotta be very pleased with the progress

Tom@HaslettMI · Feb 6, 2015

A little more info on the gear...

Heater
Hydor 200 watt inline heater

Filtation
I just switched the contents... SeaGel has been replaced with
Purigen
CupriSorb

Dosing
DIY 2-part via BRS dosing pumps. Controlled by the APEX. Daily dosage for each is around 8 mL.

Lighting
LEDGroupBuy Lumia 5.1 on a 6" Makers heatsink. Also APEX controlled.
Digital to PWM conversion via O2Surplus converter.

Flow
MP10ES

Thanks for looking!
Tom

Tom@HaslettMI · Feb 12, 2015

This post is to enter my tank in the current nano contest...
https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/nano-reefs/189350-nano-lovers-nano-nano-contest.html

Thanks for looking,
Tom

Tom@HaslettMI · Jun 9, 2015

The tank has been going through some rough times... Lost the maxima clam for reasons unknown. I also tried adding seagrass just to have it all die. The good news is that all corals Are doing well.

Also the stand is nearing completion. So hopefully the tank will up on the main living floor soon!

Tom

Tom@HaslettMI · Jul 20, 2015

Tank is still not stairs... Life has been busy! But I'm making steady progress and am trying to do it right. Here's a recent pic of the tank with just the hyperviolet LEDs.

Tom@HaslettMI · Nov 24, 2015

The tank still resides in the basement! I have a goal of getting it upstairs by Dec 13.

The tank is currently recovering from the a cyan bloom. I'm is a result of not getting enough attention due to being too busy!

Tom

Tom@HaslettMI · Mar 7, 2016

I made my deadline for moving the tank!

revhtree · Mar 8, 2016

I really like it!

Tom@HaslettMI · Mar 8, 2016

revhtree said:
I really like it!

Thanks! There's still work to be done, but having the tank on the main living floor of the house is awesome.

Tom

Flameback Pair · Mar 10, 2016

Any idea what killed the clam?

NanaReefer · Mar 11, 2016

Tank looks great Tom! Looks like the move went smoothly [emoji2]

Tom@HaslettMI · Mar 11, 2016

powers2001 said:
Any idea what killed the clam?

Um, that would be me. I was working in the tank and the pair of jeweler's forceps slipped out of my hand and stabbed the clam. It never fully opened after that and died a few days later. I was very sad.

Tom

Tom@HaslettMI · Mar 11, 2016

NanaReefer said:
Tank looks great Tom! Looks like the move went smoothly [emoji2]

Thanks! The move went really well and having the tank in the family room is so nice.

Tom

NanaReefer · Mar 12, 2016

I wouldn't want my tank anywhere else. It's amazing how much more time I spend looking at my tank versus the t.v. [emoji2]

Tom you have a pm from me-lol.