Upcoming 36 gal Bowfront reef build

[bigjepp]

I ordered from Tidal Gardens.

I was just on their site loading up my cart lol

 

[bigjepp]

 

[bigjepp]

The hammer has expanded nicely but I’m concerned about the tentacles around the edges drooping down as you can see in this picture. Can someone who has had a hammer chime in?

 

[Screwgunner]

I used black poster paper from Walmart just tape it on . With that small of a tank two clowns or damsels would be all you need for your cycle . As soon as you see ammonia start 5 gallon water change a week. Thats it. Clean your filters . I do not put any chemicals in my tank . Once you get some coral in there that take up calcium . Kalkwasser drip if that can not keep up you will have to go to a 2 part. That is alot of sps and lps. Good luck. Do your research.

 

[Blownz]

Did anyone put a cover of some type on the lid portion where the filter goes? To help keep water from splashing with fish. I have a canister filter and it’s hoses are there but it’s still pretty open.

 

[rmcrom]

I put a cover on mine, but it was a mesh cover and wouldn't stop water splashes. It was for keeping the fish from jumping out.

 

[Blownz]

Yeah I thought about that but yep water still would splash out and evap would be a lot.

 

[Blownz]

Also curious if anyone ever cut a bigger opening on the hood and hinged it. I saw the tank online and ordered it. Picked it up and saw tiny hole for feeding.