ZachP's 20 gallon build

[icedgxe]

Thanks! You will love the lights. They have a look that I haven't seen from any other led combination and the corals have been loving life since I made the switch. I will be using them along side a couple of t-5's on a future build that I am gathering parts for as well. I can share my setting with you if you would like

 

[ZachP]

Thanks! You will love the lights. They have a look that I haven't seen from any other led combination and the corals have been loving life since I made the switch. I will be using them along side a couple of t-5's on a future build that I am gathering parts for as well. I can share my setting with you if you would like

That would be awesome if you don't mind! I'm totally new to programmable leds so I'm a little lost right now

 

[icedgxe]

It's no problem. I would start on the lower end, seeing how things respond, and adjust accordingly. First, adjust the percentages to a color you like. Dave has a great thread about this on here... http://www.nano-reef.com/topic/367284-nanobox-how-to-bluefish-tideduoquad-series/. When adjusting, do it slowly and spread it out. I am slowly increasing my settings by only 5% a week on blues and then 5% on whites the next week. Here are my current settings.

*Morning*
Morning start: 11:00 am
Length: 90 minutes
Ramp: 60 minutes
RB:45%
White/lime:0%
Violet:45%
Cyan/blue:45%
Moonlight:0%
Fan:80%

*Midday*
Ramp: 30 minutes
RB:70%
White/lime:45%
Violet:75%
Cyan/blue:70%
Moonlight:0%
Fan:85%

*Evening*
Length: 90 minutes
Ramp: 30 minutes
RB:45%
White/lime:0%
Violet:45%
Cyan/blue:0%
Moonlight:0%
Fan:80%

*Night*
Start: 9:00 pm
Ramp: 60 minutes
All channels:0%

 

[ZachP]

It's no problem. I would start on the lower end, seeing how things respond, and adjust accordingly. First, adjust the percentages to a color you like. Dave has a great thread about this on here... http://www.nano-reef.com/topic/367284-nanobox-how-to-bluefish-tideduoquad-series/. When adjusting, do it slowly and spread it out. I am slowly increasing my settings by only 5% a week on blues and then 5% on whites the next week. Here are my current settings.

*Morning*
Morning start: 11:00 am
Length: 90 minutes
Ramp: 60 minutes
RB:45%
White/lime:0%
Violet:45%
Cyan/blue:45%
Moonlight:0%
Fan:80%

*Midday*
Ramp: 30 minutes
RB:70%
White/lime:45%
Violet:75%
Cyan/blue:70%
Moonlight:0%
Fan:85%

*Evening*
Length: 90 minutes
Ramp: 30 minutes
RB:45%
White/lime:0%
Violet:45%
Cyan/blue:0%
Moonlight:0%
Fan:80%

*Night*
Start: 9:00 pm
Ramp: 60 minutes
All channels:0%

Thank you! Very helpful

 

[icedgxe]

You're welcome!

 

[ZachP]

I got some good news. LFS called and my waspfish came in today. He's acclimating now and I'll get a picture when I can

 

[Paul87]

I got some good news. LFS called and my waspfish came in today. He's acclimating now and I'll get a picture when I can

Oh man that's great! Can't wait to see him. [emoji16]

 

[ZachP]

Not the best picture but it'll work for now

 

[ZachP]

Well the new addition seems to be doing good today, just hiding in the rock but moving around a bit. I wish I could get a picture though. Now that he's not so stressed his color is awesome! I'll try feeding him later today and maybe he'll come out

 

[ZachP]

Soon I'm going to start adding some CUC. Rather then adding all at once like I have in the past I'm going to slowly add as I feel I need them. Just wanted some input on what types of snails everyone likes? I already have a cleaner shrimp (couldn't do without, I love these guys lol) and I'd like just a couple hermits. As far as snails I know I want a couple nassarius but not many. But as far as small algae eaters what's my best bet?

 

[ZachP]

Well he came out to eat no problem. Got some better pics

 

[Paul87]

That's a cool looking fish!
I've always really liked trochus and nerite snails.

 

[Wtyson254]

That's a great looking male Redfin

 

[ZachP]

That's a great looking male Redfin

Definitely a male? I was wondering that. And thank you, I'm super excited to have him

 

[Wtyson254]

Definitely a male? I was wondering that. And thank you, I'm super excited to have him

For sure a male, I have one as well. The females have a much more blunted and rectangular dorsal spine

 

[Wtyson254]

 

[ZachP]

For sure a male, I have one as well. The females have a much more blunted and rectangular dorsal spine

Awesome thank you for the info! Yours looks awesome too. I'm already in love with this guy, I don't know how I didn't know about them sooner

 

[macnets]

Beautiful fish. They're poisonous right?

 

[ZachP]

Beautiful fish. They're poisonous right?

Ya they're venomous. But everything I've found about them says they are pretty docile and it's basically a defense against being swallowed by other fish.

 

[macnets]

Ya they're venomous. But everything I've found about them says they are pretty docile and it's basically a defense against being swallowed by other fish.

I want one so bad now too lol