20 Gallon Long - Maroon Clowns - Reef-Geeks

Reef Crazy · Reef Junkie

With my 20 gallon high struggling to stay balanced and clean looking Amanda and I have decided to switch things around a bit for our Maroon pair. I came up with the idea of using the previously retired 20 long which housed our corals and Ocellaris pair as the "new" display tank for the maroon pair and use the 20 high they rented as the sump/refuge.

Now for some specs on equipment: I spent approximately $15 on pvc piping and a "jet-piping" for the water to re-enter the DT; I spent $15 on a used Mag-2 pumped that was used from one of Beyond the Reef's tanks that they recently shutdown; lighting was also upgraded from a 2 bulb 48watt T5 fixture to a 2 bulb 192watt power compact fixture.

Some pictures:

Full Setup

FTS (10K and 420nm)

FTS (420 bulb only)

Maroon pair hiding after being added to DT

View of the Sump (old DT)

View of Sump #2

Back side of tank

So many plugs!

LadyOfIreland · Dr. Zoos

Cool!! I like the rockwork! Are you planning on adding anything else to the tank, or just sticking to LR and the maroons?

trav trav · Newbie-Geek

Nice setup

Reef Crazy · Reef Junkie

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Originally Posted by LadyOfIreland

Cool!! I like the rockwork! Are you planning on adding anything else to the tank, or just sticking to LR and the maroons?

Well I will be obtaining 25-30lbs of dead rock to add to the display and sump. Amanda wants a small puffer as this will become a 40 breeder come December so that might get added or a hawkfish. Corals at some point as well.

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Originally Posted by trav trav

Nice setup

Thank you!

billrob71 · Will work for CLAMS

Are you looking to breed theses?

Nice looking rockwork

rgrking · Spawning

looking great!!!

Let's see some babies soon!!!!

Rayne457 · Reef-Geek

Looking good! Get em mating

estanoche · I <3 the LEFT COAST!

ohhhh I hope the sebae decides to come around the front of that rock for you too!! It'd be perfect taking up the bottomside of that arch your built

Reef Crazy · Reef Junkie

Quote:

Originally Posted by billrob71

Are you looking to breed theses?

Nice looking rockwork

Well if they start breeding I will not complain one bit! Our other pair (Black Oc and Orange Oc) are beginning to show shines of breeding but the maroons have not as of today! Still acting nervous in the new setup.

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Originally Posted by rgrking

looking great!!!

Let's see some babies soon!!!!

Thank you!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rayne457

Looking good! Get em mating

Thank you!

Quote:

Originally Posted by estanoche

ohhhh I hope the sebae decides to come around the front of that rock for you too!! It'd be perfect taking up the bottomside of that arch your built

Actually the maroons were being a little too abusive with the Sebae so I moved it into the Ocellaris tank. The Ocellaris pair have not formed a friendship, yet. I intend on leaving the Sebae with the Ocellaris pair and plan to get the Maroon pair a rose tip.

Reef Crazy · Reef Junkie

Well I have a shocking update....

I set this tank up thinking it would last me until Amanda and I moved out of my parents home but it appears that will not be the case. By the end of September this tank will be shutdown in favor of a 55gal with 20 gal sump to replace it. The change is due to some necessary space requirements that I will be updating all of you about around October 1st. Yes I will start a build thread once I have the tank in possession as well as the process of building the stand.

We also lost our Diamond Watchmen Goby. He/She will be missed greatly as it was one hell of a sand cleaner/tank remodeler. The watchmen was replaced today by a banded sleeper goby.

rgrking · Spawning

Can't wait for the new build!!!

Sorry about the diamond. I just lost mine too.

Reef Crazy · Reef Junkie

I'm looking forward to the build as well. By far the largest tank I have ever maintained but should be easiest as well I suppose. I should begin building the stand next week after pay day!

rgrking · Spawning

It's going to be really easy. I noticed a huge difference between my 100 and my 180.

mgdmirage · Daydreamer

Love that scape and love the maroon clowns, just wish they didn't get so big and nasty. Will you carry over this scape in the new tank?

Reef Crazy · Reef Junkie

The 55 gallon will be quite "cave-heavy" but its main purpose is to be a massive frag tank. I have some big plans in the near future with a couple friends of mine and we need the tank space.

[1 (permalink)] Posted by Reef Crazy 09-05-2011, 09:10 PM	Reef Junkie
20 Gallon Long - Maroon Clowns With my 20 gallon high struggling to stay balanced and clean looking Amanda and I have decided to switch things around a bit for our Maroon pair. I came up with the idea of using the previously retired 20 long which housed our corals and Ocellaris pair as the "new" display tank for the maroon pair and use the 20 high they rented as the sump/refuge. Now for some specs on equipment: I spent approximately $15 on pvc piping and a "jet-piping" for the water to re-enter the DT; I spent $15 on a used Mag-2 pumped that was used from one of Beyond the Reef's tanks that they recently shutdown; lighting was also upgraded from a 2 bulb 48watt T5 fixture to a 2 bulb 192watt power compact fixture. Some pictures: Full Setup FTS (10K and 420nm) FTS (420 bulb only) Maroon pair hiding after being added to DT View of the Sump (old DT) View of Sump #2 Back side of tank So many plugs! __________________ 65 Gallon DT Reef System with 29 gal Sump -- Mated Ocellaris Pair (B/W and a Black Photon) -- Diamond Watchmen Goby -- We support: The Sunken Reef; Knockout Aquatics; Something Fishy.	Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bloomsburg, Pa Posts: 257 Gameroom cash: $88640 Rep Power: 16
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[2 (permalink)] Posted by LadyOfIreland 09-05-2011, 10:54 PM	Dr. Zoos
Cool!! I like the rockwork! Are you planning on adding anything else to the tank, or just sticking to LR and the maroons? __________________ One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish... Will work for coral "If wishes were fishes, we'd all have full tanks."	Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 867 Gameroom cash: $259040 Rep Power: 34
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[5 (permalink)] Posted by billrob71 09-05-2011, 11:22 PM	Will work for CLAMS
Are you looking to breed theses? Nice looking rockwork __________________ Why is the rum always gone	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Delaware Posts: 6,413 Gameroom cash: $1737675 Rep Power: 94
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[6 (permalink)] Posted by rgrking 09-06-2011, 07:45 AM	Spawning
looking great!!! Let's see some babies soon!!!! __________________ RLTW 180 Gallon Mixed Reef Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!" Isaiah 6:8 Friend me up on Facebook Glen King	Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sullivan, Missouri, USA Posts: 10,000 Gameroom cash: $1656070 Rep Power: 164
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[8 (permalink)] Posted by estanoche 09-06-2011, 11:18 AM	I <3 the LEFT COAST!
ohhhh I hope the sebae decides to come around the front of that rock for you too!! It'd be perfect taking up the bottomside of that arch your built __________________ SAY NO TO FISH STICKS!! Put screened and vented lids on your tanks! My 80 Gal. Reef Tank Build: So this is where all my money goes My 25 Gal. QT/Angler Cube: A place for my money to QT/grow out Member/VP of Spokane Coeur d Alene Reef Society Friend me up on FB too!	Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,799 Gameroom cash: $1235065 Rep Power: 116
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[3 (permalink)] Posted by trav trav 09-05-2011, 10:58 PM	Newbie-Geek
Nice setup	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: esperance australia Posts: 83 Gameroom cash: $44190 Rep Power: 3
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[7 (permalink)] Posted by Rayne457 09-06-2011, 09:37 AM	Reef-Geek
Looking good! Get em mating	Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 186 Gameroom cash: $51300 Rep Power: 10
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[10 (permalink)] Posted by Reef Crazy 09-12-2011, 12:53 AM	Reef Junkie
Well I have a shocking update.... I set this tank up thinking it would last me until Amanda and I moved out of my parents home but it appears that will not be the case. By the end of September this tank will be shutdown in favor of a 55gal with 20 gal sump to replace it. The change is due to some necessary space requirements that I will be updating all of you about around October 1st. Yes I will start a build thread once I have the tank in possession as well as the process of building the stand. We also lost our Diamond Watchmen Goby. He/She will be missed greatly as it was one hell of a sand cleaner/tank remodeler. The watchmen was replaced today by a banded sleeper goby. __________________ 65 Gallon DT Reef System with 29 gal Sump -- Mated Ocellaris Pair (B/W and a Black Photon) -- Diamond Watchmen Goby -- We support: The Sunken Reef; Knockout Aquatics; Something Fishy.	Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bloomsburg, Pa Posts: 257 Gameroom cash: $88640 Rep Power: 16
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[11 (permalink)] Posted by rgrking 09-12-2011, 11:19 AM	Spawning
Can't wait for the new build!!! Sorry about the diamond. I just lost mine too. __________________ RLTW 180 Gallon Mixed Reef Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!" Isaiah 6:8 Friend me up on Facebook Glen King	Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sullivan, Missouri, USA Posts: 10,000 Gameroom cash: $1656070 Rep Power: 164
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[12 (permalink)] Posted by Reef Crazy 09-12-2011, 11:21 AM	Reef Junkie
I'm looking forward to the build as well. By far the largest tank I have ever maintained but should be easiest as well I suppose. I should begin building the stand next week after pay day! __________________ 65 Gallon DT Reef System with 29 gal Sump -- Mated Ocellaris Pair (B/W and a Black Photon) -- Diamond Watchmen Goby -- We support: The Sunken Reef; Knockout Aquatics; Something Fishy.	Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bloomsburg, Pa Posts: 257 Gameroom cash: $88640 Rep Power: 16
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[13 (permalink)] Posted by rgrking 09-12-2011, 02:41 PM	Spawning
It's going to be really easy. I noticed a huge difference between my 100 and my 180. __________________ RLTW 180 Gallon Mixed Reef Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!" Isaiah 6:8 Friend me up on Facebook Glen King	Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sullivan, Missouri, USA Posts: 10,000 Gameroom cash: $1656070 Rep Power: 164
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[14 (permalink)] Posted by mgdmirage 09-13-2011, 05:37 PM	Daydreamer
Love that scape and love the maroon clowns, just wish they didn't get so big and nasty. Will you carry over this scape in the new tank?	Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Spokane, Washington Posts: 67 Gameroom cash: $20220 Rep Power: 5
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[15 (permalink)] Posted by Reef Crazy 09-13-2011, 11:52 PM	Reef Junkie
The 55 gallon will be quite "cave-heavy" but its main purpose is to be a massive frag tank. I have some big plans in the near future with a couple friends of mine and we need the tank space. __________________ 65 Gallon DT Reef System with 29 gal Sump -- Mated Ocellaris Pair (B/W and a Black Photon) -- Diamond Watchmen Goby -- We support: The Sunken Reef; Knockout Aquatics; Something Fishy.	Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bloomsburg, Pa Posts: 257 Gameroom cash: $88640 Rep Power: 16
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