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MSunkin23

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Just did a tank transfer to my new Oceanic Biocube. So far the tank is awesome...

First pictures of my aquascape, I think this is my final answer, though I would like to fill in the gap in the center of the tank. Hopefully the featherduster will take care of that.

I took out the bioballs and added a bag of carbon and some chaeto on top of it (pictures of this tomorrow, camera is out of batteries).

I appreciate any advice on aquascaping or tips from other people who have biocubes!
 

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FrostyNYC

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I think you did a good job maximizing use of the space. I'm assuming your biocube has stock PC lights?

I do think that putting a focal point in the middle of the "O" would be a good idea, a little off center. Your scape is a little too symetrical right now, but it'll improve when it fills in with corals. A duncan or something placed off center down there would look neat. I do think that turbo snail (bulldozer) is potential trouble in a small tank.

Is that a green frogspawn on the upper right?
 

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Thanks, I appreciate this feedback. They are stock PC lights an upgrade from my marineland 8w T5. Once things get settled I am thinking of throwing something like a duncan in the center or possibly moving that frogpawn.

And yes it is a frogspawn, and during the tank upgrade, out of all the corals that one handled the move the best. The GSP is still hiding though...
 

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Some more pictures

Got some new stuff, some more rock, candy cane coral, and an antenna goby !

The goby hides, but is very cool
 

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You want to know the secret to landscaping the reef . . . nothing. During the setup of my 14gal cube I dumped all my rocks in to scape it and decided the "dumped" rocks looked more natural than I could ever replicate.
 

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04/10/2010 Progress

Had some diatom/dinoflagellate problems as you may see, once things I got the koralia nano in, and cut back on lighting the situation is under control.
 

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MSunkin23

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May 2010 Pics

Here are some more pics, BIG Cyano Bloom !

I cant win... Cutting down on lighting I think the source is dead chaeto releasing nitrates :(
 

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MSunkin23

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more 12/12/10

Been wondering why my zoanthids started to die off. I think this was actually due to a saltwater concentration drop!

I have gotten lazy on checking. I always monitor the new water change for SG, but never really check the tank. Perhaps I was sleepwalking and added RODI water one day...

I fixed the SG today, hopefully the zoas start making a comeback!
 

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MSunkin23

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Pics

Going to take pictures of the new corals tomorrow night, but here is a separate update.
 

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MSunkin23

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Nanotuners PC-R ! ! !

Nanotuners PC-R INSTALLED !

Sorry about the blurry pictures, I was more excited about changing the bulbs than focusing on the shot. Also, the lights were just turned on, so the corals are still sleeping. But you get the idea !

This is with stock coralife, and then the replacement of 2 nanotuners PC-R Bulbs. One 50/50 and one Dual Actinic 24watt. Guess which one is which.
 

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MSunkin23

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DSLR update + Hydnophora

SOme new pics with the nanotuners PC-R's. Got some new corals from a new LFS that opened up.
 

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