29g Saltwater Tank w/ 10g Sump!

[skarz]

Hello everyone. My tank is already approaching 4 months old but I decided I would go back and backdate some entries so I could share the progress! Fortunately I have been documenting the progress along the way. So here we go!

May 4, 2016

Started the tank with some Caribsea live sand (the really fine stuff) and about 15 pounds of cured live rock from my LFS. The rock was more expensive than I anticipated so I only bought half of the required live rock with the intention of buying more down the road.

At this point I just putting everything in and am letting the tank cycle.

May 11, 2016

Added the rest of the rock so now I have just under 29lbs total of rock! Still letting the tank cycle with the addition of a few blue and red hermit crabs.

 

[Bob]

We have an influx of salt enthusiast, i like it.

 

[Loren]

I'm not sure that this is a good thing. I am now being tempted to jump in too.

 

[Stingro]

I've been in and out of the saltyside at least mentally. I just can't get going with it.

 

[skarz]

May 27, 2016
Rearranged rock. Added a hammer coral and a clownfish.

June 13, 2016

Added a green star polyp. Having a pretty bad diatom outbreak so investigating adding a CUC.

 

[Bob]

I love green star polyps, also pulsing xenias. I dont know why they seem to have such a bad rap.

 

[skarz]

I love green star polyps, also pulsing xenias. I dont know why they seem to have such a bad rap.

Probably because they propagate so easily and can quickly take over an entire rock...

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June 17, 2016

Bought a proper stand for my tank so it was no longer on the unstable dresser. Also upgraded my light to the Current USA Orbit Marine Pro and am configuring the settings. Picked up a Fighting Conch as LFS said it may help with the diatom problem. At this time also looking in to getting a new reef ready tank so I can have a sump with a protein skimmer

 

[skarz]

July 2, 2016

Bought a new 29 gallon tank and am having it drilled so I can have a proper overflow box and sump.

 

[skarz]

Tank is all setup with sump on bottom floor. Didn't want the tank upstairs just incase I had any spill emergencies! Will be painting the stand white soon so it matches the decor better.

 

[Cory]

Looking good.