BigBarnacle's big Nuvo 8 build.

[Jep21]

Oh and the ORA tiger goby is a fantastic little fish that I just got at reefwise. A couple of them would be great in there. (Thanks again for the tip jeppun21)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kN5NFA4xYhE&feature=youtube_gdata_player

+ I agree and no problem Nate .. They are an awesome goby species

 

[BigBarnacles]

That little guy has a belly on him lol.

 

[steveo9043]

Yea he does!

 

[tinman]

Aren't Midas bennies too big for a tank that size ,?

 

[BigBarnacles]

Aren't Midas bennies too big for a tank that size ,?

Probably. Like I said though, already have one in my 75 so not interested in one for the nano.

 

[krocky12]

So what type of fish do you have already in the 75 then so i can get thiunking for this year

 

[BigBarnacles]

So what type of fish do you have already in the 75 then so i can get thiunking for this year

75 gal. residents:
2 True Percula Clowns (pair)
ORA Splendid Dottyback
Yellow Watchman Goby (female)
Blue Midas Blenny
Blue/Purple hybrid blenny
Yellow Wrasse
Leopard Wrasse (female)
Bicolor Angel
...I think that's it.

 

[BigBarnacles]

AQUASCAPING DONE!

Just kidding. Put a few pieces of live rock from the 75 in the nuvo to get things going. Ghost fed a few spectrum pellets. Let the games begin!

 

[steveo9043]

If you went with a deeper sand bed you could do a pearly jawfish. I love mine.

 

[krocky12]

clown goby

 

[BigBarnacles]

clown goby

We have our first winner. The wife loves the clown goby...as do I.

 

[krocky12]

You should also get a pistol shrimp and some sort of a goby

 

[BigBarnacles]

Testing cycle parameters/levels tonight. Anxious to see how it's going. Also, my permanent heater should be arriving today. Pics and test results to be posted tonight after work.

 

[BigBarnacles]

Got my 50W Finnex digital titanium heater up and running. I simply programmed my desired temp and it turns on automatically when it goes below the set temp. Displays current temp and has an LED light that also comes on whenever the heater is running.

 

[Jep21]

Got my 50W Finnex digital titanium heater up and running. I simply programmed my desired temp and it turns on automatically when it goes below the set temp. Displays current temp and has an LED light that also comes on whenever the heater is running.

How do u like that heater? Im thnking of getting one also

 

[BigBarnacles]

So far so good. Only took 5 minutes to put in the heater, temperature probe, and program the desired temperature.

 

[BigBarnacles]

Odd day 3 cycle test results.
NH4-0
NO2-0
NO3-0
???

 

[m.miller1547]

Did you add anything to start cycle? Live rock? I see you added pellets, but maybe its too early or just really weak.

I typically skip cycles by adding good live rock off the bat.

 

[BigBarnacles]

Did you add anything to start cycle? Live rock? I see you added pellets, but maybe its too early or just really weak.

I typically skip cycles by adding good live rock off the bat.

I added three pieces of live rock from my established 75.

 

[rosko23]

I added three pieces of live rock from my established 75.

If u just have new sand and the Lr from ur established tank. U prob won't see a cycle... Or a tiny one. Have u added any more rock? That's where ur cycle will start if its dry..