Dannon's 13g reef tank

dannonlayne

dannonlayne

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I recently upgraded my 7g bookshelf tank to a 13g Mr. Aqua glass tank. I was overwhelmed and amazed at the change! SO I figured it's about time to give it a thread.

I still need to paint the back of the tank but I cannot decide if I want it black or dark blue...

Currently the only equipment is a small HOB filter for water flow (and the occasional carbon filter), a Hydor Koralia Nano circulation pump and a small heater.

Lighting is a Nova Extreme 2xT5HO.

Fish:
orange ocellaris clownfish
black misbar ocellaris clownfish
Caribbean rockcut goby

Coral (not exhaustive):
many different trumpet corals (maybe my favorite)
frogspawn
acans
sun coral (not sure if this is the official name)
mushrooms
zoas
etc.


Here's a pic of the old tank: disregard the cut-off clownfish...
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Here's a pic of the new one! (03/27/13)
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Partial tank shot:
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Trumpet corals:
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Acans:
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Tank update. Still trying to figure out how I want the rocks to set but I'm pretty happy with it so far. Was able to add some coral from another tank to fill it up a bit.

Should've painted the back of the tank BEFORE filling it up because it's so much work to do it now. One of these days...

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Update: The tank is doing really well. Fighting some high phosphates but winning the fight!

But I just found out that I'l moving to Colorado. I want to bring my coral with me but am debating whether I'll bring the fish. I've heard many people say that moving an aquarium is a terrible idea BUT the tank is so small, I'll move it in my car as I drive there, and it's one of the few things that I'll have to unpack once I arrive.

So, anyone think I can actually do it? I'm off to try to sell my clownfish and goby.
 
Having done a local tank move on a little larger scale, I could not even fathom doing a tank move to Colorado. I would say give it a shot if you had so crazy rare corals or some fish you were really attached to, but otherwise if it was me, I would either sell it or entrust a friend to ship it once you get there.

On second thought if you packed everything up as if you were shipping (insulated box) it and brought along enough saltwater to fill the tank when you get there, you might be ok. To me the hassle would not be worth it though. GL with your decision.
 
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