MikeC_Chicago
New member
Hi Everyone,
I am returning to the hobby after a 15 year absence. Previously, I had a 150 gallon reef using a jaubert live sand bed, skimmer and a 400 watt metal halide mounted to a light rail. That tank was very successful - my sinularia and toadstools were the size of dinner plates and even my the few SPS I kept spread to the walls and branched well.
That was all before marriage and kids. Now, I am starting back with a micro 10 gal reef using my older equipment. This time I have 4, 24 watt T5s and running a CPR bak pak skimmer. This tank has been up and running for the past 2 months. Here are a few pics (taken with my phone):
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As you can tell, I couldnt help myself and have fragged the toadstool.
In with the mushrooms were some zoas that I moved out as well.
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I plan to keep this tank focused on Soft corals, Mushrooms and zoas.
If there are any suggestions, thoughts or comments please let me know.
BTW: I am quickly recalling how addicting this hobby can be - I am in the in process of setting up a 40 gal reef next!
Finally, If anyone in the Palatine area has any soft corals that they no longer want (or need the space) at a good price - please let me know.
Thanks in advance,
-Mike
I am returning to the hobby after a 15 year absence. Previously, I had a 150 gallon reef using a jaubert live sand bed, skimmer and a 400 watt metal halide mounted to a light rail. That tank was very successful - my sinularia and toadstools were the size of dinner plates and even my the few SPS I kept spread to the walls and branched well.
That was all before marriage and kids. Now, I am starting back with a micro 10 gal reef using my older equipment. This time I have 4, 24 watt T5s and running a CPR bak pak skimmer. This tank has been up and running for the past 2 months. Here are a few pics (taken with my phone):
View attachment 23681View attachment 23682
As you can tell, I couldnt help myself and have fragged the toadstool.
In with the mushrooms were some zoas that I moved out as well.
View attachment 23683
I plan to keep this tank focused on Soft corals, Mushrooms and zoas.
If there are any suggestions, thoughts or comments please let me know.
BTW: I am quickly recalling how addicting this hobby can be - I am in the in process of setting up a 40 gal reef next!
Finally, If anyone in the Palatine area has any soft corals that they no longer want (or need the space) at a good price - please let me know.
Thanks in advance,
-Mike
