My ten gallon sps reef.

spsmike · 03-17-2005, 04:53 PM

I have taken pictures of my precious ten gallon.This tank has been through hell and back over the last 2 1/2 years. I have battle hair algae nitrates ect ect and lost a tank full of corals twice with the exception of a couple that made it the full duration.I have been sps bound for about 8 months now and in total this ten gallon holds over 27 different types of corals.I have 8 differnt types of snails and a cucumber.I have natural phytoplankton growing along with a very diverse fauna population.

Enough talking heres the pics.

spsmike · 03-17-2005, 04:55 PM

Ok, These were taken yesterday as I was trying to get some top down shots.I thought these pics looked cool as the light was in the background instead of right in front of my fac/camera.

spsmike · 03-17-2005, 04:56 PM

I am using a sleek coralife 20 inch modded into a 70 watt metal halide with 36 watt true actinic.

Heres a link for the mod with pics of how everything was done.
http://www.saltcreep.com/forums/showthread.php?t=967

The most recent mod (actinic) is on page 3.

Samper · 03-17-2005, 06:41 PM

Mike, awesome system man. I have an sps nano myself and know the stuggles you've faced. I have same two digitatas as you pictured up close and the purple with brown polyps is one of my favorites. I'm curious how your ph swing is. I keep a 20 gallon and just don't find it possible to drip all my topoff with limewater so I have to dose a 2 part weekly. I lose about 10ppm Ca a day. If I drip what I need to drip at night my ph is right where I want it by morning but by the end of the daily photoperiod it's too high.

spsmike · 03-17-2005, 08:17 PM

Thanks, I wouldnt mind checking out your tank if you can post me a link.I was hoping the purple digita would be all purple but its only purple when the polyps are closed

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The ph swings between 8.1-8.4 but I utilize vinegar in my kalk to maintain a more stable mix.

Samper · 03-17-2005, 10:45 PM

Give me about 2 weeks and I'll have all the pictures you can handle. I'm moving back home and my mom is sort of an amateur photographer. She's been begging me to hurry so she'll have something new to photograph and practice on. I can't wait for her to crack open that bag of lenses for some nice macro shots.

I wasn't disappointed with the purple digitata at all. The contrast between the brown and purple is rather appealing to me.

How much limewater do you drip daily and what is a good estimate of the amount of vinegar I should use for a five gallon bucket of it?

spsmike · 03-17-2005, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samper

Give me about 2 weeks and I'll have all the pictures you can handle. I'm moving back home and my mom is sort of an amateur photographer. She's been begging me to hurry so she'll have something new to photograph and practice on. I can't wait for her to crack open that bag of lenses for some nice macro shots.

I wasn't disappointed with the purple digitata at all. The contrast between the brown and purple is rather appealing to me.

How much limewater do you drip daily and what is a good estimate of the amount of vinegar I should use for a five gallon bucket of it?

I dont know what my evap is honestly I just know that over testing my params and adjusting my mixture of kalk that this mix works for me.

1 Gallon
1 1/2 tablespoons kalk
1/3 cup vinegar

I would guess around two gallons a week maybe.

**Poseidon** · 03-18-2005, 01:17 AM

Nice!!!

flip_3_6_0 · 03-18-2005, 04:45 AM

Man its amazing what you can do with just a little ten gallon tank. Looks great Man. That clam is just amazing!!! Keep up the good work.

tatuvaaj · 03-18-2005, 07:35 AM

Very nice!

Samper · 03-18-2005, 09:08 AM

I also noticed you have 3 fish in there? What is the third one you pictured I honestly can't tell. Also what's your water change schedule like? I change 2 or so gallons every Wed and 5 every Sat.

spsmike · 03-18-2005, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samper

I also noticed you have 3 fish in there? What is the third one you pictured I honestly can't tell. Also what's your water change schedule like? I change 2 or so gallons every Wed and 5 every Sat.

That is a neon dottyback and hes awesome but too fast for me to get a pic of.I do one gallon water changes a month.I will post some macro shots soon for everyone.Thanks for the compliments.

spsmike · 03-21-2005, 12:12 AM

**Poseidon** · 03-21-2005, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samper

I also noticed you have 3 fish in there? What is the third one you pictured I honestly can't tell. Also what's your water change schedule like? I change 2 or so gallons every Wed and 5 every Sat.

Pseudochromis Doiti

Very cool fish, I had one for about 2 years, then he went MIA...

spsmike · 03-21-2005, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poseidon

Pseudochromis Doiti

Very cool fish, I had one for about 2 years, then he went MIA...

Did you have any problems with him getting along with others?

Penguin · 03-21-2005, 01:30 PM

Nice job. It looks a lot bigger than 10g.

spsmike · 03-21-2005, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Penguin

Nice job. It looks a lot bigger than 10g.

Thanks.

Some other pics:

http://www.saltcreep.com/forums/atta...achmentid=1363

http://www.saltcreep.com/forums/atta...achmentid=1360

Some older (1 1/2 month) top down pics:

http://www.saltcreep.com/forums/atta...achmentid=1215

http://www.saltcreep.com/forums/atta...achmentid=1218

spsmike · 03-24-2005, 09:51 AM

Got a red linkia and twin spot goby.

http://www.saltcreep.com/gallery/bro...p?c=3&userid=3

spsmike · 04-05-2005, 09:01 AM

Some misc pics from the tank.

Encrusting.

Some macro of digitas and teal stag.

Can see tulip anemone in left.

New crab in da house!

Samper · 04-05-2005, 12:47 PM

Very nice!

03-17-2005, 04:53 PM	#1
spsmike Tenant Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: florida Posts: 54	My ten gallon sps reef. I have taken pictures of my precious ten gallon.This tank has been through hell and back over the last 2 1/2 years. I have battle hair algae nitrates ect ect and lost a tank full of corals twice with the exception of a couple that made it the full duration.I have been sps bound for about 8 months now and in total this ten gallon holds over 27 different types of corals.I have 8 differnt types of snails and a cucumber.I have natural phytoplankton growing along with a very diverse fauna population. Enough talking heres the pics.

03-17-2005, 06:41 PM	#4
Samper Contributing Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 3,761	Mike, awesome system man. I have an sps nano myself and know the stuggles you've faced. I have same two digitatas as you pictured up close and the purple with brown polyps is one of my favorites. I'm curious how your ph swing is. I keep a 20 gallon and just don't find it possible to drip all my topoff with limewater so I have to dose a 2 part weekly. I lose about 10ppm Ca a day. If I drip what I need to drip at night my ph is right where I want it by morning but by the end of the daily photoperiod it's too high. __________________ Keep your heart pure conceive your own dreams Respect your fellow man the earth and the trees.

03-17-2005, 10:45 PM	#6
Samper Contributing Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 3,761	Give me about 2 weeks and I'll have all the pictures you can handle. I'm moving back home and my mom is sort of an amateur photographer. She's been begging me to hurry so she'll have something new to photograph and practice on. I can't wait for her to crack open that bag of lenses for some nice macro shots. I wasn't disappointed with the purple digitata at all. The contrast between the brown and purple is rather appealing to me. How much limewater do you drip daily and what is a good estimate of the amount of vinegar I should use for a five gallon bucket of it? __________________ Keep your heart pure conceive your own dreams Respect your fellow man the earth and the trees.

03-18-2005, 01:17 AM	#8
Poseidon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 6,363	Nice!!! __________________ Need a Photographer? Just say NO to CRABS Mike

03-18-2005, 09:08 AM	#11
Samper Contributing Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 3,761	I also noticed you have 3 fish in there? What is the third one you pictured I honestly can't tell. Also what's your water change schedule like? I change 2 or so gallons every Wed and 5 every Sat. __________________ Keep your heart pure conceive your own dreams Respect your fellow man the earth and the trees. Last edited by Samper; 03-18-2005 at 09:12 AM.

03-17-2005, 04:55 PM	#2
spsmike Tenant Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: florida Posts: 54	Ok, These were taken yesterday as I was trying to get some top down shots.I thought these pics looked cool as the light was in the background instead of right in front of my fac/camera.

03-17-2005, 04:56 PM	#3
spsmike Tenant Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: florida Posts: 54	I am using a sleek coralife 20 inch modded into a 70 watt metal halide with 36 watt true actinic. Heres a link for the mod with pics of how everything was done. http://www.saltcreep.com/forums/showthread.php?t=967 The most recent mod (actinic) is on page 3.

03-17-2005, 08:17 PM	#5
spsmike Tenant Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: florida Posts: 54	Thanks, I wouldnt mind checking out your tank if you can post me a link.I was hoping the purple digita would be all purple but its only purple when the polyps are closed . The ph swings between 8.1-8.4 but I utilize vinegar in my kalk to maintain a more stable mix.

03-18-2005, 04:45 AM	#9
flip_3_6_0 Just Moved In Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Cheney Posts: 17	Man its amazing what you can do with just a little ten gallon tank. Looks great Man. That clam is just amazing!!! Keep up the good work.

03-18-2005, 07:35 AM	#10
tatuvaaj Tenant Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Tampere, Finland Posts: 73	Very nice!

03-21-2005, 12:12 AM	#13
spsmike Tenant Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: florida Posts: 54	Well, since im getting such nice feedback on the tank im going to post some macro shots which I love. http://www.saltcreep.com/forums/atta...achmentid=1404 http://www.saltcreep.com/forums/atta...achmentid=1407 http://www.saltcreep.com/forums/atta...achmentid=1408 http://www.saltcreep.com/forums/atta...achmentid=1409 http://www.saltcreep.com/forums/atta...achmentid=1410 http://www.saltcreep.com/forums/atta...achmentid=1412 http://www.saltcreep.com/forums/atta...achmentid=1413 http://www.saltcreep.com/forums/atta...achmentid=1415 http://www.saltcreep.com/forums/atta...achmentid=1422 http://www.saltcreep.com/forums/atta...achmentid=1420 http://www.saltcreep.com/forums/atta...achmentid=1322

03-21-2005, 01:30 PM	#16
Penguin Polymath Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 526	Nice job. It looks a lot bigger than 10g. __________________ As a nation, you're faced with the choice of taking over the world or offering good eats at reasonable prices.

03-24-2005, 09:51 AM	#18
spsmike Tenant Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: florida Posts: 54	Got a red linkia and twin spot goby. http://www.saltcreep.com/gallery/bro...p?c=3&userid=3

04-05-2005, 09:01 AM	#19
spsmike Tenant Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: florida Posts: 54	Some misc pics from the tank. Encrusting. Some macro of digitas and teal stag. Can see tulip anemone in left. New crab in da house!

04-05-2005, 12:47 PM	#20
Samper Contributing Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 3,761	Very nice! __________________ Keep your heart pure conceive your own dreams Respect your fellow man the earth and the trees.

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