Recent content by lkoutpnk

Check out the local tool shop for some egg crate. If you double it up under the light it will support the light, not soak up the H20 like the wood, and there will not be as much salt creep in the future (easy to clean). Cool tanks take a bit for sure so make sure to go slow and steady. Best...

Sweet!!!

sounds like a cool project! LR is needed for sure just to avoid any chance of future problems. Is that crushed coral on the bed? 15 gal update? Best of luck!!! BMR- I think a 20g is good for a pair.

Updated 12 gal. Here are some updated pics.

Update 3 gal It's starting :)

X1 9W 50/50 PC, HOB picotype filter, Powerhead 201 for current. Brittle star, hermits, shrooms, and some zoas so far.

Well here it is so far. After 3 months I have the flow and structure how I want it. Now it's time to try and make it go off!

The nice things about small tanks is that you can start over really easy if you run into problems but you don't want to make a habit of it. Read a lot, go slow, and keep a good cleaning routine. Sometimes just letting it sit for a while and cycle well while you soak in all the comments will...

Friends? Adding color is always nice and tangs seem to be available in all sizes, patterns, and colors. A chevron tang is always bitchin! Good luck finding friends for your lion.

very small very packed but there is always room for a few more.

Here is a little chunk of my tank that I got a cool shot of.

My Reef X2 Coralife Mini aqualight 18 watt. 36 total wattage = 3 watts per gal. Works like a charm. Good salt is my best friend. -Tim here is a better and more updated shot.

Added some new stuff

Sweet Is the 75 going in the wall? That would Be BITCHIN!!! and again nice tank.

Hola Bra! Don't know if this is even relevant but I have 12gal with 4 x 9W compact bulbs and it seems to support a lot especially the Montipora. I do not run any bio media or carbon but carbon seems to always help and never hurt. Hope all works well and by the way there are some cool...