91lxracer's new 5.5 Nano

[91lxracer]

Here are some pictures of my other tank, a 5 gallon AGA Nano. The tank has an AquaClear 20 HOB filter with sponge, Rowaphos and Chemipure. There is 15lbs Tonga LR in the tank and a Rio 50 PH for circulation. There is a 1.5" DSB created with Arag-Alive. The lighting is a 70w 14k Astra Lux Metal Halide with two 80mm PC cooling fans with 8 blue LED's for moonlights. The canopy and base were constructed by a co worker of mine.

This tank is about two months old, so just starting to fill in with corals.

Thanks

Chris

 

[Jennie]

Very very nice, what corals are in there now? I love that canopy and base.

 

[91lxracer]

As of now (some not pictured) I have:

Green Palythoa
Spaghetti Sinularia
Eagle Eye Zoos
Green Centered Zoos
Red/Blue/Green Zoos
Purple Mushrooms
Green Ricordia

Plus two Red Hermits and 3 Astreas

I just added some new pieces yesterday and have not taken updated phots.

 

[incysor]

Very nice looking I really like the base/canopy.

B

 

[djconn]

Looks like you're off to a great start. Nice and clean looking...

 

[91lxracer]

Hi Reefers -

I thought I would post some new pics of the recent additions to the 5g:

Thanks

Chris

 

[Lawngnome]

do you think your going to be adding any fish soon?

 

[91lxracer]

Not for a while. I want the tank to really be established before I add anything. I am interested in either a red headed sleeper goby, clown goby or bicolor blenny. I think one of those would make a nice addition. For now, the two Sexy Shrimp in there are the only livestock other than the cleanup crew.

 

[shaggydoo541]

Those corals are looking really good. Do you have any updated tank shots w/ your new corals?

 

[Sugar Magnolia]

I'd skip the bi-color blenny. Mine is about 3 years old now and has reached his max length of 4". He's a very active swimmer too. I think a 5.5 might be too cramped for one.

The new corals look nice - full tank shot would be great!

 

[91lxracer]

Thanks for the info on the Blenny. I will work on a FTS this week.

 

[Kris]

Wow.. this site has the best looking nanos I have seen in a looong time. Very nice. I love the zoos.

 

[dragon79]

real nice the way it's coming along. Can't wait to see more pictures as it continues to mature.

 

[Jen]

nice rics, I am jealous, mine are not doing so well, it is funny, just about everything else in the whole world is thriving in my 20 except the rics.
I think it is the evil ric fairy that comes out at night to feed on them.
Jen :evil:

 

[91lxracer]

My Pink Ric was not doing as well as I had hoped under the 70w halide. I have since moved it to my 12 gal with 92w of PC lighting. It is doing sooooo much better. I believe it may be splitting in the near future.