Brand New 12g AP One week in (PICS)

[Mr. Buck]

Hey i just started this 12g ap after seeing one at the LFS and i just had to get one so far i am pretty happy my only issue is that there is a grinding noise when i start the fan sometimes but it goes a way i have a feeling it is a cavatation issue but not sure. If you guys know why please tell me.

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Rasberries
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LFS didnt change filtration so i did the same (well see how it goes)
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[kyman2391]

with my 24 gal AP the fan has been pretty loud sometimes like its rubbing or somthing.

[mnml]

nice set up. do you plan on doing any mods?

[R_Hudson]

I had an AP12 running for almost 2 years with the stock setup the only thing i added was phosban. i put it in the same chamber as the pump. in fact i just closed mine down and moved that pump over to my 30 for more flow. As for the noise mine did it as well and i found that a light tap on top of the fan normally shut it up. lol. Love the setup cant wait to see more pics

[Mr. Buck]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11608889#post11608889 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by thin crust
nice set up. do you plan on doing any mods?

No i don't think that i am but well see the one at the LFS did not have anything as far as mods and his was great had lots of corals... he even had a sail fin in there but i don't know i have been toying with the idea of turning it into a refugium. I definitely want to do something about lights but not sure we will have to see what the gas prices are going to do. At my age gas is number one priority.

R_Hudson
I'm getting my watchman goby and pistol shrimp either tomorrow or the next day so i will definitely be posting some more pics.

[Mr. Buck]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11607759#post11607759 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by kyman2391
with my 24 gal AP the fan has been pretty loud sometimes like its rubbing or somthing.

Yah i have noticed that if i lift the hood and then turn the fan on its seems fine so its either a wire or there is condensation causing the blades to be all unbalanced.

[mnml]

right on MB. i think you're off to a great start. i'll definitely keep an eye out for updates.

[black_majik]

I bought my MH 12 aquapod for 136.00 and my fan is quiet......so far

[Mr. Buck]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11609666#post11609666 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by black_majik
I bought my MH 12 aquapod for 136.00 and my fan is quiet......so far


Yah i think mine is just an issue of a loose wire i think this weekend might be the time for that project.

[Mr. Buck]

So my sacrificial green chromis died last night and i thought that the tank had cycled so im hestitant to get my goby and pistol shrimp. I did top off the tank with a little bit of water that i had left from when i originally filled the tank a week ago. Is it bad to use saltwater that has been sitting.

[shrimpin]

you should be topping off with fresh water

[Mr. Buck]

you should be topping off with fresh water



my salt levels were low so i was instructed to top off with salt that way i could raise my salt level.

[Mr. Buck]

Just thought i would post some more pics.... tomorrow there will be some of a pistol shrimp and i probably wont decide on what type of goby till tomorrow but the LFS said he was getting a big shipment in!

The hermits ready for his close up!
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The top
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The side
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[mnml]

cool update. can't wait to see your new duo in action!

you can add salt water slowly if you're SG is low but definitely use fresh (RO/DI preferably) for your ATO.

[Mr. Buck]

i might get it soon tomorrow so fingers crossed it snows here and we won't have school! but otherwise it will be tomorrow night

[Mini Me6]

Mr. Buck: Pls watch out for those Bio Balls. They could be a Nitrate producer if not cleaned regularly.

The LFS has employees each day cleaning and maintaining the tanks. If you're able to stay home and maintain your tank, GOD bless you. If you're in the working class, they could cause a problem down the road.

Just an FYI. Good luck on your set-up.

[Mr. Buck]

thanks for the tip ill be sure to keep an eye on it

[Keith P]

Looks good!
As far as the fan; my buddies AP12G and my AP12G both had noisy fans. We went to a local computer store and got a 60mmX60mm case fans. Made a big difference. The only hurdle is either getting a fan with a 2-pin connector or soldering the old connector to the new fan. Make sure to check the fans dB when buying. Anything over 26db can be annoying...

[Mr. Buck]

ok thats sounds good ill check that out... i think there is another slot for another fan and mine gets a little hot so i might try and put two in.

[Mr. Buck]

Here is my new addition to the tank it also has a tiger pistol shrimp friend but he is under the rock at the moment. I never seem to have my camera when he is out too....but i'm trying to get a pic of them together.


This is Vinny!
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This is where the shrimp is and he works pretty quickly it is truely one of the most interesting things that i gotten to see in an aquarium.
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The shrimp and goby relationships is one of the most interesting things to see in an aquarium.

[mnml]

sweet! love the YWG. keep an eye on that pistol shrimp. i use to have one and he would sometimes eat my CUC. grrr!

[Mr. Buck]

what is CUC???

[2OceanLovers]

Clean up crew. Your snails, hermits and anything else cleaning the aquarium.

[Mr. Buck]

thanks .... yah he has killed one hermit but thats because it go too close to his "cave" and he tore it right out of the shell it was cool!