S2k's 34G Solana

[s2k]

I have never done a thread to document my fish tank so I figure I start one now.

My Tank is a 34G solana with the Orb 150w mh. It has been up for a 5-6 months now. I was told it was a starfire glass solana, but have no way of finding out.

Equipment:
maxi 900 return
vortech mp20
heater
WM HOB h2x

Fish:
2 percs
firefin goby
tailspot blenny
6 line wrasse

Here are some pictures: I have three pieces of tonga branches with about 3-4 rocks on top of it.

http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr103/cichlid_photo/IMG_3406.jpg

http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr103/cichlid_photo/IMG_3410-1.jpghttp://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr103/cichlid_photo/IMG_3410.jpg

[s2k]

I am in the middle of aquascaping again so hopefully it will turn out better. Running out of room for corals and fishes to swim.

[eagleONE]

very cool! How do you like the vortec? I've been thinking about getting one.

jay

[storagedaddie]

I'll tag along for the same question. I just bought a MP20 and will be setting up my tank next weekend.

Also, how do you have the Vortech set?

[s2k]

vortech is great - I have it on reef crest mode - full power.

I was afraid that it would splash all over the tank but it has done better than I expected. I didnt like to see all the powerheads in my tank so having just one pump is awesome.

[storagedaddie]

You do have a great looking tank. It's a nice clean look, which is exactly what I'm after as well.

[revaltion131]

I personally didn't have the money to drop on the Vortech and I like having a couple of different sources to direct the flow from in my Solana. However, everyone I have talked to that owns a Solana and splurged for the Vortech, some with an MP40 even, looooove it. The tank looks great so far.

[dailydriven911]

Looks great, nice job!

[Crackerballer]

Post pics of your S2K, I have an 02 Berlina

[s2k]

I dont have any pics on my s2k now. It's a few years old, but still runs great.

[s2k]

Here is the new look. took a long time to aquascape.
http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr103/cichlid_photo/IMG_3454.jpg

Left side:
http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr103/cichlid_photo/IMG_3453.jpg

Right side:
http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr103/cichlid_photo/IMG_3452.jpg

[s2k]

skimmer:
http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr103/cichlid_photo/IMG_3451.jpg
http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr103/cichlid_photo/IMG_3449.jpg

[eagleONE]

Can you get close ups of your tank?

[rdubled]

looks good, should look awesome once your corals grow out a little. how do you like the bare bottom? ever think about starboard?

[s2k]

Havent update this thread for a long time.

I thought about starboard, but didnt like the white bottom, but I saw some people glued sand to it and it looks good.

Here are a few updates of my zoa/paly collection:
http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr103/cichlid_photo/IMG_3755.jpg
http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr103/cichlid_photo/IMG_3756.jpg
http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr103/cichlid_photo/IMG_3754.jpg
http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr103/cichlid_photo/IMG_3738.jpg
http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr103/cichlid_photo/IMG_3255.jpg
http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr103/cichlid_photo/IMG_3256.jpg

And my tailspot that has been mia for the last few days. He is usually out during feeding time. I think he's a goner..
http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr103/cichlid_photo/IMG_3295.jpg

[s2k]

I am thinking of updating my lights to go with the lumenmax elite/galaxy combo or a sunpod 250. I am leaning towards the lumenmax combo, but still trying to figure out a way to hang it without using the ceiling.

[Novacaine]

nice tank. beautiful zoa/paly collection

[s2k]

Thanks Novacaine

it's been two months since I posted on this thread. Everything is doing good and I also upgraded to a 250w sunpod last weekend so hopefully the corals on the floor will get more light.

I also bought my first two ora frags.

borealis
http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr103/cichlid_photo/IMG_4133.jpg

pearlberry:
http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr103/cichlid_photo/IMG_4134.jpg

here is one of my favorite unknown
http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr103/cichlid_photo/IMG_4136.jpg

sad to report my firefin goby was hanging out on the floor. rip...

[roxy25]

You will be suprised with TSB they hide well and they are shy I had mine for at least 7-8 months now and it does not come out all the time when I feed it.

[s2k]

Mine used to come out every time I fed the tank. I think it got punked by the 6 line wrasse. Now I am down to just the 6 line and a falco hawkfish.

[Dave Harms]

Nice tank!

How do you like your skimmer? I just ordered the smaller H1.

[lastduke]

Which bulb are you using? The sps right under the orb MH is bleached. Is that Orb reflector giving a really stronge light?

[s2k]

the skimmer works well, but I had to raise my water level on the back to have the skimmer working properly. Solana orb was working well, but trying out the 250. So far so good.

[lastduke]

Just upgrade the pump to MP20, no fund for 250W, and I do like the looking of orb reflector. like I said, I even have the problem to bleach the sps under 150W orb

[s2k]

I don't have any issues with corals bleaching. Have you check your alk?

[lastduke]

Thanks for reminder, I will check it tomorrow. I know my alk is not very stable, always around 8-10, I think it affects by the VC dose.

[Henryreef]

cool tank and cool thread. The vortech info is very useful, I am thinking of getting one for my 55 and still need to decide if I want to shell out the cash :) BTW like the zoanthids/Paly collection.

[s2k]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14795116#post14795116 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by lastduke
Which bulb are you using? The sps right under the orb MH is bleached. Is that Orb reflector giving a really stronge light?

I am using a phoenix 14k bulb.

here are some more pics:
http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr103/cichlid_photo/IMG_4145.jpg
http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr103/cichlid_photo/IMG_4124.jpg

[IMG]http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr103/cichlid_photo/IMG_3779.jpg
http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr103/cichlid_photo/IMG_3797.jpg
http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr103/cichlid_photo/IMG_3815.jpg
http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr103/cichlid_photo/IMG_3762.jpg

[lastduke]

nice zoa collection, I am going to get a phoenix bulb

[sabazerehi]

i love those aog toan! your tank is amazing. btw, the dendros are doing great! thanks so much

[s2k]

thanks saba, glad the dendro is well in your tank.