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Unread 11/08/2008, 10:42 PM   #1
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October/November nTOTM - kaserpick's 25g SPS shallow reef

Kasey's (kaserpick) 25g SPS shallow reef


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Thanks for all the votes everyone!
I've been in the hobby for about 5 years now, and the experience has definitely had it's up's and down's. This tank, though, has definitely been a blast to build and take care of. The tank is an AGA 30g breeder, that has had a false wall siliconed to create a sump; that's why I call it a 25g. The age of the reef reached almost 11 months before I had to tear it down due to a move (i'll still be typing as if the tank is in the present). Now, the corals currently reside in my new 65g. Thanks again for voting and check out the post. If there are questions, feel free to post them!

The Setup:

Filtration: The filtration on the system is extremely simple; it consists of 40lb of live rock, SV-2 Skimmer (locally made), and lots of flow.
Pumps: Mag 3 return pump, (1) Koralia 4, (1) Koralia 1, (2) Nano Koralia's.
Lighting: Lumenarc III Mini DE, 250w Coralvue electronic ballast, and a 250w 14k Phoenix.

Maintenance and Dosing:
20% weekly water changes with Instant Ocean and Oceanic salt mixes.
2 tsp Bio-Calcium daily
3/4 tsp Bio-Magnesium daily
<1/4 tsp Bio-Strontium daily
1 drop TM Lugol's Solution every other day
8 drops of Rotifeast every night
8 drops of Phytofeast twice a week
1g Kalkwasser Drip every night
Reef Builder as needed

Older Pics of the Setup:





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Unread 11/08/2008, 11:02 PM   #2
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Livestock and Corals:
(This list is not extensive because many of the corals I honestly don't know how to I.D. them)
(2) Percula Clownfish
(1) Lubbock's Fairy Wrasse
(1) T. Crocea
(1) T. Maxima
(3) M. Digitata
(4) M. Capricornis
(8) A. Millepora
(2) Seriatopora
(2) A. Tortusa
...Multiple more SPS, polyps, and mushrooms.

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Unread 11/08/2008, 11:08 PM   #3
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Thanks for the viewing the thread; I'm sorry that I didn't have any different pics. Again, if there's any questions, feel free to post them.


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Unread 11/09/2008, 12:59 AM   #4
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Great tank! Awesome job


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Unread 11/09/2008, 02:12 PM   #5
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Thanks Jadams!


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Unread 11/09/2008, 05:09 PM   #6
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Congrats,even though it was a tough one for me to decide,your tank has that natural look to it that i envy so much.

Your an aquascaping master.


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Unread 11/09/2008, 05:37 PM   #7
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Kasey,

Nice tank and nice pics


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Unread 11/09/2008, 05:56 PM   #8
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Cutegecko3: Thank you so much for the kind words. I'm definitely not a master at anything whatsoever! I do like how the look turned out as well, though. I'm trying to acheive a natural look with my 65g, but I'm afraid I won't be able to judge it until atleast 6 months has past.

Agu: Thank you for the compliment!


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Unread 11/10/2008, 05:22 PM   #9
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Congrats you beat out some VERY nice tanks. Jackson's was sweet! But I voted for you!


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Unread 11/10/2008, 06:31 PM   #10
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Awesome tank


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Unread 11/10/2008, 07:58 PM   #11
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Thanks Capt_Cully and Foofooree! Yeah, there definitely was some very nice tanks, especially Jackson's. I loved his aquascaping; it was very open, and with the colors it made for a great combo.


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Unread 11/10/2008, 08:47 PM   #12
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great job!sweet tank


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Unread 11/11/2008, 01:52 AM   #13
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that is an awesom tank- it reminds me of the zeroedge i used to own- nice job!


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Unread 11/11/2008, 08:53 AM   #14
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Thanks so much Rip0927 and ThomasC! I'm glad you like it.


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Unread 11/12/2008, 02:47 PM   #15
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Kaserpick, congrats! Well deserved. I love how everything has grown in.Glad you got the honor before upgrading to the new tank.


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Unread 11/12/2008, 04:27 PM   #16
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awesome tank,
what are the dimension of this tank?
and can you post pics where u place the Ks? i only see 2 ks in the back

thanks alot.


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Unread 11/12/2008, 08:47 PM   #17
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Thanks Jackson!

Xskyzx: Thanks! The dimensions of the tank are as follows: 36"lx 18"wx12"h.
In the first pic at the top of the post, you can see the K4 (left), nK (center), and K1 (right). The other nano Koralia (nK) is underneath the center one.

Thanks again everyone.


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Unread 11/14/2008, 10:13 AM   #18
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Congrats Kasey!


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Unread 11/14/2008, 04:32 PM   #19
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Thanks bro; I'll probably see you tomorrow. I have to stop in for water and such.


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Unread 11/14/2008, 08:55 PM   #20
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Very nice! Plans for a fuge maybe?


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Unread 11/14/2008, 10:30 PM   #21
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Great work, well deserved nTOTM.


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Unread 11/15/2008, 12:02 AM   #22
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Thanks so much Iplantz and Weakspleen!

Iplantz: I thought about a fuge, but unfortunately the tank is torn down now. I'm still contemplating one for the 65g (new home for the little guys ). Thanks again!


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Unread 11/16/2008, 09:00 AM   #23
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Amazing! One day I'll have something that nice, one day.


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Unread 11/16/2008, 09:26 PM   #24
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I appreciate the compliment Jleet.

Well, here's an update. The rock that is pictured in my avatar is currently in my 65g, and the blue tort and green cap grew into each other. There was barely any damage to the cap; it actually seemed weary of the tort and started to grow around it. I was curious to see what would happen, but I didn't want to risk the health of either animal. So, I took a drimmel to the rock and was able to split the two without much trouble. The cap did lose one of the tears, but that'll grow back.


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Unread 11/18/2008, 06:05 AM   #25
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very nice and well deserving tank...can you please tell us a bit more about the feeding of the Roti-feast and Phyto? how long do you shut off your pumps to feed? do you really see a noticeable difference feeding the tank? If you didn't skim, would you be feeding these products?


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