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Demjor19
02-01-2011, 07:03 PM
Here is my 2.5 gallon pico reef setup. At the moment it has liverock, some soft/hard corals, a few small hermit crabs, some micro stars, and a Green Clown Goby. It's been running for about 6 months and seem to be doing very well (aside from the red slime issue). Let me know what you all think.

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e320/punkjbaby/DSC_0015.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e320/punkjbaby/DSC_0007.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e320/punkjbaby/DSC_0220.jpg
Low
02-01-2011, 07:18 PM
i love it i had to read it twice i dident belive that was a 2.5 gallon tank its awesome! iv always wanted a nano reef
Demjor19
02-01-2011, 07:22 PM
Thanks! The photos were taken shortly after the lights came on, so some of the coral wan't fully 'awake' yet! I also added a few pieces since these pics, so I may take some updated shots soon.
Low
02-01-2011, 07:26 PM
you should id love to see them and im sure every one else would to.
plus taking photos is a good way to document your tank as well i do it with mine to see growth on my plants cuz when u look at em every day you cant tell if there growing but if i flip threw my pics as the weeks pass you can tell a huge diff in them
CassieLEO
02-01-2011, 07:59 PM
That is amazing!!!!!!!!! Beautiful!!!!!!!!!
Demjor19
02-01-2011, 08:16 PM
Thanks! It was my first attempt ever with saltwater, so I was pretty nervous to start! Now I'm addicted!
Rue
02-01-2011, 11:33 PM
Gorgeous! How much maintenance does it take you? Be honest now!
KatzeSlaugen
02-02-2011, 01:47 AM
very awesome tank!
Cassandra
02-02-2011, 02:22 AM
Wow looks way bigger than 2.5 gallons! Awesome!
Red
02-02-2011, 03:48 AM
Awesome tank!
xximanoobxx
02-02-2011, 04:38 AM
I like it!
HODOR
02-02-2011, 04:42 AM
Wow, looks great!
Demjor19
02-02-2011, 01:56 PM
Thank you everyone!


Gorgeous! How much maintenance does it take you? Be honest now!

LOL! Way too much for a 2.5 gallon tank!
Demjor19
02-02-2011, 02:00 PM
Here are some new ones from last night. I added some star polyps and sime kind of blue hard coral. I have a friend who keeps fragging different corals to see if I can keep them alive, so far I am winning! : )

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e320/punkjbaby/DSC_0043.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e320/punkjbaby/DSC_0041.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e320/punkjbaby/DSC_0038.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e320/punkjbaby/DSC_0026.jpg
Demjor19
02-02-2011, 02:03 PM
Here's that blue thing...Can anyone ID it? I have a green/yellow one that is very similar. My friend is having a hard time keeping it, so he gave it to me to try.

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e320/punkjbaby/DSC_0025.jpg
Rue
02-02-2011, 02:59 PM
It looks familiar...but my brain isn't cooperating...

I'm very impressed with that tiny tank!
Low
02-02-2011, 04:53 PM
very nice. you have done a great job and i hear salts are harder to keep and the smaller the harder they are so maybe ur thing is salts?
keep up the good work!!
tasmith
02-09-2011, 03:45 AM
wow, that is impressive. What kind of lighting do you have for your tank?
EmmanuelJB
02-09-2011, 03:49 AM
Great looking tank!
flydustydawg
02-09-2011, 03:54 AM
Most impressive 2.5 tank I have every seen! I showed this to my fiancee and she didnt even believe it. Very good work. If you dont mind me asking how much money do you have into this tank? Im thinking about starting a nano reef. Then upgrading to a larger salt water tank later. I now it is better to start large then go small but it is not good for my bank account lol.
MCHRKiller
02-09-2011, 04:19 AM
Very nice! May I ask what light are you using? Red slime is often a circulation issue, try adding an Azoo 180 powerhead its like $8 and not much larger than a couple of starbursts.
Demjor19
02-09-2011, 01:56 PM
Thanks guys! Freshwater is definitely where I am most comfortable. This is honestly my first marine tank, so don't go thinking I am an expert! :hmm3grin2orange: The tank has been very cheap for me. I pieced it together from a bunch of extras around the house and I have a friend fragging corals for me (for free). The light is a 12" strip with a PowerGlo lamp.

It started out as my wifes project (she wanted to keep hermit crabs) and I decided to beef it up a little! It's been more of an experiment for me that seems to be working out?


Very nice! May I ask what light are you using? Red slime is often a circulation issue, try adding an Azoo 180 powerhead its like $8 and not much larger than a couple of starbursts.

Its a 12" strip with a PowerGlo lamp. I'll have to look into that powerhead! Maybe that's what I need!?

Thanks!
AbbeyRanda
03-11-2011, 05:48 PM
How cool! The small size of the anemone-type thingies make it look like a big tank! I've always wondered--do you have to choose dwarf/small type corals and anemones to keep that effect going, like one does with FW planted nanos? or do they end up "growing to the tank size"? Further, do they ever outgrow the tank?

I'd love to have a SW tank someday...
Goes to 11!
03-11-2011, 06:16 PM
I also added a few pieces since these pics, so I may take some updated shots soon. Yes! Some updated pics Please! thumbs2:
dragoonwoman
03-11-2011, 06:52 PM
That is an amazing little tank!! GOOD LUCK with it - you seem to have the touch!
Demjor19
03-29-2011, 06:51 PM
Thanks again everyone! I need to do some maintenance tonight...I will try to get some pics after I'm finished.

To answer one of the questions from above...I try to chose corals that stay on the small side...If they happen to outgrow the tank, I know some stores that would gladly give me store credit for them.