Setting up my tank...

[canyoubelieveit]

More pics...

Premium Fiji LR:

Pohnpei LR added:

Coraline algae starts coming in:

All water levels are good, so I add a few inverts...
Including this Mexican Turbo Snail:

 

[canyoubelieveit]

All of the LR is now added... about 50 pounds.

Here is my quick aquascaping... Any tips?

I used a different setting on my camera that shows algae that I can't even see on the front of my tank...
Here you can see that.. (more inverts on the way):

The aquascaping on the Right side of my tank...
The overhang leads to a hiding place in the back corner:

Well, now that I've put it out there... comments please!

 

[Navarre]

Looking very good indeed.

My only comment would be the heater. I dont like to see exposed heaters in marine tanks due tothe damage they can cause things. Many things dont move fast in marines snails and anemones being one.. should a snail venture onto a heater whilst its off there is no problem but if the heater switches on whilst the snail is there the poor creature cannot get off the heater before its badly burnt and probably killed I would advise finding a heater guard to stop this problem occuring. Other than that i think the tank looks great and the aqauscaping first rate!

 

[canyoubelieveit]

Thank you for the comments Navarre... I will look into a heater guard and I will most definitely protect my snails.

 

[steelhealr]

HI CYB....it looks like the rock abuts the glass on the right side of the tank....is there room for you to get a hand or magfloat back there for maintenance? Would it look more continuous if you connected the two rock piles so it looked like two connected peaks instead of 2 separate ones? It might make the eye move from one side to the other smoother without a central interruption? Otherwise, looks like you are coming along very well. Keep up the good work!!

Also, I know it's old, but, I would never use a hydrometer after using my refractometer. The variances in readings were huge and it's so much cleaner and easier to use. They have a cheap one on Drs. Foster Smith. SH

 

[canyoubelieveit]

SH-
Thanks for the positive comments. The rock does indeed touch the glass in certain parts, however there is room for me to clean most of the glass. I do not expect this to be a problem, but I will find out in time.
I am looking into a refractometer. Fortunately, my readings have been consistant with the hydrometer lately. The upgrade will more than likely happen eventually.


So... some updates on my progress.

I have added 2 damsels to my tank, a Pink Smith and a Yellow-tail. There has a been a little agression between the two, but in another week and a half they will be going back to my lfs.

I have also added more inverts.

Current list:
12 Astrea Snails
5 Nassarius Snails
2 Mexican Turbo Snails
12 Blue Leg Hermit Crabs

I might take some more pics soon. All levels are testing out great and I have encountered no losses so far. (knock on wood)

I have posted an idea about a school of Catalina Gobies in the SW Fish section, check that out please.

All comments welcome.

CYBI