New Tank Setup – 37 Gallon FOWLR

Posted by gerard on May 10, 2010 under Aquarium Info | Be the First to Comment

Setup my tank on Saturday.  The images were taken in order from when I started on Saturday until now.

New Tank Setup is going to be a 37 Gallon FOWLR.  Let me know what you all think.  I will keep posting pictures and the tank progresses. read more....

Fish o’ the day | Queen Triggerfish

Posted by gerard on March 10, 2010 under Saltwater Fish | Be the First to Comment

Fish o' the day | Queen Triggerfish

Balistes vetula, also known as the queen triggerfish, is a reef dwelling fish of the Atlantic Ocean. It is occasionally caught as a gamefish, and sometimes kept in marine aquariums.

Appearance
It is a large fish that reaches 60cm in length. It is typically brown with blue lines on its fins and head.

In the aquarium

As one of the largest and most aggressive of the triggerfish, this fish is rarely a good choice as a resident in a marine aquarium. It is however a hardy fish for those who can provide it with a proper environment. Because it grows so large and so quickly the ideal aquarium for this fish is a 500 gallon aquarium, although some sources argue they can be kept is as little as a 125 gallon aquarium when it achieves its adult size of two feet it is unlikely to thrive.

Its diet consists of invertebrates. In aquariums shrimp, squid, clams, octopus, scallops, and crab are all good choices of food.

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Deep Sea Aquatics 34 Gallon NEO Aquarium

Posted by gerard on April 17, 2009 under Aquarium Info, Products & Reviews | Be the First to Comment

Deep Sea Aquatics 34 Gallon NEO Aquarium

The Next Generantion of Aquariums is Here!

Introducing the Neo Nano from Deep Sea Aquatics! A truly unique aquarium that allows you – the hobbyist – to create the environment best suited for your choice of inhabitants! Unprecedented viewing opportunities combined with our innovative new “Cascade” filtration technology moves volumes of water while maintaining a relatively smooth water surface for the ultimate viewing experience!

Find out more at www.deepseaaquatics.net

Buy at Marine Depot

AquaticLife Internal Mini Protein Skimmer 115

Posted by gerard on March 9, 2009 under Aquarium Info, Products & Reviews, Reef Info | Read the First Comment

AquaticLife Internal Mini Protein Skimmer 115

Check out this new nano protein skimmer.   I wonder if this will fit in the back chamber of my biocube. I may pick one up to replace the cheesy biocube skimmer.  I am not very fond of the airstone you need in that one.

Anyone have any reviews of it yet?  read more....

JBJ 28 Gallon Nano Cube Quad PowerCompact Bulb w/ Cabinet Stand and Arctica MINI Chiller – $599.99

Posted by gerard on February 26, 2009 under Products & Reviews | Be the First to Comment

JBJ 28 Gallon Nano Cube Quad PowerCompact Bulb w/ Cabinet Stand and Arctica MINI Chiller - $599.99

Marine Depot is taking pre orders on this Aquarium with stand and chiller if you can believe it for only $599.99.  If your in the market for a new nano I would definitely check this deal out.  CLICK HERE to go to MARINE DEPOT

28G Nano Cube CF-QUAD, The Ultimate Reef Series Biotope!

JBJ introduces the newest addition to the 28G family of reef biotopes. The new CF-Quad is equipped with an integrated 105 Watt Compact Fluorescent Quad Lamp and state of the art Electronic Ballast for high intensity light output with low energy consumption. The 28G CF-QUAD definitely is the most value packed all-in-one in its class and price level. It offers almost 50% more light output than competing CF brands, 2 Powerheads, an Ocean Pulse Duo Wavemaker, removable transparent filter basket (for easy Refugium conversions), designated Heater column, designated Protein Skimmer column (sold separately), 2 Cooling Fans, and 4 Nite-Vu LED’s with their own power supply.

The revolutionary CF-QUAD boasts 105 watts of high intensity daylight light output with our 10K/7100K combo compact fluorescent lamp. It utilizes a very compact size while delivering MEGA lumens to your corals. The quick-disconnect harness makes changing the lamp quick & easy. Nite-Vu LED’s are strategically placed on all four corners to even distribute moonlight throughout the aquarium. All LED’s are pre-wired individually for easy replacement, consume less than 1 watt of power, but are strong enough to illuminate nocturnal behaviors. read more....