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Jasonanatal's JBJ 28 gallon Nano Cube HQI Nano Reef Aquarium Update.
Aquascaping: Marco Rocks Cherry Picked Fiji & Tonga Mix
Well as always I choose Marco Rocks to be the supplier for my aquascaping needs. After some conversation and swapping photographs of various pieces I confirmed my...
Jasonanatal's JBJ 28 gallon Nano Cube HQI Nano Reef Aquarium Update.
Hardware Addition: EcoTech Marine Vortech MP40W 2nd Generation
The standard JBJ 28 gallon Nano Cube comes with two stock 295 gph pumps which can be used simultaneously or in a on/off wavemaker mode using the JBJ Ocean Pulse...
Livestock Addition: Sea Hare "Aplysia Dactylomela"
Care Level: Expert Only
Temprament: Peaceful
Water Conditions: 72-78° F, sg 1.023-1.025, pH 8.1-8.4, dKH 8-12
Max. Size: 1'
Color Form: Green, Brown
Diet: Herbivore
Origin: Indo-Pacific
Family: Aplysidae
This animal was purchased to...
Jasonanatal's JBJ 28 gallon Nano Cube HQI Nano Reef Aquarium Update.
Marco Rocks Cherry Picked Delivery
Since I decided to sell my initial Marco Rocks I called Marc once again and asked him to Cherry Pick a particular setup of rocks for me. After some back and fourth E-mail and telephone...
I'm curious to know if anyone has personally used the Deltec FR509 Media Reactor. I'm doing some research on what external pump to purchase since this is going to house Fauna Marin Ultra Carb L media. The Deltec website specifies a required flow rate of 140gph. I'm considering purchasing an...
I just purchased my Sea Hare and noticed that his Anus has a distinct white coloration. This is not the shell on the top of his body. Is this normal or has anyone seen this before?
Jasonanatal's JBJ 28 gallon Nano Cube HQI Nano Reef Aquarium Update.
Why Buy One When you Can Get Two for Twice The Price!
Well first off to all the Father's out their Happy Father's Day! As this is my first Father's Day my wife wanted to do something special for me. Now I have a few hardware...
Reply to Phil519.
Phil519, it is definitely a beautiful speciman! As for it's health I am not concerned one bit. My Aquarium inhabitants produce alot of waste which if unchecked can be very visible. But like everything else in the hobby things can change. But I always have my inhabitants best...
Jasonanatal's JBJ 28 gallon Nano Cube HQI Reef Aquarium Update.
Controller & Automation Design
With a new job comes more responsibility and also increased hours spent at work rather then being home with your arm in the Aquarium. So I wanted to bring a new level of automation and control in my...
Phyl, I would definitely love to come over New Jersey, but I definitely need a long term solution. With the smaller saltwater volume I do actually have the same ratio (if not more) Calcium utilization of a larger aquarium. The only difference I believe is that I may have more cost effective...
Okay everyone please don't tar and feather me for wanting a Calcium Reactor on my 28 gallon JBJ Nano Cube HQI Reef Aquarium. (If you haven't read my Tale of the Tank thread: http://www.njreefers.org/joomla/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=26&topic=10479.30) I will primarily be keeping SPS and LPS...
There is a great Moonlighting kit that I'm attempting to do a Group Buy for from Fishbowl-Innovations. Here is the link: http://www.fishbowl-innovations.com/product/moonComputer Let me know what you think.
Reply to Mynd.
Mynd, thank you very much for the compliments. They are very much appreciated. I just want to make the most suitable environment possible. I will keep an eye on the chiller.
Jasonanatal's JBJ 28 gallon Nano Cube HQI Reef Aquarium Update.
Automatic Freshwater Top Off System Redesign
I currently employed the use of a do-it-yourself Automatic Freshwater Top Off System that utilized a standard Float Switch with a Snail Gaurd, a Freshwater Resevior (2.5 gallon All...
Jasonanatal's JBJ 28 gallon Nano Cube HQI Reef Aquarium Update.
Chiller Upgrade
Originally I started out with a JBJ 1/15 hp Nano Chiller which seemed to be being overworked. The chiller was constantly on and the Air Filter was constantly clogged. The worst part was that the Aquarium water...