Katie's seahorse tank build

[KatieFloy]

I think i need to add some pipe on the other side of the bulkhead inside the sump (good idea). I can't make the sump water level higher (it is actually a little too high as it is. It can't be as bad as i think it is because my husband didn't even notice i turned it on.

 

[KatieFloy]

Progress. Can now start cycling. I think it looks pretty good for artificial. My lights aren't really going to support anything else. At least not for awhile.

 

[vlangel]

I love it Katie and so will your seahorses. You have done a marvelous job in providing for colorful hitches that offer the ponies lots of choices. Also the tank has such a happy mystical vibe which is so fitting for seahorses. Really it looks so good you make me wished I'd gone with artificial decor'. Well done!

 

[KatieFloy]

Thanks. I am going to put the live rock in the sump for filtration purposes. Where/how do people put the carbon and purigen in the sump?

 

[want2bsleepy]

Progress. Can now start cycling. I think it looks pretty good for artificial. My lights aren't really going to support anything else. At least not for awhile.

looks great!!!

 

[outeastreefer]

Tank looks great . Good luck with the ponies. Dan and Abbie at Seahorse Source are great people to deal with. Where did you get the yellow plastic chains?

 

[KatieFloy]

@outeastreefer the chains were at lowes where they keep the rope. We will probably go with alyssa's since we are close enough to drive and my son can pick which ponies he wants. I think we will go with hybrids since i hear they are sterile and i don't want to worry about babies. At least not right away. We will start with just one pair.

 

[vlangel]

I just put my carbon or purigen in my 1st chamber of my sump with the skimmer. I change it every week. A little carbon changed often is more effective than a lot of carbon changed infrequently.

Thanks. I am going to put the live rock in the sump for filtration purposes. Where/how do people put the carbon and purigen in the sump?

 

[KatieFloy]

Do you just lay it on the bottom? I am not sure how to force the water through it instead of going around it.

 

[KatieFloy]

Noisy sump solved and added the rock. Is it a problem if part of the live rock is out of water?

 

[KatieFloy]

Just ordered the skimmer new off ebay with 20%off coupon. Reef octopus clsc 110int for $150. Best deal i have found so far.

 

[vlangel]

Do you just lay it on the bottom? I am not sure how to force the water through it instead of going around it.

Mine is in a basket that goes with my Prizm Pro skimmer and I just lay it near where the drain empties. It seems to work even though I don't think water goes completely through it either.

In regards to a bit of your rock sticking out of the sump...as long as it is only a small portion it is ok. I had that too for awhile.

Hooray for the skimmer. Reef Octopus have good skimmers and 20% off is nice too.

 

[KatieFloy]

Any thoughts about putting the purigen in the overflow box. That would force water through i would think.

 

[KatieFloy]

I just remembered i have a canister filter lying around that just needs a new o ring. Maybe i will run my chemical media through that to and from the sump.

 

[prsnlty]

I just remembered i have a canister filter lying around that just needs a new o ring. Maybe i will run my chemical media through that to and from the sump.

This is a great idea!

 

[prsnlty]

You're making me want to go out and get some plastic colorful plants hahaha ! I found some really cool ones on eBay that will glow under the LEDs made of silicone [emoji12]

 

[KatieFloy]

Most of these do too!

 

[prsnlty]

Most of these do too!

Love it!!!

 

[ngoodermuth]

Thanks. I am going to put the live rock in the sump for filtration purposes. Where/how do people put the carbon and purigen in the sump?

I have a GFO reactor, but for carbon I just use a media bag and wedge it between my baffles so the water HAS to go through it.

Great looking tank, I can't wait to see the ponies in there [emoji41]

 

[outeastreefer]

@outeastreefer the chains were at lowes where they keep the rope. We will probably go with alyssa's since we are close enough to drive and my son can pick which ponies he wants. I think we will go with hybrids since i hear they are sterile and i don't want to worry about babies. At least not right away. We will start with just one pair.

Thanks Katie I will look for them. The reason I ask is my daughter has several seahorse tanks. Let me tell you they do breed worse than rabbits. we have several small tanks with fry in them. It does take a lot of work to raise them up. Greg