1.1 Gallon Oceanbox P1-G Pico Reef

[VintageReefer]

That's a new name for that one. Also called 24k and before was something else. that's an expensive torch and nice find

I paid $100 and when I got it it was full yellow. It stayed full yellow in my Waterbox, I moved to my 75 and it developed the purple. Now it’s in the pico and I’m wondering what it will do

 

[Ben's Pico Reefing]

I paid $100 and when I got it it was full yellow. It stayed full yellow in my Waterbox, I moved to my 75 and it developed the purple. Now it’s in the pico and I’m wondering what it will do

Corals transition color based on lighting and nutrients. Some shades others may develop more or change. It all depends on the coral and family. Hearing that about a torch is new to me lol. So that is interesting. Makes me wonder about some of these torches being sold lol. Tempting for a 100 lol.

 

[VintageReefer]

Corals transition color based on lighting and nutrients. Some shades others may develop more or change. It all depends on the coral and family. Hearing that about a torch is new to me lol. So that is interesting. Makes me wonder about some of these torches being sold lol. Tempting for a 100 lol.

Ironically bought two

1) went in 75 - stayed yellow. Shown attached

2) went in the Waterbox 15, stayed yellow

Then number 2 was moved into the 75 with torch 1 and developed purple

 

[Ben's Pico Reefing]

Ironically bought two

1) went in 75 - stayed yellow. Shown attached

2) went in the Waterbox 15, stayed yellow

Then number 2 was moved into the 75 with torch 1 and developed purple

That's awsome

 

[VintageReefer]

Ok so had some issues with crowding. And still do. Seems torch just loooove to stretch out in this tank and take up a lot of room. I put small baby 1-2” torches in this tank, and in a few weeks they are 4” or more lol. I’ve swapped torches several times and they just grow fast and need to be replaced.

So I decided to put in a frogspawn instead. And now…it’s bigger than it’s ever been. Gonna have to trade this out also

Here are some updated pics, tank is doing great. Waterline is low because the return is turned off for pictures. The frogspawn is hitting walls on 3 sides when flow is on.

 

[VintageReefer]

Removed frogspawn last month
Removed excessive gsp - it’s still on the tonga branch but closed due to night time.
Added Cynarina - figuring that the torches and frogspawn just seem to grow too fast, so I’ll put in something that grows very slowly
Still continues successfully with no water changes or maintenance besides refilling the ato. Don’t even need to clean the glass on this setup. Completely hands off

 

[VintageReefer]

Took some extra pics with the white channel on, and playing around with different levels

 

[smitten with ocean life]

i am going to keep my eyes open for a tank like this!! absolutely love it!! great job!

 

[VintageReefer]

Got mine from dry goods for sale forum earlier this year!

 

[smitten with ocean life]

score!

 

[VintageReefer]

rehomed a blasto colony. In my 75g this just was lost and couldn’t be appreciated. In here it’s right out in the open on display adding color

 

[gator05156]

Love this tank. Once I have my current one set and rolling, I think this is the way to go next.

 

[VintageReefer]

Love this tank. Once I have my current one set and rolling, I think this is the way to go next.

Thanks! It’s a great tank, I barely have to do anything for it. Avoid gsp or anything fast growing. The gsp constantly needs pruning. I’m considering removing all of it

 

[Devaji]

very nice little setup. thanks for sharing.
i love your low to no maintenance pico
been thinking of something like this for a while now.

looks like the light is doing you good.

maybe i'll dig through my stach of spare rock and add them to my sumps just in case

 

[VintageReefer]

very nice little setup. thanks for sharing.
i love your low to no maintenance pico
been thinking of something like this for a while now.

looks like the light is doing you good.

maybe i'll dig through my stach of spare rock and add them to my sumps just in case

I always keep spare rock packed in my sump. Various sizes and Rubble. Along with a bag of matrix. Never know when you’ll need to seed a qt or hospital tank, or start up a random pico you find on sale!

To this day, no maintenance done on the tank except for very occasional glass cleaning, gsp pruning, refill ato, and all for reef occasional addition

 

[Devaji]

I always keep spare rock packed in my sump. Various sizes and Rubble. Along with a bag of matrix. Never know when you’ll need to seed a qt or hospital tank, or start up a random pico you find on sale!

To this day, no maintenance done on the tank except for very occasional glass cleaning, gsp pruning, refill ato, and all for reef occasional addition

I always havs tons of matrix in my sump but migh as well add a few pices of rock.

I want to do this with one of three RS ATO tanks I have around.
either that or gonna make a vivarium or the like...

 

[NonstopSoda]

rehomed a blasto colony. In my 75g this just was lost and couldn’t be appreciated. In here it’s right out in the open on display adding color

If you dont mind me asking, what is the orange bars around the top of the tank and what do they do? Im just curious because i love the look!

 

[VintageReefer]

If you dont mind me asking, what is the orange bars around the top of the tank and what do they do? Im just curious because i love the look!

It’s the border for an acrylic lid
They mess with my camera so I normally remove the lid for photos

 

[RWReefer]

This tank is great! Well done.

 

[Devaji]

holly molly just looed up the price on these little tanks. dang...
there sold out anyway but was taken back by the price tag.

lovely idea I liked the 95% enclosed really helps with evap.