Author Archives: Clinton

About Clinton

Born and raised shralpin the steep and deep up in Bozeman America, now on the sunny surfside in Southern Californaia. Workin hard and playin harder that's a mantra to live by in my book. All that aside, I'm a laid back, fun lovin, adventurous guy. Really not a fan of people who pretend to be something they aren't. I'm more the kind of guy that thinks that laughter is the best medicine, and life is far too short to waste. There's an adventure out there waiting, all you have to do is get off the couch, find something you are passionate about and get after it!

FS: JBJ 28g NanoCube w/ CF hood + AquaEuroUSA Nano Skimmer + 20lb LR = $200

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Clinton

Getting ready to move and this tank is ready for a good home. New hood, AquaEuroUSA Nano Protein Skimmer 2 w/ Needle Wheel Pump, 20+ LB Live Rock, Brand new stock media basket (w/ media). Tank has recently been cleaned, … Continue reading →

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The Frag Farm Grows

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Clinton

It’s been another busy month here at Coraltopia, we sold off some Meteor Shower Cyphaestra frags and setup some more zoa/paly frags for the next round!  I thought it would be a good chance to give you guys a preview … Continue reading →

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The Cycle is Over

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Clinton

It’s been awhile (2 months to be precises) since I’ve added an update. However, the lack of entries is not unwarranted as I did a COMPLETELY new aquascape and added 60lbs of Fiji Pink sand! There are new images in … Continue reading →

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New Aquascape

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Clinton

After minor changes over the past 4 years I decided it was time to overhaul the aquascape! I took everything out, spent a week putting together the new scape, and put it back in  earlier this week.  Here are some … Continue reading →

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Cyano update and new DJ4 power center

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Clinton

Looks like the cyano disaster is finally subsiding.  After pushing a couple good doses of Boyd Chemiclean, and using the turkey baster liberally, the cyano is subsiding.  I also made a minor adjustment to one of my Koralia 1 pumps … Continue reading →

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Cyano algae with bubbles

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Clinton

I’ve been fighting this area of my tank for quite some time.  It’s in the front corner, on the sand bed, and for some reason red cyano algae seems to crop up there on a regular basis. I’ve tried pointing … Continue reading →

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New bulb = lost color

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Clinton

Those of us in the nano-tank world know that you should routinely change out your bulbs.  Experts say you should “burn in” the bulb for awhile before going full intensity (chances are good your old bulb wasn’t kicking out anywhere … Continue reading →

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Nano aquarium skimmer analysis (AIO)

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Clinton

Today I’ll be looking at a couple All In One (AIO) skimmers for nano tanks.  Specifically, I’ll be looking at solutions for my tank – the JBJ 28g HQI tank.  Nano tank purists (like myself) have the mindset that part … Continue reading →

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Project “growth shot” in full effect!

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Clinton

I’ve been playing with the idea of starting up a full blown page to post weekly growth shots to, and tonight I finally decided to sit down and make it happen! The wife is out of the house on Monday … Continue reading →

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Sapphire Aquatics NC28 Skimmer Review

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Clinton

I’m turning over a new leaf this week and starting into a series of reviews on my current equipment. I’ve been toying around with the idea of adding several pieces of gadgetry lately, and the first one is a new skimmer. Continue reading →

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