rsb1982
12/17/2013, 09:04 PM
So I just moved at the end of October to a bigger apartment in the city and it was nothing short of a pain in the butt, even with all the help and resources I had. The last, and of course most challenging part was moving my 75G FOWLR. This of course is the perfect time to rebuild my setup for a mixed reef! Originally I had wanted to set up a new 150XH tank I purchased earlier in the year, however I had no time to build a stand and after weeks of debate, design and calculation I decided not to due to the weight of the finished/full tank.
Any how I decided for the time being I will continue to use my 75G. Well, I never really liked my 75G as it's not drilled and that overflow is loud and makes me nervous so it wasn't long until I talked my fiancé in to letting me buy another tank, this time drilled, in exchange I would sell all my other tanks that are in storage or out in the garage. I picked up a 90G with corner flow at a pretty good deal at the LFS as well as a 30G Long for my sump/refugium to get rid of that darn ugly and otherwise useless trickle wet/dry tank below.
My ultimate goal is to finally get my mixed reef going now that I have more experience, more space, a bigger DT and a refugium added to my sump.
So without further ado I would like to show you my progress so far… enjoy, let me know what you think or if you have any suggestions please! Mind you, tank is still cycling technically and only just over 2 weeks old since the reboot.
http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x355/rsb1982/DSC_0233.jpg (http://s1177.photobucket.com/user/rsb1982/media/DSC_0233.jpg.html)
Running good, coming together bit by bit. I've rearranged the rocks about 6 times now, think I like it best this way rather than the 2 large mounds I had on either side.
http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x355/rsb1982/DSC_0230.jpg (http://s1177.photobucket.com/user/rsb1982/media/DSC_0230.jpg.html)
A bit crowded below, still need to organize the wires some.
http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x355/rsb1982/DSC_0228.jpg (http://s1177.photobucket.com/user/rsb1982/media/DSC_0228.jpg.html)
Left side; Skimmer, heater, filter sock. Fuge is next chamber
http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x355/rsb1982/DSC_0237.jpg (http://s1177.photobucket.com/user/rsb1982/media/DSC_0237.jpg.html)
Fuge; 2 inch miracle mud, some live rock rubble, cheato and a few vacant shells collected from the DT.
http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x355/rsb1982/DSC_0226.jpg (http://s1177.photobucket.com/user/rsb1982/media/DSC_0226.jpg.html)
Right side; Return, BRS dual reactor running GFO and carbon (I'm going to run the intake/pump side to chamber one once I get some more 1/2" murlock line). Apex equipment: Apex lite, VDM, WXM, ALD, EB8, Breakout Box. Vortech MP40wES controller (controlled by Apex via WXM), JBO ATO with 16G reservoir next to stand, just RODI right now, will add Kalk once I get my PH probe issue resolved (read below).
http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x355/rsb1982/DSC_0211.jpg (http://s1177.photobucket.com/user/rsb1982/media/DSC_0211.jpg.html)
Little cloudy from cleaning glass
http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x355/rsb1982/DSC_0215.jpg (http://s1177.photobucket.com/user/rsb1982/media/DSC_0215.jpg.html)
Rose BTA. Also have 3 Green BTA's (split from original) but they're still adjusting and looking for a place to settle down.
http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x355/rsb1982/ScreenShot2013-12-17at75916PM.png (http://s1177.photobucket.com/user/rsb1982/media/ScreenShot2013-12-17at75916PM.png.html)
Screenshot from Apex… Yes my PH is insanely low. I believe it's just as the probe is 2.5 years old now and I may have let it dry out when moving. I cleaned it with a vinegar soak and brush but even after calibration it's still screwy. Going to order the BRS lab grade probe soon.
Whatchya'll think so far?
Coming soon: DIY Rapid LED light build. Already have everything waiting patiently in the box for me to find time to assemble it, and to build the frame and modify the canopy to fit it in. Still going to be several weeks before tank is cycled and I zero in on Calcium, ALK, MAG, PH, etc.
Any how I decided for the time being I will continue to use my 75G. Well, I never really liked my 75G as it's not drilled and that overflow is loud and makes me nervous so it wasn't long until I talked my fiancé in to letting me buy another tank, this time drilled, in exchange I would sell all my other tanks that are in storage or out in the garage. I picked up a 90G with corner flow at a pretty good deal at the LFS as well as a 30G Long for my sump/refugium to get rid of that darn ugly and otherwise useless trickle wet/dry tank below.
My ultimate goal is to finally get my mixed reef going now that I have more experience, more space, a bigger DT and a refugium added to my sump.
So without further ado I would like to show you my progress so far… enjoy, let me know what you think or if you have any suggestions please! Mind you, tank is still cycling technically and only just over 2 weeks old since the reboot.
http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x355/rsb1982/DSC_0233.jpg (http://s1177.photobucket.com/user/rsb1982/media/DSC_0233.jpg.html)
Running good, coming together bit by bit. I've rearranged the rocks about 6 times now, think I like it best this way rather than the 2 large mounds I had on either side.
http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x355/rsb1982/DSC_0230.jpg (http://s1177.photobucket.com/user/rsb1982/media/DSC_0230.jpg.html)
A bit crowded below, still need to organize the wires some.
http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x355/rsb1982/DSC_0228.jpg (http://s1177.photobucket.com/user/rsb1982/media/DSC_0228.jpg.html)
Left side; Skimmer, heater, filter sock. Fuge is next chamber
http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x355/rsb1982/DSC_0237.jpg (http://s1177.photobucket.com/user/rsb1982/media/DSC_0237.jpg.html)
Fuge; 2 inch miracle mud, some live rock rubble, cheato and a few vacant shells collected from the DT.
http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x355/rsb1982/DSC_0226.jpg (http://s1177.photobucket.com/user/rsb1982/media/DSC_0226.jpg.html)
Right side; Return, BRS dual reactor running GFO and carbon (I'm going to run the intake/pump side to chamber one once I get some more 1/2" murlock line). Apex equipment: Apex lite, VDM, WXM, ALD, EB8, Breakout Box. Vortech MP40wES controller (controlled by Apex via WXM), JBO ATO with 16G reservoir next to stand, just RODI right now, will add Kalk once I get my PH probe issue resolved (read below).
http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x355/rsb1982/DSC_0211.jpg (http://s1177.photobucket.com/user/rsb1982/media/DSC_0211.jpg.html)
Little cloudy from cleaning glass
http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x355/rsb1982/DSC_0215.jpg (http://s1177.photobucket.com/user/rsb1982/media/DSC_0215.jpg.html)
Rose BTA. Also have 3 Green BTA's (split from original) but they're still adjusting and looking for a place to settle down.
http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x355/rsb1982/ScreenShot2013-12-17at75916PM.png (http://s1177.photobucket.com/user/rsb1982/media/ScreenShot2013-12-17at75916PM.png.html)
Screenshot from Apex… Yes my PH is insanely low. I believe it's just as the probe is 2.5 years old now and I may have let it dry out when moving. I cleaned it with a vinegar soak and brush but even after calibration it's still screwy. Going to order the BRS lab grade probe soon.
Whatchya'll think so far?
Coming soon: DIY Rapid LED light build. Already have everything waiting patiently in the box for me to find time to assemble it, and to build the frame and modify the canopy to fit it in. Still going to be several weeks before tank is cycled and I zero in on Calcium, ALK, MAG, PH, etc.