I have just got back into Reefing. Here is a link to that effort with a Fluval Spec V Build.

I think I may be my only follower. In that case I am talking to myself. Not good.

I placed a couple dry rocks in the bottom of the tank, then scooped cups of rinsed sand around it:


Then I added the new live rocks I brought back from the LFS and filled with 15 gals. of Catalina Sea Water:

I only wanted an inch of sand, but it came out to almost 2" using...

OK, I finally have the time to get this baby going!

1. I took off the protective plastic on the new tank and removed all the bio balls in the back area. I will replace with live rock & chaeto algae to use as a rufugium. I also removed the filter sponges on the right back.


2. I took the tank outside to test with water & power. No leaks, pump works great...Quiet! (I'm sure the rubber feet...

The NAC 5.5 is doing its job well. It took a while to break in but is now producing the thick nasty.