dtum's Practical Reef - 54 Gallons of Coral Jewels - Page 3

deeznutz1 · 08/30/2016, 08:30 PM

Looks so full already! Nice Pink cadi

reefmutt · 08/30/2016, 08:48 PM

Wow. Looking so good.
Very nice!
The growth really is amazing.

burton14e7 · 08/30/2016, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dtum

I like it a lot. Great size and pulls well. I can't say it is quiet though, but it ok for being in my home office.

That's a bummer. People reporting that it's quiet is the reason I was going to buy one for my future reefer.

dtum · 10/13/2016, 11:55 AM

The tank is at a six month mark!

westreef · 10/13/2016, 12:04 PM

Wow, just 6 months -- just beautiful!

Darth_Tater · 10/13/2016, 01:59 PM

Looking awesome! Do you spot feed your LPS?

DiscusHeckel · 10/15/2016, 01:56 PM

Subscribed. Very impressive start.

Kaedious · 10/21/2016, 07:39 AM

Would love some details on your light schedule!

dtum · 11/07/2016, 06:50 PM

7 month mark for Practical Reef. Enjoy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2X40HP95BU

As for the light schedule - I'm still tweaking mine. But basically trying to hit 220 PAR in the middle of the tank, 8-9 hours of predominantly blue light.

And I'm not spot feeding my corals, but have been adding some PolypLab products.

duberz · 11/28/2016, 09:31 PM

What par meter are you using?

dtum · 12/28/2016, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duberz

What par meter are you using?

Just the standard Apogee 400 one.

dtum · 12/28/2016, 10:37 AM

Hey everyone, happy holidays. To finish off this year, here's Practical Reef at 8 month mark.

burton14e7 · 12/29/2016, 10:44 AM

Awesome, I always look forward to your updates.

chessmanmark · 12/29/2016, 01:33 PM

I enjoyed reading your thread. I have also been considering this tank or the 525 XL. My ideal dimensions are 60x30x20 and the 525 comes close. I presently have an established 90 so I'm not sure if I want to transfer everything over and stick with Tangs, or add another smaller tank with the same reasoning to "backup" precious SPS pieces. Reading your thread makes that decision even harder. Nice job with the build and documenting your process.

Mr.Fishtank · 02/20/2017, 08:19 PM

Sorry to hear about the tank crash. That really sucks. I know that you will rebuild and it will be better then ever. Your 180 is what I dream of having one day.

dtum · 03/11/2017, 09:07 PM

As some of you may know, I have experienced my first real crash last month, my prized acros have not reacted kindly to the move, I did make a few mistakes that had caused a total meltdown over the course of 24 hours. Here's a re-cap:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9mBr1ZlLUw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7uy4q3xdw0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96Bgp82Q5pM

Good news is that I'm still in the hobby, the tank is back to normal and I'm starting almost from scratch. I might do a few things different and better this time around. Stay tuned.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LD6kZZP9e8

Stickboy97 · 03/11/2017, 10:09 PM

Ouch man, that is tragic! Your tank was amazing and I'm sure it will be again!

dtum · 07/10/2017, 09:37 AM

Practical Reef at 15 months. 3 months after a full crash.

cobra2326 · 07/10/2017, 10:01 AM

Thanks for posting here! I've been following you on YouTube and AquaticLog. Even though your crash was indeed tragic, the information you shared is invaluable for those of us seeking to avoid making the same mistakes. Thank you for sharing your journey!

dtum · 08/13/2017, 05:45 AM

Practical Reef is now 16 months old and it has been just over 4 months since all of the corals had been wiped out during the move.

Everything has stabilized and is now starting to show decent color. Here's the side shot.

I've also taken a photo from the same angle in the morning when the tank is lit by sun:

And this is what the tank looked like two weeks ago:

A few more shots:

And here is a couple of videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHWst3svyb0

and

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTSBZybOR0Q

reefmutt · 08/13/2017, 06:01 AM

Still looking great, Dmitry! I am absolutely IN LOVE with that big blue tort, centre stage.
Fantastic job!
Do you do any maintenance on your siporax?

dtum · 08/13/2017, 06:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reefmutt

Still looking great, Dmitry! I am absolutely IN LOVE with that big blue tort, centre stage.
Fantastic job!
Do you do any maintenance on your siporax?

Thanks. Zero maintenance on siporax. And that tort is pretty much the only thing that had survived the whole crash. Yikes.

paja 55gl · 01/27/2019, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dtum

So, the benefits of a small tank allow me to drain the water with fair ease and move the tank if I wanted to. And so I did.

I'm using my Brute trash bin that holds saltwater for this.

The first post goes up.

And here are all three of them now

It is time to start adding water back in

I always notice that even if the tank is perfectly level when it is empty, it may need a bit of re-shimming after the water has been added.

Time to start fooling around with lights. It does look very nice.

And here's the final result

Where did you buy the material for light mounts?

Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

dtum · 01/22/2020, 08:05 PM

By the way I'm still reefing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuuBOKrKZL0

dtum · 01/22/2020, 08:06 PM

08/30/2016, 08:30 PM	#51
deeznutz1 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: newmarket Posts: 428	Looks so full already! Nice Pink cadi __________________ Is that nemo? Current Tank Info: 150 peninsula SPS dominated

08/30/2016, 08:48 PM	#52
reefmutt Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Mtl. Canada Posts: 7,824	Wow. Looking so good. Very nice! The growth really is amazing. __________________ Matt. Current Tank Info: 53x32.5x26 190g dt 60g of sumps 3 tank-100 gal frag system 6xAI prime 8xt5. 4x maxspect gyre. Skimz Dual internal sicce pump skimmer Deltec PF601s ca rx+Kalk stirrer

10/13/2016, 11:55 AM	#54
dtum Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 861	The tank is at a six month mark! __________________ Pragmatic Reef 180 gallons 72'' x 26'' x 22''

10/13/2016, 12:04 PM	#55
westreef Lost as usual Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Really California? Posts: 846	Wow, just 6 months -- just beautiful! __________________ Bernie 75g, ATI 4x58wT5 LED Hybrid Powermodule, AquaMaxx ConeS 1, 2xMP40wES, RKL controller, Tunze Osmolator

10/15/2016, 01:56 PM	#57
DiscusHeckel Acropora Gardener Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sheffield, UK Posts: 2,780	Subscribed. Very impressive start. __________________ Featured Tank OCT 2016 \| "Reef Hobbyist Magazine" TOTM OCT 2016 \| "Ultimate Reef", UK FB \| "/troutsReefTank/" 65G SPS Reef- ATI 8 X 39W PM; TM [Bacto-Balance A-; Reef Actif; Nitribiotic; Iodine]

10/13/2016, 01:59 PM	#56
Darth_Tater Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Northern Utah Posts: 535	Looking awesome! Do you spot feed your LPS?

10/21/2016, 07:39 AM	#58
Kaedious Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 16	Would love some details on your light schedule!

11/07/2016, 06:50 PM	#59
dtum Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 861	7 month mark for Practical Reef. Enjoy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2X40HP95BU As for the light schedule - I'm still tweaking mine. But basically trying to hit 220 PAR in the middle of the tank, 8-9 hours of predominantly blue light. And I'm not spot feeding my corals, but have been adding some PolypLab products. __________________ Pragmatic Reef 180 gallons 72'' x 26'' x 22''

11/28/2016, 09:31 PM	#60
duberz Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: central Florida Posts: 296	What par meter are you using?

12/28/2016, 10:37 AM	#62
dtum Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 861	Hey everyone, happy holidays. To finish off this year, here's Practical Reef at 8 month mark. __________________ Pragmatic Reef 180 gallons 72'' x 26'' x 22''

12/29/2016, 10:44 AM	#63
burton14e7 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Keller, Tx Posts: 2,009	Awesome, I always look forward to your updates. __________________ Go Lakers! Current Tank Info: Currently awaiting relapse.

12/29/2016, 01:33 PM	#64
chessmanmark Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New York Posts: 927	I enjoyed reading your thread. I have also been considering this tank or the 525 XL. My ideal dimensions are 60x30x20 and the 525 comes close. I presently have an established 90 so I'm not sure if I want to transfer everything over and stick with Tangs, or add another smaller tank with the same reasoning to "backup" precious SPS pieces. Reading your thread makes that decision even harder. Nice job with the build and documenting your process.

02/20/2017, 08:19 PM	#65
Mr.Fishtank Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 275	Sorry to hear about the tank crash. That really sucks. I know that you will rebuild and it will be better then ever. Your 180 is what I dream of having one day.

03/11/2017, 09:07 PM	#66
dtum Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 861	As some of you may know, I have experienced my first real crash last month, my prized acros have not reacted kindly to the move, I did make a few mistakes that had caused a total meltdown over the course of 24 hours. Here's a re-cap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9mBr1ZlLUw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7uy4q3xdw0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96Bgp82Q5pM Good news is that I'm still in the hobby, the tank is back to normal and I'm starting almost from scratch. I might do a few things different and better this time around. Stay tuned. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LD6kZZP9e8 __________________ Pragmatic Reef 180 gallons 72'' x 26'' x 22''

03/11/2017, 10:09 PM	#67
Stickboy97 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 647	Ouch man, that is tragic! Your tank was amazing and I'm sure it will be again! __________________ DSA 105g Neo Pro

07/10/2017, 09:37 AM	#68
dtum Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 861	Practical Reef at 15 months. 3 months after a full crash. __________________ Pragmatic Reef 180 gallons 72'' x 26'' x 22''

07/10/2017, 10:01 AM	#69
cobra2326 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 563	Thanks for posting here! I've been following you on YouTube and AquaticLog. Even though your crash was indeed tragic, the information you shared is invaluable for those of us seeking to avoid making the same mistakes. Thank you for sharing your journey! __________________ Jon Aquatic Log: http://www.aquaticlog.com/aquariums/cobra2326/1 Nuvo Fusion Build Thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2636370 Current Tank Info: Nuvo Fusion 10

08/13/2017, 05:45 AM	#70
dtum Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 861	Practical Reef is now 16 months old and it has been just over 4 months since all of the corals had been wiped out during the move. Everything has stabilized and is now starting to show decent color. Here's the side shot. I've also taken a photo from the same angle in the morning when the tank is lit by sun: And this is what the tank looked like two weeks ago: A few more shots: And here is a couple of videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHWst3svyb0 and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTSBZybOR0Q __________________ Pragmatic Reef 180 gallons 72'' x 26'' x 22''

08/13/2017, 06:01 AM	#71
reefmutt Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Mtl. Canada Posts: 7,824	Still looking great, Dmitry! I am absolutely IN LOVE with that big blue tort, centre stage. Fantastic job! Do you do any maintenance on your siporax? __________________ Matt. Current Tank Info: 53x32.5x26 190g dt 60g of sumps 3 tank-100 gal frag system 6xAI prime 8xt5. 4x maxspect gyre. Skimz Dual internal sicce pump skimmer Deltec PF601s ca rx+Kalk stirrer

01/22/2020, 08:05 PM	#74
dtum Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 861	By the way I'm still reefing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuuBOKrKZL0 __________________ Pragmatic Reef 180 gallons 72'' x 26'' x 22''

01/22/2020, 08:06 PM	#75
dtum Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 861	__________________ Pragmatic Reef 180 gallons 72'' x 26'' x 22''