Mesamech Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 After collecting pieces and parts for the last two months, I think I'm ready to start building my tank. I picked up a 65 gallon tall that is predrilled at the bottom so I'm going that route with drains. I just received my new sump that's a 20 inch cube and since the cabinet on my stand is only 18" wide, I have some modifications to do. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Z Reef Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 Nice start! Any plans for lighting, stocking, etc? I’m in the same boat for my next build...hoarding and building/modding stuff. Takes longer than you think when you bring a tank home 🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mesamech Posted March 30, 2019 Author Share Posted March 30, 2019 I think a mixed reef, my wife likes the movement of softies in the current, I like the sticks. I had T5's on my previous tanks with pretty good success. Right now I have a Chinese black box LED 😕 that I want to upgrade. I'm looking at AI hybrids down the road a bit before the SPS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mesamech Posted April 8, 2019 Author Share Posted April 8, 2019 Got it all piped! Time for the water test. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mesamech Posted April 8, 2019 Author Share Posted April 8, 2019 Dang pump was seized 😡 after the vinegar bath for the pump and lots of scrubbing finally got water running.😐 Time to fix leaks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsBret Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, Mesamech said: Dang pump was seized 😡 after the vinegar bath for the pump and lots of scrubbing finally got water running.😐 Time to fix leaks. Nice job fixing the seize! Edited April 9, 2019 by MrsBret Spelling 😅 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbird Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 Off to a great start! What kind of livestock are you going to be keeping? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertareef Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 Those hangers are a nice add to support your manifold - I will have to keep those in mind for future mods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mesamech Posted April 20, 2019 Author Share Posted April 20, 2019 Finally putting water in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hercules Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 TThats a super nice set up and very nice yet solid stand. I too have that same identical tank and lovin it! Im going to follow this thread to watch your build, this is great and i could use the tips. I put water in this tank exactly one year ago. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mesamech Posted April 21, 2019 Author Share Posted April 21, 2019 That looks a very large GSP colony. I like your stick collection too. What kind light are you using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hercules Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 Im using a 300w viparspectra light frm amazon currently set at 75% on the blue channel and 55% on the white channel. I started out at 40% evenly and have been slowly creeping it up over the past 5 months. And ya ive totally over stocked it with the lil acros in this closed system, gotta have somethin to suck up those nitrates lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mesamech Posted April 26, 2019 Author Share Posted April 26, 2019 (edited) Got the lights on and my first live stock Edited April 26, 2019 by Mesamech 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hercules Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 Lookin good, i like that deep purple look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mesamech Posted May 30, 2019 Author Share Posted May 30, 2019 Tank is coming along. Added some livestock, a T5 retrofit to go with LED's, HOG2 scrubber, and some chaeto in the refugium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mesamech Posted May 30, 2019 Author Share Posted May 30, 2019 My cords are a mess. 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Derbird Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 Looking good! Love the red hornet colony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hercules Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 Ooh yeah, looking great! Is that an Apex module i see in the sump? Also, did you use some bacteria seed or just the live rock to help cycle your tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mesamech Posted May 31, 2019 Author Share Posted May 31, 2019 Live rock, live sand, and Brightwell MicroBacter 7. 1 hour ago, Hercules said: Ooh yeah, looking great! Is that an Apex module i see in the sump? Also, did you use some bacteria seed or just the live rock to help cycle your tank. Yes it is an Apex, my 1st controller in a tank, I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mesamech Posted June 28, 2019 Author Share Posted June 28, 2019 (edited) Well I added got my calcium Reactor up and running and my levels have been stable for a couple of weeks now that its dialed in. Added some more corals as well. Edited June 28, 2019 by Mesamech 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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