Greg's 240 Gallon Tank

RB Chagoi · 09/27/2009, 03:03 PM

I have about 4 years experience with a reef tank. My first was a 55 gallon inherited from my son who was being deployed to Iraq. I spent 3+ years floundering in "LFS guy" land listening to and acting on bad advice. Do I blame them? NO, I was ignorant and sought no knowledge on my own. After reading RC, WWM and the like for about a day, I realized that I knew nothing about reefkeeping and could not rely on the information or mis-information presented at the LFS level. Furthermore, at the time, I was not smart enough to know the difference

Now, this post is not to knock LFS's or employees. It is to point out that we, as reefkeepers, are obilgated to educate ourselves to know the difference between proper and improper advice. This was a lesson I learned at the expense of many animals. How sad!

I now have a 240 reef, While I am learning every day, it seems to be a thriving ecosystem. I am very happy with the system and enjoy it so much. It started cycling on 3 May and I transferred and started adding life stock on July 15. I hope you enjoy some pics.

RB Chagoi · 09/27/2009, 03:07 PM

I hope it looks as good to you as it does to me. It is not a mature tank, but I think the foundation is good.

john32 · 09/27/2009, 03:26 PM

What kind of light fixture are you using on that Tank? I'm ordering two 4ft Hamilton fixtures for my 240 with 250watt MH.

RB Chagoi · 09/27/2009, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by john32

What kind of light fixture are you using on that Tank? I'm ordering two 4ft Hamilton fixtures for my 240 with 250watt MH.

I am using the Aquatic Life 420057, 6ft MH, TF Lunar LED combo. I wanted the ends to be not as bright, for sun or other low light corals.

RB Chagoi · 09/27/2009, 04:14 PM

I forgot to mention that I would appreciate any and all comments. As much as positive comments would stroke my already appreciable ego, I welcome any and all feedback. I especially welcome any danger signs you might see. I am looking to stock over the next 5 years. I do not want fish very common to the aquaria hobby, such as Zebrasoma flavecens. The current fish list, all but one transferred from the 55 is, 2 Amphiprion ocellaris, a Pterapogon kauderni, 2 Nemateleotris decora and a newly acquired Opistognathus rosenblatti.
In addition to my current, I am concentrating on more rare specimens. Below are the fish I am considering. The final list will be a scaled down decision. I welcome any additional suggestions.
Dwarf Angels
Centropyge acanthops (African Flameback Angel) or
Centropyge argi
Anthias
Mirolabrichthys dispar (Disbar Anthias) 1 male. 2 females
Pseudanthias kashiwae (Pictilis)1 male,2-5 females
Blennie For algae control
Atrosalarias fuscus (Black Sailfin Blenny)
Gobies
Amblygobius semicinctus (Bullet Goby) for Sand algae
Hoplolatilus purpureus (Purple Tilefish) pair
Pseudochromis tonozukai (orange Peel) mated pair
Acanthurus sohal My must have fish and final fish
Reef Safe Wrasses
Cirrhilabrus tonozukai
Cirrhilabrus naokoae
Cirrhilabrus jordani
Cirrhilabrus Rhomboidalis
Macropharyngodon negrosensis

RB Chagoi · 09/28/2009, 08:55 PM

Bump

LUVSPS · 09/28/2009, 10:18 PM

It looks really good! I like your fish selection. I love wrasses!

09/27/2009, 03:26 PM	#3
john32 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Angelo, Texas Posts: 90	light Fixture What kind of light fixture are you using on that Tank? I'm ordering two 4ft Hamilton fixtures for my 240 with 250watt MH.

09/27/2009, 04:14 PM	#5
RB Chagoi Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Anderson, IN Posts: 117	Please comment I forgot to mention that I would appreciate any and all comments. As much as positive comments would stroke my already appreciable ego, I welcome any and all feedback. I especially welcome any danger signs you might see. I am looking to stock over the next 5 years. I do not want fish very common to the aquaria hobby, such as Zebrasoma flavecens. The current fish list, all but one transferred from the 55 is, 2 Amphiprion ocellaris, a Pterapogon kauderni, 2 Nemateleotris decora and a newly acquired Opistognathus rosenblatti. In addition to my current, I am concentrating on more rare specimens. Below are the fish I am considering. The final list will be a scaled down decision. I welcome any additional suggestions. Dwarf Angels Centropyge acanthops (African Flameback Angel) or Centropyge argi Anthias Mirolabrichthys dispar (Disbar Anthias) 1 male. 2 females Pseudanthias kashiwae (Pictilis)1 male,2-5 females Blennie For algae control Atrosalarias fuscus (Black Sailfin Blenny) Gobies Amblygobius semicinctus (Bullet Goby) for Sand algae Hoplolatilus purpureus (Purple Tilefish) pair Pseudochromis tonozukai (orange Peel) mated pair Acanthurus sohal My must have fish and final fish Reef Safe Wrasses Cirrhilabrus tonozukai Cirrhilabrus naokoae Cirrhilabrus jordani Cirrhilabrus Rhomboidalis Macropharyngodon negrosensis __________________ I said, "Show me your tangs". She replied, "Kiss my wrasse"? Current Tank Info: 55g QT, 240g Acrylic, ADHI model 60 Refugium, Alpha 250 cone Skimmer, Vortech MP40W's, 200# LR, Steady Param's and moving to stability.

09/28/2009, 08:55 PM	#6
RB Chagoi Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Anderson, IN Posts: 117	Bump __________________ I said, "Show me your tangs". She replied, "Kiss my wrasse"? Current Tank Info: 55g QT, 240g Acrylic, ADHI model 60 Refugium, Alpha 250 cone Skimmer, Vortech MP40W's, 200# LR, Steady Param's and moving to stability.

09/28/2009, 10:18 PM	#7
LUVSPS Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Washington state Posts: 583	It looks really good! I like your fish selection. I love wrasses! __________________ "The statistics on sanity are that one out of every four people is suffering from a mental illness. Look at your 3 best friends. If they're ok, then it's you." — Rita Mae Brown Current Tank Info: 120g SPS reef in the works. 2 400w MH in Lumenarc reflectors. 2 Vortechs. Warner Marine S-200 skimmer. Lifereef sump/refuge. TLF Phosban reactor. 110lbs dried Eco rocks.