57 DB Rimless build - Page 3

sponger0 · 05/26/2014, 08:58 PM

The tank has finished cycling as of last night. I dropped the clowns in tonight and seem to like the new home.

Ill try to get some video and pics tomorrow.

sponger0 · 05/27/2014, 09:39 AM

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sponger0 · 05/28/2014, 07:35 PM

My fish have been in for a few days now. Looking happy and swimming all over the place. They havent really picked a spot.

The tank has diatoms. Glad to get some sort of color on those white rocks

And my first piece of coral. Id figure Id test it out. Its doing well. Polyps are out. Its a purple stylophora. It was cheap and figured why not lol

I ordered a Blue Assessor and should at the LFS on Friday. Qt is ready for him.

sponger0 · 06/01/2014, 08:54 PM

Update after this weekend. My local club had a meet and was pretty good. Won a few things in a raffle. Got a 3 frag pack and some oyster feast which was perfect. One of I dont think I care for.

Dark red with a neon mouth

Pink Zoas

I got a nice piece of strawberry shortcake

A different pink zoa frag

Birds of paradise and a millepora. Mostly just a dull purple

Green acro

sponger0 · 06/01/2014, 08:58 PM

Updated FTS

Diatoms are starting to die.

Going to pick up a small CUC and some rasta zoas this week

sponger0 · 06/05/2014, 08:26 PM

Updated pic of FTS with corals attached to the rock. All the corals are doing very well

Got some rastas and dont remember the name of the other lol

Clowns in a cave

Alkalinity time!! Lol

So for trace elements I got the Red Sea Pro foundations kit. I like how well its laid out in one package.

sponger0 · 06/05/2014, 08:34 PM

Been dosing to get the numbers a bit over the past few days. The trace elements are a little lower than I like them.

So current readings on my tank

Salinity 1.025
Magnesium 1500
Calcium 410
Alk 7.8

Mostly trying to get the alk up to 9.

Also need a small clean up crew this week.

sponger0 · 06/22/2014, 08:20 PM

So after a nice little dino attack, I now have the tank under better control. Syphoned out the dinos as much as I could and went lights out for 2 1/2 days. And just turned on the blues after that. Its only been a day but not growing and looks like alot of waste where they died off. Gonna syphon again tonight and continue like this to see what happens. All corals seem unaffected except my Strawberry Shortcake Acro. ****ed but still alive lol

Some current shots.

FTS

You can see here the waste from the dinos dying off.

Some zoas

Rasta went from 1 to 3 in a few weeks.

Sunny Ds

Green/purple acan

This little guy is awesome. Large white legged hermit. Keeps the sand very clean and killed all the dinos that were growing on the sand. I didnt believe it would work at first but I dont need any other crew for the sand

Also having a massive explosion of pods. So other than the dinos things are still looking good.

sponger0 · 07/29/2014, 07:43 PM

Well its been awhile since Ive done any updates here. Everything is running good. Had a battle with dinos, and some hydroids but now they are gone. Tank is looking good with some coralline growth going on.

Bunch of zoas and frogspawn in the back

Various Acros

Oregon Tort

Bam Bams I believe

McNeils Assessor

Chrisq0904 · 07/30/2014, 10:36 AM

Awesome build it came along nice. I'm currently getting ready to downsize from a 75 to the same tank. What power heads are you using and how much sand did you end up using?

sahin · 10/08/2014, 09:02 AM

Just went through the thread. Nice setup. Will be following for sure. Be nice to see updated shots of the corals. What's your T5 combo?

JMorris271 · 10/08/2014, 11:25 AM

Wonderful thread. I am enjoying your commentary mot of all.
I am getting ready to setup a tank. Can you please tell me about the mod you made to quiet your skimmer down? How you made it and where you put it. Ect.
Thanks so much.

Jay

CrookedStick · 10/08/2014, 12:48 PM

Nice build, thanks for sharing and keep the photos coming.

tilo · 10/08/2014, 01:16 PM

Definitely subscribing. Wish I was as handy building noice stands.

Just an opinion, not saying your current display looks rough or anything but maybe consider taking out that giant boulder in the middle top half. either just shop around and wait for that perfect plate piece to put there or leave it open so the sps can fill it in when they begin to flourish.

You can put the boulder in the sump

sponger0 · 10/16/2014, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chrisq0904

Awesome build it came along nice. I'm currently getting ready to downsize from a 75 to the same tank. What power heads are you using and how much sand did you end up using?

Im using a koralia 750 Evo Im guessing and Jebao RW8

Quote:

Originally Posted by nvladik

Very nice build!

Thank you

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMorris271

Wonderful thread. I am enjoying your commentary mot of all.
I am getting ready to setup a tank. Can you please tell me about the mod you made to quiet your skimmer down? How you made it and where you put it. Ect.
Thanks so much.

Jay

Thanks Jay. I used a rubber fitting and pvc t fitting and capped it off and the water drains under the water level so its extremely quiet

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrookedStick

Nice build, thanks for sharing and keep the photos coming.

Updated pics coming

Quote:

Originally Posted by tilo

Definitely subscribing. Wish I was as handy building noice stands.

Just an opinion, not saying your current display looks rough or anything but maybe consider taking out that giant boulder in the middle top half. either just shop around and wait for that perfect plate piece to put there or leave it open so the sps can fill it in when they begin to flourish.

You can put the boulder in the sump

Well Im making some changes soon

sponger0 · 10/16/2014, 10:32 AM

So are some updated photos. First off, Ive had an issue with the tank unfortunately. My pH has been causing alot of issues with my SPS. Evidently, a small townhouse with 2 people, a dog and 2 cats produces alot of CO2 lol. So I installed a CO2 scrubber and it has leveled out and the SPS have been recovering.

UPDATED FTS

Some of my SPS collections so far

And my clown photobombing lol

Acans

Zoas

Actinics only

And I got a killer deal on this one. I actually made money are selling the stand. 90 gallon RR. In almost flawless condition

And my newest addition. 4 weeks in QT and looking clean and eating good. Only about 2 inches

sponger0 · 10/19/2014, 09:47 AM

We just had a big meet here in my town. Lots of vendors from out of town, awesome fish tacos, and an amazing raffle. I scored about 400 worth of stuff for 100

Here's is my score to add to my tank

Been wanting one of these for awhile and had a great deal on them while I was there

Bunch of new corals

And may be my favorite pick up. I think I want to get a few more

It was a blast!!!!

mandarin_goby · 10/19/2014, 10:15 AM

I used to live in Norfolk...I'm bummed I missed out on that show in Va Beach! You scored some nice stuff there.

sponger0 · 10/19/2014, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mandarin_goby

I used to live in Norfolk...I'm bummed I missed out on that show in Va Beach! You scored some nice stuff there.

It truly was a great show. But winning some stuff made it better too lol

07/30/2014, 10:36 AM	#60
Chrisq0904 Moved On Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Plantation, FL Posts: 1,209	57 DB Rimless build Awesome build it came along nice. I'm currently getting ready to downsize from a 75 to the same tank. What power heads are you using and how much sand did you end up using?

10/08/2014, 11:25 AM	#62
JMorris271 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Foothills of SC Posts: 2,010	Wonderful thread. I am enjoying your commentary mot of all. I am getting ready to setup a tank. Can you please tell me about the mod you made to quiet your skimmer down? How you made it and where you put it. Ect. Thanks so much. Jay __________________ 120 gal mixed tank. Lightly stocked now but....

10/19/2014, 10:15 AM	#68
mandarin_goby Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 844	I used to live in Norfolk...I'm bummed I missed out on that show in Va Beach! You scored some nice stuff there. __________________ 75 with Eshopps 100 sump, Reef Octopus 110 SSS skimmer, Sicce 3.0 pump, Maxspect Gyre 130, 2 x Kessil a360W, mangroves plus clip-on bulb in sump 75 FW planted with CO2, 12 gallon cherry shrimp tank

05/26/2014, 08:58 PM	#51
sponger0 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 6,659	The tank has finished cycling as of last night. I dropped the clowns in tonight and seem to like the new home. Ill try to get some video and pics tomorrow.

05/27/2014, 09:39 AM	#52
sponger0 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 6,659	from leandro rivera on Vimeo.

05/28/2014, 07:35 PM	#53
sponger0 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 6,659	My fish have been in for a few days now. Looking happy and swimming all over the place. They havent really picked a spot. The tank has diatoms. Glad to get some sort of color on those white rocks And my first piece of coral. Id figure Id test it out. Its doing well. Polyps are out. Its a purple stylophora. It was cheap and figured why not lol I ordered a Blue Assessor and should at the LFS on Friday. Qt is ready for him.

06/01/2014, 08:54 PM	#54
sponger0 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 6,659	Update after this weekend. My local club had a meet and was pretty good. Won a few things in a raffle. Got a 3 frag pack and some oyster feast which was perfect. One of I dont think I care for. Dark red with a neon mouth Pink Zoas I got a nice piece of strawberry shortcake A different pink zoa frag Birds of paradise and a millepora. Mostly just a dull purple Green acro

06/01/2014, 08:58 PM	#55
sponger0 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 6,659	Updated FTS Diatoms are starting to die. Going to pick up a small CUC and some rasta zoas this week

06/05/2014, 08:26 PM	#56
sponger0 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 6,659	Updated pic of FTS with corals attached to the rock. All the corals are doing very well Got some rastas and dont remember the name of the other lol Clowns in a cave Alkalinity time!! Lol So for trace elements I got the Red Sea Pro foundations kit. I like how well its laid out in one package.

06/05/2014, 08:34 PM	#57
sponger0 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 6,659	Been dosing to get the numbers a bit over the past few days. The trace elements are a little lower than I like them. So current readings on my tank Salinity 1.025 Magnesium 1500 Calcium 410 Alk 7.8 Mostly trying to get the alk up to 9. Also need a small clean up crew this week.

06/22/2014, 08:20 PM	#58
sponger0 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 6,659	So after a nice little dino attack, I now have the tank under better control. Syphoned out the dinos as much as I could and went lights out for 2 1/2 days. And just turned on the blues after that. Its only been a day but not growing and looks like alot of waste where they died off. Gonna syphon again tonight and continue like this to see what happens. All corals seem unaffected except my Strawberry Shortcake Acro. ****ed but still alive lol Some current shots. FTS You can see here the waste from the dinos dying off. Some zoas Rasta went from 1 to 3 in a few weeks. Sunny Ds Green/purple acan This little guy is awesome. Large white legged hermit. Keeps the sand very clean and killed all the dinos that were growing on the sand. I didnt believe it would work at first but I dont need any other crew for the sand Also having a massive explosion of pods. So other than the dinos things are still looking good.

07/29/2014, 07:43 PM	#59
sponger0 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 6,659	Well its been awhile since Ive done any updates here. Everything is running good. Had a battle with dinos, and some hydroids but now they are gone. Tank is looking good with some coralline growth going on. Bunch of zoas and frogspawn in the back Various Acros Oregon Tort Bam Bams I believe McNeils Assessor

10/08/2014, 09:02 AM	#61
sahin Ultimate Reefer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,540	Just went through the thread. Nice setup. Will be following for sure. Be nice to see updated shots of the corals. What's your T5 combo?

10/08/2014, 12:48 PM	#63
CrookedStick Moved On Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Sunny San Diego Posts: 69	Nice build, thanks for sharing and keep the photos coming.

10/08/2014, 01:16 PM	#64
tilo Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Central Florida Posts: 196	Definitely subscribing. Wish I was as handy building noice stands. Just an opinion, not saying your current display looks rough or anything but maybe consider taking out that giant boulder in the middle top half. either just shop around and wait for that perfect plate piece to put there or leave it open so the sps can fill it in when they begin to flourish. You can put the boulder in the sump

10/16/2014, 10:32 AM	#66
sponger0 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 6,659	So are some updated photos. First off, Ive had an issue with the tank unfortunately. My pH has been causing alot of issues with my SPS. Evidently, a small townhouse with 2 people, a dog and 2 cats produces alot of CO2 lol. So I installed a CO2 scrubber and it has leveled out and the SPS have been recovering. UPDATED FTS Some of my SPS collections so far And my clown photobombing lol Acans Zoas Actinics only And I got a killer deal on this one. I actually made money are selling the stand. 90 gallon RR. In almost flawless condition And my newest addition. 4 weeks in QT and looking clean and eating good. Only about 2 inches

10/19/2014, 09:47 AM	#67
sponger0 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 6,659	We just had a big meet here in my town. Lots of vendors from out of town, awesome fish tacos, and an amazing raffle. I scored about 400 worth of stuff for 100 Here's is my score to add to my tank Been wanting one of these for awhile and had a great deal on them while I was there Bunch of new corals And may be my favorite pick up. I think I want to get a few more It was a blast!!!!