245 mixed reef build

Williamson’s Reef · Feb 26, 2019

Williamson’s Reef · Feb 26, 2019

I did upgrade my flow with 2 MP60s and 2 MP40s apex controlled. I just couldn’t get the tunze 6105s to do what I wanted.

Williamson’s Reef · Feb 26, 2019

These go in the DT next month.

Williamson’s Reef · Feb 26, 2019

Sumps full of life

Williamson’s Reef · Feb 26, 2019

So is the additional refuguim.

Williamson’s Reef · Mar 30, 2020

So many changes since the start. Upgraded my skimmer, got rid of the fudge,added a algae scrubber,trident, Radion G5 lights and a tied in a 90 gallon frag tank. SPS have taken off for me so I’ve been transitioning over to SPS dominant. The tank is fallow because of ick that made it into the system from coral. So I’ve added probably over 50 SPS while it is. Here are some updated pics.

Williamson’s Reef · Mar 30, 2020

Williamson’s Reef · Mar 30, 2020

The urchins have eaten the paint off some of my plumbing. They also love coralline algae over anything else.

cancun · Apr 1, 2020

I just saw your build thread! Looking great! For years I just had LPS, but last year I added some nice SPS for a mixed reef. I like colonies more than frags. I will buy frags though if big enough....lol....

Williamson’s Reef · Apr 1, 2020

cancun said:
I just saw your build thread! Looking great! For years I just had LPS, but last year I added some nice SPS for a mixed reef. I like colonies more than frags. I will buy frags though if big enough....lol....

Than you. This was my first build thread and could of did a lot more with it. Especially with all the time and money I have into it.. lol. I can’t wait for my frags to turn into colonies. I have over 60 SPS frags now. 50+ are going to be quite beautiful. I did my research and only added quality stuff.

I’ll get some pics of my Advanced Acrylics 90 gallon frag tank on here soon. I just recently plumed it into the system.

Williamson’s Reef · May 15, 2020

Advance acrylic 90 gal frag tank Plumbed into the main system. Love this tank.

Williamson’s Reef · May 15, 2020

Quick updates...I Upgraded my lights to Radion XR30 G5 Blue. I went with 3 fixtures mounted in my aquatic life hybrid fixture. Big change from just Kessil 2 AP700s. My corals love the new lights and are growing much faster. I’m using the AB+ program. I rented a par meter and have 250-350 par from the top of my rocks to the sand bed. Even on the front sand bed close to the glass is 300 par at 80% intensity.

Williamson’s Reef · May 15, 2020

Upgraded my return pump only to crack my sump moving my plumbing around. I needed more flow once I plumbed the 90 frag tank into the system. Only had the pump running for a day .. it really moves a lot of water.

Williamson’s Reef · May 15, 2020

My SPS dominant tank is on life support while I try to get a new sump built and installed. I’m testing my water daily and added a hang on the back filter for now. I’m never dealing with this again. So I purchased a Abyzz A400IPU, 75 gallon tank and exotic marine sump kit. I never thought I’d spend so much money on a return pump. But I never want to go through this again. I’m just praying my corals make it. All my fish are in QT tanks.

Williamson’s Reef · Jun 21, 2020

New sump is in and running. Love the Exotic Marine sump kit. I lost a few corals but the tank is fully recovered now. And once again full poly extensions on all SPS.