250G DD SPS Reef

[Vmacisback]

Looks good man! Subscribed!

I only have one suggestion. Jon Warner who manufacters ecoBAK saw the way those CAD lights reactors tumble and commented that is NOT what you want for bio pellets. I would look into another reactor.

really? what are you using? I know whatever you're using its working!

 

[Vmacisback]

Update 11/26/13

Just a small update. Since i dosed the Dr. Tim's a few days ago and used live sand in the setup I am seeing some exciting news in my test results. I really wasn't thinking I was going to see the cycle moving so fast but I guess it is. Here are the results from today's water tests. FYI I am going to Kauai on a scuba vaca and wont be adding any livestock until I get home (3 weeks). I also will be borrowing a skimmer from a buddy to use on the tank until I can make the transfer from my 150DD and drop the RLSS in the sump.

Ca: 500+
Alk: 8.4
Phos: .33 :sad:
ppt: 1.026
Ammonia: 0
Nitrite: .25
Nitrate 25ppm

 

[Dowtish]

really? what are you using? I know whatever you're using its working!

I am using an Avast MR-5 with the bio pellet nozzle. I am happy with it but would switch to a reef octopus in a second.

 

[Vmacisback]

Updates 12/5/13

Just a small update. Made some progress on the canopy and installed the t5's. Tonight I was also able to install the Radion Pro's. Still need to mess with the settings on Ecosmart Live. I am pretty happy with the coverage of the Radions, I am only using 2 and they cover the entire tank. Going to Kauai on Saturday and will hopefully be done with the cycle and start transferring things over when I return home. Here are some pics of the recent progress. The last picture is with just the 2 Radions on.

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Looking good! How's the cycle going?

 

[Vmacisback]

Looking good! How's the cycle going?

Cycling is going... Still showing Nitrite at a little less than .25. Going on vaca tomorrow and hopefully when I get back it'll be ready to drop some fish in there.

 

[YHSublime]

I am using an Avast MR-5 with the bio pellet nozzle. I am happy with it but would switch to a reef octopus in a second.

Why the quick switch if given the option? I like to advocate for Avast, but also buying local and American, so 3 birds with one stone for me being right outside DC. Also, ironic, as I run Chinese LED's and pumps alongside my American made, but what'cha gonna' do?

 

[Bucknutz]

Following along. I believe this is the exact tank I want to do next.

 

[Vmacisback]

Why the quick switch if given the option? I like to advocate for Avast, but also buying local and American, so 3 birds with one stone for me being right outside DC. Also, ironic, as I run Chinese LED's and pumps alongside my American made, but what'cha gonna' do?

Gonna stick with the Cadlights reactor for now, if i dont see they are working within 6 weeks I may think of a change but the tumble looks fine to me. Im running it pretty slow and there is no clumping of pellets. I am also dosing MB7. So i guess its sort of a waiting game right now, im pm'd Jon Warner the maker of Ecobak but I haven't gotten a response. So far so good in my opinion.

 

[Vmacisback]

Following along. I believe this is the exact tank I want to do next.

Its a well built tank. Its tough to beat the price with the standard starphire front on the DD's. I cant really imagine going bigger, the depth and width of this tank make your options endless.

 

[FMF0331]

Very nice, i'll be tagging along

 

[Vmacisback]

Quick updates 1/5/14

Just decided to pull the camera out after I added my Achilles Tang and Regal Yellow Belly. They are fresh out of QT hope they do well, fingers crossed.

 

[SeahorseKeeper]

Everything looks great!!

 

[Vmacisback]

Everything looks great!!

Thank You

 

[nitrox36]

WOW looks clean, nice. well done and put together very well. Thank you for sharing with all of us!

 

[Sahin]

Looking sweet bro!

Love this shot:

 

[Vmacisback]

Looking sweet bro!

Love this shot:

Thanks, still learning how to use my camera hopefully soon ill be able to deliver some better quality shots

 

[Vmacisback]

Coral Update shots 1/11/14

Enjoy!

 

[Vmacisback]

Coral Update shots 1/11/14

more!

 

[Vmacisback]

Coral Update shots 1/11/14

and more!