80g deep blue reef build

[Jadgrider]

Hey all!
We are in the process of getting our mushroom lagoon (80g deep blue reef) up and running! We have so far built the stand, bought the sump, got 1 light (still need 1 more Prime if anyone is getting rid of one), and got plumbing hooked up today. We just purchased our RODI system and it is in the process of saving us some money as we speak! Here are some pics (from purchase date to today) and I'll add as we progress.

 

[fishguy242]

hi,nice work,great set up,time to get that build thread badge happy reefing

 

[Jadgrider]

Sand in, cover on.

 

[Jadgrider]

Light set up, about 85 gallons in (tank and part of sump), heater on, powerhead mixing up salt. We are getting there! Picking up some rock tomorrow and hopefully topping off the sump!

 

[fishguy242]

"ANTICIPATION"

 

[Jadgrider]

"ANTICIPATION"

I really can't wait! This is going to make an amazing mushroom lagoon! I've already got my mushroom collection started in my 57 to transfer over once the 80 is ready!

 

[jay06705]

I'm definitely following along.

 

[fishguy242]

any pic's ..or is that going to be the suspense part of this build that's kinda the thing around the reef ,keeps em coming back,i love joking and playing around,my build,and many others,yours for instance

 

[Jadgrider]

I'm definitely following along.

It's nothing special, but it's what I've wanted since I fell in love with mushrooms. I just want a fluffy carpet of different mushrooms with hills of zoas.

 

[Jadgrider]

any pic's ..or is that going to be the suspense part of this build that's kinda the thing around the reef ,keeps em coming back,i love joking and playing around,my build,and many others,yours for instance

Pics of? Mushrooms?

 

[fishguy242]

yes,or your dog,cat,you just want to keep thread rolling ,meet people,have regulars,helps if problems arise ,or just need to ask a question,without posting thread after thread

 

[Jadgrider]

yes,or your dog,cat,you just want to keep thread rolling ,meet people,have regulars,helps if problems arise ,or just need to ask a question,without posting thread after thread

That's good to know! Maybe I should just add a pic a day of each kind of mushroom I have.. That'll keep me rolling for about a month. Lol

 

[fishguy242]

now you got it!!! some builds go for years,this is a great place!!!

 

[Jadgrider]

I'll start with my "least exotic" (to me) mushroom and work my way up!

 

[Jadgrider]

I'll start with my "least exotic" (to me) mushroom and work my way up!

Just blues <3

 

[fishguy242]

nice,really nice rock they are on too

 

[count krunk]

toss at least one softie coral in there that will get BIG like a toadstool!

what fish are you planning on?

 

[Jadgrider]

toss at least one softie coral in there that will get BIG like a toadstool!

what fish are you planning on?

I would like to at some point, but they are expensive here (that I've seen). So I just have to wait for the right one to pop up.

I'm wanting a bunch of small colorful schooling fish or just a couple of tangs. Not sure yet.

 

[JumboShrimp]

Exciting project— great job so far!

 

[fishguy242]

I would like to at some point, but they are expensive here (that I've seen). So I just have to wait for the right one to pop up.

I'm wanting a bunch of small colorful schooling fish or just a couple of tangs. Not sure yet.

poss small harem of clowns and stick w the smaller tang,like tomini for instance spam alert... n page two