Brooklyn Reefer 200

[Kan123]

Hi all!

Welcome to my build thread. Some context to myself - I’ve been on/off reefing since 2014 and am coming out of a 2 year “off period” for various reasons. But wow am I excited to be back.

This reef is going to be special to me! Hoping to build my latest masterpiece.

Overall goals for the system:
- Automation, automation, automation (I find myself traveling frequently so need peace of mind)
- True mixed reef

Hardware overview:
- Reefer 200 g2 with ato+ and reef mat 250
- AI Hydra Edge 44 + AI blade grow
- Aquamaxx FC80 skimmer
- Jebao DCQ 5000 return
- 2x AI Nero 3
- BRS 200w heater
- Apex Jr

For dosing, I am planning to give the modern reef system a shot. While they are relatively new in the US, their methodology aligns well with mine!


Where am I today?
System is set up! Modern reef nitribac, biobac, biodiversity have been dosed to jumpstart the cycle 2 days ago. Planning to do a cycle with fish, and my 2 clownfish have been introduced today!

Come along as this system progresses :)

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Following along!

 

[Kan123]

I think it’s time for an update! The past 2 months has been somewhat of eventful. Things are progressing, but still lots to do.

I’ve had 2-3 coral shipments over the past month. Mostly pieces to see how the system is doing. I also added 2 new fish (bicolor blenny and a helfriechi firefish). Unfortunately the firefish didn’t make it, my Autofeeder didn’t run for a week while traveling so the blenny started bullying it. I might try again, alongside adding other fish to disperse the aggression a little!

I did a copepod introduction about a month ago- definitely seeing a bunch on the glass at night but plan to add another dump in a week to get more diversity (only have acyclopods atm).

My main issue right now - extremely low nutrients. I have my skimmer drain plug open, it’s running just to oxygenate and truly break in. The reefmat is doing way too good of a job, phosphates sit at 0 and nitrates at 0 no matter what!

Current dosing:
- All for reef 3ml (will switch to modern reef in August or September once the new updated formula drops in the US
- phyto 15ml
- going to start neophos and neonitro until o get more fish introduced