I like your placement of the Gyre XF330's which will give you a great view from either side!!!
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Also started mounting controllers and starting on cable/device management in the cabinet. Does anyone else rely solely on 3M command strips to mount things? I really don't want to drill/screw into the cabinet, and I'd like to keep as much space as possible (so avoiding adding extra boards/shelves/etc). Just not sure if there's anything I should be weary of when mounting with command strips.
Definitely no lights while cycling as you will have algae buildup. I made that mistake because my wife wanted the tank lit up at night and paid the price.
Love the placement of this between the desks. Tagging along!
I know you had mentioned adding some rock, perhaps you should play with the design in the middle by adding some decorative pieces?
@clabern I'm confused, have you started stocking yet or are you still cycling?
Have you thought of turning them vertical along the back wall? The guy at my lfs is running his that way and swears by it.Update time!
The Reefer 250 was successfully cycling ammonia from 2-4ppm to 0 in 24 hours at the end of April. Few days later nitrites were 0 and nitrates around 50ppm. Did a water change and let it continue for a week or so for good measure.
This past weekend (starting Friday) I began the transfer from the Nuvo. Everything went well and fish/corals seem happy so far. Not sure happy/sure about placement of things yet, but I'll work on that as things go along.
Put together the Red Sea screen lid kit as well, man was that a total PITA. Mostly because of the cutouts for the Prime mounts. Luckily it was a good fit on the first try, but applying the netting was NOT fun. It broke in a few places on the first few attempts, but luckily they give you plenty. In the end the netting is very loose in the rear areas (sorry, I forgot to take a picture), but it'll do for now. I had already decided I wanted a custom lid, and this solidified that. I just want to wait until I've decided on a more permanent lighting solution before doing so.
Also finally got around to working on remounting controllers and doing some slight cable management in the cabinet. Still not great, but I'll work on it. Purchased a board I was originally going to mount things on, but didn't go through with it yet.
Started the skimmer after moving livestock and all and after a day it's skimming well. Impressed with it so far.
My only issue right now is flow in the tank. I want the Gyre's on the back wall so I'm not staring at them when at my desk, but this placement doesn't seem ideal. On the left side of the tank is some leather and xenia (my partner loves soft coral...) and if I have that left Gyre on any sort of "+" flow they get blasted and are unhappy (as is the frogspawn), due to the water bouncing off the front glass. I'm going to play around more with it, but does anyone have any recommendations here or experience with having Gyre's on the rear wall?
I think that's about it for now. I'm going to continue working on coral placement/scape, cable/device management in the cabinet, and monitoring everything.
Have you thought of turning them vertical along the back wall? The guy at my lfs is running his that way and swears by it.
Yes, directly up against the sides facing forward. Creates the gyre in the front of the tank from what I can tell.I had considered alternate placement along the back, but wasn't sure how that'd work out. Does he run them vertically placed near the side glass?
Yes, directly up against the sides facing forward. Creates the gyre in the front of the tank from what I can tell.