The new tank is looking great! I really like the branching rock aquascape you put together!I had a successful first tank, a rs aio 60 that grew everything. Until it crashed... 1st neg. milestone was marine velvet in that tank. and tank ran on higher parameters
2nd tank, 125 was ultimately a negative overall except I learned how to use a sump and designed/put it together (hubby did the plumbing after I figured it out). Too many negatives including a used tank (no glass clarity), marco rock not rinsed, poor lights, constant powerhead failures, high no3 and po4
3rd tank is my biggest milestone. Best in numbers, best set up, best in corals including sps and goni's
--240 gal
--1 mo old and is perfect!
--perfect parameters including po4 (having to dose) and no 3 at 5. This is a huge one for me
Better tank (RS 3xl900), better equipment, UV Sterilizer , good rock, and soon, apex hooked up
It's interesting to hear about your struggles with your second tank. I've had similar success with my first tank (also an AIO) and I'm a little nervous about upgrading to a larger tank with a sump as I have no experience with one. I'm glad to hear you stuck with the hobby despite the frustrations of your second build.