First Time Reefer - Cade 600 S2

[fhdsdmax]

Maxspect came out with a new skimmer - sk200 - better size for me so traded. It’s been running about a week - first one I’ve ever used but looks like it’s working well for me.

As has been mentioned- sump is too small for a fuge and skimmer. Skimmer seems like it will be less trouble in the long run. Still have the rumble rock from Tampa bay saltwater - few piece in the display and the rest here.

 

[fhdsdmax]

Live stock continues to expand and I’m even managing to keep coral alive - I test frequently and other than an initial fast drop in ALK everything else is with guidelines. It’s impossible to go slow - I want to add something new everyday!!! Good thing my favorite LFS is 30+ miles away.

 

[fhdsdmax]

I haven’t done an update in awhile… it’s only been about three months - things seem to be going well. Lots of coral frags - even started experimenting with SPS - have some montipora and a few acros. Not enough to make a significant dent in calcium or mag yet. Those I adjust monthly. ALK I have to add about 20ml daily to keep at 8.5 or there abouts. Two recent additions - some WYZE camera to keep an eye on things. In sump and in the room. The night/low light vision is great.

 

[Gumbies R Us]

I haven’t done an update in awhile… it’s only been about three months - things seem to be going well. Lots of coral frags - even started experimenting with SPS - have some montipora and a few acros. Not enough to make a significant dent in calcium or mag yet. Those I adjust monthly. ALK I have to add about 20ml daily to keep at 8.5 or there abouts. Two recent additions - some WYZE camera to keep an eye on things. In sump and in the room. The night/low light vision is great.

Glad everything is still going great!

 

[fhdsdmax]

So far haven’t lost any coral or fish / though my Acans definitely arent looking as full here as they did at the LFS. My nitrate was low/ basically 0 so I’m dosing that now too. There is an argument for roller matts keeping things too clean. That’s 400 that maybe I could have kept in my pocket

 

[fhdsdmax]

Been almost a year and I’m still here. Cant say there hasn’t been any losses but I suppose that is part of the journey - I think I’ve learned a bit. Really cool seeing some growth. Taking pictures weekly or monthly really helps as it’s hard to see sometimes.

Wish I had the room and budget for a bigger tank… but that will have to wait….

 

[fhdsdmax]

Love the Cade Aquarium - that said the cover left a lot to be desired. My replacement from Top Lids is AWESOME!!! They are made to order but definitely worth the wait!!!

 

[HappyHourHero.]

Nice build, Ill have to look into that lid. Not many vendors stock lids for cade

 

[DatsoonDave]

Nice build, Ill have to look into that lid. Not many vendors stock lids for cade

Top lids built one for my water box 90
Not cheap but fully custom. You measure, talk to them and they do it. Feeding lids, etc. Cut outs where you want them for auto federals, lights, etc.

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Love the Cade Aquarium - that said the cover left a lot to be desired. My replacement from Top Lids is AWESOME!!! They are made to order but definitely worth the wait!!!

That tank lid looks great!