I suppose i should start here.

[plasma327]

Been reefing for a long time. Since the 90s actually. I have been out for about 6 years as my last tank crashed. No rhyme or reason just dead in 8 short hours. Left for work, arrived home to dead and dying corals and fish. I could not save it.. I tried for 3 days to no avail. So angry and upset i sold it all off for just pennies. I'll post some pics of my old tanks. With some coaxing from my wife i embarked on a new tank. A 65 gallon oak canopy and stand. Been on it about a week now. Some plumbing done some pumps in aragonite and rock work done. Still waiting on more gear from Marine depot , BRS , Amazon. I'll take some pics and add more detail tomorrow. I'll post some pics of my old tanks.

 

[Cell]

Feels good doesn't it? Welcome back to salt and welcome to R2R!

 

[F i s h y]

welcome. Can't wait to see your progress.

 

[Billldg]

Welcome to R2R!!! Beautiful looking tank!!!

 

[G Santana]

Those tank shots were stunning!!!
Welcome, and good luck on the re-launch!!!

 

[plasma327]

It does feel good to be back. The pictured tank was not quite 3 years old. The SPS had only been in for 7 or 8 months. was growing rapidly... Enough with the old. I hope to have water in the new tank this weekend. Installing lights tomorrow after work .... One 250K radium 4 T5s and two of the little 80 watt kessil blues for nothing but to adjust the color to my liking.

 

[plasma327]

Those tank shots were stunning!!!
Welcome, and good luck on the re-launch!!!

Thanks, poured my all into that one. The elegance was my fav piece! Will have another in this new tank.

 

[Mr_Knightley]

 

[plasma327]

Snapped a picture of the new tank as o was leaving for work.

 

[Waters]

Welcome back! Looks good

 

[plasma327]

Welcome back! Looks good

Thanks, Not happy with the scaping though. Its missin something. I have no more rock left so... I need two large pieces to cut and make a dual arch. That was my original vision. Just short on rock. Hour each way for me to drive to my closest reef dealer.

 

[sixty_reefer]

Beautiful, welcome back

 

[plasma327]

Beautiful, welcome back

Thank You

 

[SMSREEF]

Welcome Back!
Your tank was beautiful and I’m sure this new one is gonna be amazing too!

 

[plasma327]

Welcome Back!
Your tank was beautiful and I’m sure this new one is gonna be amazing too!

Thank You. With some work and time i hope so.

 

[plasma327]

After some cursing and gentle coursing the lights are installed and on. 2 kessil 80. 2 t5. And one 250 radium. Breaking it in as I clean up the mess. Just running from a power strip as I still have not received the new apex , skimmer , etc..... grrrrrrr

 

[plasma327]

Pumps are in. Neo 5 and mp 10s. Got Flow?

 

[NashobaTek]

 

[plasma327]

OK Cable management sucks!!! It's just kinda difficult to make it look clean and tidy. I did receive the rest of my gear last evening. I am also 4 outlets short. I will be needing another EB832. Grrrrrr... It is the power supply's for A80's Kessils, The USB power for SpectralX controller and the canopy fan. Really do not need the a EB82 for those but ........ I have a Trip Lite Isobar 6 I will power the tank and the apex using it for the mean time.. Should be running water in by midnight.

 

[plasma327]

Took till Sunday to get water in the tank. Up and running now. My brand new ballast last about 3 hours and died. Now trying today to get a replacement.. I mixed the salt to rich and have it up over 41... Have to knock that back to 35 tonight. Had a leak in one of the drain tubes. Did seal that up right off. Woosh ! feel like a noob fighting all over again.