James404's 80g Rimless SPS Build
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Been working on the build whenever I get a spare few minutes in between other projects.
I redid the aquascape on the right side of the tank, basically just swapped the front rock and the back one. Looks way better IMO. I am pretty happy with this layout now.
CUC was added from ReefCleaners. I ordered Ceriths, Nerites and Nassarius snails. Ended up getting Ceriths, Nerites and Hermit crabs....oh well LOL
Observations
Already starting to see Coraline Algae.
Also seeing the beginning of the diatom phase.
I redid the aquascape on the right side of the tank, basically just swapped the front rock and the back one. Looks way better IMO. I am pretty happy with this layout now.
CUC was added from ReefCleaners. I ordered Ceriths, Nerites and Nassarius snails. Ended up getting Ceriths, Nerites and Hermit crabs....oh well LOL
Observations
Already starting to see Coraline Algae.
Also seeing the beginning of the diatom phase.
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Started to get my QT/TTM tanks setup. Built another stand for all the extra equipment needed. I'm losing track of how many of these stands I've built over the years. Bet I could build one in my sleep.
Sump is now running with skimmer and the Apex. ATO is yet to be hooked up, will be soon.
It turns out I made a poor selection on the return pump. This thing is just way too much pump, I kind of overestimated the head loss.
I placed an order for a Reeflo Swordtail as a replacement. Should be perfect, and all the plumbing connections remain the same.
Sump is now running with skimmer and the Apex. ATO is yet to be hooked up, will be soon.
It turns out I made a poor selection on the return pump. This thing is just way too much pump, I kind of overestimated the head loss.
I placed an order for a Reeflo Swordtail as a replacement. Should be perfect, and all the plumbing connections remain the same.
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I had a little bit of store credit at the LFS nearby so grabbed this small purple/green chalice
First fish have arrived. 2 ORA Premium Picasso's currently in QT. They have already been named "Megatronus" and "Pinkie Pie" by the kids.
I had a little bit of store credit at the LFS nearby so grabbed this small purple/green chalice
First fish have arrived. 2 ORA Premium Picasso's currently in QT. They have already been named "Megatronus" and "Pinkie Pie" by the kids.
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Return Pump
I swapped out the Reeflo Yellowtail today for the Swordtail.
The Yellowtail I had to valve down a considerable amount, and it was using ~460w!
The Swordtail is now using 166w, and I'm able to fine tune the flow better.
I swapped out the Reeflo Yellowtail today for the Swordtail.
The Yellowtail I had to valve down a considerable amount, and it was using ~460w!
The Swordtail is now using 166w, and I'm able to fine tune the flow better.
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Pretty happy with the flow so far in this tank
The Bubble King has been breaking in nicely, I don't even have a single fish in the system yet and it's doing it's job.
Premium Picasso's have been doing well with the TTM. They are eating regularly. I did the third transfer tonight.
The Bubble King has been breaking in nicely, I don't even have a single fish in the system yet and it's doing it's job.
Premium Picasso's have been doing well with the TTM. They are eating regularly. I did the third transfer tonight.
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^ Id like to see some updates as well! Tagging along!
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Been super busy with my business so been slacking with updates.
I finally hooked up my Cal Reactor today, up until now I have been dosing with DIY 2-part. I still need to tidy up some of the wires.
I finally hooked up my Cal Reactor today, up until now I have been dosing with DIY 2-part. I still need to tidy up some of the wires.
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The tank definitely went through some ugly phases the last couple months.
I had a huge outbreak of GHA which I attribute to excess PO4 leaching out of the rocks. I didn't do anything drastic, just let it run its course and did manual removal when possible as well as letting some large Mexican Turbos help out.
After the GHA I developed some other snotty type algae which I had never experienced before. It didn't seem like dino's but perhaps it was.
I again just kind of let it run it's course while doing a water change every once in a while and keeping up with Alk and Cal.
The snot algae has now mostly vanished and I am left with just some green cyano in a few spots.
I have been blowing it off occasionally and will soon increase flow by installing some additional MP40's I have planned.
I had a huge outbreak of GHA which I attribute to excess PO4 leaching out of the rocks. I didn't do anything drastic, just let it run its course and did manual removal when possible as well as letting some large Mexican Turbos help out.
After the GHA I developed some other snotty type algae which I had never experienced before. It didn't seem like dino's but perhaps it was.
I again just kind of let it run it's course while doing a water change every once in a while and keeping up with Alk and Cal.
The snot algae has now mostly vanished and I am left with just some green cyano in a few spots.
I have been blowing it off occasionally and will soon increase flow by installing some additional MP40's I have planned.
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Another thing that has occurred over the last few months is poor coloration of some of my acros. I attribute this to a few things:
1. I had my ATI fixture hung way too low, especially for a tank that is only 16 inches deep.
I have since moved it up to about 10 inches off the surface of the water.
2. I was running too long of a photoperiod.
This has been reduced down to 9 Hours.
3. The ORA Laura's Purple Polyp I bought from LiveAquaria came in with Red Bugs.
I treated the display with Dr. G's. I have done Interceptor treatments on my previous tanks and Dr. G's has the same active ingredient while being easier to obtain. Treatment went well, I dosed 6 capfuls and haven't seen red bugs at all since.
1. I had my ATI fixture hung way too low, especially for a tank that is only 16 inches deep.
I have since moved it up to about 10 inches off the surface of the water.
2. I was running too long of a photoperiod.
This has been reduced down to 9 Hours.
3. The ORA Laura's Purple Polyp I bought from LiveAquaria came in with Red Bugs.
I treated the display with Dr. G's. I have done Interceptor treatments on my previous tanks and Dr. G's has the same active ingredient while being easier to obtain. Treatment went well, I dosed 6 capfuls and haven't seen red bugs at all since.
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Now for the pics.
1. Ora Laura's Purple Polyp - This was infested with Red bugs when arrived.
2. Not so Red Planet. Should start to recover coloration with the changes I outlined above.
3. Nice Mari Piece I picked up. The tips are a really nice blue and I see some nice colors coming out on the branches.
4. ORA Birds of Paradise. Have gotten some nice growth out of this piece.
5. ORA Red Goniopora - Newly added.
1. Ora Laura's Purple Polyp - This was infested with Red bugs when arrived.
2. Not so Red Planet. Should start to recover coloration with the changes I outlined above.
3. Nice Mari Piece I picked up. The tips are a really nice blue and I see some nice colors coming out on the branches.
4. ORA Birds of Paradise. Have gotten some nice growth out of this piece.
5. ORA Red Goniopora - Newly added.
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Did the piece with red bugs come from divers den?
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Yes it was a DD piece. I still wouldn't hesitate to order from them, I've ordered many pieces over the years with no issues.
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