Jcr's 95g Rimless

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Had live rock that sat in a trash can for awhile. Dried it out so I could work with it. I wanted an open tank, minimal rock work on the bottom for detritus to accumulate.
I drilled holes in them and used acrylic rods to hold them together.

 

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Here is what I used as my back ground. I didn't want to paint it and this was less messy. I think it cost $15 from lowes.

 

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Ehiem 1260 for return pump

1-MP-40 and 1-MP-20 for flow.

RKE Elite for control

Hamilton Cayman 150w DE powered by Icecap ballasts (bulbs I run are phoenix)

 

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WM K2 skimmer. Modded out by Mojo! He did a great job!

DIY sock holder and sump

With K2 in

Drews Doser Pumps

skimmer breaking in and pulling all the dried dead stuff off of the rock

 

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Yeah I also run my heater inside the baffles! Anyone else do this? Helps minimize space
ATO

Tank Cycling

First addition- Blue eyed cardinals

Holding tank for all of my coral

Holding tank gets plumbed in to speed up the cycle process and to start transferring livestock:tongue:

 

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And this is what it has currently transformed into thus far :bigsmile: (1st pictures posted in this thread)

 

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Just made a screen top for it the other day as well. I was tired of fish jumping out. There have been a lot of causualties so I decided to do something about it. 1/4" clear screen. Even my smallest fishes can't jump out

Here is how they stay on and not slide around.

 

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Oh, also upgraded to the ATB Elegance 200 skimmer :bigsmile:. Haven't had it for a full week yet, but it seems to be breaking in pretty nice. I got it because once we move I plan on adding a little more water volume to the main display tank. Here it is with about 24hrs of running on it

 

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Future site of the rimless tank where it will sit until I decide I need an in-wall tank in the back family room. Tank will be on the right wall centered. Our house should be done being built with the next month or so

Future sump room

 

[ShaunnaNordstrom]

Beautiful tank man.. Very nice display!:bigsmile:

 

[xXch0dyXx]

Setup is pretty sick, I was just over there the other day trying to steal some of the corals : - )

I wanna see a wall build in the new house, might as well get the ball rolling first thing. You gotta break the house in somehow right... why not a huge hole in the wall.

 

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Thanks Shuanna!

Thanks Chody--Not scared of the holes in the wall, just the wife :xd: Thats going to take some warming up to. Her rule is to only have one tank in the house, but never did say how big. Technically the tank will be in the garage, just visible from inside the house thats all:tongue:

 

[xXch0dyXx]

i like you thought process!! my wife wants a huge tank, not sure my skills/knowledge are there yet tho.

 

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i like you thought process!! my wife wants a huge tank, not sure my skills/knowledge are there yet tho.

I'll be right down the road from ya after we move. Need anything just give me a call. Give the wife what she wants an order a big tank :xd:

 

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I've read bio-pellets are the solid from of vodka dosing and I've been wanting to try them. It's a little scary to leave the pellets run full time because I can't judge how much is added like I can when dosing vodka. I would say its still to be determined if you can actually overdo the pellets and I understand the theory behind them about this but I still don't totally trust it. I dose MB7 and vodka every once in awhile just to give my tank a little kick from time and I figured I would give bio-pellets a try. I got some from a buddy which is really the only reason I'm trying them now instead of later because of the mixed reviews. I wonder if each brand is experiencing the same results or totally different results (algae blooms, etc..). The brand I'm trying out are the ATB HQ Bio-pellets.
I soaked them for 24hrs before putting them in line. I started with only 100ml or so for my total water volume of around 180g of water because I didn't want to add to much. They are running in a TLF reactor w/ a MJ 600 pump. I took out the foam and added some screen to prevent clumping or clogging.

I added the reactor to my tank yesterday. My ph usually runs on the low side (7.6 or so) and once I added the reactor my ph dropped to 7.3. I don't know whether its a coincidence or what. Later I looked at the graph on my RKE and my ph was jumping all around throughout the day from 7.3-7.8. My alk was 8, sal. is 1.026 so I don't know what else could be causing the ph swing. The only thing I have added to the tank this week is MB7 and that was probably 3 days ago. This morning my ph is at 7.5 and still jumpy so I have no idea whats going on.

The media is still tumbling great, no clumping or clogging of any kind. For the number crunchers out there, I won't be displaying test results. It's been a long time since I have tested for Po4 and has been a couple of years since I have tested for nitrates. I'm just seeing what effect they have on my system (colors, skimmate, etc..) and seeing what problems (hopefully none) I experience.

 

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No idea what they are called but I like'em. Started with only a couple polyps. Sorry for the crappy pics. All I have atm is a Sony camera and no programs for clearer pics.

 

[skinz78]

Those are very nice indeed!

 

[LOVETHISHOBBY]

Looks like easter eggs to me Josh. I can't wait to see the tank in it's new home. Let me know if you need any help moving the tank(s).

 

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Those are very nice indeed!

Thanks

Looks like easter eggs to me Josh. I can't wait to see the tank in it's new home. Let me know if you need any help moving the tank(s).

Thanks Rob. Def. not easter eggs. I think they are blowpops now that I actually looked for them. Just never seen any local like'em. I'll def. give you a call if I need anymore help!

 

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Showin some good P.E.