Jedi1199 55Gallon conversion

Miami Reef · Oct 22, 2021

Are your lights always that white?

Jedi1199 · Oct 22, 2021

I am guessing you refer to the July update? No, that picture was taken under white for photo purposes. I run the lights at 60% blue and 10% whites. These are cheap black box lights and do not offer the controllability of the high end ones. I had to make a choice of where to economize on this project and lights were the obvious choice. Given the limitless options and high prices. I have upgraded a lot here over what I intended, but the lights are still a future plan.

Miami Reef · Oct 23, 2021

We definitely need updated pictures.

Jedi1199 · Nov 15, 2021

OK guys... here is an update on the 55.

I have been battling GHA/bryopsis in this tank for some time. I recently resorted to chemical fix in the form of FluxRx. It seems to have it under control now. I guess we shall just have to wait and see how it works long term.

This weekend I installed a small sump setup using a HOB overflow and a 10g tank for the sump. I got it all plumbed in and running now. The best part of it is it allows me to finally get rid of the loud HOB skimmer I have been using.

Here are some pics from today...

Jedi1199 · Dec 15, 2021

Update 12-15... here is a video of the tank today...

Jedi1199 · Mar 2, 2022

Alright guys and gals.. Its been a while since I have updated here... I will be posting some new pics and a video likely either later this evening or next week. Since the last update things are growing out beautifully. The SPS pieces that you see in the video are taking off like gangbusters. I have added quite a few new corals and a couple RFA , and I can honestly say that I am extremely happy with this tank today.

Pics coming soon!!!

OrchidMiss · Mar 2, 2022

Can't wait to see the next photos!!!

Jedi1199 · Mar 2, 2022

OrchidMiss said:
Can't wait to see the next photos!!!

Bridget. the video is uploading now! Apologies in advance for the moments I got tongue tied and the shaky cell phone cam... lol

Jedi1199 · Mar 2, 2022

OrchidMiss said:
Can't wait to see the next photos!!!

Ok Genevive... here is the update video... enjoy!!!

Miami Reef · Mar 3, 2022

I love your personality and the way you explain things! Go canister filters! Lol!

Beautiful tank! I’m partial to the biota yellow rant that was a quarter size!

Jedi1199 · Mar 3, 2022

Miami Reef said:
I love your personality and the way you explain things! Go canister filters! Lol!

Beautiful tank! I’m partial to the biota yellow rant that was a quarter size!

Thank you..

I am actually pretty disappointed in this video because despite my efforts i still have a lot of the blue dominating the lighting. I also forgot to turn off the flow so the shimmer is interfering a lot!!

Jedi1199 · May 14, 2022

Here is a picture of the 55g tank as it stands today. I took this shot in the early morning a couple days ago about an hour after I turned the lights back on off schedule so not everything is opened up to its full beauty...

This tank is slated to be replaced soon so likely there won't be many more updates besides the final "before teardown" one.

ilikefish69 · Jun 2, 2022

A painter, a woodworker, a reefer. You do it all. Beautiful tank!!

Jedi1199 · Jul 8, 2022

Well friends.. tonight, I shot the final video of the 55g.

When I wake up in the morning, I will begin tearing down my beloved 55g tank. I've had this tank for decades and it has survived every abuse I could throw at it.

I will likely set it back up in another room although what form it will take has yet to be determined.

I hope you all enjoy this final update video, and watch for new videos of the upgrade build!!

Susan Edwards · Jul 15, 2022

Jedi1199 said:
Greetings everyone!!

Here is my build thread as I convert my 55G tank from fresh to salt/reef.

First, let me show you my existing freshwater tank. The tank is made by Aquarium Design, purchased used wayyyy back in 1990. The stand is custom built by me (I was a custom cabinetmaker in my late teens thru mid 30s and ALL of the woodwork is my own hand).

beautiful cabinet

Susan Edwards · Jul 15, 2022

can't wait to see the next one. 135 I think you said. Updates here please unless you start a new build. Love your canister filters. Have a 40 gal fresh water with a cascade lol's

Jedi1199 · Jul 15, 2022

Susan Edwards said:
can't wait to see the next one. 135 I think you said. Updates here please unless you start a new build. Love your canister filters. Have a 40 gal fresh water with a cascade lol's

@Susan Edwards I posted the link to my 135 build in your thread, but here is the link again...

Build Thread - My new 135 build!!

As many of you know, I have a 55g mixed reef tank that I have been running for about 16 months. This is an exceptionally beautiful tank, and I am so very proud of what I have accomplished with it so far! Unfortunately, as my experience and knowledge has increased, so has my desire to add...

www.reef2reef.com

For the full read, you should also check out @tbrown3589 125 build thread. He and I have been simultaneously running our builds and there is a bit of cross-conversation between the two threads.

Susan Edwards · Jul 15, 2022

Jedi1199 said:
@Susan Edwards I posted the link to my 135 build in your thread, but here is the link again...

Build Thread - My new 135 build!!

As many of you know, I have a 55g mixed reef tank that I have been running for about 16 months. This is an exceptionally beautiful tank, and I am so very proud of what I have accomplished with it so far! Unfortunately, as my experience and knowledge has increased, so has my desire to add...

www.reef2reef.com

For the full read, you should also check out @tbrown3589 125 build thread. He and I have been simultaneously running our builds and there is a bit of cross-conversation between the two threads.

cool!!