My 40 gallon recife build

[Red_Beard]

Haha awesome! I love me some porcupine tree

Kind of tool-esqe.

 

[That Crusso Kid]

Kind of tool-esqe.

Yes, there are similiarities. Not nearly as huge as Tool though. More of a "cult-type" band but still kill.

 

[kingranch2003]

I just responded to Adam's (battlebox corals) email giving him the guidelines on the battlebox I wanted and how I wanted it put together. The three free growout frags alone were worth the order. I cant wait to see what I get.

If any of you guys that entered want to drop in and share what your plans are for your box, feel free. It would be cool to track everyone's order progress and maybe push a little friendly competition lol.

I did a $400 box and asked for 4 frags. What're yall getting!?

 

[Red_Beard]

Yeah buddy! It is starting to get real!

I went 500 and told him surprise me. As few as possible but rediculus or special pieces.

 

[kingranch2003]

Yeah buddy! It is starting to get real!

I went 500 and told him surprise me. As few as possible but rediculus or special pieces.

I am very excited to see what that order brings! There's no telling what he has up his sleeve for you, Beard.

I left my choices in his hands and didnt ask for any specific named pieces. I did specify a color two that I wanted, and didnt want. Im pretty sure I put yellow and pink in all caps. I also asked for a millie/spath

 

[kingranch2003]

Yeah buddy! It is starting to get real!

I went 500 and told him surprise me. As few as possible but rediculus or special pieces.

Adam was very accommodating as advertised! He said he would absolutely get me some great pieces in the colors I selected. He already has me set up to receive the order this coming Wednesday!

 

[Mike.]

Adam was very accommodating as advertised! He said he would absolutely get me some great pieces in the colors I selected. He already has me set up to receive the order this coming Wednesday!

dang this is going to be wild to watch ha

 

[kingranch2003]

dang this is going to be wild to watch ha

Absolutely! I can't wait until it kicks off. There are some excellent reefers entered, so im just expecting to have fun and get completely humbled in defeat!

 

[kingranch2003]

With tomorrow's shipment, Im going form an "sps friendly" mixed reef with a focus on lps to an Acro growout comp tank lol. Im going from 3 acro frags to 12 overnight! Five of them are growout competition frags.

Too much for a 40 gallon cube?

 

[That Crusso Kid]

With tomorrow's shipment, Im going form an "sps friendly" mixed reef with a focus on lps to an Acro growout comp tank lol. Im going from 3 acro frags to 12 overnight! Five of them are growout competition frags.

Too much for a 40 gallon cube?

Too much? For now, I don't think so. Give it some time and we'll talk again.

 

[kingranch2003]

Too much? For now, I don't think so. Give it some time and we'll talk again.

Ok, that is a fair assessment. If this step is good, then it's on me to make sure the next one is as well. Im up for the challenge!

 

[kingranch2003]

Tank parameters:
Ph 7.8 (working on this)
Alk 8.5
Calcium 440
Mag 1450
P04 .1
N03 5

I tailored the nero 3 to a more sps friendly schedule and have it positioned right for a nice chaotic, dynamic flow up top.

 

[That Crusso Kid]

Tank parameters:
Ph 7.8 (working on this)
Alk 8.5
Calcium 440
Mag 1450
P04 .1
N03 5

I tailored the nero 3 to a more sps friendly schedule and have it positioned right for a nice chaotic, dynamic flow up top.

Going to be fun living vicariously through you and watching the new sticks grow!

 

[That Crusso Kid]

The song I just posted in the Smorg will be my last.

Getting on 3:00... I am out for a few hours.

Catch you later today. Rest easy.

 

[kingranch2003]

The song I just posted in the Smorg will be my last.

Getting on 3:00... I am out for a few hours.

Catch you later today. Rest easy.

You too brother. Safe journeys tomorrow.

 

[Red_Beard]

With tomorrow's shipment, Im going form an "sps friendly" mixed reef with a focus on lps to an Acro growout comp tank lol. Im going from 3 acro frags to 12 overnight! Five of them are growout competition frags.

Too much for a 40 gallon cube?

Nah. You have at least 6 months before you will need more tank

 

[kingranch2003]

The battle has begun!

 

[Mike.]

The battle has begun!

My god

 

[MegabiteOG]

Tank parameters:
Ph 7.8 (working on this)
Alk 8.5
Calcium 440
Mag 1450
P04 .1
N03 5

I tailored the nero 3 to a more sps friendly schedule and have it positioned right for a nice chaotic, dynamic flow up top.

My parameters are very similar with a bit higher NO3 and PO4 (about twice the amount). I've been working on my PH which varies from 7.8 - 8.0 daily. Nothing I've done has improved this. So, it is what it is. Things seem happy so I quit worrying about it. Good luck in the comp! I get my corals tomorrow.

 

[Nor'easter Reefer]

The battle has begun!

What did you get!?!?!