My first frag tank

jmatt · Jan 28, 2023

Spent some time testing parameters today:

Temp: 82 (extra warm for the cycle)
Salinity: 1.02575
pH: 7.75
Alk: 9.1
PO4: .005
NO3: 3.5
NH3: .1

bud_rick · Jan 30, 2023

This is exciting! You’re almost there then on to frag tank #2 in no time! I might have missed this but what kind of corals are you focusing on?

jmatt · Jan 30, 2023

Well, this has morphed into a DT with frags. I'm gonna start with easier critters like zoas. But ultimately I'd like crocea clams in the mix.

RJT · Feb 3, 2023

Great setup. With the clams how will you handle the calcium. demand?

jmatt · Feb 4, 2023

RJT said:
Great setup. With the clams how will you handle the calcium. demand?

Absolutely no idea at this point. lol I'll figure it out.

jmatt · Feb 4, 2023

Controller board is getting there... need to figure out the Apex and the EB. All I want is for the EB to act as a typical power strip for the moment but apparently it's not quite that simple.

As the owner of an IT company that's done a fair amount of cabling, I like my wire management nice and neat. I will continue to tidy this up. I strongly recommend wireloom and screwable zip-ties.

No wires and plenty of usable space left in the sump area!