ReefingGinger
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Hello everyone!
Well, after 14 years since my last aquarium (ADA Freshwater) I finally decided to start reefing!
The tank is 10 weeks old post one month cycle(no lights).
Innovative Marine 15 Gallon (First reef Tank)
Specs:
Live Stock:
Schedule (evolving quickly as I learn)
Additional Thoughts
Currently running Activate Carbon/GFO(BRS brand) mix in mesh bag in overflow section. I had high phosphate a few weeks ago and GFO has resolved the issue.
CUSTOM BUILD IN PROGRESS
I'm excited to share this build with you
:
Since starting up my 15 gallon system I began researching my next tank and quickly realized that what I wanted did not exist so here I am!
Given that I'm new and know full well I'll be upgrading and trying different gear/setups. I decided to go with a utilitarian build.
I'll be using acrylic panels for mounting the controller (Apex) and other equipment. Since it will be mounted to the extruded aluminum I can adjust and move gear around as need.
I also over built the stand for the additional room and the ability to add a larger tank if I choose to do so. So long as the tank is less then 40 inch's long all I have to do is add wider cross braces to accommodate the larger tank (UNS 90S tank). The rails on either side of the tank are for hanging utility containers for tools, baster etc.
The build consists of the following so far:
Aquamaxx 22 Gallon main display (peninsula config)
Aquamaxx 17 Gallon for sump (Building chambers this weekend)
Aquamaxx WS-1
Aquamaxx AF-1
Aquamaxx Sigma 1 (Carbon ROX/GFO mix)
Eshopps Low Profile Medium Overflow
Apex Cor-15 Pump
Custom 2040 Extruded Aluminum stand w/light mount and rubber feet
BRS Titanium Heater x2
Ink Bird Controller
A LOT OF PLUMBING!
Items to purchase still:
AI Hydra 32 x 2 (Still researching/deciding) So many great options on lights!
Innovative Marine 5 gallon ATO Reservoir
Tunze 3155 ATO
Apex Pro controller
Apex Trident?
Apex DOS (AFR/AB+) still deciding...
Wood panel for the tank base and bottom of stand will be coated in Flex Seal to protect against water damage.
Looking forward to sharing this build with everyone and seeing where this adventure leads!
P.S. The Tank acquisition syndrome is real!!!
Cheers
Well, after 14 years since my last aquarium (ADA Freshwater) I finally decided to start reefing!
The tank is 10 weeks old post one month cycle(no lights).
Innovative Marine 15 Gallon (First reef Tank)
Specs:
- Innovative Marine 15G AIO w/stand
- Aqua Illumination Prime 16 HD
- Tunze Comline 9001
- Aqua Illumination Nero 3
- Reef Breeders Nautilus 300 Return
- Tropic Marin Pro Reef Salt
- Tunze 3155 ATO
- Innovative Marine 5 Gallon Resevoir
Live Stock:
- Clown
- Fire Shrimp
- Rainbow BTA, Rose BTA
- GSP on back wall and growing fast... NO SURPRISE
- 12 Zoanthids:
- Nirvana
- Magician
- Utter Chaos
- Eagle Eye's
- Twizzler (ish?)
- Pink Diamond
- Fire and Ice
- Rasta
- and a few I can't recall names/haven't identified yet
- Acan Lord
- Hallucination Favia?
- Unknown Favia
- Frogspawn
- 4 Trochus snails
- 4 Nassarius snails
Schedule (evolving quickly as I learn)
Monday: Morning/Afternoon feeding, AB+ 2ml
- Tuesday: Morning/Afternoon feeding, AB+ 2ml
- Wednesday: Morning/Afternoon feeding, AB+ 2ml, feed corals and BTA's (Reef Roids/Reef Chilly and small Mysis Shrimp mix) BTA's get a thumb nail size of shrimp each
- Thursday: Morning/Afternoon feeding, AB+ 2ml
- Friday: Morning/Afternoon, AB+ 2ml
- Saturday: Morning/Afternoon, AB+ 2ml, feed corals and BTA's (Reef Roids/Reef Chilly and small Mysis Shrimp mix) BTA's get a thumb nail size of shrimp each.
- Sunday: Morning/Afternoon, 50% water change and test water chemistry, AB+ 2ml
Additional Thoughts
Currently running Activate Carbon/GFO(BRS brand) mix in mesh bag in overflow section. I had high phosphate a few weeks ago and GFO has resolved the issue.
CUSTOM BUILD IN PROGRESS
I'm excited to share this build with you
:Since starting up my 15 gallon system I began researching my next tank and quickly realized that what I wanted did not exist so here I am!
Given that I'm new and know full well I'll be upgrading and trying different gear/setups. I decided to go with a utilitarian build.
I'll be using acrylic panels for mounting the controller (Apex) and other equipment. Since it will be mounted to the extruded aluminum I can adjust and move gear around as need.
I also over built the stand for the additional room and the ability to add a larger tank if I choose to do so. So long as the tank is less then 40 inch's long all I have to do is add wider cross braces to accommodate the larger tank (UNS 90S tank
). The rails on either side of the tank are for hanging utility containers for tools, baster etc.The build consists of the following so far:
Aquamaxx 22 Gallon main display (peninsula config)
Aquamaxx 17 Gallon for sump (Building chambers this weekend)
Aquamaxx WS-1
Aquamaxx AF-1
Aquamaxx Sigma 1 (Carbon ROX/GFO mix)
Eshopps Low Profile Medium Overflow
Apex Cor-15 Pump
Custom 2040 Extruded Aluminum stand w/light mount and rubber feet
BRS Titanium Heater x2
Ink Bird Controller
A LOT OF PLUMBING!
Items to purchase still:
AI Hydra 32 x 2 (Still researching/deciding) So many great options on lights!
Innovative Marine 5 gallon ATO Reservoir
Tunze 3155 ATO
Apex Pro controller
Apex Trident?
Apex DOS (AFR/AB+) still deciding...
Wood panel for the tank base and bottom of stand will be coated in Flex Seal to protect against water damage.
Looking forward to sharing this build with everyone and seeing where this adventure leads!
P.S. The Tank acquisition syndrome is real!!!
Cheers
