My New 185 Gal Reef

[Dragon52]

Planning on changing the sand in my tank to Regular Live sand instead of the Black Hawaiian because we can't see everything we need to see in it.

 

[jsker]

Very nice, tell use a bit more about your set up.

 

[Dragon52]

Very nice, tell use a bit more about your set up.

Tsunami 185-Gallon Acrylic
NYOS 160 Quantum Skimmer
Trigger System 30 Ruby Sump UPDATED to Sapphire 34
Eco[Tech Vectra M1 Return Pump
Current Orbit Marine Led Lights UPDATED to Kessil A360WEs
Max-Spec Gyre 250's UPDATED to Vortec MP40QD
14 Fish
6 Shrimp
50 Snails & Hermit Crabs

 

[Dragon52]

Added a Hoevens wrasse & 2 wheelers Gobies to the tank.

 

[jsker]

The fans are going to want pictures

 

[Dragon52]

More Pics.

It's Time for some updated pictures.

 

[Dragonreef202]

Looks good. I look forward to when I have a tank over 100 gallons

 

[Daniel@R2R]

Good-looking tank!

 

[Dragon52]

Here are some new pics of my tank & animals since I changed to whites sand.

 

[Chrisfish]

Very nice!! Thanks for the updated pictures

 

[Dragon52]

Very nice!! Thanks for the updated pictures

Thanks, I switched to the white sand because I found out the black was to abrasive for the sand sifters (all gone) & I plan on getting some jawfish for the tank.

 

[Chrisfish]

Thanks, I switched to the white sand because I found out the black was to abrasive for the sand sifters (all gone) & I plan on getting some jawfish for the tank.

I have to admit I like the white sand the best, but I have seen some awesome tanks with black sand

 

[Dragon52]

I have to admit I like the white sand the best, but I have seen some awesome tanks with black sand

I have also, I liked mine with the Black sand but I want some fish the can't live correctly in it so bye bye.LOL

 

[Dragon52]

This a list of Tank Mates I have now.

Regal/Hippo tank
Chevron Tang
Mimic Lemon peel Tang
Convic Tang
Lemon peel Angel
Flame Angel
Coral Beauty
Midas Blenny
Hoevens/melanurus Wrasse
Male Redeye Wrasse

Will arrive on Tuesday
Bonded Pr of Wheeler's Gobies w/Pistol Shrimp
Bonded Pr of Fire Shrimp

 

[Dragon52]

This a list of Tank Mates I have now.

Regal/Hippo tank
Chevron Tang
Mimic Lemon peel Tang
Convic Tang
Lemon peel Angel
Flame Angel
Coral Beauty
Midas Blenny
Hoevens/melanurus Wrasse
Male Redeye Wrasse

Will arrive on Tuesday
Bonded Pr of Wheeler's Gobies w/Pistol Shrimp
Bonded Pr of Fire Shrimp

So Bad News, the Fire shrimp didn't make it & I haven't seen the Wheeler's Gobies since I put them in the tank 2wks ago.
LA has given me credit for all since they didn't have replacements. That's why I like to do business with LA, they take care of you.

 

[Dragon52]

OK, just added 3 Pajama Cardinals & 2 Skunk Cleaner shrimp. My Flame immediately Turned upside down so one of them could clean him LOL.

 

[Dragon52]

Interesting situation. I bought a couple Yellowhead Jawfish 2 wks ago & after coming home from vacation last wk one of them decided it would be nice to have house mates so it moved in with my bonded par of Wheeler's gobies & their shrimp friend. Lol

 

[Dragon52]

Also added a UV Sterilizer To the sump as you can see here, still trying to figure out where to mount it,

 

[Dragon52]

Got rid of a bad paly rock in my tank. today.
#reef2reef, #worldwidecorals, #mywwccontest

 

[Dragon52]

In building my stand I used 2x4s & 2x6 for the frame, 3/8 Red Oak for the outside cover including a secret door for the skimmer. Also added a new grow light for the refugium. You can see some of the framing in the pics, 2x4 in corners & 2x6 in the middle. Not sure if I'm going to leave the light hanging or svrew it into the bottom of the stand top.