My Reefer 170 Build thread

[C-Reefer]

I have fell so far behind on my updates I have added so much more to this tank I will be adding some pictures and maybe a video as well. It has came a long way. I am just having issues with hair algae right now. I have added SO many snails but the dang things are not doing anything. they keep turning over on their backs and can not turn back over. Not sure what I can do with the junk. More to come.

Awesome I can't wait to see it! A few tips for the hair algae:

numero uno - add a tang. Bristletooth or yellow or scopas or sailfin. They'll love it

Emerald Crabs are hair algae eating baes. They're amazing

If you have a good CUC, try boiling RO water, and then quickly using a syringe to squirt the boiling water onto the algae. It'll basically blanch it, making it easier and more appetizing for your CUC to eat it and clean it up.

Add a sea hare, it'll quickly clean everything up but you'll have to return it before its all gone or it'll die. ALso you have to stay on top of water changes as it will cause nutrients to sky rocket.

Last resort try Flucanazole. It apparently works wonders. Again, keep up on water changes.

 

[BedrockIOMC]

Awesome I can't wait to see it! A few tips for the hair algae:

numero uno - add a tang. Bristletooth or yellow or scopas or sailfin. They'll love it

Emerald Crabs are hair algae eating baes. They're amazing

If you have a good CUC, try boiling RO water, and then quickly using a syringe to squirt the boiling water onto the algae. It'll basically blanch it, making it easier and more appetizing for your CUC to eat it and clean it up.

Add a sea hare, it'll quickly clean everything up but you'll have to return it before its all gone or it'll die. ALso you have to stay on top of water changes as it will cause nutrients to sky rocket.

Last resort try Flucanazole. It apparently works wonders. Again, keep up on water changes.

Lot of info thank you very much. I for got about the crabs. I have some in my Biocube and didnt think about them. I think I will get some of them.

I have my Apex DOS set up for a water change all the time. Changing out 5 gal of water a week. The water shouldnt be a issue on that end. I have started using Vibrant in all of my tanks. I love that stuff If you stay on top of the dosing of it that stuff really works. I started using it in my BioCube to see how it does and It worked great in it so I just started using it in red sea this week so it should help also.

Thanks again.

 

[C-Reefer]

Lot of info thank you very much. I for got about the crabs. I have some in my Biocube and didnt think about them. I think I will get some of them.

I have my Apex DOS set up for a water change all the time. Changing out 5 gal of water a week. The water shouldnt be a issue on that end. I have started using Vibrant in all of my tanks. I love that stuff If you stay on top of the dosing of it that stuff really works. I started using it in my BioCube to see how it does and It worked great in it so I just started using it in red sea this week so it should help also.

Thanks again.

Anytime! We need to hook up sometime, swap some frags. Here, I'll shoot you a PM with my number

 

[kamla]

looking good..

keep us updated on your progress

 

[BedrockIOMC]

Heres some new picture of everything

 

[BedrockIOMC]

Well I have done some adding and organizing. Tell me what ya think?

 

[BedrockIOMC]

THere are a couple local Frags and some WWC frags as well and of courses the beautiful #r2r Frag tray I got last year. #r2rsuppoter #r2rpartnermember @revhtree I know its unpside down but still pretty rev!!!!!

And my new Hydra 26. I love this thing and the wireless connect to apex

 

[BedrockIOMC]

How's the tank going? I just upgraded to a 75!

It is going pretty well. I have just started adding some frags I have been waiting on the rocks to get good enough to support the corals. I dont believe I will ever use dry live rock again. Dont like having to wait so long to add frags. I have added a lot with a APEX. Pictures to come.

 

[BedrockIOMC]

I have added a Hydra 26 as well and love it!!!

 

[LadyMac]

It’s lovely! The rock is very nice.

 

[BedrockIOMC]

I have added a few things to my little guy. Here's a updated pic of sump.

I have moved the algae scrubber to the left side to give some room back.

 

[Blitheran]

I have added a few things to my little guy. Here's a updated pic of sump.

I have moved the algae scrubber to the left side to give some room back.

How are you liking the scrubber? I am debating on going that route since, I am tired of trying to keep my cheato alive. Im guessing it fits on the little lips where the ato would go

 

[cale0721]

How's the tank doing these days?