Well after many algae and pest issues in a 180 gallon peninsula style tank I bought used, I have decided to start over new.
I ordered a new 6x2x2 180 gallon tank with dual rear corner overflows and a steel powdercoated stand. The exact sump size is yet to be determined but should be in the 90 gallon range with a large refugium. The tank should be ready for me to pick up in a week or 2.
The first step for me was to bleach all of the old live rock to kill off every problem I had in the past so I can start over fresh. I placed all the rock in a 1:10 Bleach and freshwater solution for a week and then let it dry for a few days. Then I did the same thing again. Definitely overkill but it is looking nice, white and clean. The rock will be going into a freshwater and declorinator mix in a couple of days to make sure the bleach is gone so I can start figure out a aquascape.
I ordered a new 6x2x2 180 gallon tank with dual rear corner overflows and a steel powdercoated stand. The exact sump size is yet to be determined but should be in the 90 gallon range with a large refugium. The tank should be ready for me to pick up in a week or 2.
The first step for me was to bleach all of the old live rock to kill off every problem I had in the past so I can start over fresh. I placed all the rock in a 1:10 Bleach and freshwater solution for a week and then let it dry for a few days. Then I did the same thing again. Definitely overkill but it is looking nice, white and clean. The rock will be going into a freshwater and declorinator mix in a couple of days to make sure the bleach is gone so I can start figure out a aquascape.