New Reef Setup

[Malevolent]

Well I decided to bite the bullet and build a reef setup after 20 years since I left my last one in a different state.

Custom built and setup on July 30th 2019. 48”L x 19”W x 40”D Drop Down Tank 150 gal.

Sump,protein skimmer,calc reactor by LIFEREEF.

Lights: Radion XR30W, hybrid T5
Pumps: Maxi and Blueline mix

 

[Malevolent]

I finished the plumbing and decided to add some landscape.

 

[Malevolent]

Very little landscape arrangement with new color forming

 

[Malevolent]

Everything is looking good after one month. Live stock is healthy.

 

[Malevolent]

Update on live stock....only deaths so far in over a month is 3 turbo snails “can’t fix stupid”.

 

[Malevolent]

Well I guess someone is going for a ride

 

[Malevolent]

Few more additions from my favorite LFS (Alaska Fish & Corals)

 

[Malevolent]

All water parameters are doing good. Only issue I am having is temp (82 degrees Fahrenheit) and my salinity keeps going up due to evaporation. Water changes help. Need to add an ATO. Just haven’t decided on what brand.

 

[Malevolent]

Well updated to a tunze 5017 ATO. Also decided to get an apex DOS to do AWC. Still waiting on a Trident if they ever become available. Added some new items to the tank.

 

[SaltFishTV]

Nice drop off tank!

 

[reef lover]

Very nice! Do you use that fireplace? Could be the cause of the high temps.

 

[Malevolent]

Nice drop off tank!

Thank you I can’t say it’s perfect. The drop off is 40” down which makes cleaning the lower part...ummm....a challenge

 

[Malevolent]

Very nice! Do you use that fireplace? Could be the cause of the high temps.

Fireplace hast been used in years and it’s not dependent for heat. It’s just for looks and I am super lazy when it comes to maintenance (ash). My biggest concern is that I have A very loud music/theater system that will shake/vibrate the house to include the live stock in that tank.

 

[Malevolent]

Some new items mixed with updated pictures.

 

[Malevolent]

I forgot to mention

Very nice! Do you use that fireplace? Could be the cause of the high temps.

I forgot to mention that my temps significantly reduced to the point where I don’t necessarily have to worry about it and if if gets to low, a simple activation of the built in sump reactors, which the separate pump activates and produces acceptable temps. I attribute the record high temps we had here during the summer and the lack of air movement (fan) in an in closed cabinet where the sump is.
future changes will include a better media reactor pump that produces less heat so I can run it when I want and not use it as a temperature control for my system “another apex cor 15 will fit the bill“. I have run three separate lines to the basement/laundry room where my mixing station/9 stage RODI unit is located. This will allow me to dictate what temperature I want to send to the sump for the ATO and AWC. My goal here is just to have my sump heater do it’s job and not be dependent on pumps/fans/removing doors or not having RODI water without the correct temp. Also, I have been playing with the idea of the Triton method which is why I have to get this temp situation under control.

 

[reef lover]

I would be a lil concerned about the noise...will stress the critters out.

 

[Malevolent]

I would be a lil concerned about the noise...will stress the critters out.

I agree.
I have a dolby atmos setup (16 speakers). I think the 12” powered subwoofers would be the biggest concern as it shakes the house even when playing a moderate noise level. Right now my focus is the reef system for entertainment, for my self and guests.

 

[Malevolent]

Few shots of plumbing and sump

 

[vetteguy53081]

Wow, a bullet drop off - how cool, looks nice! If you ever want to sell, hit me up first.
Welcome back to the hobby and to the R2R community!!

 

[Malevolent]

Pictures at 7am before the lunar cycle kicks off. So not everyone is awake.