Pickupman66"s Downsized Simplified 66 rimless

benapilot · Jul 20, 2017

Ah, the ups and downs of this hobby. I just ordered a bunch of acro frags that didn't seem to like the coral dip I used (ME coral Wash Off), or maybe they don't like my lighting, water parameters, or maybe they just don't like me, lol!!

Are those red rock anemones? I've been looking around for one of those. Are they easy to keep?

Things have been pretty quiet over at Digital Aquatics. The Archon is more stable than its ever been, which is good! Any "insider" info on features on the horizon?

pickupman66 · Jul 20, 2017

I cannot speak of any new news from DA. Just stability. Yes. That is a red with purple disk. And yes that color is dang Accurate from the looks in my tank. It is wicked red. It's the easiest piece in the tank. Just stays put, soaks up the hot radion sun and eats what it catches in broadcast. I have a pretty bright green and white one too. Get some. They are addicting. I had a pair of noobs but they walked off somewhere right after I placed them and have not been seen since.

pickupman66 · Oct 22, 2017

Woah. It's been a bit. I did a 15 gallon change today. Nothing special happening here. Archon still rock stable tank just churns along.

JOKER · Oct 23, 2017

Looking good brother.

Rob.D · Oct 23, 2017

Nice, Lindsey!

WhiskyTango · Nov 23, 2017

Hey Pickupman, I ordered a SCA 66 on Monday. Could you post a few pics of your current sump and wire management please. Thanks

pickupman66 · Nov 23, 2017

Will do! I hope to do a water change today, but let this photo tide you over.

pickupman66 · Nov 23, 2017

pickupman66 said:
Will do! I hope to do a water change today, but let this photo tide you over.

Water change will be tomorrow. Hope these help. And yes, that is a massive ball of cheato. In a closet right behind the tank is the controller and the ato bins. In sump pic, the white PVC is the drain and black is the return it is split so I can run a reactor off the return pump and also has 1/4" to run my coil denitrator.

WhiskyTango · Nov 23, 2017

Ok nice, looks like you made a sump. I’m all in on their stand (grey wash wood) and sump. I will have to do all my wire management in ducts because it will sit along an exterior wall.

Your tank looks good. I’ll be running a single Kessil AP700

pickupman66 · Nov 23, 2017

That ap700 should fit well. Good choice. Mine is a custom built stand. 40 breeder sump I bought off someone used. It works perfectly but is wider than the tank itself.

You will enjoy the dimensions of the 66. Can't wait to see it. Tag me on your build thread.

DSC reef · Nov 23, 2017

System looks amazing @pickupman66 I remember it from 3reef days.

pickupman66 · Nov 23, 2017

DSC reef said:
System looks amazing @pickupman66 I remember it from 3reef days.

Thanks dude. It's super low maintenance. Food and water in... Skimmer funk out.

WhiskyTango · Nov 24, 2017

DSC reef said:
System looks amazing @pickupman66 I remember it from 3reef days.

Yes me do, and I’m happy a lot of people kept their 3reef user names.

pickupman66 · Dec 21, 2017

New lights! Got a pair of white ai Hydra26 HD! Fits the tank much better than the radion did. Now to figure them out.

benapilot · Dec 21, 2017

Find the Aqua Illumination Users group on Facebook. There are some files with light schedules posted there. I’m using the “Saxby” one with great results.

pickupman66 · Jan 15, 2018

OK. Update. I am really pleased with the results thus far of the Hydras. Last night I had been working with the nikon so I snapped a few impromptu photos. I apologize for the not so pristine glass.

also a photo or two of a new addition. Blue Throat trigger!

pickupman66 · Jan 19, 2018

had some time yesterday so I setup the GoPro and shot a pair of 5 minute videos of my tank. Colors are pretty spot on here. one with the Fisheye was shot in 4k and then processed. Watch it in Full 1080p.

this was shot in 1080p linear so no fish eye. sorry about the reflection of the tripod and camera in the lens. I forgot to shut the front door.