Re-Build Thread

[HB Fisheye]

After my moving tragedy (Help! I'm moving.), I have finally started the re-build process. Very excited to get things back up. I was even able to get a matching cabinet from the good people at Crystal Dynamics.
I thought this would be a good opportunity to start a build thread. Please forgive me if I'm not putting this in the correct forum. I thought there was a build thread "instruction" page, but I can't seem to find it. This is my progress so far.
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[HB Fisheye]

My tank is a Crystal Dynamics 120. Euro bracing, bean animal drain, center back overflow.
It has a 40" sump. Two 6" filter sock holder.
Lighting: 3 Ecotech Radions
Return pump: Reef Octopus VarioS 8
Flow pump: Reef Octopus Octopulse 4
Protein Skimmer: Bubble Magus Nac 7
ATO: Tunze Osmolator
Dosing Pump: Bubble Magus T01 & T02

 

[ccombs]

You're in the right spot, look forward to following!

 

[NY_Caveman]

Nice restart!

 

[HB Fisheye]

So, I've added new live sand. I used my rock I had from my last build. I kept it wet but not so sure it's "live" anymore. Should I put some additive/bacteria in the tank to get the cycle started?

 

[HB Fisheye]

Here's some shots of my filter system and aquascape.

 

[Ruben's Reef]

Looking great !!! I like the rock work.

 

[HB Fisheye]

Adding some more tank mates.

 

[HB Fisheye]

It's been way too long sense I've updated my build thread. No major changes just added a lot of coral and fish.

 

[HB Fisheye]

I built a saltwater mixing station. It has really helped speed up water changes and getting RO top off water faster. When chasing two little ones around I need all the help I can get.

 

[HB Fisheye]

Time to do some pruning! This sunburst monti finally grew so much it was blocking all the light below. I hate breaking up coral. But, it's gotta be done.

 

[HB Fisheye]

It's been a long time sense I updated this thread. So I thought I would get back into it. I recently added some Chalk Bass to my tank and they've been great. Easy to acclimate. It took a few days to socialize but they doing awesome. Highly recommend these guys.

 

[Gumbies R Us]

It's been a long time sense I updated this thread. So I thought I would get back into it. I recently added some Chalk Bass to my tank and they've been great. Easy to acclimate. It took a few days to socialize but they doing awesome. Highly recommend these guys.

Glad to see your tank is still going strong!

 

[HB Fisheye]

Came home to a surprise yesterday. Clowns must be pretty happy. Difficult to get a good shot.

 

[jeans0411]

I reach out for the anemones, how can I visit your tank?
I am too new for his forum to DM

 

[HB Fisheye]

Still running my 120 reef. It is overrun with anemones and I considered taking everything out but I enjoy watching the clowns swimming through them. SO...I decided to start another tank. Although not as big. I'm starting a IM 25 lagoon. Still a ways to go but coming along nicely. I would like to make it a macro algae tank. I started a planted freshwater tank, which was fun but I found my passion is really saltwater. I thought I would try a "planted" saltwater tank.