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REEF SPOTLIGHT -
The Reef Aquarium of:
Jeremy Labnaowski aka "Jerl77"
You can also check out Ian’s tank build here on R2R:
https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/member-tanks/73179-jerl77-120-gallon-tank-thread.html
Introduction
Let me start by saying it is an honor to have been selected by Reef2Reef for a reef spotlight. My love for this hobby goes back to age 3 when my grandfather got me a goldfish. The funny thing is that I can’t remember one day in my life that i have not had some kind of fish I was taking care of. I don’t think i will ever upgrade but I am throwing the idea around to redo this tank very soon. I’m out of room and I can’t stop buying corals ...so only time will tell and if the wife gives me the money for an upgrade. All I can say to the new people in this hobby is take your time and it will pay off. My tank took 6 years to get to this point. Once again, I want to thank all you for this great honor.
How long have you been doing this?
I’ve been keeping reef tanks for about 6 years, but I’ve had aquariums for about 30 years.
Who is responsible for getting you into the hobby?
My grandfather bought me a goldfish when I was five and that was the beginning. Since then, I’ve never stopped and I’ve had some kind of fish for the last 30 years.
Who or what in the hobby most influences/inspires you?
I’m inspired when people walk in the house and are speechless after viewing my tank. There are also several tanks here on R2R that have influenced me.
What are your future plans for improvement/upgrade of the tank?
There aren’t any upgrades in the works at the moment, but I plan on removing some zoas and adding a bit more SPS.
Any Final thoughts?
I just want to thank all the people that have helped me along this crazy hobby’s path. Thanks guys! To the people just getting started, take your time and remember that you get what you pay for in this hobby.
System Profile
Display tank: 120 gallon AGA reef ready (60†x 18†x 24â€).
Glass or Acrylic: Glass
Stand: AGA Stand with custom built cabinets surrounding the tank.
Sump: 55g AGA with glass baffles.
Protein Skimmer: Bubble Magus BM-NAC7 cone skimmer.
Carbon/phosphate filtration: (2) TLF reactors containing carbon and phosphate media.
Return Pump: Deep Blue 850 gph pump.
Water circulation: Two Vortech MP40s and the return from the chiller.
Lighting: 8 bulb Tek fixture with ATI bulbs.
Calcium/alkalinity/magnesium dosing: Bubble Magus doser.
Auto top-off: JBJ ATO hooked up to a 20g trash pail.
Heating/cooling: Oceanic ½ hp Chiller.
System control: Reef Keeper II, but I plan to upgrade to an Apex soon.
Water Circulation and Flow Summary and Objectives
I’m currently running two MP40s on Reed Crest Mode along with two 1/2†Sea Swirls along the back wall on a closed loop.
Water Parameters
* Temp: 76 F
* pH: 7.9 - 8.1
* Specific gravity: 1.026
* NO3: 5 ppm
* Ca: 440 ppm
* Alk: 8 dKH
* Mg: 1440
* PO4: Undetectable
* Ammonia and nitrites: Undetectable
Lighting Photoperiod
10:00 AM: Reefbrites ON & Lunar LEDs OFF
11:00 AM: Actinics (4 ATI Blue+) ON
12:00 PM: Daylights (2 ATI Blue+, 1 ATI ProColor, & 1 Aquablue Special) ON
9:00 PM: Daylights OFF
10:30 PM: Actinics OFF
11:30 PM: Reefbrites OFF & Lunar LEDs ON
The Reef Aquarium of:
Jeremy Labnaowski aka "Jerl77"
You can also check out Ian’s tank build here on R2R:
https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/member-tanks/73179-jerl77-120-gallon-tank-thread.html
Introduction
Let me start by saying it is an honor to have been selected by Reef2Reef for a reef spotlight. My love for this hobby goes back to age 3 when my grandfather got me a goldfish. The funny thing is that I can’t remember one day in my life that i have not had some kind of fish I was taking care of. I don’t think i will ever upgrade but I am throwing the idea around to redo this tank very soon. I’m out of room and I can’t stop buying corals ...so only time will tell and if the wife gives me the money for an upgrade. All I can say to the new people in this hobby is take your time and it will pay off. My tank took 6 years to get to this point. Once again, I want to thank all you for this great honor.
How long have you been doing this?
I’ve been keeping reef tanks for about 6 years, but I’ve had aquariums for about 30 years.
Who is responsible for getting you into the hobby?
My grandfather bought me a goldfish when I was five and that was the beginning. Since then, I’ve never stopped and I’ve had some kind of fish for the last 30 years.
Who or what in the hobby most influences/inspires you?
I’m inspired when people walk in the house and are speechless after viewing my tank. There are also several tanks here on R2R that have influenced me.
What are your future plans for improvement/upgrade of the tank?
There aren’t any upgrades in the works at the moment, but I plan on removing some zoas and adding a bit more SPS.
Any Final thoughts?
I just want to thank all the people that have helped me along this crazy hobby’s path. Thanks guys! To the people just getting started, take your time and remember that you get what you pay for in this hobby.
System Profile
Display tank: 120 gallon AGA reef ready (60†x 18†x 24â€).
Glass or Acrylic: Glass
Stand: AGA Stand with custom built cabinets surrounding the tank.
Sump: 55g AGA with glass baffles.
Protein Skimmer: Bubble Magus BM-NAC7 cone skimmer.
Carbon/phosphate filtration: (2) TLF reactors containing carbon and phosphate media.
Return Pump: Deep Blue 850 gph pump.
Water circulation: Two Vortech MP40s and the return from the chiller.
Lighting: 8 bulb Tek fixture with ATI bulbs.
Calcium/alkalinity/magnesium dosing: Bubble Magus doser.
Auto top-off: JBJ ATO hooked up to a 20g trash pail.
Heating/cooling: Oceanic ½ hp Chiller.
System control: Reef Keeper II, but I plan to upgrade to an Apex soon.
Water Circulation and Flow Summary and Objectives
I’m currently running two MP40s on Reed Crest Mode along with two 1/2†Sea Swirls along the back wall on a closed loop.
Water Parameters
* Temp: 76 F
* pH: 7.9 - 8.1
* Specific gravity: 1.026
* NO3: 5 ppm
* Ca: 440 ppm
* Alk: 8 dKH
* Mg: 1440
* PO4: Undetectable
* Ammonia and nitrites: Undetectable
Lighting Photoperiod
10:00 AM: Reefbrites ON & Lunar LEDs OFF
11:00 AM: Actinics (4 ATI Blue+) ON
12:00 PM: Daylights (2 ATI Blue+, 1 ATI ProColor, & 1 Aquablue Special) ON
9:00 PM: Daylights OFF
10:30 PM: Actinics OFF
11:30 PM: Reefbrites OFF & Lunar LEDs ON
