Reef6414 90 Gallon In Wall Build/ Diary

[reef6414]

Rock and sand into the tank! It looked so nice with the rock in...then the sandstorm! Should look good again in 2-3 days. Then I need to add something to get this cycle started!

 

[reef6414]

Added four raw shrimp last night parameters starting as they should Ph 7.8-8.0, Amonia 0 Nrites 0 Trates 0.

 

[revhtree]

Alright here we go!

 

[reef6414]

Photo Update:

 

[underwaterdan]

Looking very good. I see you got sicce pro pump. How is it? BRS told me it was silent. Im planning on using it in my living room so it'll need to be silent.

 

[reef6414]

The pump is very quite. I think is may be slightly louder in my system due to the Rubbermaid sump. I think if it sat flush on a glass or acrylic surface it would be very quite. on a scale of 1-10 (10 being loudest) I would give it a 3.

 

[ithk21620]

Added four raw shrimp last night parameters starting as they should Ph 7.8-8.0, Amonia 0 Nrites 0 Trates 0.

Maybe its just the picture but the shrimp look like the "cooked" variety which will not help your cycle start out. Uncooked shrimp are grey/blue in color. Just figured I would ask...

 

[reef6414]

Thanks for checking in. they were raw upon entry. They turned pink after a couple days in the water. I planned on testing parameters again this weekend to see how things are going.

 

[underwaterdan]

Any new updates?

 

[reef6414]

Waiting on the cycle to complete. Nitrites are starting to rise.

My makeshift moon lighting with my $2"party bulb" from Lowes:

 

[reef6414]

Also was able to get rid of all my old 5 gallon jugs for RODI Water. I purchased a $30 gal container from the local tractor supply. Put together a makeshift stand with some scrap wood in the garage. Not the prettiest thing out there but it is definitely a space saver!

 

[underwaterdan]

LOOKING GOOD. I can't seem to find those water storage containers anywhere around me. The closest tractor supply is almost 3 hours away ....

 

[reef6414]

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LOOKING GOOD. I can't seem to find those water storage containers anywhere around me. The closest tractor supply is almost 3 hours away ....

google plastic mart. Com they have containers of all shapes and sizes I have a 750 gal coming for rainwater

 

[reef6414]

Added some Nitrifying bacteria about a week ago, and parameters are looking good. Meet our new additions: Tomato Clown and Maroon Clown

 

[underwaterdan]

Looks great... Have you added a clean up crew yet?

 

[reef6414]

Not yet, I figured there was not much for them to clean up yet! My plan is to add some inverts in the next 10-15 days

 

[reef6414]

Came home from a weekend trip to my Coralife 4 bulb t5 fixture on my door step. So like any normal person would do, I left the bags in the car, and immediately set up my light and played with all the settings! I really like the directional LEDs on this thing too, I will really be able to showcase my nicer pieces at night.

 

[reef6414]

As part of my tank build, I am adding a gravity fed ATO system. Rather than the standard float valve, has anyone ever used a Hudson Style Valve? I have seen them in use for water troughs etc. Just curious if they have a strong enough seal for use on a marine aquarium.

Any input would be greatly appreciated!

 

[reef6414]

Added about 7 lbs of live rock this afternoon!
Iphone 5 pics:

 

[reef6414]

Also, played with the pano cam: