Richmond IM40 Progression Thread

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Equipment so far:

AI Prime HD (just one)
Jebao WP10
Stock return pump (for now, too many horror stories about fitting upgrades into return compartment)
IM Ghost Skimmer (micro bubbles still an issue ~4 months in, so may change)
IM Media basket on one side with carbon/GFO in middle chamber, sponge in top
Filter sock on other side

Media basket will be getting a bit of chaeto and a fuge light soon.

Filling up and start of the cycle:

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Added the Jebao, it cleared the sand out of the corner:

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Added CUC and redid the aquascape - I like the right side still unsure about the left:

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Added a cleaner shrimp and a chalice:

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Added a clown pair, RBTA, hammer coral (it broke while dipping so I have two!) and a couple sticks:

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Moved the pump, took a few blued out pictures:

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Added a few zoanthid frags:

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Looking really nice:) I'm in Va. as well
 
Very nice system
 

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