Shaun's 2000 Litre (530 USG) Living Reef & Red Sea Max S 650 LED Design & Build

[fabutahoun]

I added a Tomini Tang about 4 weeks ago, he’s very small, about an inch long, and very sweet.

He hid in the rocks for the first 2 weeks and I thought I’d lost him. He was getting some serious bullying from the usual Coral Beauty bully of the tank!

He’s now all settled in and eating well and swimming around and hence I’ve been able to get a few pictures of him.

Cute Little fish. I have seen small ones a while ago and they were very nice.

I like to buy fish as small as I can get and watch them grow.

 

[SPR1968]

Here is a picture of a coral I’ve had for a while and thought wasn’t doing much until you get close up.....

 

[KevD]

Hi Guys

I've just started my new build thread on here and my tank has reached 1 year old this month.

This is pretty much my first tank of any kind, other than a Max E260 which I had for a few months before getting hooked on the hobby.

I've learned quickly as much as I can. Anyway, I know everyone likes pictures so here are a few and also a video link if it's works!

Awesome reef you have going on.......thanks for sharing the pics. Kevin

 

[SPR1968]

Thank you Kevin for your kind words, it’s greatly appreciated.

 

[klisby]

Awesome build. Restarting my S-500 after moving. Curing rock as speak, and should be able to cycle within 3-4 weeks. First time start up with dry "live rock"
I ran NEPTUNE WAV as additional flow for my S-500 but it seems like you are doing just fine with the stock flow?
How do you like the Nyos skimmer?
Looking to change out sump so I can get a bigger fuge and run Triton!
I will be following your build closely.

 

[SPR1968]

Awesome build. Restarting my S-500 after moving. Curing rock as speak, and should be able to cykle within 3-4 weeks. First time start up with dry "live rock"
I ran NEPTUNE WAV as additional flow for my S-500 but it seems like you are doing just fine with the stock flow?
How do you like the Nyos skimmer?
Looking to change out sump so I can get a bigger fuge and run Triton!
I will be following your build closely.

Thanks @klisby for your kind comments!

If your cycling just use something like ATM Colony. It’s 2018 and you don’t need to wait, I had fish in within a few days using Colony.

I don’t think you need any additional flow to be honest as you have all the rear circulation pumps and return as well. I’ve never had any issues.

The NYOS skimmer is excellent and I can’t fault it at all. Very easy to clean and totally silent. A massive improvement on the C Skim, no comparison.

If you need to know anything just ask.

 

[najer]

+1 for Nyos, I have a 160, silent and just goes about it's business!

 

[GoVols]

+1 for Nyos, I have a 160, silent and just goes about it's business!

(lol)
Bubble King!!

 

[BluTang85]

Very nice looking tank.

 

[SPR1968]

All is doing well with the tank and the only thing to report is I’ve started using the new Red Sea media filter cups holding filter wool instead of socks as a trial.

They are very good and effective but I haven’t made my mind up whether to use this method or go back to socks, just because washing the socks in the washing machine with a little bleach and then rinsing in another wash is so easy.

I think the water maybe a little clearer but I could be imagining this.

Anyway here’s a picture of a green coral with long wavy tentacles! Lol

 

[SPR1968]

Very nice looking tank.

Thank you for your kind words @BluTang85 its greatly appreciated.

 

[fabutahoun]

All is doing well with the tank and the only thing to report is I’ve started using the new Red Sea media filter cups holding filter wool instead of socks as a trial.

They are very good and effective but I haven’t made my mind up whether to use this method or go back to socks, just because washing the socks in the washing machine with a little bleach and then rinsing in another wash is so easy.

I think the water maybe a little clearer but I could be imagining this.

Anyway here’s a picture of a green coral with long wavy tentacles! Lol

Nice Goni !!!

 

[SPR1968]

Nice Goni !!!

Thanks Fadi, I’m rubbish and coral identification!

 

[SPR1968]

Nice Goni !!!

Thanks Fadi, I’m rubbish and coral identification!

 

[fabutahoun]

Goniopora , this coral is one of the few LPS that I like.
And it will benefit greatly with some target feeding.

 

[Alex Costa]

Those lobos are amazing!

 

[SPR1968]

Those lobos are amazing!

Thanks Alex, and having google ‘Lobos’ I have another one identified! Lol

 

[SPR1968]

Goniopora , this coral is one of the few LPS that I like.
And it will benefit greatly with some target feeding.

I gave up target feeding corals ages ago, I tend to ‘broadcast feed’ which basically means throwing in some Reef Energy or phytoplankton every few days, and they also get fish waste, the lucky corals them!

 

[Subsea]

Hi Guys

I've just started my new build thread on here and my tank has reached 1 year old this month.

This is pretty much my first tank of any kind, other than a Max E260 which I had for a few months before getting hooked on the hobby.

I've learned quickly as much as I can. Anyway, I know everyone likes pictures so here are a few and also a video link if it's works!

Awesome tank with some gorgeous fish. Impressive at 18 months mature and first reef tank.
Laissez les bonne temps roulee,
Patrick

 

[SPR1968]

Awesome tank with some gorgeous fish. Impressive at 18 months mature and first reef tank.
Laissez les bonne temps roulee,
Patrick

Thank you Patrick for your kind words, greatly appreciated!

It’s just over 2 years old now.