shawnriv
Active Member
Hello everyone, my name is Shawn and this is my first forum build and my second reef tank. I began a couple years ago with a 38G Innovative Marine AIO Cube and I must say, it was definitely a learning curve. The original plan was to create a mixed reef but I had many losing battles with algae resulting in a loss of corals. I ended up selling the tank and now look forward to a new build.
I am looking to recreate a mixed reef that's more SPS dominated. I have not finalized a stocking list, but I'm thinking my show fish will be a Fathead Sunburst Anthias. I've always admired them in other member's tanks and would love to give them a try.
Equipment
Tank: Rimless 48 x 24 x 13 inches (1219.2mm x 609.6mm x 330.2mm)
Stand: 48 x 24 x 36 inches (1219.2m x 609.6mm x 914.4mm) - Custom made by my Father and myself using plywood and formica
Lightning: 2 x Ecotech Radion XR30 Pro Gen 3 (one is temporarily being used on coral QT)
Flow: 2 x Ecotech Vortech MP10 QuietDrive (one is temporarily being used on coral QT)
Rock: 30lbs of Bulk Reef Supply's Reef Saver Rock
Sand: 60lbs of CaribSea Arag-Alive Fiji Pink
Filtration: Bulk Reef Supply's Media Reactor with Carbon and MarinePure BioFilter Media
I understand typically the first post in a forum-build generally shows the very first stages of the build (building a stand, aquascaping, cycling of the tank, etc.) but it didn't cross my mind until after I completed the stand that I should of taken some pictures.
The pictures below are where I am now. The tank is filled, cycled, and already home to a couple tank mates: Banggai Cardinalfish and Royal Gramma...and a Scarlet Reef Hermit Crab. The Banggai Cardinal pretty much spends his days (strangely) at the back corners of the tank and the Royal Gramma is MIA. Both of these fish have graduated their QT stay (yes, I am a HUGE fan of quarantining new fish) and I understand Royal Grammas tend to hide when introduced to a new tank...hopefully he/she comes out soon!
As of now I do not own a DSLR camera but hopefully will receive one during the holiday season. But nevertheless, please enjoy the pictures and feel free to ask any questions!
P.S: I will be adding additional pictures of the supplies used one a later post.
I am looking to recreate a mixed reef that's more SPS dominated. I have not finalized a stocking list, but I'm thinking my show fish will be a Fathead Sunburst Anthias. I've always admired them in other member's tanks and would love to give them a try.
Equipment
Tank: Rimless 48 x 24 x 13 inches (1219.2mm x 609.6mm x 330.2mm)
Stand: 48 x 24 x 36 inches (1219.2m x 609.6mm x 914.4mm) - Custom made by my Father and myself using plywood and formica
Lightning: 2 x Ecotech Radion XR30 Pro Gen 3 (one is temporarily being used on coral QT)
Flow: 2 x Ecotech Vortech MP10 QuietDrive (one is temporarily being used on coral QT)
Rock: 30lbs of Bulk Reef Supply's Reef Saver Rock
Sand: 60lbs of CaribSea Arag-Alive Fiji Pink
Filtration: Bulk Reef Supply's Media Reactor with Carbon and MarinePure BioFilter Media
I understand typically the first post in a forum-build generally shows the very first stages of the build (building a stand, aquascaping, cycling of the tank, etc.) but it didn't cross my mind until after I completed the stand that I should of taken some pictures.
The pictures below are where I am now. The tank is filled, cycled, and already home to a couple tank mates: Banggai Cardinalfish and Royal Gramma...and a Scarlet Reef Hermit Crab. The Banggai Cardinal pretty much spends his days (strangely) at the back corners of the tank and the Royal Gramma is MIA. Both of these fish have graduated their QT stay (yes, I am a HUGE fan of quarantining new fish) and I understand Royal Grammas tend to hide when introduced to a new tank...hopefully he/she comes out soon!
As of now I do not own a DSLR camera but hopefully will receive one during the holiday season. But nevertheless, please enjoy the pictures and feel free to ask any questions!
P.S: I will be adding additional pictures of the supplies used one a later post.
