SickString’s 5g build

[SickString]

Up until 4 years ago I had a Biocube 29 and a 58g Oceanic. A couple moves within a short period of time caused me to break them down and sell them off. I’ve had a 90g FOWLR and 40 breeder in the past also.

 

[edc_aquarium]

Ohh so your arent really that new to the hobby

 

[edc_aquarium]

I like your scape have you thought about adding a small powerhead for a bit more flow your going to need it for sps

 

[SickString]

Yeah, I’m thinking the Sicce Voyager nano. I’m wanting as small as possible. I’d love to get one with the cord on the outside, but those are a little pricey.

 

[SickString]

Added some cheato today. Trying out this light from HD.

 

[SickString]

More tinkering with the tank today.

In an attempt to increase flow, I put my old Mag3 pump on for the return. I had to dial in down a little as the drain didn’t seem to want to keep up with the full flow. The Mag Drive was a tight fit, a little too tight actually, so I ran a razor up the silicone on the sides of the last baffle and leaned it over a bit.

I also made a couple light blocks to keep most of the fuge light where it needs to be.

And I added my first coral. I picked up a couple polyps of Sunny D’s from my LFS. Still need to wait before adding what I want....SPS, but I need something to look at. Acclimated and dipped, just waiting for them to open.

 

[SickString]

In an attempt to battle the increased temp, got up to 82* this afternoon, I installed a fan under the hood.


i grabbed the fan from Lowe’s, thinking it was small enough to fit in the “stack”. Of course it wasn’t, so I snipped off the cage of the fan and mounted right next to the Kessil. For the time being it’s on speed 2 and has dropped a degree in less than 5 minutes. If I can get it down to 79*, I’ll see if speed 1 can hold that temp. I’m going to order an InkBird controller from BRS tonight to run the fan and a heater as needed.

 

[edc_aquarium]

Any updates?

 

[SickString]

Any updates?

Wow, it’s been a minute. Life got in the way of dedicating a lot of time to the tank, just been maintaining it mostly. Recently I’ve been able to spend more time on getting it to where I’m wanting it to go.

Here’s a few updates.

I’ve recently started 2 part dosing Reef Fusion. My alk was low, but is now staying stable.

Kh-10
Cal-440
Mag-1400
Ph-8.2
Nitrate- 5

A few corals added. And the zoa’s Still remain a pair.....

 

[SickString]

FTS....