Stephanie’s 240 Built In Mixed Reef

[Steph72]

Looking at all these big tanks are gonna get me in trouble lol

Bigger tank = smaller wallet lol

 

[DrunkenViking]

Bigger tank = smaller wallet lol

Exactly this lol

 

[fishguy242]

worth every penny in the end though..WAIT..it never ends... ;Happy

 

[Steph72]

worth every penny in the end though..WAIT..it never ends... ;Happy

Ohhh noooo it’s gotta end at some point! Haha At this rate Im going to be working extra hours until I drop dead

 

[BelieveInBlue]

Bigger tank = smaller wallet lol

I feel like this picture applies to the hobby as whole, regardless of tank size. I do wonder how much of that is due to multiple tank syndrome though...

 

[Steph72]

I feel like this picture applies to the hobby as whole, regardless of tank size. I do wonder how much of that is due to multiple tank syndrome though...

Yes, I totally agree!!! Lol
Like an idiot, I just finished rebooting my 47 cube! (I was supposed to be selling this tank). Why did I do this, you ask? Hmmmm….because I want to buy more coral! I’m like one of those old ladies burning through all their money on the home shopping channels…except for me it’s live sales! Hahaha

 

[Steph72]

The kids are growing and eating like pigs! Dottie, the gem tang, is sight impaired. She’s grazing and looks healthy, but doesn’t respond to visual stimuli (except light) and hides in her cave a lot. Hopefully she will figure out the nori clips at some point. I’m very glad that the other fish don’t bother her and she does stand her ground if anyone gets too close. Poor baby.
I finally installed the ventilation fans in the control cabinet and they’re doing a great job of keeping the temp down. Not much other news except that algae loves my tank! Go figure! Hahaha Oh well, if that’s my major battle I’m ok with that.

 

[najer]

The kids are growing and eating like pigs! Dottie, the gem tang, is sight impaired. She’s grazing and looks healthy, but doesn’t respond to visual stimuli (except light) and hides in her cave a lot. Hopefully she will figure out the nori clips at some point. I’m very glad that the other fish don’t bother her and she does stand her ground if anyone gets too close. Poor baby.
I finally installed the ventilation fans in the control cabinet and they’re doing a great job of keeping the temp down. Not much other news except that algae loves my tank! Go figure! Hahaha Oh well, if that’s my major battle I’m ok with that.

How about doing a nori rock using an elastic band close to where Dottie hangs out and maybe add some flavour like garlic?

 

[Steph72]

How about doing a nori rock using an elastic band close to where Dottie hangs out and maybe add some flavour like garlic?

I may give that another try…last time the yellows invaded her cave to get the goodies! Lol

 

[najer]

I may give that another try…last time the yellows invaded her cave to get the goodies! Lol

Load the clip then add the rock maybe?

 

[Susan Edwards]

How about doing a nori rock using an elastic band close to where Dottie hangs out and maybe add some flavour like garlic?

I used to do the rock and rubber band method. Now I use a nori holder. Sounds like it might work if you give the others their nori first.

 

[Steph72]

I used to do the rock and rubber band method. Now I use a nori holder. Sounds like it might work if you give the others their nori first.

I’m going to give it another try and offer a variety of nori.

 

[Sleeping Giant]

Howdy fellow reefers!

I hope you’re all doing well and staying safe.

It’s been a very busy few weeks with the build but I’m super excited about how it’s coming together. I’ve been running a fishless cycle since February and finally got the parameters where I wanted them to begin moving livestock and lps corals.

Christmas came early this year...hubby surprised me with the Apex and Trident!!!! I still have a TON of learning but am so grateful to have a tool like this to help me keep the tank on track.

I had to rearrange some things inside the stand and ended up building a slide out shelf for the ATO reservoir using heavy duty bottom mount door slides. This should make refilling it a breeze...provided it doesn’t get salt creep too bad. I also installed a vent fan inside the stand and routed a duct to the outside of the house to help cut down humidity. The control cabinet is still a work in progress (UGHHHHH CORDS!) Even though everything is labeled and cords are wrapped it still looks rough. Oh well...there’s always tomorrow to get better organized. Lol

Looks absolutely amazing, keep up the great work

 

[Steph72]

Hi everyone! Hope you’re staying safe and well these days. The tank is doing well (I say that with cautious optimism in this hobby!) lol I’ve decided to complicate life a little more by starting a pico tank. It’s a 2.7 gallon that I plan on putting mushrooms and zoas in. Maybe a small leather, we’ll see.
If anyone here is on TikTok I post videos of the tank and my aquatic kids on there. For some reason I can never get videos to load here. My baby Naso is getting bigggg!!! Its exciting to see him growing and loving life. He’s such a sweetheart and always greets me when I walk by.

Steph’s Reef on TikTok

 

[Sleeping Giant]

Hi everyone! Hope you’re staying safe and well these days. The tank is doing well (I say that with cautious optimism in this hobby!) lol I’ve decided to complicate life a little more by starting a pico tank. It’s a 2.7 gallon that I plan on putting mushrooms and zoas in. Maybe a small leather, we’ll see.
If anyone here is on TikTok I post videos of the tank and my aquatic kids on there. For some reason I can never get videos to load here. My baby Naso is getting bigggg!!! Its exciting to see him growing and loving life. He’s such a sweetheart and always greets me when I walk by.

Steph’s Reef on TikTok

Looks great

 

[Susan Edwards]

Hi everyone! Hope you’re staying safe and well these days. The tank is doing well (I say that with cautious optimism in this hobby!) lol I’ve decided to complicate life a little more by starting a pico tank. It’s a 2.7 gallon that I plan on putting mushrooms and zoas in. Maybe a small leather, we’ll see.
If anyone here is on TikTok I post videos of the tank and my aquatic kids on there. For some reason I can never get videos to load here. My baby Naso is getting bigggg!!! Its exciting to see him growing and loving life. He’s such a sweetheart and always greets me when I walk by.

Steph’s Reef on TikTok

take the videos into youtube and get your link to share there. Just upload and it converts.

 

[fishguy242]

take the videos into youtube and get your link to share there. Just upload and it converts.

Hi Steph,looking good... tikfaceinsta what...

26,K posts ,i still cannot figure out how to load my vids to u tube,can share from thou...;Facepalm

 

[Sleeping Giant]

 

[Steph72]

Hi there, it’s been a long time since I’ve been active on here but I’m still alive and kicking. Lol Hopefully 2022 is going well for you all. The tank continues to grow and for the most part it’s doing well. Somehow aiptasia snuck in and I’m dealing with a nasty infestation of these suckers. Ughhh. I have some new pictures of the kids, though.

 

[Sleeping Giant]

Looking great