Tiki Reef Mangrove/Macro Clam Haven v2 Build

[Tiki_Reef]

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Well it is time for Tiki Reef v2! This time it will all be custom from the sump to the tank to some other goodies. Here is a list of stuff I am using most of it has arrived but some stuff is still filtering in. Total system volume is 50 gallons. Posting some pics of what I have so far.

Tank: Micro Reef custom peninsula with external overflow, Tank dimensions 26x14x12
Sump: Micro Reef 28 gallon refugium
Display Lights: Kessil A160 Tuna Sun, Kessil A160 Tuna Blue.
Refugium Light: Kessil H80 Tuna Flora
Skimmer: Deltec 600i
UV sterilizer: Aqua UV Classic.
Return Pump: 2x Reef Octo Varios 2
Controller: GHL Wifi Mini
Dosing pumps: Ecotech Versa
ATO: Avast
ATO Reservoir: Micro Reef Aquarium
Powerheads: 2x AI Nero 3 from my existing 15 gallon.
Avast Davey Jones Skimmate Locker medium size.

I am currently waiting on the stand to be built, my father in-law is a cabinet maker should be done mid to end July.

 

[WheatToast]

Sweet looking equipment and system! Following!

Do you have a list of planned livestock?

 

[Tiki_Reef]

Sweet looking equipment and system! Following!

Do you have a list of planned livestock?

Thanks!! Should be fun! I am still kicking around the livestock list, I have a pair of Pygmy Redtail Waspfish in another tank that would be pretty cool in here, but I am always open to suggestions.

 

[blaxsun]

Will there be any fake tiki torches to adorn the tiki tank?

 

[Tiki_Reef]

Will there be any fake tikki torchea to adorn the tikki tank?

I have some plans that I think you will get a kick out of, hint: my other hobby is building dioramas.

 

[Tiki_Reef]

Avast K1 Kalk stirrer showed up today! I know I know why do I need a Kalk stirrer on a new tank? Well a lot of the livestock as far as clams and corals are coming out of another tank that I am taking down once the new one cycles, and after the success and ease of use of the stirrer on my 120 in conjunction with a calcium reactor I will never have a mixed reef that has a sump without using both of them basically eliminated 2 part dosing for the most part.

 

[Tiki_Reef]

4 of 8 Coral box battery backups showed up today and I found my Apogee in my storage unit, stand should be done soon too!

 

[Sean Clark]

These are two of my favorite things. I am excited to see where this goes.

 

[Tiki_Reef]

These are two of my favorite things. I am excited to see where this goes.

Working on a nice aquascape, using a not very often used method.

 

[Sean Clark]

Working on a nice aquascape, using a not very often used method.

What method?

 

[WheatToast]

Will there be any fake tiki torches to adorn the tiki tank?

I have some plans that I think you will get a kick out of, hint: my other hobby is building dioramas.

...but I am always open to suggestions.

Have any plans for seagrass (though these would require a deep sand bed)? I know I always ask about this on macroalgae threads, but I'm just excited to know who else is experimenting with true marine plants. Brown macroalgae too, like blue scroll.
https://aquaticusplants.com/

A group of marine feeder/grass shrimp (Palaemonetes sp.) would also be a neat CUC:

https://www.aquaculturenurseryfarms.com/live-saltwater-fish-food/saltwater-feeder-shrimp/

 

[Tiki_Reef]

What method?

Using egg crate to make a form and gluing pieces of Caribsea Life rock to make the scape, it will also house the basket for the mangroves. Similar to what this guy did.

Brad908's 40 gallon shallow coastal mangrove and macro algae biotope - November 2016 Featured Reef Aquarium

Congratulations to community member brad908 and his 40 gallon reef aquarium for being selected for our November Reef Profile! This all natural nano reef aqua...

www.nano-reef.com

 

[Tiki_Reef]

Have any plans for seagrass (though these would require a deep sand bed)? I know I always ask about this on macroalgae threads, but I'm just excited to know who else is experimenting with true marine plants. Brown macroalgae too, like blue scroll.
https://aquaticusplants.com/

A group of marine feeder/grass shrimp (Palaemonetes sp.) would also be a neat CUC:

https://www.aquaculturenurseryfarms.com/live-saltwater-fish-food/saltwater-feeder-shrimp/

Yeah I have been researching sea grass, and I love blue scroll. If you have a source for that let me know.

 

[Tiki_Reef]

I will have rock above the water level as well, also kind of thinking about building a small structure in the middle of the tank depending on how much room I have left. I am contemplating a relatively deep sand bed.

 

[Sean Clark]

I am excited. I need more.

 

[Tiki_Reef]

Planning on seeding the hell out of it with pods etc. Should be a real short cycle if any I have 2 bright well plates in my other tank that I will throw in the sump to get it going.

 

[WheatToast]

Yeah I have been researching sea grass, and I love blue scroll. If you have a source for that let me know.

Not sure about the blue scroll, but if you're ever looking for brown macroalgae with blue irridescence and are looking to take a risk, you could always try this :
https://www.wardsci.com/store/product/8871765/dictyota

I'll keep my eyes peeled for any blue scroll and let you know if I find any.

 

[Tiki_Reef]

Not sure about the blue scroll, but if you're ever looking for brown macroalgae with blue irridescence and are looking to take a risk, you could always try this :
https://www.wardsci.com/store/product/8871765/dictyota

I'll keep my eyes peeled for any blue scroll and let you know.

I wouldn't mind trying it, I want a ton of diversity as far as macro goes, I do need to save room for my 2 clams though they are currently just hanging out in my other tank lol.

 

[Tcook]

I have some plans that I think you will get a kick out of, hint: my other hobby is building dioramas.

WWII dioramas?

 

[Sean Clark]

I wouldn't mind trying it, I want a ton of diversity as far as macro goes, I do need to save room for my 2 clams though they are currently just hanging out in my other tank lol.

Clams? Do share. What kind?