Vaiodude's 55 Gal Mixed Reef

[Vaiodude]

Thanks, the only downside now is there isn't much room to get my hands in the tank with the addition of the stunner strip, but that's probably a good thing lol. I am goings to start them off around 50% dim to make sure I don't burn any corals with the LEDs.

 

[Vaiodude]

More pics from tonight. Loving the new led strip!

 

[DarkTang]

Looks good Jason

 

[Vaiodude]

Looks good Jason

Thanks Dom!!

 

[DarkTang]

You should buy Frankie's setup [emoji14]

 

[Vaiodude]

I know.... I have been driving myself crazy going back and forth...

 

[sassAwrasse]

Just do it!!!!

 

[captc07]

There is nothing like peer pressure! If ya need a set of hands to help move the new setup....just let me know.

 

[Vaiodude]

There is nothing like peer pressure! If ya need a set of hands to help move the new setup....just let me know.

Thanks it would be a project. If only I could setup the new tank and let it cycle and move stuff over slowly. Feel like this would be a good project to do while I am on vacation so I had the time to get things set the way I want. I do have a vacation coming up in May.....

 

[SteelerMike]

Looks great man!

 

[Vaiodude]

So it looks like I am upgrading! Going to pick up my new 75 gallon setup from Franky tomorrow. I am excited and nervous all in the same. I have a lot of planning the do and want to make the most of this upgrade. The 55 has been great but does have some space restrictions specifically in the stand.

 

[Vaiodude]

A few pics of some of our recent additions to the tank.

A trio of blue eyed Anthias from Blakes. One decided that it would be a good idea to jump into the overflow so we will try and catch her out of there tomorrow during the water change. Really eye catching fish!

Harlequin Shrimp from Shoreline Pet. He has been working diligently on my asterina starfish.

Starry Blenny from Shoreline. So far he has been getting along Ok with our lawnmower Blenny although the starry is definitely the boss!

 

[SteelerMike]

Congrats on the upgrade!

 

[Collinslice]

Glad the two bennies ended up getting along.

 

[revhtree]

Nice!

 

[Vaiodude]

Well I guess I will need to start a new build thread soon for the next project.

Spent the last two evenings giving a good cleaning to the stand, canopy, and tank and everything is looking really good. Can't wait to get this thing up and running!

Now I need to figure out a safe way to move the 55 gallon out of the way. Thinking if I drain around 1/2 the water out of the display and 1/2 or more out of the sump I should be able to slide it across the room. Need to move it at least 5-6 feet over but would like to move it to the other side of the room if possible.

Few pics of the new tank all cleaned up.

I had to see that ATI fixture in action!!

 

[revhtree]

Cool tank!

 

[JerSaint]

That is going to be GREAT!!

 

[fastest302]

Wow tank looks great

 

[Brewman1987]

Looks great.