Zilla's 90g Mixed Reef Build Journal

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New to R2R and based on the suggestion/request for a build journal I'll jump right in. Started with a 55g in early 2016 and after only 10 months I upgraded to a 90g. The tank stand and canopy was built by myself and @Daniel Sousa. Some pix from the build...

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After the build the system went through some of the usual up and downs. High this, low that, more fish, more coral. Finally I let it go for a while and the corraline took off. I like the look now of a covered back glass.

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Full system open door shot.

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Lighting is now hybrid Black Box LED & T5HO all crammed in the custom canopy.

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Working on photography skills to get some of the amazing close up colorful shots I see here and around the net & social media.

Thanks for looking and feel free to ask any questions.

#reef2reef, #worldwidecorals,[URL='http://www.reef2reef.com/hashtags/mywwccontest/'] #mywwccontest[/URL]
 
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UPDATE: Been far too long since I've updated. Biggest changes are stable parameters and upgraded lights from Viparspectras (excellent BB for the price) to four Kessil A360W-E (cannot beat the shimmer).

Within the last 4-5 months coral growth has really accelerated! 2019 should be a solid year of progression for my system.

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UPDATE: Been far too long since I've updated. Biggest changes are stable parameters and upgraded lights from Viparspectras (excellent BB for the price) to four Kessil A360W-E (cannot beat the shimmer).

Within the last 4-5 months coral growth has really accelerated! 2019 should be a solid year of progression for my system.

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Very nice shot!

 

WHAT PART OF LIVING WITH A REEF TOOK YOU BY SURPRISE?

  • How much space the supplies and equipment take up

    Votes: 10 41.7%
  • Salt creep, spills, and cleanup outside the tank

    Votes: 3 12.5%
  • Planning trips or finding someone to care for the reef

    Votes: 7 29.2%
  • How attached I’d get to individual animals

    Votes: 2 8.3%
  • Making decisions when there’s no clear right answer

    Votes: 5 20.8%
  • How much the reef affects everyday household life

    Votes: 6 25.0%
  • Nothing in particular, I felt well prepared

    Votes: 1 4.2%
  • Other (Post in the comments)

    Votes: 1 4.2%
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