JayPagi Posted November 15, 2016 Author Share Posted November 15, 2016 Silence is key, for me anyway. Maybe I missed it, what skimmer are you going with? Or are you even going to run a skimmer? For sure running a skimmer. I picked up a used SWC120 from a local, I'm waiting on a new impeller and shaft to arrive before putting it into the sump. Hopefully it produces some decent skimmate. I am glad to see you finally got it up and running, congratulations! My vote is for damsels. Yeah me too. I had two blue chromis in my last tank and I loved them but them. I'd like to get more but maybe a different species and this time in odd numbers. Quote Link to comment
JayPagi Posted November 16, 2016 Author Share Posted November 16, 2016 So I installed the protein skimmer last night and well... micro bubble city. I quickly realized I should have placed another baffle in the sump before the refugium. I'm going to try and place a PVC tee and extension on the outlet of the skimmer to divert the water flow down and the micro bubbles up. The PVC extension will break the surface of the water and hopefully the micro bubbles burst within the PVC pipe. I also need to raise the skimmer by another inch or two, so fabrication is needed. It works at the current level but the range of adjust ability is quite small. On a side note the live rock in the sump came with some cool life on it. There are a bunch of small snails and a few giant chitons. So far no nasties but they're always the sneakiest. Hurry up cycle! 2 Quote Link to comment
Cove Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Great news! Are you doing a legit cycle, or using cycle boost options? 1 Quote Link to comment
JayPagi Posted November 16, 2016 Author Share Posted November 16, 2016 Great news! Are you doing a legit cycle, or using cycle boost options? Legit... I hate testing so I normally wait 3-4 weeks before adding anything. Once cycled I normally test for alk every few days. 1 Quote Link to comment
vlangel Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Your build is going to be so clean. I am really liking it. I hope you get the micro bubbles fixed. 1 Quote Link to comment
JayPagi Posted November 17, 2016 Author Share Posted November 17, 2016 Same, I really don't have the space to modify the sump at this point. 1 Quote Link to comment
malachai Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Looking really good, l love how neatly everything fits inside the cabinet. I cant wait to see it as it gets stocked and really comes to life. I saw your post about a local guy (l live in Oshawa) and l assume you're talking about Kris - if so he is a great guy to deal with and his stuff is top quality. Keep the good psots coming 1 Quote Link to comment
JayPagi Posted November 18, 2016 Author Share Posted November 18, 2016 Looking really good, l love how neatly everything fits inside the cabinet. I cant wait to see it as it gets stocked and really comes to life. I saw your post about a local guy (l live in Oshawa) and l assume you're talking about Kris - if so he is a great guy to deal with and his stuff is top quality. Keep the good psots coming Oh no way. Is Chris from Reef Addiction? Quote Link to comment
malachai Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Yes Kris from reef addiction he is great to deal with 1 Quote Link to comment
JayPagi Posted November 18, 2016 Author Share Posted November 18, 2016 Yes Kris from reef addiction he is great to deal with Good to know. I've only looked at the website and the fish list every Tuesday but I will be contacting him in the coming weeks. Thanks. Quote Link to comment
JR! Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 This page needs more pics 1 Quote Link to comment
JayPagi Posted November 19, 2016 Author Share Posted November 19, 2016 This page needs more pics Totally does... I should have time this evening to snap a few more with the good camera. 2 Quote Link to comment
JayPagi Posted December 6, 2016 Author Share Posted December 6, 2016 So it's been a bit since my last update, this coming weekend the tank will be a month old. Everything seems to be doing really well, I added a small clean up crew and 2 small Zoa colonies I got from a friend. This weekend I'll probably do a water change and add my first fish. I finally got around to installing my BRS mesh cover. I didn't love the standard clips that you get from BRS so I purchased these window clips from home depot and installed them with SS threaded screws. Really simple install, I just drilled the appropriate sized hole and the screws pretty much tapped themselves in the plastic corners. I think this way is a much tighter fitting cover and a much cleaner look, IMO. I also did a small re-scape, I wasn't overly happy with the original. I shifted everything to the left a bit and turned a few rocks to lengthen the base outwards. I'm much happier with it. Here is the OLD/NEW comparison, thoughts? OLD NEW Really need to up my picture game. 5 Quote Link to comment
Reefkid88 Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 The new scape is good. The old one wasn't bad either. I like how the 3 little stick out to create little coves. 1 Quote Link to comment
JayPagi Posted December 6, 2016 Author Share Posted December 6, 2016 The new scape is good. The old one wasn't bad either. I like how the 3 little stick out to create little coves. I like the little coves too, I've also created more flat spots for coral. Quote Link to comment
briguy350 Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 i love what you did to the screen! i was trying to figure out what to do with my BRS screen top. i didnt like their clips either and i dont want to just set it on top. great idea! 1 Quote Link to comment
JayPagi Posted December 31, 2016 Author Share Posted December 31, 2016 Here's a bit of an update. I've added a number of corals, a clown fish and a Bi-Color Blenny. I also changed the scape on the right a bit again, I really like this new view from the side. Anyways Happy New Years everyone. Quick Photo Dump... Latest FTS Side Profile This duncan is doing well. Pink Zoa's 3 Quote Link to comment
Rehype Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Looking good so far Jay....love the scape. 1 Quote Link to comment
JayPagi Posted January 1, 2017 Author Share Posted January 1, 2017 Looking good so far Jay....love the scape. Thanks Eugene... what are you working on now? Quote Link to comment
Rehype Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Thanks Eugene... what are you working on now? Dropoff peninsula 1 Quote Link to comment
JayPagi Posted January 2, 2017 Author Share Posted January 2, 2017 So I've been getting some brown algae in my sand bed which I figured it was my RO water as I have tested Nitrates/Phosphates and their levels are still pretty low being a new tank and all. My big RO reservoir is at 0 TDS but when I transfer the water to the tank I'm at 2 or 3 TDS. I figure that's the source of my algae issues. Question is how is this happening? I use a small pump with a piece of tube to fill up the ATO in the sump area which I recently gave a vinegar bath. After I finish using the pump I generally rinse it out with non RO water and hang it to dry. So maybe there are some small droplets of non RO water left over inside the pump and tube which are causing my issues?! I figure this is where I'm going to start. I'll be taking the pump apart properly and letting it dry out 100% between uses. Anyone else have any thoughts? Quote Link to comment
MrRBW Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Nice build so far. Looks great. As for your ATO tds, maybe you have some splash into the reservoir from your sump? the pump and hose you use to transfer could be a source as well. Maybe give your pump a good vinegar bath too? Quote Link to comment
JayPagi Posted November 22, 2017 Author Share Posted November 22, 2017 Well I should probably post some pictures soon. It's only been a few months haha. 3 Quote Link to comment
Reefkid88 Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 YES !!! I have been waiting for a update since,well almost a year lol. 1 Quote Link to comment
Christopher Marks Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 13 hours ago, JayPagi said: Well I should probably post some pictures soon. It's only been a few months haha. 1 Quote Link to comment
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