flinster Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 I thought I was getting out, but unfortunately my kids wouldn't let me sell the clowns! HA! Here's what I have so far: Fusion 30l Vanity that's going to be covered in granite as a stand two eheim 600 return pumps tunze 9004 Aquamaxx WS-1 MP10wqd Radion XR15 pro x 2 Nanobox hybrid ATI 24" 4 bulb with dimmable reef brites Tunze nano ATO Intank filter floss holder x 2 Intank media baskets x 2 Apex with DOS for cal and alk Custom cover build by Smiz 30# Tampa Bay live rock 20# Tampa Bay sand Planned inhabitants: snowcasso clown pair gyometric pygmy hawkfish goby and pistol shrimp pair a couple of flasher fairy wrasse Unfortunately I've got to wait for the granite to be fabricated. Hopefully I'll have water in about a week and a half. Thanks for looking and give me your thoughts and recommendations. Link to comment
spectra Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Nice set up so far. I am a sump fan but did have a fusion 20 for a while. The 30L has always been a favorite of mine! Was that a factory vanity? If so where did you pick it up at? Link to comment
azn-allstar Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Awesome equipment list. I can't wait to see how this build turns out. Link to comment
flinster Posted April 24, 2016 Author Share Posted April 24, 2016 I picked it up at a Home Depot liquidator. Not bad for $200. It retails for over $800. It's new with a few dents and dings I can touch up. I just broke down a 100 rimless with sump, vertex 170. I got tired of dealing with maintenance, 30 gallon water changes, cleaning all of that glass, etc. I'm happy to do smaller and didn't want the hassle of a sump. The nicest tank I ever in terms of coral growth and coloration was a AIO solana. I hope nr doesn't mind the link: http://www.atlantareefclub.org/forums/showthread.php?t=32173 Link to comment
LongDoggy Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Nice build. I like the idea of using a quality piece of furniture to blen in with your home decor. Something I'm considering for the new house & new tank after we sell and move. Makes the AIO a little more intriguing since the stand can be really anything as you don't need to support the sump etc... Following along to see how this turns out. Link to comment
flinster Posted April 24, 2016 Author Share Posted April 24, 2016 My old fixture was hung from my ceiling. I can't decide whether I want to do that or use one of these: Here's a picture of my old fixture hanging: Link to comment
flinster Posted April 24, 2016 Author Share Posted April 24, 2016 I've got a deltec mce300 sitting around that I may use instead of the 9004. I just don't like the fact that it's a HOB. It is the best HOB skimmer out there, IMO. Look at all of the bubbles! Link to comment
DemonUnleashed Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Those 6061 mounts look nice. Definitely got me thinking of getting one. Link to comment
Tmr8188 Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Really nice setup so far! I love the stand and radion mount. Link to comment
DemonUnleashed Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 That granite looks nice with the stand. I'm looking forward to this build! Link to comment
flinster Posted May 11, 2016 Author Share Posted May 11, 2016 Water, rock and sand added! I've got a pair of snowcasso clowns, a mckosker's, a filament fin flasher, a geometric pygmy hawk, and a pair of yasha gobies with a pistol shimp in QT. The tamba bay rock should cycle in a matter of days. Link to comment
flinster Posted May 22, 2016 Author Share Posted May 22, 2016 Here are a few updates: The fish have been moved in. I added some overflow covers to raise the water level in the tank. IMO, the stock overflows are too low. I held them in place with 4 nylon screws so that they don't fall off when I kill the pumps to feed. I have a nanobox hybrid on the way. I really liked the look of my old tank and the fixture hanging from my ceiling. I'm going to replicate that with the hybrid. I used the shelf from the cabinet as a false wall to hide cables/ATO reservoir and 2 part containers. I plan to make a mesh top or get a Smiz custom top. The stock top blocks way too much light. Here are a few photos. Let me know how you think it's progressing. Link to comment
flinster Posted May 22, 2016 Author Share Posted May 22, 2016 livestock so far: pair of snowcasso clowns yasha and pistol shrimp blue spot jawfish mccosker's fairy wrasse died after feeding filament fin fairy wrasse died after feeding geometric pygmy hawkfish rehomed helfrichi firefish regal tang baby That's all I plan for fish. Possibly another small fairy. I had a naoko's that didn't make it out of QT. After a little research, I'm thankful to some degree. I've read they can be quite aggressive towards other wrasse. I plan to start adding corals and an anemone next. For those that think I'm rushing, I used Tampa Bay live rock and sand and didn't even see a cycle. It's great stuff. I had it in a 29 gallon curing for over a month. I used all the water, rock and live sand that was in there to move over to the fusion. All parameters are perfect so far. I've been doing this for over 15 years and have learned I don't have to be entirely patient! Link to comment
jcreefer Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Sweet tank and set up. I'll be following as I set up my 30L as well. Jeff Link to comment
flinster Posted May 25, 2016 Author Share Posted May 25, 2016 I found out one obvious flaw to the stock covers. Fish jerky. Both of my yasha gobies found the cracks over the course of two days. One ended up on the top and the other on the floor. I need to build a new screen this weekend. The factory cover blocks a ton of light as well. I also added a few new inhabitants. A pintail fairy from DD and a lemon drop anemone. Link to comment
flinster Posted May 25, 2016 Author Share Posted May 25, 2016 Here's some pics at around 8k. Link to comment
Tmr8188 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Sick lemondrop. I would love a shot at one of the clones if its ever for sale. Link to comment
flinster Posted August 27, 2016 Author Share Posted August 27, 2016 Time for an update. I lost the pintail wrasse and fairy wrasse. I bought a new food, fed them both. They ate and almost immediately went into hiding. I moved them to QT, but they never ate again and died a few days later. Really strange. I decided to go with an ATI fixture and sold the NB hybrid. I have the reefbrite dimmer running through my apex. So far, so good. Link to comment
kellerexpress Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 how are you liking the aquamaxx skimmer? Link to comment
flinster Posted September 3, 2016 Author Share Posted September 3, 2016 It's great. I'll get a pic of the nasty skimmate. Link to comment
kellerexpress Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Could you post another pic of the skimmer? I just want to get an idea of how far it sticks up above the tank Link to comment
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