gena Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 It's so nice to see you with a running tank and updates . View from my home office this morning, working on yet another proposal... Link to comment
tibbsy07 Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Looking great E! Did you go BB? Link to comment
evanski Posted July 21, 2015 Author Share Posted July 21, 2015 It's so nice to see you with a running tank and updates . I hear your implicit criticism on my lack of updates on my 2G Fluval. Will do bubble algae removal and water change and post again! Thanks for the kind words! Looking great E! Did you go BB? Both my tanks are BB now. I like the look and sand has been a real problem source of algae fodder and crashes. For low maintenance I think this is a clean look and safe way to go. Link to comment
805reef Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Nice setup. You planning on leaving it barebottom? Link to comment
evanski Posted July 21, 2015 Author Share Posted July 21, 2015 Nice setup. You planning on leaving it barebottom? Yup. I like the clean look, easier to maintain, and no detritus bombs/sick tank syndrome. Link to comment
evanski Posted July 28, 2015 Author Share Posted July 28, 2015 Jump started the cycle with a tsp of Reef Roids (perhaps a pricey way to do it)...had 1-2 ppm of ammonia next way and visible diatoms today. Acans in my 2G are just waiting to see the new home. Link to comment
evanski Posted July 29, 2015 Author Share Posted July 29, 2015 Great build I like the stand Thanks! Spike the nitrogen cycle with a tsp of reef roids 4 days ago...over 2 ppm ammonia with no conversion to nitrite/nitrate yet. Some fuzzies on the rocks and diatoms. Hope the lone micro brittle star I saw earlier survives the spike. A few feather dusters have made an appearance, as well as a couple of tiny but awesome looking white ball anemones. Looking forward to placing a Reefcleaners order next week! Link to comment
Justind823 Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 That's a pro looking stand. I like your style. I'll be following along Link to comment
evanski Posted July 30, 2015 Author Share Posted July 30, 2015 That's a pro looking stand. I like your style. I'll be following along Thanks! It is old school mission style cabinetry. Very simple. but I like the straight lines and chunky iron hardware. Link to comment
evanski Posted August 2, 2015 Author Share Posted August 2, 2015 Quick update... Cycle completed in about 6 days...waited a few additional days to make sure. Tested zero/zero/zero twice every other day for four days. Diatoms on glass and rocks...just leaving it for the CUC. Will order the 20L pack from Reefcleaners tomorrow along with some macro algae for the fuge. Make two filter bags of homemade CPE Blue (1 TBS Purigen, 2 TBS Aquamax carbon, and 1 tsp Aquamax Phos Out), one in each media basket and topped with floss. Along with pods, the ball anemones, a little fuzzy algae, diatoms, and a stray brittle start, I found this little gem sticking his head out. Link to comment
pgrVII Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Lookin good brother definitely following. Link to comment
evanski Posted August 3, 2015 Author Share Posted August 3, 2015 Lookin good brother definitely following. Thanks! Kinda ugly right now but exactly what I expected at this point in time. I have a couple of frags of bullet-proof stuff (GSP, zoanthids) to drop in after the CUC is in place. Also have a few sweet acan and favia frags in the 2G for when things look safe for more stuff. Link to comment
NorthGaHillbilly Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 blown away with the stand man, you put that walnut cut off to good use, and the pine is an awesome contrast! Link to comment
evanski Posted August 4, 2015 Author Share Posted August 4, 2015 blown away with the stand man, you put that walnut cut off to good use, and the pine is an awesome contrast! Thx Greg....means a ton coming from you. Really appreciate the design help. Actually went with 1x3 red oak and 1/4" oak plywood for the body. Thing is a beast! Link to comment
evanski Posted August 5, 2015 Author Share Posted August 5, 2015 Just added the CUC. As usual, John was either drunk when he filled my order or he just can't count. This joke is meant to indicate he is VERY generous in filling orders...I got more than I actually purchased. Can't beat free express shipping with the CUC 20L package...a great value! Dropped one or two of each snail into my 2G just to bolster the CUC there as well. Got the 20L quick clean-up crew http://www.reefcleaners.org/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&view=productdetails&virtuemart_product_id=272&virtuemart_category_id=20, and supplemented it with pods, emerald crab, limpets, penny macroalgae, periwinkle snails, and caulerpa. ALmost everything took off immediately, but some of the snails seem to be getting used to their new environment. Nice packaging, including multiple bagging. Quick 15 minute float, followed by drop introduction Grape Caulerpa and pods in the fuge Commence grazing! Link to comment
pgrVII Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Yessssssss congrats evanski! !!!!! Link to comment
evanski Posted August 5, 2015 Author Share Posted August 5, 2015 Coral and tester fish to follow soon if everything looks ok. Link to comment
pgrVII Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Coral and tester fish to follow soon if everything looks ok. Science! ! Sounds good brother Link to comment
evanski Posted August 5, 2015 Author Share Posted August 5, 2015 "I am going to have to science the shit out of it." - Mark Whatney, AKA The Martian Link to comment
pgrVII Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 "I am going to have to science the shit out of it." - Mark Whatney, AKA The Martian Best way to do it I've found. Link to comment
braaap Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Looking good old man. I'm thinking about ordering my CUC from John for delivery next week as well. Might push it one more week though. I'll see how my cycle progresses over the weekend. Link to comment
evanski Posted August 5, 2015 Author Share Posted August 5, 2015 Looking good old man. I'm thinking about ordering my CUC from John for delivery next week as well. Might push it one more week though. I'll see how my cycle progresses over the weekend. Thx, Geezer. My cycle was pretty fast with cured live rock and no sand...your mileage may vary. Link to comment
ninjamyst Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 nice to see this finally running! Link to comment
evanski Posted August 5, 2015 Author Share Posted August 5, 2015 nice to see this finally running! It was only 16 months... Link to comment
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