HiImSean Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 I started my 90g a bit over a year ago. Over all, it has been a good tank. I had some issues here and there but corals grew and I was overall happy with it. I tried to lean more towards SPS but I started liking my flowing LPS like euphyllia a lot. I wanted to redo my rock work to accommodate more corals redo a few things, blah blah blah. So now I've decided to start a new tank focused on corals. I will transfer about 4 large rocks with a majority of my corals to the 40br as well as add some more rock. It will be SPS focused with some LPS and zoas. I may add a one or two fish but I doubt it at this point. I do want to add some inverts though since my melanurus wrasse made that hard in my 90g. I am looking to Arkaylogoy's tank for inspiration. I will be keeping my 90g and updating that thread soon. I am going to turn that into a BTA tank and add a pair of flame angels. I'm getting a good bit of my equipment this weekend. Tank: 40BR - Drilled for BeanAnimal overflow and two 3/4" returns Sump: 20g - Not sure if I'll go long or high Stand: Not sure yet. I've gotten a few quotes for custom stands but I may go plan Jane cheapo. Light: Lumatek select-a-watt ballast and Hamilton fixture. It can go 250w or 400w and is currently running a 400w bulb. I may add T5s for supplement. Flow: MP10es and WP25 Return: Sicce 3.0 Skimmer: Not sure, leaning towards a JNS/Aquamaxx CO-1 but also looking at a BM Curve 5 and Skimz sn123 Heater: Eheim Jager heater Controller: Apex Jr with EB8 ATO: Break out box Additives: BRS 1.1ml dosing 2-part Here's a recent pic from my 90g. The two large rocks on the pillars will be moved, the two rocks in the middle and the one one the far left will also come. Mainly the base is staying in the 90g. I have 45lbs of dry rock to go in. Untitled by slu13913, on Flickr Link to comment
HiImSean Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 Got two crucial pieces of equipment today.Untitled by slu13913, on FlickrUntitled by slu13913, on FlickrUntitled by slu13913, on FlickrI was also playing with these a little:Untitled by slu13913, on FlickrTomorrow FedEx will deliver the return pump and dosing pumps. Link to comment
HiImSean Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 My other new toys were waiting at work for meUntitled by slu13913, on FlickrUntitled by slu13913, on FlickrUntitled by slu13913, on Flickr Link to comment
Admonition Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 I noticed you titled this as a bare bottom while your original tank has sand. Any reason for going BB in this build? I'm debating switch my tank to BB myself Link to comment
HiImSean Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 I wanted to do more SPS in my 90g but as I tried to get more flow sand was just getting pushed around and got annoying. With BB I'll be able to crank the flow without worries and be able to clean the bottom better. I've never gone BB before since I've got a sand dwelling wrasse. Link to comment
HiImSean Posted March 15, 2015 Author Share Posted March 15, 2015 I got a skimmer yesterday. Got a deal on a SWC120 cone that I couldn't pass up. It's about 1.5yrs old. I'm a little worried about the Atman pump but for $120 I had to give it a shot. Link to comment
SpankythePyro Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 I lub dat overflow, where'd you get it Link to comment
HiImSean Posted March 16, 2015 Author Share Posted March 16, 2015 The guy I bought it from made it himself. Link to comment
HiImSean Posted April 2, 2015 Author Share Posted April 2, 2015 Got some sexy for the tank. Some local picked up a Cadlights setup and went with a different sump so I got a good deal.Untitled by slu13913, on FlickrUntitled by slu13913, on Flickr Link to comment
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