Oracus Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 This being only my second saltwater tank. It took me longer than I wanted to get it going and I'm happy with the results so far. I plan on adding lots of Zoas's. Standard 20 long with custom insert from Octo Aquatics. Current FTS 1/11/18 12/19/17 11/27/17 Equipment list Aquatop wave maker CPS-1 256gph Vipar Spectra 165w black box Marineland 200w heater Aquaclear 20 filter(Temporary until I build my media baskets for chambers 1 & 2) Oceanic return pump 137gph Rio+ 1000 271gph return pump Custom media basket DIY ATO Current stock listOcellaris x3 Bicolor Blenny JumpedScarlet hermit crab x2 Blue legged hermit crab x2Bumblebee snails Turbo snails Stomatella snailsRandall's pistol shrimp Acan Blastomussa Zoas GSP Chalice Maze coralPalysDuncanMushroomFrogspawn Bubble tip anemone Sea star Emerald Crab Purple Pocilliapora Lobo Future stock Orange spotted Goby or Randall's Goby Gold Aussie Torch Stylophora Montipora Album link https://imgur.com/a/LWvyR This was an upgrade from my Deep Blue 8g cube with custom insert, transferring all livestock and some equipment. Quote Link to comment
Oracus Posted November 23, 2017 Author Share Posted November 23, 2017 Added dry aragonite and dry rock to fill space before the move over. Water clearing up. Temporary light with 3d printed legs. Quote Link to comment
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Oracus Posted November 23, 2017 Author Share Posted November 23, 2017 A couple build photos Quote Link to comment
ZombieReefer84 Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Great, this is what I was looking to see. Quote Link to comment
Oracus Posted November 24, 2017 Author Share Posted November 24, 2017 Ill get a better photo posted but for now here it the aftermath Quote Link to comment
connorp Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Looking good so far! 1 Quote Link to comment
Oracus Posted November 25, 2017 Author Share Posted November 25, 2017 My kessil lights up the tank more than what I expected. So for now I scrapped the other light even after I printed 3 versions or the light holder. Quote Link to comment
Oracus Posted November 28, 2017 Author Share Posted November 28, 2017 Blenny is starting to poke his head out. I have only seen him eat one brine shrimp that floated near him. Clowns are getting along nicely. Also added three bumblebee snails. Media rack should be done in the next day or so, will post photos if i can remember. Quote Link to comment
Oracus Posted November 29, 2017 Author Share Posted November 29, 2017 Will a new tank consume more CA and ALK? KH 7 CA 300 PH 7.8 Ammonia, Nitrate, Phosphate 0 Temp 77 Getting ready for the first WC tonight Quote Link to comment
Oracus Posted November 30, 2017 Author Share Posted November 30, 2017 (edited) 3 hours ago, Oracus said: Will a new tank consume more CA and ALK? KH 7 CA 300 PH 7.8 Ammonia, Nitrate, Phosphate 0 Temp 77 Getting ready for the first WC tonight Did a 25% WC, new water tested at ALK 12 and CA 440. Another positive is clownfish ate pellets for the first time. Blenny came out and chased food, looked to be getting more comfortable in the new tank. Edited November 30, 2017 by Oracus Quote Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Your signature is hugggeeeeeeeeeeee Quote Link to comment
Oracus Posted November 30, 2017 Author Share Posted November 30, 2017 Yeah sorry I'll try and scale it down Quote Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 23 minutes ago, Oracus said: Yeah sorry I'll try and scale it down It’s okay. I love clownfish. Quote Link to comment
Oracus Posted November 30, 2017 Author Share Posted November 30, 2017 Media basket progress. One of the shelves broke on me , so I have to cut another. Quote Link to comment
jamo130788 Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 I like the open water for swimming space- looking to go with this for my 20L build 1 Quote Link to comment
Oracus Posted December 1, 2017 Author Share Posted December 1, 2017 Nearly finished 1 Quote Link to comment
Oracus Posted December 3, 2017 Author Share Posted December 3, 2017 Finish media basket. 1 Quote Link to comment
Oracus Posted December 3, 2017 Author Share Posted December 3, 2017 Bonus blenny pic 1 Quote Link to comment
Oracus Posted December 4, 2017 Author Share Posted December 4, 2017 Yesterday added a small zoa frag on the new rock. Frogspawns are starting to open after being fragged before the move. Any one wanna throw out suggestions for additional coral to add(LPS, softies, zoas, ect). Also how soon could a urchin or sea star be added? Quote Link to comment
Oracus Posted December 5, 2017 Author Share Posted December 5, 2017 Tested CA and ALK again. KH 7 and CA came up to 340. This is the first time having these low numbers, when in the 8g cube( less water volume )the numbers were CA 420/KH 8. Does the numbers drop with evaporation and top off? On 11/29/2017 at 6:27 PM, Oracus said: Will a new tank consume more CA and ALK? KH 7 CA 300 PH 7.8 Ammonia, Nitrate, Phosphate 0 Temp 77 Getting ready for the first WC tonight Quote Link to comment
Oracus Posted December 7, 2017 Author Share Posted December 7, 2017 On 12/5/2017 at 10:24 AM, Oracus said: Tested CA and ALK again. KH 7 and CA came up to 340. This is the first time having these low numbers, when in the 8g cube( less water volume )the numbers were CA 420/KH 8. Does the numbers drop with evaporation and top off? Tested after 20% WC today, KH 8 and CA 360. Going up slowly Quote Link to comment
Oracus Posted December 8, 2017 Author Share Posted December 8, 2017 New coral added Quote Link to comment
Oracus Posted December 11, 2017 Author Share Posted December 11, 2017 Returned home this evening to find my trumpet coral not looking good, my bta which is close to it was retracted. Check parameters ammonia 0,nitrate <10, phosphate 0, alk 8. I'll be keeping a close eye on it Quote Link to comment
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