rockryno Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Current FTS - 17.1 gal Mr Aqua low iron rimless glass tank custom overflow AC70 filter converted to fuge AutoAqua Smart Micro ATO Maxspect Gyre XF230 Cobalt 100w Neo-Therm heather Hydra 26HD 4 Quote Link to comment
rockryno Posted January 20, 2018 Author Share Posted January 20, 2018 Cycle started! Added Tropic Marin miniflakes sand and some nasty smelling bacteria. 1.025 and 80 degrees. 1 Quote Link to comment
Hannahrain Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Nice tank Just started my first reef and it's on the kitchen counter also. I look forward to seeing your scape. 1 Quote Link to comment
rockryno Posted January 22, 2018 Author Share Posted January 22, 2018 Thanks guys. This one will be clean and simple. Couple nems and clowns. Quote Link to comment
rockryno Posted January 24, 2018 Author Share Posted January 24, 2018 rocks are curing and new Gyre XF230 is in place (well, half of it)! 1 Quote Link to comment
Christopher Marks Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Great progress so far @rockryno, very clean design! I like the surface skimmer you built, is that just a slice of PVC pipe? 1 Quote Link to comment
rockryno Posted January 24, 2018 Author Share Posted January 24, 2018 Thanks! Yes a 4" black piece cut lengthwise. It was actually a hair short, so I had to cut a plastic lid to a jar in half to lift the PVC to the proper height. Now the spacer is hidden under the sand. 2 Quote Link to comment
Lula_Mae Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 On 1/20/2018 at 12:05 PM, rockryno said: Catfish? Are those reef-safe? Very nice looking tank! 1 2 Quote Link to comment
Red_Blenny Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Pretty nice! I like the half PVC pipe idea. 2 Quote Link to comment
SaltyBuddha Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 8 minutes ago, Red_Blenny said: Pretty nice! I like the half PVC pipe idea. This^^^ super clean and looks great 1 Quote Link to comment
rockryno Posted January 30, 2018 Author Share Posted January 30, 2018 Let there be light! Kessil A160WE - 4 Quote Link to comment
rockryno Posted January 30, 2018 Author Share Posted January 30, 2018 the wait continues... Quote Link to comment
West1 Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 9 hours ago, rockryno said: Let there be light! Kessil A160WE - Looks like Heaven is watching too 1 Quote Link to comment
rockryno Posted February 3, 2018 Author Share Posted February 3, 2018 aaaaaaannnnnddd - got a sweet deal on a a360We and a controller so that is now mounted instead of the 160... 2 Quote Link to comment
vlangel Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 This is a great clean build. Very nice. 1 Quote Link to comment
rockryno Posted February 21, 2018 Author Share Posted February 21, 2018 Had some requests for the rest of the setup, so here are some shots of how everything is supported and the cabinet below. Got pretty lucky with the existing shelving and a power outlet under t here. Good spot for the top off water, and a few controllers. 3 1 Quote Link to comment
vlangel Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Very very nice and attractively done! That will be a fun tank! 1 Quote Link to comment
rockryno Posted February 26, 2018 Author Share Posted February 26, 2018 Thanks! Update - there is life! Got a very nice deal from a local member who was downsizing his anemone tank. Picked up a rock with 8 RBTAs and a paired, hosting set of Clarkii clowns, all for $180! Bucket ride home - After a day of acclimation - Also learned my lesson from previous jumpers that a screen top is necessary (although these two rarely venture far from their nems). Used the new Res Sea kit and customized it for my dimensions. Very quality! 4 Quote Link to comment
sugar Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Oh my, I love love love this! I love that you can see through the entire tank, and what a great livestock choice. Sometimes I wish I could ditch all the fish and corals just to have my two clowns and a tank full of nems. Then again, I love my fish and corals Well done! Following for sure! 1 Quote Link to comment
rockryno Posted March 1, 2018 Author Share Posted March 1, 2018 After a few days of getting used to the new system, everything is in full bloom! 8 Quote Link to comment
William Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 I love this, so simple and so beautiful 1 Quote Link to comment
rO.oster Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Very nice setup, love the pvc overflow, and the simple look to the nem island. 1 Quote Link to comment
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