Reef Keepers 220 Sps Build

[reef keeper]

Thanks! My baffles are 1/4". I had them cut 1/4" less than the internal width if the sump. I had them done at franks glass on Barton St here in Hamilton. Get the edges ground out or polished. Then you won't hack yourself up on sharp glass

 

[reefjunkie86]

Thanks for the reply and info, I've been in the stages of making a new sump similar to yours. Was the price somewhat decent for the baffles?

 

[reef keeper]

I paid 137.00 for 6 large pieces and for the 4 small pieces that support the acrylic sock holder I got from JTs acrylics

 

[reefjunkie86]

Perfect thanks again. That sock holder is really nice. Great work on everything so far. Looking forward to seeing fish and corals in the tank.

 

[reef keeper]

That sock holder is beautifully made. I have 3 300 micron socks in there and then the smaller detritus can go to the fuge for pod food.

I added some fish last night. Clam is going in today!

 

[TORX]

OMG, I would have loved an achilles tang. Looks amazing so far. Way to do it right.

 

[reef keeper]

Thanks! Sps is chilling in the frag tank. I have some nifty frag racks from JT. Just mixing some fresh SW for a big cleaning. And the anthias are heading home!!

 

[teebone110]

Nice Achilles! Glad you grabbed him, that guy was 2 seconds away from coming home with me while I was at RB, but I had to resist the urge, lol!

Be careful of new tank syndrome with the increased bioload, I would be adding nitrifying bacteria regularly for a while until things stabilize

 

[heath]

looking like a fish tank instead of a glass box with water, way to go.. looks wonderful...

 

[reef keeper]

Tested the water and all remains well. The fish are swimming around relaxed. No fighting, no chasing. Just a very cool place to be

And of course, the trigger is a big puppy and follows me around.

Begger. I love that trigger

 

[heath]

its funny, I was always nervous about having a trigger but, thank's to pulp, my tank will never be without one..absolutely awesome fish..

 

[reef keeper]

Nice Achilles! Glad you grabbed him, that guy was 2 seconds away from coming home with me while I was at RB, but I had to resist the urge, lol!

Be careful of new tank syndrome with the increased bioload, I would be adding nitrifying bacteria regularly for a while until things stabilize

I'm on top of the water just in case. My cable will be here Friday so I can hook in my other power bar for the other light, fuge light, ATO, etc

The Achilles is out and about and eating. There is zero aggression. Fish list is working!

I'll be adding the clam and my last LPS tomorrow.

Then I need to go see Eric and get my frags.

Pods for fuge coming Thursday!

Stocking list

Achilles
Kole tang
3 swallowtail Angels (1m 3 f)
Sargassum trigger
Nano
Magnificent foxface
2 cleaner shrimp

 

[EricTMah]

EXCELLENT!!!!

Glad you're making some real progress.

Just one thing though. GET THAT BUBBLE CAULERPA OUT OF THERE!!!! That stuff can be really nasty. It will usually go asexual and release spores into your DT and it's a nightmare to get rid of once in you dt. I'm going through it right now. They say if you keep it under 24/7 lighting then it won't go asexual. Not in my case!!! So be warned if you want to keep using it.

When you come see me for the frags, I'll give you a ball of chaeto to use. Much easier to control and plus will not spread to your dt.

 

[reef keeper]

How do you really feel about culerpa. Sounds like you love it

Ok. Gone.

Thanks well in advance for the advice!

 

[EricTMah]

Nice meeting ya today Mike. Nice to finally put a face to the name.

Hopefully all those pieces do well for ya.

 

[reef keeper]

Everything looks like it made the trip in A plus shape! Great to meet you too. Had a blast !!

 

[reef keeper]

I finally got my 15 ft apex cable today! Sadly I had to pay $14.00 for shipping but it's here and I got everything powered up and under control. Now I need to get some cable management systems in place lol

 

[heath]

finally, after how many weeks....lol..

 

[reef keeper]

7 weeks. But I ordered from J&L last week. These must be a rare item

Started on the facing of the cabinets today. Went with oak with a matte varathane. It will have a bit of a gloss but not overpowering.



I just noticed I'm FINALLY getting some algae on the rocks. It finally won't be a glimmer pile of white rocks lol

 

[reef keeper]

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