Jason's 210 Reboot. - Page 2

JAustin · 07/11/2015, 06:38 AM

Cycle complete as of yesterday. My nitrates started to drop fast so it was time to add fish. My first batch of fish. 5 bartlets anthias and a flame hawkish. Those guys will provide the tank with what it needs to maintain the nitrifying bacteria. Still no coral yet. I plan on adding a clean up crew once I see algae growth. I've been lights off while cycling with Turbo Start 900, but due to a slight amount of ambient light hitting the right part of the tank, there's a tiny amount of diatoms.

I'll take some photos today of the beautiful anthias! My wife calls them saltwater goldfish

JAustin · 07/11/2015, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by ghellin

Nice list so far! Love the Tusk and Chevron!

Thank you! Bill at Custom Reef Creations will be getting those amazing fish for me when the time comes. Can't wait! The tusk is one of my favorites. I used to have one but lost him due to a pump malfunction while on vacation. I was distraught.

With how the tank is designed now and the fact that I have switched to the Neptune Apex and will have an IP cam, practically all that risk is mitigated.

ghellin · 07/11/2015, 09:43 AM

Bill is a great guy for sure! Yeah I have the apex and I use a bluefish for my lights, both have built in ability for an IP cam. But since the tank is in my nursery the wife won't let me hook one up lol.

JAustin · 07/19/2015, 08:04 PM

Made some great progress with the tank over the past two weeks.

Waiting on some more extension cords to come in so I can rout the electrical out of the way and out of sight. Also going to purchase some black 5l dosing containers to replace the space saver jugs in there now. Also need to order a clean up crew. Need to keep on any algae that wants to get out of hand. The chaeto ball is still tiny.

Here are a a few pictures of the progress and the bartlets anthias. All with an iPhone so sorry for the saturation.

JAustin · 07/21/2015, 06:01 PM

Almost have the wireing under control.

evo187 · 07/21/2015, 06:14 PM

I love the dimensions of your tank!! Following along

JAustin · 07/21/2015, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by evo187

I love the dimensions of your tank!! Following along

Thank you! My next reef will be the same height and depth, but the length will be punched out to 6'. Maybe 10 years from now

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Perfect low profile and quiet way to cool my tank the little it needs to be cooled. Picked this fan setup for $26 to my door. The only mod I needed to do to it was to extend the power cord a few feet. I believe it was 6', I needed around 10' so it would reach.

ghellin · 07/21/2015, 10:15 PM

Looking great!

chillwill007 · 07/21/2015, 10:57 PM

Very nice

rimless75g · 07/22/2015, 12:43 PM

Awesome tank, wow the equipments is nice as well.

JAustin · 07/23/2015, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by rimless75g

Awesome tank, wow the equipments is nice as well.

I appreciate it. It's taken some time to get everything together.

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Originally Posted by chillwill007

Very nice

Thank You.

JAustin · 07/25/2015, 08:10 PM

Nothing new yet. Have a few frags growing.

Super EXCITING frag pack coming from John Copps! All sps! Tank is stable and parameters are great.

Pics to come. I'll give a little teaser.....mini colony of CTR red dragon.

JAustin · 08/06/2015, 07:33 PM

Frags from Copps has arrived.

And let the acclimation begin.

And here they are settling in.

Off to a good start! I didn't want to reboot with an sps dominated tank........well, my tank is sps dominated again. I just can't help it!

ghellin · 08/06/2015, 07:37 PM

I can't wait to come by and go shopping at your tank!

JAustin · 08/23/2015, 03:07 PM

Getting things in their places.

Had to run my back up reeflo dart for a couple weeks. My super dart needed a new seal. The super dart had a tiny bit of salt build up around the shaft.

Wish I had a better camera. Added a splatter hammer. Got to have something to break up the sps monotony.

Thefishwrangler · 08/23/2015, 09:47 PM

Your tank looks incredible. I love how organized all of your equipment is

JAustin · 08/24/2015, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Thefishwrangler

Your tank looks incredible. I love how organized all of your equipment is

Thanks!

Things are coming along. Tank is going through the normal stages of life....unfortunately that includes algae.

Chemistry is stable though.

ALK 8.8 DKH
CAL 420ppm
Mag 1340ppm
PH 8.1 average

JAustin · 09/13/2015, 11:40 AM

So to help win the fight against algae I've installed a 40w UV. I've got about 300gph of flow going through it to aid in ich reproduction. My fish don't show any signs of ich but I know it's in there. Anyway, I know UV is a highly debatable topic, but if I reflect back to the tanks I've ran in the past with a properly sized UV, I realize those with UV have had better growth and color that those without.

I've tapped into the 4,000gph output of the Reeflo Super Dart and dialed in the flow with a 3/4" Cepex ball valve. The outlet of the UV feeds my fuge.

I've also started feeding the tank. 20ml of zooplankton every other day as well as a daily amino acid supplement.

Last pic is my full skimmate locker I created out of a secondary calcium reactor chamber.

sahin · 09/15/2015, 01:14 AM

Nice start.

Subscribed.

nuxx · 09/15/2015, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by sahin

Nice start.

Subscribed.

Ditto.

ShaunMonahan · 09/15/2015, 12:01 PM

Looking good and along for this ride

iced98lx · 09/16/2015, 03:57 PM

Looking nice! Where'd you source the fan if you don't mind?

iced98lx · 09/17/2015, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by iced98lx

Looking nice! Where'd you source the fan if you don't mind?

Never mind, I think it's this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Sanatop-Aquari...s=aquarium+fan

JAustin · 09/20/2015, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iced98lx

Never mind, I think it's this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Sanatop-Aquari...s=aquarium+fan

Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner.

That's the one. Great fan! Moves a good bit of air and is pretty quiet. I can hear it when it's in but it's not too loud. Doesn't interfere with watching tv or anything. Now, the 3,000 gph or return water slamming into my filtersocks at Mach 1 does

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sahin

Nice start.

Subscribed.

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by nuxx

Ditto.

I hope i can get some nice acro pics in the coming weeks and share.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShaunMonahan

Looking good and along for this ride

Glad to have you. Thanks. The start up from scratch is a bit tough and I'm trying not to rush things.

JAustin · 09/21/2015, 01:16 PM

So of the sps I've added, the frags from my local LFS look great (grown under t-5). The frags from Copps have browned out (kept under MH). Looks like they are going to need more time to acclimate to my t-5 lighting. So for that reason I have very few pics I'm not ashamed to share

. Soon though.

Setosa

Spungodes

Copps Blueberry Tort
iPhone pic

07/11/2015, 06:38 AM	#26
JAustin Acropora Nut Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 1,628	Cycle complete as of yesterday. My nitrates started to drop fast so it was time to add fish. My first batch of fish. 5 bartlets anthias and a flame hawkish. Those guys will provide the tank with what it needs to maintain the nitrifying bacteria. Still no coral yet. I plan on adding a clean up crew once I see algae growth. I've been lights off while cycling with Turbo Start 900, but due to a slight amount of ambient light hitting the right part of the tank, there's a tiny amount of diatoms. I'll take some photos today of the beautiful anthias! My wife calls them saltwater goldfish __________________ 211g Planet Aquariums Hybrid PVC bottom 48"x34"x30" and steel stand from CustomReefCreations - Reeflo Super Dart - OM 4way - SRO XP3000 External - ATI Dimmable 8x54w - Apex.

07/11/2015, 09:43 AM	#28
ghellin Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Edmond Posts: 1,844	Bill is a great guy for sure! Yeah I have the apex and I use a bluefish for my lights, both have built in ability for an IP cam. But since the tank is in my nursery the wife won't let me hook one up lol. __________________ 180. SRO 3000INT w/ANC. Fluval SP4. Gyre. DIY LED's/T5s. Apex. Bluefish. Clams. Tangs. SPS.

07/19/2015, 08:04 PM	#29
JAustin Acropora Nut Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 1,628	Made some great progress with the tank over the past two weeks. Waiting on some more extension cords to come in so I can rout the electrical out of the way and out of sight. Also going to purchase some black 5l dosing containers to replace the space saver jugs in there now. Also need to order a clean up crew. Need to keep on any algae that wants to get out of hand. The chaeto ball is still tiny. Here are a a few pictures of the progress and the bartlets anthias. All with an iPhone so sorry for the saturation. __________________ 211g Planet Aquariums Hybrid PVC bottom 48"x34"x30" and steel stand from CustomReefCreations - Reeflo Super Dart - OM 4way - SRO XP3000 External - ATI Dimmable 8x54w - Apex.

07/21/2015, 06:01 PM	#30
JAustin Acropora Nut Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 1,628	Almost have the wireing under control. __________________ 211g Planet Aquariums Hybrid PVC bottom 48"x34"x30" and steel stand from CustomReefCreations - Reeflo Super Dart - OM 4way - SRO XP3000 External - ATI Dimmable 8x54w - Apex.

07/21/2015, 10:15 PM	#33
ghellin Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Edmond Posts: 1,844	Looking great! __________________ 180. SRO 3000INT w/ANC. Fluval SP4. Gyre. DIY LED's/T5s. Apex. Bluefish. Clams. Tangs. SPS.

07/21/2015, 06:14 PM	#31
evo187 Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: DFW Posts: 41	I love the dimensions of your tank!! Following along

07/21/2015, 10:57 PM	#34
chillwill007 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: vineland, nj Posts: 179	Very nice

07/22/2015, 12:43 PM	#35
rimless75g Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 64	Awesome tank, wow the equipments is nice as well.

07/25/2015, 08:10 PM	#37
JAustin Acropora Nut Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 1,628	Nothing new yet. Have a few frags growing. Super EXCITING frag pack coming from John Copps! All sps! Tank is stable and parameters are great. Pics to come. I'll give a little teaser.....mini colony of CTR red dragon. __________________ 211g Planet Aquariums Hybrid PVC bottom 48"x34"x30" and steel stand from CustomReefCreations - Reeflo Super Dart - OM 4way - SRO XP3000 External - ATI Dimmable 8x54w - Apex.

08/06/2015, 07:33 PM	#38
JAustin Acropora Nut Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 1,628	Frags from Copps has arrived. And let the acclimation begin. And here they are settling in. Off to a good start! I didn't want to reboot with an sps dominated tank........well, my tank is sps dominated again. I just can't help it! __________________ 211g Planet Aquariums Hybrid PVC bottom 48"x34"x30" and steel stand from CustomReefCreations - Reeflo Super Dart - OM 4way - SRO XP3000 External - ATI Dimmable 8x54w - Apex.

08/06/2015, 07:37 PM	#39
ghellin Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Edmond Posts: 1,844	I can't wait to come by and go shopping at your tank! __________________ 180. SRO 3000INT w/ANC. Fluval SP4. Gyre. DIY LED's/T5s. Apex. Bluefish. Clams. Tangs. SPS.

08/23/2015, 03:07 PM	#40
JAustin Acropora Nut Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 1,628	Getting things in their places. Had to run my back up reeflo dart for a couple weeks. My super dart needed a new seal. The super dart had a tiny bit of salt build up around the shaft. Wish I had a better camera. Added a splatter hammer. Got to have something to break up the sps monotony. __________________ 211g Planet Aquariums Hybrid PVC bottom 48"x34"x30" and steel stand from CustomReefCreations - Reeflo Super Dart - OM 4way - SRO XP3000 External - ATI Dimmable 8x54w - Apex.

08/23/2015, 09:47 PM	#41
Thefishwrangler Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: NE Iowa Posts: 51	Your tank looks incredible. I love how organized all of your equipment is

09/13/2015, 11:40 AM	#43
JAustin Acropora Nut Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 1,628	So to help win the fight against algae I've installed a 40w UV. I've got about 300gph of flow going through it to aid in ich reproduction. My fish don't show any signs of ich but I know it's in there. Anyway, I know UV is a highly debatable topic, but if I reflect back to the tanks I've ran in the past with a properly sized UV, I realize those with UV have had better growth and color that those without. I've tapped into the 4,000gph output of the Reeflo Super Dart and dialed in the flow with a 3/4" Cepex ball valve. The outlet of the UV feeds my fuge. I've also started feeding the tank. 20ml of zooplankton every other day as well as a daily amino acid supplement. Last pic is my full skimmate locker I created out of a secondary calcium reactor chamber. __________________ 211g Planet Aquariums Hybrid PVC bottom 48"x34"x30" and steel stand from CustomReefCreations - Reeflo Super Dart - OM 4way - SRO XP3000 External - ATI Dimmable 8x54w - Apex.

09/15/2015, 01:14 AM	#44
sahin Ultimate Reefer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,540	Nice start. Subscribed.

09/15/2015, 12:01 PM	#46
ShaunMonahan Clam nut Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 270	Looking good and along for this ride

09/16/2015, 03:57 PM	#47
iced98lx Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 2,258	Looking nice! Where'd you source the fan if you don't mind?

09/21/2015, 01:16 PM	#50
JAustin Acropora Nut Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 1,628	So of the sps I've added, the frags from my local LFS look great (grown under t-5). The frags from Copps have browned out (kept under MH). Looks like they are going to need more time to acclimate to my t-5 lighting. So for that reason I have very few pics I'm not ashamed to share . Soon though. Setosa Spungodes Copps Blueberry Tort iPhone pic __________________ 211g Planet Aquariums Hybrid PVC bottom 48"x34"x30" and steel stand from CustomReefCreations - Reeflo Super Dart - OM 4way - SRO XP3000 External - ATI Dimmable 8x54w - Apex.