New Tank-Room, still under construction...

[cheri!]

Well, it's all piecing together. After staying up all night, until 6:30AM, making 3 trips, lugging one SYSTEM back home, I am happy to say, (2)*100 gal. systems. are up and running smoothly, but ONLY after...NO LEAKS, (censored) NO CASUALTIES,(drooler) AND NOOOO SLEEEP!! !!!(nutty)(nutty)!!!!

It's been about a week, and LIFE IS GOOD!

One system is for LPS corals. The other tank is for SPS and rare fish. Here are some sneak-peeks:

http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/ww213/ptownreefer/scolies.jpg

-These are some of my favorite "Open-Brains" I especially like the Deep-Purple coloration near the mouth on the Trachaphyllia.



http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/ww213/ptownreefer/frogspaw_Torch.jpg

-The Euphyllia Glabrelescens is an Australian Orange with Purple-Tip LPS coral.

-The Euphyllia Paradivisa is an Octopus Frogspawn, which has been in our collection for 5yrs. This was one of our first purchases!

http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/ww213/ptownreefer/Mycidium_Chalice.jpg

-Huge Mycidium Chalice, I love this hobby...(violin)

[CA2OR]

wow...sweet corals. Where is the room?

[snowpunk]

Good to see you guys moving forward to better things... Looks good so far!

[R-3]

Those look like a great start to a nice LPS collection Cherri. How big is the room and are you just housing the 2 100G tanks in it?

[garrettm85]

I am glad to hear the move is going well for you guys! You have such nice corals and I am sure they will be growing like crazy in the new place!

[stylaster]

very very nice guys! Im really gonna have to come check it all out, glad to hear the moving all went off without a hitch

[cheri!]

yeah, thanks! The tank-room has the 2*100 gallon tanks. -which was our office in our house.-had to get-rid of the birds, and do some re-arranging, but it is now THE tank-room! stoked!

The second system is for all of the corals that couldn't fit in the original display. -and mostly for LPS corals. I think we will need a third system... everything is filling-up sooo fast!;)

[cheri!]

the tank-room is fairly small-but most ideal to chill and check-out our coral collection. it's about 10'*15'...however, the REAL tank-room/coral nursery is a LOT bigger! -TBA-(whistle)

[stylaster]

ooooh im salivating in anticipation of the coral nursery

[cheri!]

me too! a bunch of corals are growing-out already...they're so beautiful!! the nursery is going to be a little while, and TOTALLY different...but it's also REALLY exciting!! we'll just have to be patient!

[JManrow]

Those corals are looking great Cheri! Could you possibly post some pics of how your coral systems are set up? I'm looking forward to seeing the coral nursery when it is set up too! Thanks for sharing!(rock2)

[cheri!]

JManrow,

thanks! i'll try to post some photos tonite.

i'm sooo antsy about the coral nursery!! i'll have to hang-in there, lots of work ahead of me!

what's new, though.

-peace-cheri!

[spectra]

First thing you need to add is an overflow alarm(laugh) I heard the story today sleeping and top off do not go together;)

[Isaac]

You are very right. I couldn't think of a better investment for a space cadet like myself.

[spectra]

Had to say it(whistle) But we have all been there and will all do it againDOH! I remember cleaning up water a few times.

[cheri!]

So, I'll star it off with the photose from the 100g-Long:

http://i772.photobucket.com/albums/yy4/pickledig/DSCN2083.jpg



Sump-R side:

http://i772.photobucket.com/albums/yy4/pickledig/DSCN2081.jpg



Sump-L side, filteration: Dual return, 4-output Oceans Motion, PH Probe, CA-reactorhttp://i772.photobucket.com/albums/yy4/pickledig/DSCN2082.jpg



Sump-Rside, Return: Bubble-plate protein skimmer, CA-reactor afluent and PH probe.
http://i772.photobucket.com/albums/yy4/pickledig/DSCN2090-1.jpg

[cheri!]

These photos are of the new set-up: 100g cube

Reflector with 1*250watt Radium powered by a PFO ballast, 4*vho actinics, 2*1/2 Sea Swirls, 50 gallon sump
http://i772.photobucket.com/albums/yy4/pickledig/DSCN2072.jpg


50g sump drip-tray and bio-balls (not this is the only biological filtration), Gen-X 6,000 return pump, ASM 3,000 protein skimmer
http://i772.photobucket.com/albums/yy4/pickledig/DSCN2066.jpg


Also, PM CA reactor, 4-stage DI-hook up, soon to be Auto-top-off. -Whenever Isaac is done vacuuming water off the floor. (nono)

oh, and the REAL reason I do this...

http://i772.photobucket.com/albums/yy4/pickledig/DSCN2028.jpg



http://i772.photobucket.com/albums/yy4/pickledig/DSCN2025.jpg


http://i772.photobucket.com/albums/yy4/pickledig/DSCN2032.jpg

[CA2OR]

Geez sweet setup and corals there.

[JManrow]

Very nice setup... Auto-TopOffs are definitely the way to go.

I love seeing happy corals!:D

[cheri!]

Thanks! Yeah, i was personally NEVER a fan of lugging around glugging jugs to top-off -or doing water changes...what a PITA! I'm super lazy about those kind of things. :p

[undrtkr_00]

Wow, nice stuff... gotta love all those coral shots at the end. (clap)

[stylaster]

very nice guys i wanna come check it out in person!

[USCG CWO]

Very, very nice Cheri. (drooler) You guys always have the nicest stuff. I need to get over and check out your fish room. I hope you and Isaac are doing well. Throw Pickles a ball a couple of times for me.

Shane

[cheri!]

Thanks, Shane!

Yeah, everything is doing well. Pickle is definitely showing the effects of NOT running all day long!! -She's getting fat.- She sure does love those mini balls!!! I'll definitely throw one for ya!!! You should give Isaac a ring and you and your fam. can swing-by sometime!! Hows your tank doing?? Got it all under control now? :D