lquidglass Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Just getting the stand ready for the tank. I have a Blue line 70 pump that will be running all the water for everything. So far I have a calcium reactor and an octopus skimmer running off of it and also the two 3/4" sea swirls for the returns and a 1hp chiller-heater. There are two return lines that run into one large filter sock which are in my sump that is 31"x18"x19" which is i think about 45-50g (scratch). This will also be the refugium with a compact fluorescent for macro alge growth. Any input is welcome, I'm sure I will have all kinds of questions about the calcium reactor getting it going. I have it all hooked up, just need tips on getting it up and running and keeping it as trouble free as possible. Thanks, Stephan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lquidglass Posted November 29, 2007 Author Share Posted November 29, 2007 Well I got my new tank hooked up and fixed a few drips in the pluming. So far I have put 160 pounds of aragonite sand and 35 pounds of LR. On the lookout for more big rock pieces. (clap) A big thanks goes out to Woody and Isaak at Seahorse aquarium for the pluming work on the stand, a great price on the tank, and delivery of the tank and help hooking up the bulk heads and getting it running for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
180Brandy Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Looking good so far!!! Your going to need a good cleanup crew to keep that sand bed clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lquidglass Posted January 22, 2008 Author Share Posted January 22, 2008 Well I have been oh so busy with the tank. Had a few problems with some pests zoa eating nudies, which through lots of FW dips and looking for eggs I seem to have won the fight. But was not so lucky with a real nice montipora that I lost to monti eating nudies. I had been dipping all corals when I would first bring them home but still had problems. I have learned the importance of QT know for sure, but who knows I could have had hitch hikers on my live rock. Well any way here are a few shots of the progress.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newreefer02 Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 sweet looking setup man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
180Brandy Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Wow lots of color! Looking great!!! Thanks for sharing!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectra Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Nice looking tank! The colors are amazing and I love the garden of rics(rock2) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 looks good!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siskiou Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Wow!!! How did you get it filled up so quickly? It looks amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lquidglass Posted January 22, 2008 Author Share Posted January 22, 2008 Thanks for all the compliments everyone, it's been so much fun putting this together!(drinking) As for how it got filled so quickly, my 72 gal was over filled with stuff and I am so hooked that I have a hard time not buying nice corals. (laugh) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 Wow incredible tank! I hope i can see it in person someday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mister crabs Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 looking good~! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronjunior Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Had a few problems with some pests zoa eating nudies' date=' which through lots of FW dips and looking for eggs I seem to have won the fight. [/quote'] Was this before or after the Xmas party 'cuz I've got them now :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lquidglass Posted February 9, 2008 Author Share Posted February 9, 2008 It was after Xmas. I think thats where I got them, at the party. Let me know if you have any questions. The key is to look for the eggs and manually remove them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronjunior Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 I picked up some flat worm exit from Patrick today and it seems to work well. (Ouch on the price of Salifert) I got those too for the first time as well. (noticed them the same day the nudis appeared yesterday) I left the nudis and flatworms I sucked up in a glass bowl and they've survived over 24hrs at room temp. I put 1 drop of FLE to ensure what I read works. Let's just say the Nudi's are all dead after 15 minutes while half of the flat worms are still hanging on. I've noticed a few tube worms in the display dying off and my micro stars are coming out of the woodwork. Hopefully this doesn't kill them off too....maybe the stars smell death and are wanting to devour the carcases. I'll keep my eye out for eggs and treat again in a week and maybe the following too. If we've got the same nudis, try the FLE. I've pulled orange, green and tan. From what I've read, they change colors to what they are feeding on. I only found one actually on a zoo, but he's a gonner now . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lquidglass Posted February 10, 2008 Author Share Posted February 10, 2008 I've been clean for over a month now with really staying on top of them. FW dips and hand picking the eggs off. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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