HgrReefs May 30, 2015 Share May 30, 2015 It's been quite awhile since posting a tank thread on here, so here we go... Back in December I made the decision to upgrade the 75g to a 120. After a bit of deliberation, I decided to go with the Red Sea S500 (120g) system after seeing Hopeitlives setup so many times. It really makes owning a tank a breeze with respect to maintenance! So, the system has been set up now for about 6 months, and I have already gone through a nasty GHA phase that was more persistent than those I've experienced in the past with other new setups. Frank (Surf&Turf) and Daryl (Hopeitlives) were quite the crutch and helping hand during, what seemed to be, a never ending battle with the stuff! Today, the tank is about 98% free of GHA and the minute amounts of cyano that showed up briefly has pretty much disappeared as well. Anyway, on to the stats: RSM S500 (120g) Skimmer- supplied Red Sea C-Skim Filtration- supplied 15g sump/refugium, BRS dual media reactor for GFO and Carbon Flow- 3 740gph circulation pumps, 2 Maxspect XF150 Gyres, 2 modded Tunze 6025s. About 12,000-14,000gph total. Lighting- supplied 10 bulb T5HO Ca/Alk- Bubble Magus dosing pump. I dose Ca/Alk/Mg through this. Nothing else gets dosed at this time. I have a ton of smallish fish in this system which seems to really scale things down a bit, and offers a different look as compared to the big showy fish. The coral either came over from my 75, or were purchased primarily from folks here on WAMAS or from our little reef club out here in the hills : ) Some were purchased as frags, some purchased as larger pieces. The tank is only about 6 months old now, so there isn't a ton of growth just yet. Anyway, thanks for looking and on to some pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HgrReefs May 30, 2015 Author Share May 30, 2015 I'm not the best photographer, so be kind... Here's some fish: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pizzaguy May 30, 2015 Share May 30, 2015 Come on fts!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epleeds May 30, 2015 Share May 30, 2015 I see some familiar stuff in there Looking sweet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HgrReefs May 30, 2015 Author Share May 30, 2015 I see some familiar stuff in there Looking sweet Hah!! I bet you do!! Thanks for hooking me up along the way!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HgrReefs May 30, 2015 Author Share May 30, 2015 Come on fts!!!! I just hate FTS's... lol Here's my most recent. It's awful. Window reflection and all... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pizzaguy May 30, 2015 Share May 30, 2015 No... i wanna see that Sexy rsm500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HgrReefs May 30, 2015 Author Share May 30, 2015 No... i wanna see that Sexy rsm500 Hah! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epleeds May 30, 2015 Share May 30, 2015 (edited) What is the chalice that is to the left of the Koke tang in the FTS. the yellow and Orange. I need a piece of that. Edited May 30, 2015 by epleeds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime May 30, 2015 Share May 30, 2015 Wow! This will be awesome once it all fills in! Looks amazing! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HgrReefs May 30, 2015 Author Share May 30, 2015 What is the chalice that is to the left of the Koke tang in the FTS. the yellow and Orange. I need a piece of that. Won a chip of this in an eBay auction for $3 a few years back. It was said to be a Mummy Eye. The growth edge gets a deeper green while the center is definitely a shade of yellow. The eyes vary from pink, red and orange. Once it crests the crock it's mounted to, I'll definitely get you a piece! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HgrReefs May 30, 2015 Author Share May 30, 2015 Wow! This will be awesome once it all fills in! Looks amazing! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Yeah, it's still very much a young tank. We'll see where it goes. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmerek2 May 30, 2015 Share May 30, 2015 Tagging along if you don't mind! Sick looking chalice and tank!! What is that deep blue SPS on the right SPS island? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HgrReefs May 30, 2015 Author Share May 30, 2015 That's an Oregon Tort. Never did much in my 75, but finally it's starting to show some growth! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surf&turf May 30, 2015 Share May 30, 2015 Won a chip of this in an eBay auction for $3 a few years back. It was said to be a Mummy Eye. The growth edge gets a deeper green while the center is definitely a shade of yellow. The eyes vary from pink, red and orange. Once it crests the crock it's mounted to, I'll definitely get you a piece! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk This is a nice piece, pictures don't do it justice!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moga June 1, 2015 Share June 1, 2015 Wow. Nice tank..great collection of corals and fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HgrReefs June 1, 2015 Author Share June 1, 2015 Wow. Nice tank..great collection of corals and fish.Thank you sir! Now we just need a little growth! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surf&turf August 24, 2015 Share August 24, 2015 Updates please!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HgrReefs August 27, 2015 Author Share August 27, 2015 Alright, so it would seem Frank has forced me to break out the camera and porthole today... So here are a few shots I fired off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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surf&turf August 27, 2015 Share August 27, 2015 Wow, looks awesome!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habutti August 27, 2015 Share August 27, 2015 Very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epleeds August 27, 2015 Share August 27, 2015 What are the second pic's on each of the last two posts. They are sweet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HgrReefs August 27, 2015 Author Share August 27, 2015 Pearlberry Ultimate's Rainbow Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epleeds August 28, 2015 Share August 28, 2015 (edited) Sweet!! I have both of them in my tank. How high do u have the ultimates? I need to take mine off the frag rack Edited August 28, 2015 by epleeds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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