System is now 90% stocked, added two Aussie Elegance and two Croceas. I have a number of fish in quarantine, but not nearly the amount I wanted at this time. Acquiring certain Cirrhilabrus have been more challenging that I expected. SPS were collected from WAMAS members, Unique Corals, Reef Raft, Battle, Cherry Corals, WWC and Rocky Mountain. Some areas of the reef is reserved for "must have" items, such as the Fox Flame. The system is eight months old and I am excited on how it is progressing. Below is an image I took yesterday to mark the beginning of the growth phase, which means I adjust the chemistry, lighting, and feeding regimen to encourage the corals to grow like weeds. At some point, the next phase, color, will be implemented.
Finally, I want to give the WAMAS officers and volunteers a standing ovation as they did an excellent job hosting MACNA.