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I have been busy busy lately with the system and have wanted to give some updates of what I have done to the system in the last few months. Here is my wireless controller for my Ecotech equipment. I would have placed it on the "Orange Board" but it fit in here pretty nicely.

Thanks everyone. Once I get it all together everyone is welcome to come check it out. Well it arrived after a long wait so let's take an adventure into the Brightwell Aquatics NeoZeo Method. I just started it today so it will be a time will tell style outcome. I placed some cleaners in there today also so now the task of daily additives. Once I have it down much better and know how much and what all I will be dosing I will add it to my dosed with my other dosing that I will be doing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Updates. Added some fish and a small amount of cleaners so far and my new skimmer has arrived. I am currently breaking it in and it is a monster. I have the IceCap 120 on my frag tank and love it so I wanted to add the 200 to this build and Coral Vue again came through for me. I need to clean up the wiring after it breaks in. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks Apcoleman! I do like the look of cedar too. I thought about using some WP10's Alen but like you mentioned I am trying to keep the cords out of the system. I will hook up the Gyre 150 and see if Ieven have any dead spots. I made sure not to place the rock up against the back glass so that I have flow back there. There is a good amount of space back there so I may be just fine at least till I start adding sticks or things start growing. Once I get the lights mounted I will be moving some corals and selling my frag system so that will cover the cost of another light that is used and maybe a MP 40. I should not have an issue selling the skimmers to upgrade as well as they are both great skimmers.

Thanks Sublime I will most likely sell the skimmers that I have and use that $ for a bigger one.My Gyre 150 came in yesterday so I will get it mounted this weekend. I was just going to use the MP 10's to make sure that there were no dead spots in the back of the tank and have them turn on for a few minutes maybe once an hour but if they are going to be falling off all the time I will just get some 40's. I have time as right now there is nothing in the tank but sand and rock and once the Gyre 150 is installed that should be good till I can get something to add. I did want to get the next size up Icecap K2 skimmer but it does not come out till March so I may have to change my plan a little.

Thanks for the advice Alan. I was hoping to use the MP 10 but like you said the glass may not let me. I will try it out and see if it will as I just want a little flow back there a few times a day. I did use Cedar panel and it actually worked out well. I did not stain or varnish it it is in its natural state after being cut into panelling. None of the cedar is exposed to the sump area but I hear that it would do fine if it were. And the entire sump area has been painted. I even have an orange wall for all Apex items to be mounted. This will be going in the dinning room surf and I will be setting up just one QT tank in the back. I will just be happy not having to lug 5 gallon buckets of water anymore.

I wanted to share with you all my current 180 gallon Reef Tank Build. I have been in the reef hobby for a long time and had a 150 with a 90 running for awhile but this will be my biggest completed with finished stand that I have done.I built the stand myself and must say that I am happy with the turn out although I had no plans to start with and I changed my design half way through and had to restart but it turned out well. I got the tank and a lot of other items at a great price but It took me a lot of scraping glass to get this tank clean and get the paint job off the back but it was worth it. This will be a 180 with about a 50 gallon sump. I still have a lot to do as I plan on setting up auto lighting when I pull the magnetic held doors off as well as having auto water changes and any other ideas. I may go with two skimmers instead of one as I have two on hand that will equal over the size I need but for now I am fine with the one as I will have a small load on the tank. I may also do some LED indicator panel so I know what’s going on by just looking at the tank. Although my Apex will do what I need from my phone I just think it would be cool to have a small panel on the right of the tank letting me know what’s happening. I will also be installing maintenance mode switches as well as feeding and hopefully Auto water changes. I will be running at least 2 Radion Led's and maybe a 15 in the center as well as a 150 Gyre and 2-3 MP 10's for flow on the back of the rock work. Most of the rock was dead or dry and 80% of the sand was dry. I used a mix of Rock that came with it and some that I had on hand and for the sand I ordered 40 lbs of live Fiji pink and 120 lbs of seafloor special grade sand. My return pump is a Jebao 10000 DCT and as of now is running at 50%. I have always had great luck with their dc pumps and I will have a spare on hand just in case. I have a reef octopus super as well as an Icecap K2 skimmer but am still not 100% on if I will be using both or just selling booth and getting 1 that is large enough once I have Tangs and other large fish in the system. (Any input on running two skimmers would be great!) I will be plumbing UV as well as Ozone to have them available as well as reactors for media. I most likely will run the UV after the bacteria flourish. I also have a chiller that if not needed I will be selling it as well as my frag tank system and 40 gallon setup. I have a lot of plans for the 180 setup but those are some that I look to start off with. I added some pictures so you all can see where I am in this build. Right now the system is in "Cycle Mode" but I do have 64oz of Live Nitrifying Bacteria on hand although I am in no hurry as we all know nothing good ever happens fast in a reef tank. Please let me know what you think and any ideas or comments that you may have are always welcome.

We have been taken requested orders for years. And we normally get in requested orders. We take requests for Livestock, Corals, Bulk Cleaners, and Fresh Live Rock. We have an over expansive stock list to order from. Just contact us and we will be happy to help you get everything you are looking for.

This Weekend Only.... You can pick up 2 great essential items at a great price! Both Items just arrived this week. We have IO 200 Gal mix box on sale for $39.99 and Coral RX Pro on sale for $20.99. They are both selling fast so reserve yours today by PM or Email Us.

Well as the Snow falls I got to thinking it would be a great time to get another requested order together and after the snow melts it would be time to pick up your new Fish, Coral, Cleaner Pack, Etc. The last requested order was went great and it was nice to meet everyone. We will take requests all weekend and make the deadline for this request the 9th at noon. We may extend it to the weekend depending on availability. If you had a prior request that did not get filled please check with us again because I know that some requests that did not get filled became available the following week. As you know We have upgraded to a new large quarantine system and will be able to stock many species. We will house your fish and make sure it is eating and healthy. Then you pick them up at the store. We will also give you a 7 day guarantee on that fish. We also fill many requests for inverts. If there is a fish species that you have been looking for and want to make sure it is healthy and thriving then drop us a PM, Email, or call us and we will be glad to help you. Thank You, LiveWire Aquatics

If you have not had the chance to purchase from us in the past then you may not be aware that we take many requests for live stock. We are planning a requested fish order for next week! We have upgraded to a new large quarantine system and will be able to stock many species. We will house your fish and make sure it is eating and healthy. Then you pick them up at the store. We will also give you a 7 day guarantee on that fish. We also fill many requests for inverts. If there is a fish species that you have been looking for and want to make sure it is healthy and thriving then drop us a PM or call us and we will be glad to help you. LiveWire Aquatics Deadline for this request is this Sunday. 1-17-10

We have been very busy updating the website and getting current stock lists for everyone. we also have added a premium aqua cultured section to the site and most pieces are only $20. We offer one on one customer service and go the extra mile to help each customer with questions or requests that they may have. Please check out all the great deals and updates at www.livewireaquatics.com Hope to see you there soon.

After a little time for them to rest I am now letting everyone know that we have the yellow belly blues are here and ready for your system. They have been doing great and are eating like crazy. They are the perfect size to add them to your reef. These tangs can reach prices of over $100 each. But at LiveWire Aquatics we would never charge prices like that. We are offering these rare tangs for only $59 each. If you are interested please let me know quickly as I expect them to sell fast. We also have a large amount of corals in stock and will have them posted on our site soon.

Dave, I am located in MD and have enough room to hold the ocellaris clowns and the Anemone if you like. I will also have some salt mix and maybe a few other things to help out. Just let me know when you need them.

We are having a cleaner crew sale at livewireaquatics.com We have a large selection of cleaners on hand and priced to sell. Reg leg hermits just $1 tri colors just $1.29. The best algae eaters around Margarita snail for just $1 Black Turbos $$1.49We also have Cerith, Nassarius, and Mexican turbos. Not to mention the Tuxedo urchin for just $12. Check out the great prices and the very high quality low priced live rock. See you all there www.livewireaquatics.com

Spring Fever Sale.. This Tuesday and Wednesday... All corals on Sale to make room for a large delivery.. We are getting in Live Rock $3.99 a pound, Reef Crystals 200 gallon mix box, $48.39 Instant ocean 200 gal mix box $43.15 Reef sand, Frozen Foods and much more Log on and check out the deals...

We now have the following Phytoplankton available. ISOCHRYSIS GALBANA, TETRASELMIS SUECICA, PORPHYRIDIUM CRUENTUM, AND NANNOCHLOROPSIS OCCULATA. I also have all 4 mixed together. Give your tank inhabitants a varied diet. Recommended for feeding rotifers, SPS, LPS, Sponge and tunicates, clams, and brine shrimp enrichment. This is 5 star Lab Quality Phytoplankton. This is very high quality pure Phytoplankton. This is the best phytoplankton available. Your corals will be brighter and much healthier when feeding them this Phytoplankton. Great for all filter feeders. This is the large 16 oz size bottle. They are on sale so You can either purchase them on our website with your 10% discount for $4.50 a bottle. You can also just send me a PM and I will get back to you quickly. I can ship these now priority mail to save you money also.

I need to make room for some lab quality Phytoplankton that will be arriving soon. So in order to do that I am going to sell the remaining 4 oz bottles of Tiger pods shipped to your door for $15 a bottle. And $10 a bottle for pickup. I need the room so you get a great deal. Just send me a PM if interested. Shipping.. The first bottle will be $15 and that includes the shipping every bottle after that is only $10 plus $1 extra for the shipping.

I Just recieved a large shipment of Tigeriopus califoricus copepods that normally go for $15 They are on sale for $12 a bottle. They sold out fast last time I posted them at this price so if you missed out here is your chance to pick some up. Just send me a PM and I can ship or you can pickup. Todd Tigriopus califoricus "Tiger Pods" arelarge red active copepods highly beneficial to Corals, Fish fry and adult Fish, perfect for filter feeders and small mouthed animals like sea horses, pipe fish, and finicky eaters like mandarin dragonets.

We got a great shipment in and they are happy and ready to go to their new homes. Check out the great stock list. LiveWire Aquatics And don't forget all members get 10% off. We also have some great sales on Snails and Hermits this week.

I will be getting a new coral order in around the 1st of the year. I am also getting in some very rare BORBONIUS ANTHIAS. These guys sell fast. If you would like to get one please let me know asap. These guys normally sell for $200 - $350 a piece. I will have these on sale for $150 And all members get 10% off of that. So all members can get one for an amazing $135. Some Pics