Hi Guys - I’ve meant to do an update thread for a while since setting up the new tank, but haven’t gotten around to it. Thankfully, Laura (Sharkey18) chastised me enough last week to get my butt in gear and upload some pictures.
First let me say that I’m fairly new to the hobby...I started up with a BioCube 14 about a year and a half ago, then got the bigger is better bug, and now have an 80G display in my living room. I’m still learning and trying to read as much as I can, so any advice is welcome!
So, here’s what I’m currently working with (evolution from the original setup -> today follows).
This tank has been up since Oct 2012. Hopefully, no crashes, and everything continues to grow out!
Display: 80 Gallon 1” Acrylic Shallow Rimless (48” x “24” x 16”)
Sump: 30 Gallon Acrylic
Lighting: Two Kessil A350w Tuna Blue
In-Tank Circulation: Vortech MP40wES, Sicce Voyager 4
Return: Eheim 1262
Skimmer: AquaC EV 180, powered by Eheim 1262
Chiller: JBJ Arctica 1/10 hp
GFO: Two TLF Phosban 150’s running Rowaphos, powered by Mixi-Jet 900’s
ATO: 20 Gallon rubbermaid; Spectrapure Power Liquid Level Controller, powered by a Tom’s AquaLifter
Dosing: Kalk in ATO, Magnesium, also add’l B-ionic if necessary
Temp: 77*
Calc: 450
Alk: 10dKh
Mg: 1250
pH: 8.2-8.35
Nitrates: 0
Phos: 0
Live Rock: ~110lbs Live Rock, mix of Fiji, Tonga, Vanuatu
Corals: Mixed Reef - Softies, LPS, SPS
Inverts: Tiger Pistol Shrimp (paired w/Y.W.G.), Skunk Cleaner Shrimp, Fire Blood Shrimp (I’ve named her Daenerys), 2
Peppermint Shrimp, Emerald Crab, Red Crab, Various Snails/Hermits
Fish: Ocellaris + Black&White Clown (bonded pair), Flame Angelfish, Yellow Watchman Goby, Pajama Cardinal, 2 Firefish, Yellow Tang, Kole Tang