schulzjp November 13, 2008 Share November 13, 2008 (edited) So I am finally in the process of setting up my 90 gallon. My current tank is a 20 gallon which I can finally upgrade from now that I am out of my apartment. So far I have built my stand and diy overflow which i have yet to test. So far I have bought two Koralia 4's and will be picking up an Octopus DNW-150 recirculating skimmer. My current plans are to go with 6 t5ho icecap retrofit kit for lighting. Planning on a 40 breeder for my sump. Looking forward to posting some updates. Edited November 13, 2008 by schulzjp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vader November 13, 2008 Share November 13, 2008 sweet...looks like you're off to a good start, I'll be tag'n along for the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoothtriqueter November 13, 2008 Share November 13, 2008 The stand is nice, you built it yourself? Will be tagging along to see the progress! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schulzjp November 13, 2008 Author Share November 13, 2008 The stand is nice, you built it yourself? Will be tagging along to see the progress! Thanks. Yes I built it using some designs I found on reef central for inspiration. I will be building a matchign canopy once I purchase my lights. I sealed the stand last night as well as painted the back of the tank black. Tonight I should be picking up a skimmer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schulzjp November 20, 2008 Author Share November 20, 2008 Well my sump is completed and I have my base rock now. Not bad for DIY! I just need to finish curing the rock. Hopefully i can get the walls drywall one of these weekends so that I can set the tank up permanently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason the filter freak November 20, 2008 Share November 20, 2008 You made that rock? Freaking cool it's nice work. What kind of skimmer is that by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schulzjp November 20, 2008 Author Share November 20, 2008 Yeah I had been following RC's diy rock threads for a while and thought Id give it a try. The skimmer is an Octopus DNW-150 recirc that I pick up from weap0n_x. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schulzjp February 5, 2009 Author Share February 5, 2009 I finally have the tank situated for good. I have all the equipment and I am in the process of filling the tank up with water. It will take me at least 3 more days to make enough water, but I need time to build my canopy anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoozilla February 5, 2009 Share February 5, 2009 Tagging along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason the filter freak February 5, 2009 Share February 5, 2009 sump is looking good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefmontalvo February 6, 2009 Share February 6, 2009 What with the eggcrate on the bottom of the tank? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schulzjp February 6, 2009 Author Share February 6, 2009 What with the eggcrate on the bottom of the tank? The eggrate is under the sand to help distibute the weight of the rocks. It should also keep gobies and other sand sifters from ravaging the display sandbed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoothtriqueter February 8, 2009 Share February 8, 2009 The rock looks real nice. I bet you could throw a little bit more sand in that first section of the fuge to have a nice DSB in there. How is the canopy coming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schulzjp February 8, 2009 Author Share February 8, 2009 Canopy is fully built and stained. I am applying my second coat of varnish now. Once that dry I can install my lights. I expect to be done by tonight. Will have pictures up then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefmontalvo February 8, 2009 Share February 8, 2009 The eggrate is under the sand to help distibute the weight of the rocks. It should also keep gobies and other sand sifters from ravaging the display sandbed. Interesting....Why not then just place the rocks in first then pour the sand? I found the shifting in my rocks was very little when I placed the rocks on top of the sand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schulzjp February 9, 2009 Author Share February 9, 2009 (edited) Canopy is built and light are installed. Here are some picks! Here is a pic showing the stand and the canopy with all lights on. Here are just the blues. Here are all the lights on. Edited February 9, 2009 by schulzjp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schulzjp February 10, 2009 Author Share February 10, 2009 Moonlights are up too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason the filter freak February 10, 2009 Share February 10, 2009 so glad to see a stand with intelligent design in mind. The rocks look great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefmontalvo February 10, 2009 Share February 10, 2009 Very nice work. Looks like a good plan came together. Again Great job!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schulzjp February 11, 2009 Author Share February 11, 2009 Thanks for the compliments everyone. I am working on my fish live stock list and was looking for some suggestions. Here is what I was thinking: 2 clowns 1 six line wrasse 1 watchman goby 1 other wrasse 1 tang Sixline,watchman, and one clown are coming from my 20 gallon. I also have a pistol shrimp that will be makign the move. I think I will get a cleaner shrimp and a peppermint as well. I eventually want to get a clam so I dont know If I want the cleaner. I feel like they mess with everything. Would I be okay with 1 male and 2 female anthias? Any suggestions are appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schulzjp March 11, 2009 Author Share March 11, 2009 All of the coral that I have had in my tank has been doing good so today I made the slurge and added some SPS frags. Here are some FTS that I just took. Once I get some growth I will take close ups of the coral. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droyal1110 March 12, 2009 Share March 12, 2009 Looks great and is inspiring. I am actually doing almost exactly what you are, same tank, same powerheads, same skimmer, bit smaller sump. Right now its just getting the funds to make it all happen. What size pump did you use on your return? Did you not want coralline algae growing in this tank? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schulzjp March 12, 2009 Author Share March 12, 2009 Im using a Mag7 for my return. I do want coraline to grow but there is only a little in the display. I have rocks covered with it in my fuge so i was hoping it will transfer to the display eventually. I dont want those rocks in my display though, because they are covered in gsp and I dont want that on my rockwork. Thanks for the compliments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schulzjp March 13, 2009 Author Share March 13, 2009 I wanted to see if people think I am getting to my bioload max. Here is my curent fishlist: 1 Kole tang 1 Yellow tang 2 clowns (true/false? idk) 1 Lyretail Anthias 1 Six-line wrasse 1 Cleaner wrasse 1 Watchman Goby Here is a list of what I still want, but im afraid to have to large of a bioload. 2 more anthias, royal gramma, another goby, a blenny. I was thinking I can get away with adding the royal gramma and a blenny. What do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schulzjp March 18, 2009 Author Share March 18, 2009 (edited) I took a par reading of my tank today. Here are the results. The readings were taken about 6 inches back from the glass Edited March 18, 2009 by schulzjp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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