bravanc April 15, 2022 Share April 15, 2022 brings back memories for me, i slid my tank down the stairs too using 3/4 plywood instead of 2x4 and used a winch from my truck. i was curious to see how you were going to do it. looking forward to the build! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmatt56 April 16, 2022 Share April 16, 2022 Looking great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RW09903 June 5, 2022 Author Share June 5, 2022 ValaWan's Reef is due for an update. After taking a couple weeks away from the build, I finally started plumbing the overflow and return. The sump is a 120 gallon Pure Reef System from the original breakdown. I'm going with a herbie overflow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RW09903 June 5, 2022 Author Share June 5, 2022 Ohh, the tank finally got wet this evening. No leaks so far! The next phase will be the aquascape! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flooddc June 5, 2022 Share June 5, 2022 that’s great Ron. Glad to hear it’s moving along smoothly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime June 5, 2022 Share June 5, 2022 Looking great! Will you be able to clear a skimmer height wise? It seems tight, but maybe that’s bc the tank is so big! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkiboy June 5, 2022 Share June 5, 2022 Sand/no sand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RW09903 June 6, 2022 Author Share June 6, 2022 17 hours ago, YHSublime said: Looking great! Will you be able to clear a skimmer height wise? It seems tight, but maybe that’s bc the tank is so big! It was close but just enough room to get it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RW09903 June 6, 2022 Author Share June 6, 2022 16 hours ago, monkiboy said: Sand/no sand? No sand, I'm planning on going SPS dominant. I glued ABS board to the bottom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RW09903 June 16, 2022 Author Share June 16, 2022 Live rock in! I performed a separate bleach and acid bath back in November 2021. I started curing and seeding shortly after. If you choose to accelerate the curing process with bleach and acid bath yourself, make sure all the precautions are taken to ensure your safety! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RW09903 June 24, 2022 Author Share June 24, 2022 ORA premium black snowflakes will be the first introduced to ValaWan's Reef. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RW09903 July 18, 2022 Author Share July 18, 2022 A few buddies stopped by this afternoon to help me hang the lights. With all of the available options, I decided to go with Phillips Coralcare LEDs. We also started the canopy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn.reef.nerd July 18, 2022 Share July 18, 2022 Those two dudes look familiar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RW09903 July 21, 2022 Author Share July 21, 2022 On 7/18/2022 at 6:51 AM, lynn.reef.nerd said: Those two dudes look familiar They've been super helpful throughout this process, as have you, Lynn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RW09903 July 19, 2023 Author Share July 19, 2023 Wow, it's been almost a year since my last update. Jhay and Ariel have been back to help me finish the canopy. Special thanks to them again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkiboy July 19, 2023 Share July 19, 2023 Yay! We will get you posting updates again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime July 19, 2023 Share July 19, 2023 You just cycling rock for now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stank July 19, 2023 Share July 19, 2023 Very Nice build Love the Clownfish too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RW09903 July 19, 2023 Author Share July 19, 2023 7 hours ago, YHSublime said: You just cycling rock for now? I've had rocks in for about year. It's a mix of bleached/acid washed rocks from Tony's breakdown, marco rock from BRS, and real reef rock from PEA. As soon as I added fish and turned the lights on about 8 months ago, I've been dealing with a killer GHA infestation. Check out how much I pulled out last week 😳 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RW09903 July 19, 2023 Author Share July 19, 2023 9 hours ago, monkiboy said: Yay! We will get you posting updates again! 2 hours ago, stank said: Very Nice build Love the Clownfish too I added a flame angelfish, splendid pintail fairy and, and talbot damsels recently to finalize my fish stocking. Marcos was a big help. I'll turn my attention towards maturing and stabilizing the system for corals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epleeds July 20, 2023 Share July 20, 2023 Flame angel in an SPS dominate tank could be an issue. I know they are beautiful but the nipping at SPS polyps is a big no no for me. Hahah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RW09903 July 20, 2023 Author Share July 20, 2023 10 hours ago, epleeds said: Flame angel in an SPS dominate tank could be an issue. I know they are beautiful but the nipping at SPS polyps is a big no no for me. Hahah. I'll cross that bridge and make a difficult decision with the queen if we get there 😅 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WheresTheReef July 20, 2023 Share July 20, 2023 I’ve had 2 flame angels. The first did pick at corals to the point of irritation, but no damage. I sold it. The second never touched my corals, but died after 8ish years. Like many fish they are hit or miss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime July 20, 2023 Share July 20, 2023 15 hours ago, RW09903 said: I've had rocks in for about year. It's a mix of bleached/acid washed rocks from Tony's breakdown, marco rock from BRS, and real reef rock from PEA. As soon as I added fish and turned the lights on about 8 months ago, I've been dealing with a killer GHA infestation. Check out how much I pulled out last week 😳 You're growing algae nicely! I know somebody who also had this issue, and UV has started to noticeably clean it up within 24 hours. 14 hours ago, epleeds said: Flame angel in an SPS dominate tank could be an issue. I know they are beautiful but the nipping at SPS polyps is a big no no for me. Hahah. I have one in my mixed reef currently. In smaller tanks I've been more coral vs fish focused, but it came with a bundle of fish from a break down. There is also a lemon peel in there. If they're nipping, I'm not noticing, zoas, clams, lps, sps. This is the first time I've added "with caution fish" that have not gone to the buffet immediately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therootcause August 23, 2023 Share August 23, 2023 I really like your setup, and those lights look killer, nice canopy design. How are the fish doing? Have you added anything that has an appetite for GHA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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