Popular Post eddius-maximus Posted February 6, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 6, 2019 It was about two weeks of back breaking work. But the transfer went smoothly! 14 fish and 100s of coral, no losses. This is the Reefer 750XXL, upgraded from my old Reefer 450. All parameters have stabilized, although I'm getting a lovely diatom/green dusty algae bloom which I'm assuming is from the new sand. Seeded with two old rocks (two on the left) with one new rock added (on the right). The main annoyance I have right now is getting it level. Got it plumb level, then filled it. After a few days of settling, it was dipping towards one corner around 4mm. We got it fixed and perfectly level again, then a few days later I guess it has continued to settle and is again showing around a 2mm drop in one corner. I'm debating on whether that small amount is worth fixing. Contacted Red Sea, they said it's 100% fine, but it's still keeping me pretty preoccupied. My neighbor and good friend Joe AKA Caravanshaka on these boards helped me immensely with this build. Thanks, dude! 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sierra Bravo Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Looks very good! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Wow! Looks great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mFrame Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Wow, nice! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhart032 Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 it looks very clean. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnM Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Amazing. Looks very clean I like itSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefpuck Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Sweet looking setup! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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eddius-maximus Posted February 6, 2019 Author Share Posted February 6, 2019 Thanks guys! I am currently experiencing the most intense diatoms bloom (or something! Brownish green dust algae coating everything) I’ve ever seen. I’m guessing it’s the silicates in the new sand. Im assuming the best course of action is to do nothing as surely if it’s silicates it’ll burn up and dissipate eventually. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mFrame Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 30 minutes ago, eddius-maximus said: Thanks guys! I am currently experiencing the most intense diatoms bloom (or something! Brownish green dust algae coating everything) I’ve ever seen. I’m guessing it’s the silicates in the new sand. Im assuming the best course of action is to do nothing as surely if it’s silicates it’ll burn up and dissipate eventually. Yep, time is your friend. I like a few cleanup crew members to keep it stirred up (snails and small hermits), but a lot of people don't like them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo662 Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 That looks amazing! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddius-maximus Posted February 8, 2019 Author Share Posted February 8, 2019 New arrivals. 8 Chromis, 1 Hippo Tang, and 1 Yellow Wrasse. Chromis. Never again. This is the second time I’ve attempted a school. They’re disappearing one a day just like the last time I tried this. Lesson learned! Three down, 5 left. Freakin Highlander in there. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhart032 Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 I love schools of Chromis, Im looking forward to having a school of my own. nice pick up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddius-maximus Posted February 21, 2019 Author Share Posted February 21, 2019 New ATO from Advanced Acrylics. This is the first time I've purchased anything from them and was blown away by delivery time, price, and quality. It's 30 gallons, currently being used with a Tunze 3155. It would be pretty hilariously awful for some sort of failure to empty 30 gallons of RODI on my floor, so I'm thinking of adding a Neptune FMK as a third layer of protection. I've also added a Mimic Tang, Mystery Wrasse, and 5 peppermint shrimp. The shrimps are for a growing Aiptasia problem. It was pretty intense watching my wrasses immediately attempt to eat them. They're fairly large peppermints and they held their own! After a couple minutes the wrasses decided my HEB meals were way less of a hassle and moved on with their lives. Awesome. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhart032 Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 Did you remove the black vinyl backing on the rear glass? I really like the look of the back glass clear with the overflow section black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddius-maximus Posted February 21, 2019 Author Share Posted February 21, 2019 12 minutes ago, mhart032 said: Did you remove the black vinyl backing on the rear glass? I really like the look of the back glass clear with the overflow section black. Yep! Dig a fingernail under a corner of the vinyl and just start peeling. It required a bit of strength but there was zero sticky residue left afterwards, surprisingly. It does add one additional step to glass cleaning, getting in the back there. But it's only like an additional 30 seconds or so. Really not too much extra hassle. I was sure to add enough room between tank and wall to be able to lean in and have space. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+KimP Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Gorgeous tank, wow! I really like the clear back also. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhart032 Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 im for sure going to have the steal this idea, i cant get over how nice it looks its seems to give so much more space to the look of the tank. of course the aquascaping does help with that. Nice job. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddius-maximus Posted February 22, 2019 Author Share Posted February 22, 2019 Definitely steal it -- I stole it from Broadfield's infamous Reefer 450 on R2R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhart032 Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 I officially stole it! thank goodness i don't have a tank that big lol. It wasn't hard to get off, but its stuck on there for sure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diesel3443 Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 I love how clean this looks. How are you liking the Orpheks?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddius-maximus Posted February 25, 2019 Author Share Posted February 25, 2019 40 minutes ago, diesel3443 said: I love how clean this looks. How are you liking the Orpheks? So many variables in a tank that make me second guess, but Orphek isn't one of them! I love these lights. Tons of uniform PAR. The light quality looks incredible in person. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post eddius-maximus Posted February 25, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 25, 2019 The downside to a new tank: all growth froze in its tracks. A few weeks later and I'm finally starting to see progress pick up from where it left off. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Wow! Things are looking really good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post eddius-maximus Posted February 28, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 28, 2019 New frag arrivals! In addition to these 3 I also picked up a TSA Princess Peach and TSA Daydream but can't get an unobstructed shot of them. And I think I'm finally making friends with this macro lens. Tripod is pretty much mandatory I found out. TSA Fruity Pebbles TSA Thunderstruck WWC Grafted Sunfire Monti Cap 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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