manhorsedog

I'm a pretty simple reefer, I like movement and color. Torch corals, zoas, mushrooms, maybe some cap coral, a few LPS, and I'd like a really nice looking clam front in center one day. For fish idk yet but I do love wrasses, I don't have a lot of sand or rock work so I need to keep that in mind.

A couple weeks ago I finally got it set up, thank god! I decided to go with 2 Hydra 26 but everything else stayed the same. I have been cycling the tank for almost two weeks now but no idea how long it will take as I started with both dry rock and sand. 

So I ended up buying the skimmer (somebody was selling the one I wanted brand new on here). Now I have the MP40 with backup and the skimmer, we are off and running

I still think I'm leaning towards one of those metal stands either with the T slot or quick frame, hard to find info but it just seems better than wood to me. I am also about 100% now on the T5 fixture, think I will go with the 36" 6 bulb fixture but not dimmable because I read about people having issues with those. If you have any good bulb combos post them up, so far it seems like 3 blue+ and 3 coral + is the way to go.

Overall things are going good but I am really waiting until I get back from Japan to make any larger buys.

I will take the curve 5 skimmer

I'm sure this won't be the last thing I change but I'm really thinking of going with the ATI 48" 6x54W Controllable T5 lights. I have had great results with T5 in the past and I just get nervous thinking about LED.

Does anybody know where I could buy an aluminum tank stand? I was thinking about just making one myself from wood but started looking into it and found these

I really like how open they are under the tank.

Also decided to get the Tunze 3155 ATO, seems like the safest bet.

Still thinking about the reactors, might pick up the single BRS reactor and mix the carbon and gfo and only run when needed.

Yesterday I second guessed myself a little on the lights, I think the Kessil 160's should be good for this tank because it's only 16" high and I don't really plan on keeping SPS and if I do ever get one it would probably something like a birdsnest. But I also want to make sure corals are getting enough light at the bottom, any par readings around for these?

Unsure on a controller, I personally just want it to control the lights but if there are other reason I need one let me know.

Thanks

Do you have a better picture or can dsscribe what they look like?

Thanks for the information will keep that in mind for sure.

Why not run them all the time? I went and watched a video just now from BRS on there reactor and they said you could also mix them into one reactor, know anything about that.

They have two that are the same size (Deep Blue) one is completely rimless and the other has the plastic rim liner with the center brace. I also I'm thinking about Planet due to local ordering, they can make you a custom size and the price isn't much different.

I'm not trying to deny anything but if the return is on the back of the tank pushing water through the back right side to the left and the mp40 was towards the front on the left side would it really effect it that much? It's hard to know how much I can turn up the mp40 seeing as the tank is rather shallow and I don't want it to move sand to much.

Also I will look into the Apex thanks for the advice this is exactly what I was looking for.

Thank you, and yes I was thinking about flow but the way the Deep blue is setup the return is all the way on the left side of the tank. In short I was hoping that would be enough to push water in the other direction.

Controller! totally forgot to add that, I will be getting one just don't know what to get. I have had the Reef Keeper before and liked it but I'm sure there are many more options now.

Hello everybody! It's been a long time but I'm back on the Austin Reef Club. Most likely you will not remember me I was not an overly active member as far as posting goes. I did however buy and trade a good amount with people here (if anybody has any of my Poseidons Fury zoas let me know cause I want them back).

I have kept kept I good amount of tanks in the past all with pretty good success. I have had everything from softies only to SPS and 14 gallons up to 150 gallons. Unfortunately jobs and life got in the way and required me to move more than I would have liked. In 2010 I shut my last tank down and had to move because of the horrible event of my girlfriend I was living with passing away, don't feel sorry for me please. We had a great time together and I guess it was just her time, I have since gotten married and I'm completely ok talking about it (not like the first few years) and finally feel comfortable getting back into the hobby I love. I own a house now and I'm here for the long haul pending wife doesn't kick me out I have been a little shy in posting this but came to the realization that I needed some help on a few things before I start making more purchases, so lets move on to the tank.

I got inspired by the IM AIO 80 gallon shallow tank, I wanted to get it for a while but after realizing there is not much room in the back or if I ever wanted to upgrade some equipment it just wouldn't be possible. For the steep price tag I just couldn't justify it so I started looking into other options, so far the Deep Blue 48"x24"x16" seems like the best option but if anybody knows of other manufacturers please let me know. I will not be keeping SPS in this tank, I like them but softies and some LPS are really my favorites. So knowing this will mostly be a softie tank with some LPS lets get down with the equipment (if you see anything I need or don't need please tell me, all suggestions are welcome)

Tank: Not sure yet but size will be 48" L x 24" W x 16" H

Flow: VorTech mp40wQD with battery back up (this item is already purchased and in hand)

Sump: Tigger 30" Crystal

Skimmer: Bubble Magus Curve 5

Lights: 2x Kessil A160we tuna blue

Reactor: I was thinking about getting a dual GFO/Carbon reactor but I just don't know if I will need it, could mess bags in the sump work as well? If I was keeping SPS I would get it but I'm just not sure this time

Of course there are a few more little things but that's the big stuff, so please if you have any suggestions let them fly!

I'm sure there is some stuff I forgot about but this is a good start for me at least posting this. If it matters I love Northwest kinda close to River City (Anderson Mill/ 620 area)

the tang is a great algae eater and the wrasse is really good at hunting, he helps to keep pests of my zoos

sps and zoos

manor and rogge rd. 78723

I am moving and need to sell these guys : ( please only respond if you have a stable tank. I have one six line and one yellow eyed kole tang, both are doing great and have been in my tank for a little less than a year. They are friends so i would like it if they went together. $25 each. They both eat anything but corals : ) my six line will even eat algae off a clip with the tang.

i also have a few corals for sale if interested.

sale fell didnt work out so its back up, $90

this is right from the site, mine is the same only used for about 6-7 months

Turbelle® stream 6065

New Generation with Titanium Alloy Shaft

For aquariums from 250 to 800 litres (66 to 211 USgal.)

Flow rate: 6,500 l/h (1,717 USgal./h)

Energy consumption: 12 W

Voltage / frequency: 120V / 60Hz.

Cable length: 2 m (78.7 in.)

Dimensions: diam. 90 mm (3.5 in.)

Ejection: diam. 50 mm (1.96 in.)

Magnet Holder up to a glass thickness of 19 mm (.74 in.).

I am selling my tunze 6065 for $100. This pump is a beast, its runs great but has some coralline algae on it.

i can get pictures if you need but google will give you all the info you need on this powerhead.

thanks

what type of corals do you wanna keep? what size tank are you getting? how long do you plan on running this system for?

i have gotten really good at not touching things. once you see how much things start growing without your hands in there you get addicted to it : )

also could have a little to do with the tank still being so new, most sps dont go into tanks until at least the six month mark or after. Plus from what i have learned keeping sps is having a rock solid alk will go a long way.

if it doesnt work out i have the cash in my pocket and nothing to do today : )

i agree 100% with the prof on this one, we love to say things that make us feel better but if you where a fish would you really want to leave the ocean for a aquarium?

you can say you tank is big enough all day long but its not and it never will be