[Rtam3185]

After months of research and purchasing equipment I felt I was ready to upgrade from a 20g. This is a standard 55g tank with a metal stand and a refugium. (It's going through its nitrogen cycle (Day3).

Here are some pics!

FTS





This is the refugium I set up.





It speaks to me.... I swear




That's all there is for now. I currently have 1 False Percula Clown, 1 Coral Beauty Angel and 1 6L in my 20g that will be added one by one with weekly intervals between each addition. This will be a reef tank.


Some additional info and equipment

Euro Reef RS 100 Skimmer
4x54 W Tek 4 Lighting ( Running 2x Midday and 2x Pure actinic)
Koralia 2 and 3
about 60#s of LR (Marco Rocks mixed with some Live Fiji Rocks... They are really light)
100# of LS ( 80 in the DT and 20 in the Fuge)



Feel free to leave any comments of advice. Also, some suggestions for my stock list will help.


Here are some of the livestock I'm interested in:

Some colorful anthias that can fit in a 55g (if possible, Let me know)
Royal Gramma
Bi Colo Blenny
Armor of God Zoas
Frogspawn (Do I have enough light for one?)
Ricordias
Devil's Hand Leather

That's it for now.

[m'akoyPINOY]

nice set up can't wait to see it fully loaded with fish and corals!

[jejton]

Nice setup. Whats with the airpump on the overflow box?

[Rtam3185]

Quote: Originally Posted by jejton Nice setup. Whats with the airpump on the overflow box?

When I purchased my return pump I forgot to take into account the amount of flow it loses when it has to pump vertically. So with a mag7 , It only pumps at about 400 GPH, and my Overflow box drains at 800gph. Without the pump it will lose siphon really fast. So I have to keep that pump there to siphon out the air that enters the overflow to avoid a major flood. However... I'm scared the pump will die out because I'm reading stories about it giving up in about 3 months... I wouldn't want 10 gallons of water on my floor. Eek

[Custom King]

jejton,

The pump is actually a lift pump. It helps to reduce the chances of losing siphone. It actually sucks in water and air. Rtam3185 nice setup. I'm thinking of ordering some Marco rocks for an upcoming project. Good Luck on this tank and I can't wait to see it when it's fully stocked!!!!

[Rtam3185]

Quote: Originally Posted by Custom King Rtam3185 nice setup. I'm thinking of ordering some Marco rocks for an upcoming project.

Hey, Thanks. I think you should go with the Marco rocks...they are unbelievable. Very porous and have very interesting shapes. Go for it !

[Rtam3185]

Okay just a quick update.

Amonia: 0
Nitrite: 0
Nitrate: <5
Phosphate: <.1
Calcium: 450-480
Magnesium: 1300
Alk: 10dKH

Picked up a few frags over the week.







That's it for now.

[Rtam3185]

7/2/08 Update



AOG Zoas.. Still has to open up more. Got them recently











Comments.. Anything will do

[bigbbinthehouse]

i think i still have one of those aqualifter pumps, had it about 4-5 months, still works great. i upgraded to a rr tank so i got rid of siphon overflow. i can ship to you if you pm me address.

[Rtam3185]

I redid my rock work...feels more natural now for me :X