New 125 Reef Setup

[adamrubinger]

Set Up Date :01/28/2002

Tank Size (LxHxW | Volume): 72x18x22

Sump Size (LxHxW | Volume): 40 Gallon

Live Rock (Mass): 160 lbs - Fiji Premium Uncured

Live Sand (Mass): 60 lbs - Agralive

Lighting (Type | Wattage | Photoperiod): 2x96w 72" PC - 12 hrs /day

Protein Skimmer (Brand | Model):AquaC EV-120

Biological Filtration (Type): Live Rock, Live Sand

Chemical Filtration (Type): Carbon

Circulation (Rate | Brand | Model): 4 Maxijet 1200 Powerheads

Return Pump (Rate | Brand | Model): Mag Drive 950

pH (Morning | Evening):8.1/8.3

Temperature (Range | oC | oF): 77F

Specific Gravity / Salintity (g/g | ppt):1.024

Alkalinity (meq/l | dKH):10

Calcium (ppm):??? Have not tested yet

Ammonia (ppm): 0

Nitrite (ppm):.5 ppm

Nitrate (ppm):15ppm - Still Curing LR

Phosphate (ppm):??

Fish :None Yet

Corals :None Yet

Invertebrates :None Yet

Maintenance Program :Water Change every 5 days during curing, then every month 10%

Additional Information (include estimated total system cost if known):$3000

 

[Ralphyhp]

Hi friend first stablish and mature your biological filtration and then add live rock and live sand,your live rock are uncured and this will raise your amonia a lot during curing,avoid water changes and filter maintenance both affect the biological filtration to some degree and in my opinion try to put 6 watts of light per gallon, i have your same tank size and i use 3 250w MH= 750watts,Your friend Ralphyhp From PR.