RRK - 60G Build

[Anonymous]

sorry!

 

[Anonymous]

Well we are moving forward with the tank. Got a plant to camouflage the plumbing.

Tank is filling slowly.

Debating on the cutover procedure. I need to add more LR to the new tank as I only have ~ 30lbs currently. I was originally planning on just moving everything over (fish, corals, LR, water then just adding additional water but I am now scared of adding even cured LR that it will cycle in the new tank.

 

[Anonymous]

Glad you found a way around the plumbing issue.

 

[Anonymous]

Tank is running. Still work to do and still have to move contents from the old tank.

 

[Anonymous]

Looking good Rob. Love those shots of tanks running empty with the lights on. 8)

 

[Anonymous]

Looks great cannot wait to see some critters in there.

 

[Ben1]

Looks like a nice start! Can't wait to see it progress!

 

[Anonymous]

Added some new cured LR and sand. Going to watch for a cycle for a few weeks. There may not be much of one since I got all cured LR.

I will say the Octopus is awesome. Its already puling out some skimmate.

 

[Anonymous]

So far no signs of a cycle.

Ammon - 0
Nitrate - 0

Since it was cured LR I may not see a cycle. If still nothing this weekend I may move a piece of LR and a few zoas to the tank to see how things change if at all.

I need to get a glass top made. The tank is evaporating ~1-1.5G a day. I am only planning on having a 10-15G top off reservoir. I am thinking of either a piece of glass that covers most of the tank with a 3 inch piece of glass towards the front on a hinge for feeding or a piece of glass covering most of the top and having just one of the front corners cut out with a hinge for feeding.

I have quieted the sump down but reducing the return pump flow but still may try to insulate the stand some to get it as silent as possible.

 

[Anonymous]

Looking good, Rob.

Keep the pictures coming.

How's the water temp? I should be pretty cool with an open top and LED lighting.

Louey

 

[Anonymous]

The water temp is fine. The tank is just evaporating way too much.

 

[Anonymous]

Had to do sort of an emergency tank move from the old tank. Came home and the there was a burning smell. The fans stopped working in the biocube hood - HOT! Cooked the hood a little.

So I tested the new tank and moved everything in.

 

[Anonymous]

Clownfish are great. I think I'll get a new one for my 24G. I had one but it jumped.

Louey

 

[Anonymous]

Looking good.

 

[Anonymous]

8)

 

[Anonymous]

Tank looks nice Rob. Good luch with the emergency transfer.

 

[Anonymous]

Updated pics - I need to learn how take better pics (One day).

 

[Anonymous]

Looks great Rob.The evap should slow a bit when spring and summer are around with steady 80 degree days. Just watch if you cover the tank that it will cut down on the light's strength.

 

[Anonymous]

Leaving it open top for now. The auto top off is running well so that helps too. Currently ~ 1/2-1 g a day now but hopefully will get better soon.

 

[Anonymous]

I evap about a gallon a day in the winter. The heat dries the house an increases evap. I cannot wait to see how much less I evap this summer now that I have LEDs and lost the MHs. My guess is the A/C will be enough and I can also lose the fan I use for evaporative cooling.