125 - Took Forever But Here It is!

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If I have to plumb in a second sump for overflow protection, here's my thoughts so far.

I'm pretty sure that the second sump on the right is going to be a frag tank rather than a Fuge, but I guess we'll see!

 

[Stang67]

If I have to plumb in a second sump for overflow protection, here's my thoughts so far.

I'm pretty sure that the second sump on the right is going to be a frag tank rather than a Fuge, but I guess we'll see!

I hate plumbing.

 

[Goaway]

If I have to plumb in a second sump for overflow protection, here's my thoughts so far.

I'm pretty sure that the second sump on the right is going to be a frag tank rather than a Fuge, but I guess we'll see!

The plan looks nice. I do like the idea of a frag chamber.

 

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I hate plumbing.

I hate the idea of drilling the sumps and was considering dual 1.5" overflows but everyone says drill it... I don't want a catastrophe but I don't want to crack the sump drilling it.

 

[Stang67]

Totally drill it. Or get a larger sump and set the frag up seperately.

 

[dtm2420]

Reef Chasers had this one for $100. I almost bought it but let dtm4240 have it. This one's supposed to be dark blue.

Dont worry boss I’m going to cut you a frag for letting me have it. I appreciate you

 

[dtm2420]

Dont worry boss I’m going to cut you a frag for letting me have it. I appreciate you

Not the best picture quality but she is starting to pop today

 

[Goaway]

Not the best picture quality but she is starting to pop today

Wonderful piece, a bit jealous here.

 

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Wonderful piece, a bit jealous here.

I'd be jealous but I got some awesome stuff coming. Still, a little jealous for sure.

 

[dtm2420]

I'd be jealous but I got some awesome stuff coming. Still, a little jealous for sure.

Im still jealous over who got that yellow RFA. She was purdy

 

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Im still jealous over who got that yellow RFA. She was purdy

Nobody announced they got it and there were several people that were watching the website, not on Reef2Reef.

 

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So I have a $50 to Biota. I'm thinking about getting a second Hector's Goby and putting it in the frag tank sump for some algae control. Good idea or bad idea? It's going to be a small tank so definitely not going to be room for a tang. Only thing is Hector's are supposed to eat hair algae but mine spends an awful lot of time sand sifting instead...

 

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Ok, so I've got a stocking list I think.

Tomini Tang
Algae blenny
Clownfish x3
Bangaii and Pajama Cardinals x3 total
Firefish
Neon Cleaner Goby
Hector's Goby x2
Chromis x4
Clown Goby
Pink Streaked or Six Line Wrasse
Sleeper Goby
Melanurus or Flasher Wrasse
Foxface
Dispar Anthias x2

 

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Just got home from vacation last night. I was trying to decide what I wanted to do for pods for the tank. Reefstache just notified me on Facebook that I won $50 to Algaebarn. Now I just have to decide if I'm going to set up a pod farm and buy some local phyto to feed or if I'm going to raise phyto and then setup a small pod farm... Decisions decisions.

 

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Ok, I'm hoping to start pulling everything out this morning and setting it up in the backyard patio for some leak testing. Going to try it with just the RS200 sump for now since it's rated for a 125-225 gallon tank. We shall see! I'll probably still drill a second acrylic tank and install a frag tank. Who knows. Pictures if I remember!

 

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Pictures! Moving into the backyard!

Five minutes later:

At least I have a spare ...

 

[dtm2420]

That sucks bro im sorry

 

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That sucks bro im sorry

I'm just happy my son got out of the way in time.

 

[dtm2420]

I'm just happy my son got out of the way in time.

For sure! Glad nobody got hurt

 

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So I didn't have a chance to dig out the other 125 - it's currently holding the 90. I'm going to try to start getting it out tomorrow evening after work. I just realized I have to cut some bracing bars out of the stand. We overbuilt it entirely. I'll cut out two of the braces and that should give me enough room for the sump and frag tank.