400 Gallon Starfire Build - Mixed Reef

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Cool!

 

[Ravens02]

I've been following your thread the whole way, so glad you didn't give in!! Too nice of a setup for that! How big is your QT? what equipment do you have for it?

 

[revsgirl]

Beautiful!

 

[AJsTank]

I've been following your thread the whole way, so glad you didn't give in!! Too nice of a setup for that! How big is your QT? what equipment do you have for it?

40 gallon tank in my basement.

 

[AJsTank]

Beautiful!

Thanks!!

 

[AJsTank]

Fish shots. Still 100% SPS - so far, so good. I do feed very lightly 5Xs a day with different foods. I think that helps with the angels.

 

[AJsTank]

I wish I had a nice camera... I'll have to get one so that I can start taking some good pictures.

 

[melev]

Quit buying fancy fish and you'll be able to afford a nice camera and lens.

 

[AJsTank]

Quit buying fancy fish and you'll be able to afford a nice camera and lens.

Just got off the phone with a friend that works for canon. Hopefully getting a good deal on a mark 3

 

[melev]

Oooh!! Nice.

 

[AJsTank]

Now I know why people put these big angels in their systems. They are so incredibly beautiful to watch. The colors look so much better at home than at your LFS

As far as fish stocking goes. I would like to add the following


I'm finished with Angels
Male Cross Hatch (small this time)
Lots of Anthias
1 more set of Clowns (It's really hard to pick because there are so many amazing designers)
A couple Bangai (I think these are one of the most under rated fish in the hobby) - I'm a little hesitant because in the past my Blue Jaw Trigger gobbled up my bangai in my 120 haha
I may add a wrasse or 2, but I haven't decided which ones I like. I'm leaning towards a Tamarin and/or Lineatus


I originally wanted a Conspic in this system, but there is no way I will risk another angel with this Emp. He's kind of a mean sucker. I am leaning towards a Gem Tang right now, but it will be the very last fish I add.

 

[melev]

Get the camera first.

 

[Reefkraz]

I just read your whole thread and it seems like a fairy tail. Such a huge long road all the way to the top and then such a devastating loss. My hat is off to you sir for staying true to this crazy love we call reefing. Your tank is one of the most beautiful I have ever seen. NEVER GIVE UP! You are an inspiration to this hobby.

 

[AJsTank]

I just read your whole thread and it seems like a fairy tail. Such a huge long road all the way to the top and then such a devastating loss. My hat is off to you sir for staying true to this crazy love we call reefing. Your tank is one of the most beautiful I have ever seen. NEVER GIVE UP! You are an inspiration to this hobby.

Thank you for the kind words

 

[sportfisha]

Awesome set up

 

[AJsTank]

Awesome set up

Thank you

 

[AJsTank]

One of my main concerns when I set this system up was putting all my controls below the cabinet.

Well today I removed all the equipment, unplugged it and checked every single connection. All the Apex modules, the ballasts, the controllers for the pumps and the controllers for the Vortechs. I wiped everything down and inspected for mold, rust and any type of corrosion. Granted, it's only 8 months, but the freshly painted 2 story vaulted ceiling and room the tank is in is already cracking and peeling because of the humidity. I am going to look at a dehumidifier and hopefully can come up with a solution.

All nice and clean! I also took a couple hours and took the cabinet doors off and re-organized all the cords and re-zip tied it all.

 

[SPotter]

Love the emperor!!!!! Do you have any way to exhaust your canopy to outside your house?

 

[AJsTank]

Love the emperor!!!!! Do you have any way to exhaust your canopy to outside your house?

I do not. The back of the cabinet and the top of the canopy are
Completely open though. I think it helps a lite, but not much.

 

[SPotter]

take a look at the santa fe dehumidifiers. I had one installed in my basement in my last house and worked like a charm. They arent cheap but they will help keep your whole hose dry.