60 Breeder No Rush Build

[Rhino]

I noticed my zoas were closing up this week. Started closely inspecting and noticed what appears to be small nudibranchs on them, my assumption is zoanthid eating nudibranchs. I dipped all my zoas in revive and used a dropper to suction off any that I saw that didn’t make their way off. I have removed 4 in total. Have not seen any the last two days, but I’m going to assume they are still there.

 

[ChuzUThisDay]

I am thinking of going the same route with a 60 breeder as well but ive been getting mixed info about it not being abled to be drilled from the back.

For what it's worth, I contacted Aqueon and the customer service rep told me that all the glass, with the exception of the bottom panel, is non-tempered. I asked again to clarify and was told that yes, both sides and the front and back panels are non-tempered glass. The only tempered glass being used in the bottom panel. I know that could change tomorrow, so verify before drilling.

 

[Rhino]

Slow going as planned. Ordering some more corals from a local dealer this week. Order is currently a toadstool, some zoas, pulsing zenia, gorgonian, and possible a large feather duster.

Finally had time to start working on the RODI garage storage station. I started by taking an empty Reef Crystals bucket and cutting the top off about an inch below the last ring on the rim. Then I got a 50 gallon food storage drum from a friend. I laid my bucket piece on top to draw a ring of where I want my opening cut, and used a jigsaw to cut open the top. The bucket piece sets in and I got a screw top lid to put on. I will caulk around this to seal it very well.

The food storage container was cleaned very well and rinsed heavily. More to come on this project this week hopefully.

 

[Rhino]

Side note, I won one of today's BRS promo drawings and got my account loaded with a couple hundred in reward points. Now to shop! Thank you @Bulk Reef Supply

 

[Rhino]

Swapped out my filters on my RODI unit today. Started seeing 1ppm on the out end. Filters weee in Black Friday sale so I just went ahead and did it.

Also, bought two 200 gallon bags of Red Sea (blue bucket) salt. I moved the bags into a food safe pill container that has a lid seal and metal clamp. Is easier to store this way and will put it right next to the RODI storage bin I’m still putting together.

 

[Rhino]

Not much progress or changes with all the holiday stuff going on. However, I had my first "Apex saved me moment today". I got an alert my temp had dropped below 75. My first thought was my heaters had died. I headed home at lunch and walked inside to hear loud splashing. Ran to the tank and opened the sump to find that when I moved my return pump last weekend to get some detritus out, I must have moved it to far. The silicone tube that connects to the return pump was no longer attached and shooting water up. Thankfully it didn't flood anything, just a little water on top of the sump. Hose reattached and back to normal. Glad I made the investment now.

 

[Kodski]

Not much progress or changes with all the holiday stuff going on. However, I had my first "Apex saved me moment today". I got an alert my temp had dropped below 75. My first thought was my heaters had died. I headed home at lunch and walked inside to hear loud splashing. Ran to the tank and opened the sump to find that when I moved my return pump last weekend to get some detritus out, I must have moved it to far. The silicone tube that connects to the return pump was no longer attached and shooting water up. Thankfully it didn't flood anything, just a little water on top of the sump. Hose reattached and back to normal. Glad I made the investment now.

I’ve had that happen before. Silicone tubing is notorious for that. Make sure to pick up some of the plastic hose clamps from BRS. A couple bucks saves a lot of hassle.

 

[riche]

Question for you, what is the height of the stand you built? And Did you make the doors? It looks great

 

[Rhino]

Question for you, what is the height of the stand you built? And Did you make the doors? It looks great

If I recall correctly, I made it 32" tall. Yes, I made the doors myself. Thank you!

 

[Rhino]

I’ve had that happen before. Silicone tubing is notorious for that. Make sure to pick up some of the plastic hose clamps from BRS. A couple bucks saves a lot of hassle.

I should have done this from the start. I think I had planned on it, forgot to order and in the excitement of setting up never gave it another thought.