BK's will be wrasse and SPS Dominated 120

bknapp · Nov 2, 2016

In my opinion an often overlooked aspect to a quality build is the QT tank that accomponies it. So here is mine, a bare bones 30 long with two HOB filters, Eheim heater, cheap only half working black box LED, Koralin powerhead, some PVC hiding crevices and a SpongeBob pineapple home (for my kiddos.) And on the wall to the left of the tank is a white board I keep track of vital information including date of introduction, dosage dates and ammounts, water change dates and copper test results. I think it makes it easier having all that info easily accesible.

I'll try and get some updated DT pics up soon.

bknapp · Nov 13, 2016

Here's the tank as it sits now. Changed up the aquascape just a touch and have added a few corals, mostly LPS with a few SPS frags which all seem to be doing well.

Daniel@R2R · Nov 14, 2016

bknapp said:
Here's the tank as it sits now. Changed up the aquascape just a touch and have added a few corals, mostly LPS with a few SPS frags which all seem to be doing well.

Things are looking good!

bknapp · Nov 14, 2016

mdbannister said:
Things are looking good!

Thanks @mdbannister its a little bit of a change for me considering I haven't had this little of livestock in some time. But, with the struggles I have had getting the upgrade done and moving I am happy with where its at. I have tried to be a little more patient this time around.

Daniel@R2R · Nov 14, 2016

bknapp said:
Thanks @mdbannister its a little bit of a change for me considering I haven't had this little of livestock in some time. But, with the struggles I have had getting the upgrade done and moving I am happy with where its at. I have tried to be a little more patient this time around.

Patience is hard!! I am trying to do the same...but it aint easy.

bknapp · Nov 14, 2016

mdbannister said:
Patience is hard!! I am trying to do the same...but it aint easy.

Yeah it is. Just hoping it pays off in the long run.

leahfiish · Nov 15, 2016

Is that rock glued to the overflow box?

bknapp · Nov 15, 2016

leahfiish said:
Is that rock glued to the overflow box?

No, it has magnets in the base and magnets inside of the overflow.

bknapp · Nov 20, 2016

What's everyones thoughts on the Vectra pumps? Would like to upgrade my return pump as well as my manifold pump in the process.

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/ecotech-vectra-l1-dc.html

slayeroftheshadow · Nov 20, 2016

Best pumps on the market for the money!

Jstn · Nov 20, 2016

I'm planning the same, debating if I should get the larger one or not....

cpschult · Nov 20, 2016

Great read, glad to see another wrasse dominated tank. I recently had a male pintail wrasse jump out too. Didn't realize they were so smart!

bknapp · Nov 20, 2016

Jstn said:
I'm planning the same, debating if I should get the larger one or not....

I would go with the L1, its adjustable if you dont need all 3,000+ gph.

bknapp · Nov 20, 2016

cpschult said:
Great read, glad to see another wrasse dominated tank. I recently had a male pintail wrasse jump out too. Didn't realize they were so smart!

Thanks @cpschult . Wrasses are the best, can't wait to get more!

bknapp · Nov 29, 2016

ATB puttin' in work

Jstn · Nov 30, 2016

I bet that smells great

bknapp · Nov 30, 2016

Jstn said:
I bet that smells great

Nothing quite like the smell of raw sewage to brighten up the house for the holidays, LOL.

bknapp · Dec 3, 2016

Added a new (well used) piece of equipment this weekend. Added an Avast Marine Kalk stirrer, it sits in the sump next to the skimmer. I will be using this until it no longer meets demands without using too much top off water then I will turn on the calcium reactor. It is being fed via a BRS 50mL dosing pump controlled by the Apex. I plan on eventually adding a PM1 and a pH probe into the reactor.

You can also see my new dosing containers that are yet to be filled as I am having bluetooth issues on my laptop so I have not been able to program the Kore 5th.