BlackLabelCorals 76G Day Dream Display

[BlackLabelCorals]

Ok that's good to know , what T5 fixture would you go back to a ATI or a Giesemann?

I've only ever used ATI. Both sunpower and currently a hybrid powermodule on my QT.

 

[Holy_makerel]

Really nice build! I'm going with an m1 on my 93 cube and think I'll be running it at 50% max.....probably less. Have you used the trigger sumps before? How do you like them? I'm looking at the 20c cube sump for my build.

 

[BlackLabelCorals]

Really nice build! I'm going with an m1 on my 93 cube and think I'll be running it at 50% max.....probably less. Have you used the trigger sumps before? How do you like them? I'm looking at the 20c cube sump for my build.

Yeah the L1 is extreme over kill, but oh well. It will be able to run pretty much any tank size if ever upgrade to in the future. [emoji1]

I've actually used the Trigger Ruby 20C on my previous tank. I really like them other than it being acrylic and scratching easily. And the probe holders don't work well since you don't have any thumb screws to secure them on it. I ended up ordering the Apex magnet probe holder for this build.

Those 93G cubes are awesome. I love cube tanks, I considered that tank but I've seen to many bad threads on marinelands silicone & panels busting. How is it for you?

 

[Holy_makerel]

Yeah the L1 is extreme over kill, but oh well. It will be able to run pretty much any tank size if ever upgrade to in the future. [emoji1]

I've actually used the Trigger Ruby 20C on my previous tank. I really like them other than it being acrylic and scratching easily. And the probe holders don't work well since you don't have any thumb screws to secure them on it. I ended up ordering the Apex magnet probe holder for this build.

Those 93G cubes are awesome. I love cube tanks, I considered that tank but I've seen to many bad threads on marinelands silicone & panels busting. How is it for you?

Haven't filled it yet. Bought it used from someone who had it running for several years with no issues. As a precaution I'm adding some bracing to the corners just for some added strength. Really looking forward to setting it up though.

Your aquascape is awesome and is helping me flesh out my original ideas some more. Looking forward to seeing your progress with this tank!

 

[BlackLabelCorals]

Red Robin Stag: 5/12/2017

 

[Clayton Jessup]

That really good to know I am considering a ATI SunPower 6 or 8 bulb 48in over my standard 75g tank , what would you recommend 6 or 8 bulb?

 

[BlackLabelCorals]

That really good to know I am considering a ATI SunPower 6 or 8 bulb 48in over my standard 75g tank , what would you recommend 6 or 8 bulb?

Either would work. If you plan on having it stocked to the max, or want the least amount of shadowing I'd get the 8 bulb. Personally I'd get the 8 bulb regardless. Hardly any extra money & less shadowing plus more bulb combos. I just run a 50/50 mix of Blue+ & Coral+ bulbs like @bige

 

[Clayton Jessup]

Ok that's very good to know thank you so much BlackLabelCorals

 

[BlackLabelCorals]

Here's a walk through video of the tank on the day I received my big BRS order.

 

[Clayton Jessup]

Loved the video , the tank looks amazing I will say that , loving the Ecotech line up really making me consider it as well for my tank , darn you BlackLabelCorals ugh [emoji58] lol [emoji23]

 

[BlackLabelCorals]

Loved the video , the tank looks amazing I will say that , loving the Ecotech line up really making me consider it as well for my tank , darn you BlackLabelCorals ugh [emoji58] lol [emoji23]

Thank you!

I know some OG local reefers than run them and have success, also know a lot of others that don't do so well with the radions or LED's in general.

I'm excited to see for myself finally.

 

[Clayton Jessup]

I am excited for you as well BlackLabelCorals , this looks like a great build !!!!

 

[BlackLabelCorals]

It's filled, heated and cycling. Added some Dr.Tims and ammonia. Here's some more shots of it. Still a little cloudy.

Got my cabinet, cooking fans and 90 degree cord adapters in today. Will be organizing my wiring and installing my apex soon.

 

[BlackLabelCorals]

Added some new pieces in the holding tank/QT.

Red Dragon 5/17/2017:

What I think is a WWC yellow tip, next to my existing WWC yellow tip that is coloring up nicely from purchase. 5/21/2017:

RR Prometheus 5/21/2017:

RR Purple Passion 5/21/2017:

Wet Thumbs Bubblegum Digi 5/21/2017:

Unknown Stag, potentially a Battlestag based on the colored up picture from buddy 5/21/2017:

Chris's Reef "Chewy" along with my no name table acro 5/21/2017:

 

[BlackLabelCorals]

Well it's been a week and a half and things have come together quickly!

I got my electrical cabinet finished, Apex setup and all outlets programmed.

My Vertex Omega 180i barely fit in the first chamber of my sump, and due to the gate valve handles the collection cup won't fit by half an inch! So I had to move it to the center chamber and will be making the first chamber a fuge area.

Got the radion G4P's schedule setup via WXM along with the MP40's schedule.

And as off 6/3/2017 I added the first livestock. 4 Blue Springer Damsel's, 4 Turbo Snails and 1 Tiger Nassarius Snail.

Also received my Avast Marine Portholes and took some updated shots of the corals in holding, and got some more frags from a friend.

Going to wait a month before ordering my female and male blue star leopard wrasses. Hopefully they will be in stock by then. And my screen will be made since I hope to have this a Wrasse heavy tank. I love them.

 

[BlackLabelCorals]

Be sure to follow me on Instagram and YouTube for more photos and updates!

 

[BlackLabelCorals]

Transferred all the corals to the display! Things look a lot different under the radions even though it's similar in spectrum.

 

[BlackLabelCorals]

I'm slowly becoming a believer of Radion Lighting. Seeing growth and color from these like I've never seen under T5's, in the same time frame. (2 weeks)

Things still have a lot of coloring up to do, but things are looking bright for them!


Here's some shots!

 

[BlackLabelCorals]

Picked up a Neptune DŌS the other day to start dosing for me until I get around to purchasing a Reactor and setting it up. I don't mind dosing in the mean time.

Also order stuff to run a Co2 Scrubber. My average pH is around 7.9. Hoping to bring that to 8.2-8.3. Might consider running a Fuge reverse cycle as well.

Dealing with some algae growth on the rocks as well. Going to do a decent sized WC this week also with buying more clean up crew and a tang. Only got a single turbo snail in there with 2 little snails doing all the work.

 

[FLSharkvictim]

Finally getting around to some plumbing! Not sure how to run this Synergy Reef Overflow. Thinking just a Herbie style drain what the heck 2 back ups. Keeping it simple.

Almost exactly how I will be plumbing my 3 1.5inch drains with my Synergy 20'' external overflow box.
Also, My synergy sump should be coming in that I pre ordered one of their CL-44 sumps.