Build thread for 80 DBP rimless

[cee]

Took advantage of the "snow day" to get everything almost up and fully running. LR and substrate added, skimmer running, refugium has sand and rubble, water level a bit low so there's lots of air bubbles and the DC return pump is set pretty low. Now just get to wait and set up the ATO. Here's a peek:

Water's actually pretty clear, just bubbles from the return pump since the water level is a bit low in the sump. This skimmer with the Aquatrance pump isn't too shabby either...

Dave

 

[Chriscrna]

Looking good. Love the shallow tanks.

 

[Jmcdaniel0]

The more I see the shallow tanks, the more I like the look of them. THat tank is going to be a stunner.

 

[cee]

Interesting tidbit. The rocks I treated have zero diatoms growing on them. The small piece I got from AM to seed the bacteria is covered. The treatment clearly removed the surface phosphates...

 

[cee]

Dave I have a half bag of Indo Black you can have.

Sorry, never responded. If you're not going to use it I'll take it. I should be at AM around 2:00 but don't make a special trip on my behalf. There will be other opportunities later. Thanks!

Dave

 

[Rob.D]

Sorry, never responded. If you're not going to use it I'll take it. I should be at AM around 2:00 but don't make a special trip on my behalf. There will be other opportunities later. Thanks!

Dave

PM sent Dave ;-)

 

[cee]

I have since added some coral and fish to the tank. These girls are a bit skiddish so the pictures is taken from about 10 feet back but they're at least eating (not as aggressively as I'd like) and out in the open:

Thanks to Mr. Sease I've added my first SPS today as well and am working on a Bali deepwater acro order as well for a couple of weeks out.

Dave

 

[Rob.D]

I have since added some coral and fish to the tank. These girls are a bit skiddish so the pictures is taken from about 10 feet back but they're at least eating (not as aggressively as I'd like) and out in the open:

Thanks to Mr. Sease I've added my first SPS today as well and am working on a Bali deepwater acro order as well for a couple of weeks out.

Dave

Wow, fantastic fish Dave!

 

[cee]

...with picture

 

[cee]

Rob, You're too quick on the draw. I had to remove some of the washout from the flash but you beat me to it LOL.

 

[Gladfelter]

Looks like it will be a great set up Dave.

 

[Rob.D]

Rob, You're too quick on the draw. I had to remove some of the washout from the flash but you beat me to it LOL.

LOL, edit your pics before you post 'em slow poke :tongue:

 

[seased]

Looking good! Are those some type of anthias?

 

[cee]

Yes, Ventralis anthias.

 

[Ole Man]

Shapeing up Davelooks good !

 

[cee]

Today I added the following
Small yellow tang Hawaii: never cared much for this fish until spending time in Hawaii snorkeling and diving
Melanurus wrasse: best disposition for a wrasse who will attack flatworms, bad nudis and other pests
Royal flasher wrasse: never had one but always admired them
McCoskers flasher wrasse: the ideal inexpensive reef fish
African blue pipefish: great fish that is fairly hardy

Lost one of the anthias due to bullying by the dominant female :-(

Dave

 

[ZIGGY63]

I have always liked the McCoskers wrasse

 

[Rob.D]

Today I added the following
Small yellow tang Hawaii: never cared much for this fish until spending time in Hawaii snorkeling and diving
Melanurus wrasse: best disposition for a wrasse who will attack flatworms, bad nudis and other pests
Royal flasher wrasse: never had one but always admired them
McCoskers flasher wrasse: the ideal inexpensive reef fish
African blue pipefish: great fish that is fairly hardy

Lost one of the anthias due to bullying by the dominant female :-(

Dave

Dave, I thought a melanuras wrasse would be aggressive towards flashers???

 

[cee]

I've not had a problem in the past but each fish is an individual. Add the melanarus last or simultaneously with the others.

 

[Chriscrna]

I'm assuming the lights are anchored in the ceiling. Care to post a pic? I'd like to see what it looks like.