Build thread

[jhaun0211]

Hey guys as I'm sure you're aware I've gotten my tank up and running but it's still very basic and slow going which we all know in this business is not a bad thing. So better late than never but here are some pics and info to show my progress. All opinions and tips are welcome and much appreciated. This app has turned into such a life saver and probably my number one resource for info and equipment. Thank you all in advance and I hope you enjoy.

 

[jhaun0211]

Front face of tank with my damsel visible. About 10 or so pound live rock. Some old dead coral skeletons for beautification and rock props. Mixture of Caribbean live sand and more course black live sand.

 

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My first and only coral. Anyone who can identify would be helping me out.

 

[jhaun0211]

Blackbox led as you can see I'm in the process of fabricating a screen top and figuring out how to mount the hanging stand. So I just kind of prop the light for now. All in time

 

[jhaun0211]

Canister filter setup with skimmer visible. Reef octo 100 hob classic. Any tips on how often I should clean the filter?

 

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Water temp right around 80 degrees for coral growth.

 

[jhaun0211]

Few misc pics for you guys. Enjoy. [emoji4]

 

[KJ]

Looking good

 

[Reefrookie220]

Hey man! Looking good! Just make sure that no splash gets to the guts of that light!

Also your frag is a favia! Looks to be the common "seasons gretings" or "christmas" favia. Pretty easy to keep and hardy as well.

Also id clean the canister every time it crossed my mind to avoid the common issues associated with them.

 

[jhaun0211]

Hey man! Looking good! Just make sure that no splash gets to the guts of that light!

Also your frag is a favia! Looks to be the common "seasons gretings" or "christmas" favia. Pretty easy to keep and hardy as well.

Also id clean the canister every time it crossed my mind to avoid the common issues associated with them.

Like once a month once every few weeks? What do you think man

 

[jhaun0211]

Looking good

Thank you

 

[Reefrookie220]

I do water changes every week, so if I'd do it then. Every two weeks at the longest.

 

[jhaun0211]

Not a big deal but every little thing I take notice of. Starting to get some algae and bacteria growth on my recycled rock. Tanks in good health. Will be looking to add some more rock soon maybe a star to sift some sand for me.

 

[jhaun0211]

Relocate my favia higher on the base rock in direct path of flow. Glued her down and I noticed she already has signs of new growth. Excited my little tank is in good health.

 

[jhaun0211]

Update got a few goodies today from @parroki. Hammer coral, blue chromis some turbo snails and hermits for maintenance. Green polyps. And some nassarius snails. Pics to follow.

 

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[Reefrookie220]

@jhaun0211

Make sure you put those corals low in the tank to acclimate to your light. Don't wanna roast them. Like I mentioned before those black boxes out some serious light.

@saltyfilmfolks has some numbers.

 

[jhaun0211]

@jhaun0211

Make sure you put those corals low in the tank to acclimate to your light. Don't wanna roast them. Like I mentioned before those black boxes out some serious light.

@saltyfilmfolks has some numbers.

How long do they take to acclimate

 

[jhaun0211]

Added some more rock today and pulled the damsel out for bullying the chromis.

 

[Reefrookie220]

How long do they take to acclimate

Depending on the coral, but I'd have them on the sand and move them up over the course of 3-5 days. If it looks unhappy move it back down, they will tell you what they want.