Chris' s Upgrade Plan 90 - 160 SPS Display

chrfrancis · Apr 11, 2018

Yeah, I figured that. I was going to stick with 1lb/gal for rock. So 160g Display I was thinking of doing 60-80lb of Tampa rock and the rest dry.

Sierra_Bravo · Apr 11, 2018

That's about what I did. I have a 120 gallon and received about 150# and still had extra to place in the sump. I also don't think he's ever updated the weight to account for using Walt Smith 2.1 rock now. It's much less dense than the original TBS rock.

chrfrancis · Apr 11, 2018

Is he on R2R by chance? Maybe he could chime in?

Sierra_Bravo · Apr 11, 2018

He's more active on RC, but he's on here also.

@liverock

chrfrancis · Apr 11, 2018

@Sierra_Bravo Would you also do the live sand as well from him?

Sierra_Bravo · Apr 11, 2018

I did do the sand and very happy I did.

I was at zero ammonia and nitrites in under two weeks. What little ammonia and nitrites I did have at the beginning was very low. I'm sure the live sand helped play a role in helping cure the tank so fast.

chrfrancis · Apr 16, 2018

Still waiting on my stand to be finished. Ughh the wait is horrible. Other than that, I have been trying to take better pictures with my phone. Here is a picture I captured last night. In the background is my WD Acro. @PSXerholic this is from the nub I bought from you last year.

chrfrancis · Apr 26, 2018

Just received word that my tank and stand have been completed and will arrive next Friday!

I just picked up a few more items for my build as well including 2 leak detectors and a flow meter for my apex and a ton of Haitian Dry rock!

chrfrancis · Apr 29, 2018

Started to aquascape today and I think I have finalized my design! I also picked up a Maxspect Gyre XF250 to accompany my two MP40s.

chrfrancis · May 5, 2018

Well, we got the tank in last night. Missing a few plumbing pieces so we couldn't plumb it but should be able to today!

Left Coast DJ · May 5, 2018

That's a beautiful tank!

Viner87 · May 5, 2018

Awesome - tagging along [emoji1303]

chrfrancis · May 5, 2018

I also decided to pick up a Maxspect Gyre XF250 w/ Controller and a second head unit to go along with my two MP40QDs!

And an Aquaticlife 60" T5 Fixture to go along with my 3 Radion Gen4 XR30s.