custom Shallow build

[LeeHerz]

Been having a small algae bloom on the sand and rock lately, as you can see in the photo. Possibly due to going a little crazy on purchasing fish and then feeding those fish multiply times daily.
Two tangs, 5 baby clowns, a mandarin, and a hawk fish. That will be the fish list unless we decide to add a wrasse of some sort.

 

[LeeHerz]

Added a huge weslo this weekend from a reefer who was doing a breakdown. As well as a nice acan colony.

 

[LeeHerz]

 

[JoshH]

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[LeeHerz]

Not sure how I've missed these build updates, everything's looking awesome ! I've got a soft spot for shallow reefs as well and it's what I'm currently setting up. I must say I really like the stocking list you've come up with as well. Are some of those impulse buys ?

Definitely some impulse buys but I like to think it’s working out well haha

What are the dimensions of your shallow build?

 

[JoshH]

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[LeeHerz]

As long as they're working out that's all that matters

And my new tanks dimensions are 60" × 30" × 17"

Oh man that’s a great sized tank. Do you have a thread?

 

[JoshH]

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[LeeHerz]

I do, It's a slow progress and probably won't be wet until the fall but I do make an update here and there when something comes up.

Oh and I LOVE my dimensions, I would have loved them slightly more if I could have gone 6' but it just wouldn't work where the tank needed to be.

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/my-shallow-dream-build-60-×-30-×-17.487004/

Same here as far as all the dry goods building slowly over time. I was able to do the entire set up away from the wall, and when I was ready slide it to the wall and fill it up

 

[JoshH]

Same here as far as all the dry goods building slowly over time. I was able to do the entire set up away from the wall, and when I was ready slide it to the wall and fill it up

I had really thought about doing the Exact same thing but some things like the plumbing to the basement can't be done until it is up against the wall so it presents a unique challenge. I'm looking forward to seeing your build fill in so I've got something to aspire too

 

[LeeHerz]

I had really thought about doing the Exact same thing but some things like the plumbing to the basement can't be done until it is up against the wall so it presents a unique challenge. I'm looking forward to seeing your build fill in so I've got something to aspire too

The goal for for livestock fill with be large corals. Nothing too crazy. A lot like the many great tanks at amazing aquariums and reefs. The great color classic corals.

 

[LeeHerz]

Traded the mp40 today for 2 more mp10. The mp40 was a bit too strong. The tank seemed to have a very directional flow and not random or mixed enough. Hopefully this change will give me what I’m looking for

 

[LeeHerz]

Having some major algae issue on the sand and rock. Pictures to come later today after water change.
It almost seems like a secondary cycle.