d2mini's "Mixed Reefalicious" Cade 600 Build

ScottD · Oct 24, 2023

Tank is really looking good. Looks like it’s settling in nicely. Jealous of that view.

d2mini · Oct 28, 2023

I just realized this week was ONE YEAR since my first shipment of TBS sand and rock arrived!

@LiverockRocks

d2mini · Dec 9, 2023

Here's a few acros that have been doing well....

Arkayology · Dec 10, 2023

Nice pics! I'm glad I found your new thread.

d2mini · Dec 11, 2023

Arkayology said:
Nice pics! I'm glad I found your new thread.

Thanks!

d2mini · Dec 12, 2023

They grow up so fast!

This guy was just a little nub 9 months ago, and now he's a strapping young Gorgonian.

tripdad · Dec 12, 2023

Is that a corky sea finger? Where from?

d2mini · Dec 12, 2023

tripdad said:
Is that a corky sea finger? Where from?

Yeah, i believe so!
It came in on the rock from Tampa Bay Saltwater.

d2mini · Dec 12, 2023

Seh heh-woah to my wittle fwiend.

He's been helping me out with some hair algae.
It can be hard to find good help these days but I'm giving this dude 5 stars on Yelp.

d2mini · Dec 13, 2023

Got some EcoPods from Algae Barn today.

jason2459 · Dec 13, 2023

Have you checked out @Reef By Steele ? I picked up a pod mix with black Friday. I liked the variety and use of rotifiers too. They also have the phyto and amphipods.

All you can eat for your reef

Fresh live phytoplankton copepods pods phyto live food aquarium saltwater reef algae control nutrient control nutrient export nutrition

reefbysteele.com

d2mini · Dec 13, 2023

jason2459 said:
Have you checked out @Reef By Steele ? I picked up a pod mix with black Friday. I liked the variety and use of rotifiers too. They also have the phyto and amphipods.

All you can eat for your reef

Fresh live phytoplankton copepods pods phyto live food aquarium saltwater reef algae control nutrient control nutrient export nutrition

reefbysteele.com

Nope! But will keep that in mind!
These are a blend of 4 different kinds, and I did get some phyto too.

Reef By Steele · Dec 14, 2023

jason2459 said:
Have you checked out @Reef By Steele ? I picked up a pod mix with black Friday. I liked the variety and use of rotifiers too. They also have the phyto and amphipods.

All you can eat for your reef

Fresh live phytoplankton copepods pods phyto live food aquarium saltwater reef algae control nutrient control nutrient export nutrition

reefbysteele.com

Hey, thanks for the shout out. We really appreciate it.

d2mini · Dec 18, 2023

Why is it I always have the feeling that my clown thinks he's better than me?

Reef By Steele · Dec 18, 2023

d2mini said:
Why is it I always have the feeling that my clown thinks he's better than me?

Hey, if you need someone to talk to, I can help you with self esteem.

Quiverfull · Dec 21, 2023

Great build thread. Any concerns with your Cade? I am thinking of ordering a 600 Series 2. Looks like a great set up.

Thanks,

Greg

d2mini · Dec 21, 2023

Quiverfull said:
Great build thread. Any concerns with your Cade? I am thinking of ordering a 600 Series 2. Looks like a great set up.

Thanks,

Greg

Do it.
I've had no issues with it. Great quality. Really like the design of the overflow/ATO section across the whole back.
And it runs so quiet. If there wasn't that slight hum from the skimmer, I wouldn't even know it was running.

The only thing that *maybe* could be improved is the sump setup but not even sure what i'd have done differently.
Cube shaped sumps are hard and its a small tank so not a lot of space to work with to begin with.

Cthulukelele · Dec 21, 2023

Do you keep a sea hare all the time?

d2mini · Dec 21, 2023

Cthulukelele said:
Do you keep a sea hare all the time?

No, I just got him a couple of weeks ago to help with some hair algae.
Little dude knocked it out of the park.
Just traded him in a few hours ago for this guy.

Quiverfull · Dec 25, 2023

d2mini said:
Do it.
I've had no issues with it. Great quality. Really like the design of the overflow/ATO section across the whole back.
And it runs so quiet. If there wasn't that slight hum from the skimmer, I wouldn't even know it was running.

The only thing that *maybe* could be improved is the sump setup but not even sure what i'd have done differently.
Cube shaped sumps are hard and its a small tank so not a lot of space to work with to begin with.

Well, I ordered it! super excited. We will see when it will arrive. What system pump do you recommend? I want super quiet - maybe a Vectra S2 or Varios 4? I think you may have used a Sicce? Did you have any issues with plumbing the system pump? I have seen the return tubing is maybe metric and does not easily fit the standard pump outlets?