GratefulReef
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I have been waiting for my tank to rebound from a hair algae issue to start a new thread on my tank and setup. For now I will list the equipment, and over the next few days I will update with pics and livestock. Couple things about me, I'm 31 year old college student living in syracuse ny right now. I currently dont work, so thats why I'm able to get this thread written up as I've been here for a year now and dont think I started one. Thanks for reading and I will update within the next couple of days with some pics and live stock list.
Lighting is ATI 6x54w t5 powermodule running ATI/geis bulbs. Light cycle blues from 10am-830pm whites from 1130am-645pm.
Tank is a Via Aqua 75g, it is glass with rounded front corners and has an oak trim.
Skimmer is a redsea forget the exact model, not the best but this actually produces good skimmate for me.
Heater is a via aqua 250w set at 74 and monitored through checking my thermometer it usually runs 76-78 though.
Power heads 2 Koralia 5's(?) and 1 unidentified powerhead but its a beast and I get really good random flows with just these three but I do plan on replacing with a mp40ews within the next year.
Sump is a 20 long and actually in the process of being built right now and will incorporate skimmer,heater and possibly an upward flow algae scrubber.
RODI is a purelyh20 75gpd with flush kit and pressure guage
I use Reef Crystals mixed to 1.025 on hydrometer(upgrading to refract this week)
I only add Brightwell Aquatics microvore(for filter feeding livestock) and Brightwell Aquatics liquid reef(for trace between wcs)
Think I covered all the equipment, I dont use auto dosers or reactors but thats not to say I'm against using them just have not had the need yet I am home pretty often and regularly check my tank and keep my dosing on schedule.
Lighting is ATI 6x54w t5 powermodule running ATI/geis bulbs. Light cycle blues from 10am-830pm whites from 1130am-645pm.
Tank is a Via Aqua 75g, it is glass with rounded front corners and has an oak trim.
Skimmer is a redsea forget the exact model, not the best but this actually produces good skimmate for me.
Heater is a via aqua 250w set at 74 and monitored through checking my thermometer it usually runs 76-78 though.
Power heads 2 Koralia 5's(?) and 1 unidentified powerhead but its a beast and I get really good random flows with just these three but I do plan on replacing with a mp40ews within the next year.
Sump is a 20 long and actually in the process of being built right now and will incorporate skimmer,heater and possibly an upward flow algae scrubber.
RODI is a purelyh20 75gpd with flush kit and pressure guage
I use Reef Crystals mixed to 1.025 on hydrometer(upgrading to refract this week)
I only add Brightwell Aquatics microvore(for filter feeding livestock) and Brightwell Aquatics liquid reef(for trace between wcs)
Think I covered all the equipment, I dont use auto dosers or reactors but thats not to say I'm against using them just have not had the need yet I am home pretty often and regularly check my tank and keep my dosing on schedule.
