Innovative Marine SR 80 Mixed Reef

Ej Chavex · Aug 30, 2019

I know it's been a bit but I'm glad to say the tank is doing well and want to give everyone an update. I've added an Aquamaxx cheato reactor to the line up. Im going on almost 4 weeks and the cheato looks like it's doubled in size. Im give it a couple more weeks before I do my first harvest. I've also added a @Bulk Reef Supply deluxe reactor to run my Rox 8.0 carbon in. I love the build quality of the deluxe reactor and it looks good to boot. Since adding the cheato reactor I no longer run anything for phosphates. The reactors are both in anticipation of an upcoming upgrade. Im slowly removing the live rock from the front of the display and adding Brightwells Aquatics Xport biobrick media to the rear sump. I want to replace the live rock with some pieces from http://westmariculture.com/store/index.php?rt=product/category&path=76_98
Got pics of the reactors and the pieces I want from west mariculture. Please let me how you think of the bonsai pieces would look.

Ej Chavex · Aug 30, 2019

By far the biggest upgrade to the SR80 is the lighting. I've gone from 3 AI Prime HD to 2 HD Hydra 26's on the two arm/rail HMS mounting system. Im really loving the new look and can't wait to see how the corals will respond. The next upgrade in the near future will be to setup my jeabo 2 part doser and some wire management.

Ej Chavex · Sep 19, 2019

Wanted to show the progress so far. I think the coral really lime the Hydra upgrade.

Ej Chavex · Jan 19, 2020

Update**
Finally got my hands on a custom scape from #westmariculture and added quad retro fit T5 and an Aqua Advantage 2000 UV sterilizer.

JudyJudyJudy · Jan 27, 2020

Love the ‘scape. Creates all that interesting space underneath. I’m gearing up to get an SR 80 (have a RS nano currently.) Curious what your fish stock is and what skimmer you’re running. I may have missed the skimmer notation? Thanks!

Ej Chavex · Feb 5, 2020

New toys for the SR80 Apex EL BRS special edition and a Milwaukee salinity tester. I love coming home to new toys for the reef tank.

BasicBitz · Mar 17, 2020

This is awesome! I just ordered a new SR-80 direct from Innovative Marine, can't wait to get it. Love your tank!

Ej Chavex · Mar 17, 2020

BasicBitz said:
This is awesome! I just ordered a new SR-80 direct from Innovative Marine, can't wait to get it. Love your tank!

Ty very much

Adamantium · Oct 26, 2020

Are you still using the Eshopps PSK-100H with the CO2 scrubber? I just ordered the same scrubber to run with mine.

Ej Chavex · Oct 26, 2020

Not anymore but it's definitely a winning combination

Adamantium · Oct 27, 2020

Ej Chavex said:
Not anymore but it's definitely a winning combination

Awesome, thanks so much. Any tips/tricks you have for that setup?

navada718 · Oct 27, 2020

Nice build.

jeremyreed · Jun 6, 2021

Ej Chavex said:
I know it's been a bit but I'm glad to say the tank is doing well and want to give everyone an update. I've added an Aquamaxx cheato reactor to the line up. Im going on almost 4 weeks and the cheato looks like it's doubled in size. Im give it a couple more weeks before I do my first harvest. I've also added a @Bulk Reef Supply deluxe reactor to run my Rox 8.0 carbon in. I love the build quality of the deluxe reactor and it looks good to boot. Since adding the cheato reactor I no longer run anything for phosphates. The reactors are both in anticipation of an upcoming upgrade. Im slowly removing the live rock from the front of the display and adding Brightwells Aquatics Xport biobrick media to the rear sump. I want to replace the live rock with some pieces from http://westmariculture.com/store/index.php?rt=product/category&path=76_98
Got pics of the reactors and the pieces I want from west mariculture. Please let me how you think of the bonsai pieces would look.

Still have this tank?I would like to see some pics of the side view to see how much display there is