JBJ 45 Rimless Flat Panel build

Xclusive Reef · Nov 27, 2018

I just started mine at night from 8pm to 8am and for 1 week and still nothing. As my tank is so new it will take 1+ Months to get up and running properly. I like it cause it does not make a mess in my he back chamber of my tank. The only negative thing about it is that if you submerge it all the way in water you will have a ton of salt creep so I was told to raise it up till I break the bubble.

ReefyB · Nov 27, 2018

Nice, I hope it works. Are you growing any algae (good/bad) in your DT yet? I’m thinking it shouldn’t take too long to see some growth in there if you’ve got it showing up anywhere else.

Xclusive Reef · Nov 27, 2018

Nope not growing anything yet. Clean as I first put it in.

Xclusive Reef · Nov 27, 2018

Day 19 update. -Ammonia 0.2, Notrites 0.2, Nitrates 50 I added a shrimp 2 days ago as I did not want to kee testing ammonia and ghost feeding. This way is easier, just leave shrimp till cycle is complete. Cycle is not complete, the ammonia and little nitrite is from the shrimp. I started skimmer today as well. I have a very busy weekend but hope I can get some fish in the tank soon.

Alexreefer · Nov 27, 2018

Looks good. Everyone hates waiting for a tank to cycle but do not rush. Go slow!!

Xclusive Reef · Dec 1, 2018

Day 22 I did a 10% water change.. Ammonia and Nitrites both at 0. I still have high nitrates but that will come down in a few days.

Day 23: I have added first fish to tank... I added 4 chromis today after about 2 hours I feed for first time and all 4 fish ate pellets.. My lfs will get the clowns I want next week so stay tuned. I am going to get new clowns and maybe a coral lets see.

Alexreefer · Dec 2, 2018

looks good any idea for the coral maybe a nem?

Xclusive Reef · Dec 5, 2018

12-4 / Day 26 - Started Phyto culture in 2 1 gallon jugs. Goal is to get phyto going then culture copepods. No Diatoms yet. Tank is still as clean as it started.

Salt Creep01 · Dec 5, 2018

Where did you get the skimmer ?

Xclusive Reef · Dec 5, 2018

It’s a cad lights ellite II. I bought it straight from cad lights.

KC V. · Dec 5, 2018

I've been considering growing phytoplankton and copepods as well. Are you doing a DIY or purchased setup?

Xclusive Reef · Dec 5, 2018

ITS all diy. Psydon has a package but it’s like 200 bucks. I had the air pump and everything else, I just bought the 1 gallon jugs on eBay for 30 bucks and then the phyto from eBay as well with the f2. So in all it cost me 50 bucks.

Alexreefer · Dec 5, 2018

Xclusive Reef said:
ITS all diy. Psydon has a package but it’s like 200 bucks. I had the air pump and everything else, I just bought the 1 gallon jugs on eBay for 30 bucks and then the phyto from eBay as well with the f2. So in all it cost me 50 bucks.

Glad to see you went on and started your phyto culture. wish you luck.