Kworker's 400+ gallon system

[Kworker]

So my system has actually been running for quite some time now (approx 5 years) but it has had multiple changes over that time period. It started out with a 180 plumbed into a 40 breeder and not long after I moved in another 180 gallon with a 125 sump to really beef things up.


Over that time the types of coral has changed drastically that I've kept. I was heavy into Acro's for about 3 years until I dealt with red bugs and finally AEFW. Now things are a little more mixed.

Anyhow, Fastforward to now. I've recently dealt with my 180 in the basement blowing a silicone seal and having clean things up and frantically move my large fish into temporary places.

I just grabbed a non reef ready 125 gallon that I will be making into a peninsula. The reason being for a 125 is honestly the weight difference. I can't deal with bringing another 180 into the basement because the weight of it empty is just too much to do again.


Currently as things stand with the creation of this thread the system as of follows:

180Gal Mix reef-
Lighting: 6 80w t5 Retrofit and a Actinic+ UV BuildMyLED 60" strip.
Powerheads: 2 Vortech MP40's
Stock list: Chocolate Tang, (2) Hippo Tangs, Scopas Tang, Tomini Tang, Magnificent Foxface, Lyretail Anthias, (4) Chromis, and some kind of cardinal fish.

125 Achilles dedicated-
Lighting 3 Fathom LED's.. Same as Pharos.
Powerheads: 1 Vortech MP40, (2) Koralia Magnum (3250 GPH)
Stock list: Achilles and maybe Emperor

Where the 125 is going originally had my second 180 gallon that had a leak. It housed my Achilles, Emperor, Bluespine Unicorn, Foxface, Purple tang. Most of these fish probably won't be going into the 125 that will be replacing it, unfortunately. I'm in the process of trying to find a new home for the Unicorn as he's well over 12". I already have the lighting for a 6 foot tank otherwise I'd probably grab a 120 instead. Plus its being an Achilles dedicated layout.

Previously the system was approx 485 gallons, after today when I plumb in the new 125 to replace the old 180 it will be approx 430 gallons.


Skimmer: Reef octopus SRO5000ext
Return: Reeflo Hammerhead Gold
System is basic controlled by Neptune Apex
Large Avast Marine media reactor and K2 Kalkwasser stirrer as well.
I don't find a need for my calcium reactor any more since I don't have many stony corals any longer.

 

[jsker]

Wow, what a great system.





Edit: everyone going to ask for pictures

 

[Kworker]

Pictures are to come, going to be busy for a bit trying to get things back up and running ;Brb

Looking to make this 125 a minimal scape to give the achilles a lot of free swim area.

 

[Kworker]

Tank is drilled.. Doing some plumbing. As you can see the Achilles and emperor are in temporary holding on wheels [emoji849]

 

[Kworker]

Quick cell pick, unicorn is going to stay for a bit. Emperor is definitely leaving by the end of the week so I have him in a separate tub. He kept going after the Achilles. The unicorn is very docile so until I find him a huge tank to rehome him too, he'll be fine in here.

Slowly filling up the new tank.

 

[MJC]

Looking good man keep the pics coming.

 

[Kworker]

Here's a DIY plan for some who may want a food defroster and feed chunky foods such as I do.

I have a few koralia pumps laying around that broke. So I took the magnets from both and here is the result.

 

[Daniel@R2R Verified Admin]

Excited to see this! Following!

 

[litenyaup]

Pics of system!

 

[Kworker]

Unicorn made his way to a 20,000 gallon tank. There is only one other Bluespine unicorn in there, so hopefully there is enough room for both.

I have to do some aquascaping and cleaning.. and more plumbing. I'll take pics when I finish up.

 

[Kworker]

 

[Kworker]

Trap is for the Chocolate tang, he's being a lil mean [emoji854] he's going to a 300 gallon.

 

[Kworker]

Achilles has come down bad with ich. He's had it bad for almost 2 weeks now. I've had this guy since 2013 and he's dealt with it nicely since than. This is the worst he's had it. I think it has to do with the stress of being moved around a lot due to the leak and the water parameters changing.

I've decided I have to move him to a quarantine and let him strengthen up. I'll be adding him back once he is cleared up... I'm trying to avoid the fallow route again as I don't have enough tanks to accommodate all the tangs I have. I'll see how this goes before I take more drastic measures.

 

[rayn]

Nice build up! Following along.

 

[Kworker]

Aaaand I cracked the 33 long I was going to QT him in. Great day.

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Oh dang sorry but nice build!