My 60 Gallon Custom Cube Build

[Captain Quint]

Ok, wire management for the most is complete. I tried to put thought into it as to be able to quickly remove wires that I need to perform maitnence on (like skimmer, powerheads, ect.).

I added a mini manifold for the ability to set up a reactor or whatever. I don’t see why it wouldn’t work but we will see.

Heavymman All looks fantastic good sir. Thank you for sharing the adventure.

 

[Heavymman]

Final rockscape

 

[Heavymman]

Messy house, unpainted canopy, should have full deal in a day or two.

 

[Mikedawg]

Anyone ever use these powerheads?

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/ss6-0-supersilent-dc-wavemaker-1585-gph-skimz.html

I like them a lot

 

[Heavymman]

I like them a lot

Good to know going forward but I wound up going with two WAVS, extreme overkill.

 

[Heavymman]

Ok, long overdue but quick update... it’s been a busy couple of months.

Tank is running beautifully, two clowns are doing great and I’m already having coralline algae spawning. I’m still playing around getting used to the tank but very happy with the stability. I have my cleanup crew in quarantine anf they will come into the DT in about a month. I think I might do another round of fish before I start introducing Coral. Any recommendations of fish? I was thinking maybe 3-4 Chromis , firefish and wrasse.

Curing the dryrock has really proved to be ok, no nitrates and very low phosphates in the tank.

I will update soon with pictures. So far taking it slow has worked out real well for me.

 

[dantimdad]

Glad to see you back.

Post a current pic please.

Chromis are hit and miss. If you have a screen top (even with a canopy) firefish are cool.

 

[Captain Quint]

Glad to see you back.

Post a current pic please.

Chromis are hit and miss. If you have a screen top (even with a canopy) firefish are cool.

+1 with all the above and the hit or miss. I recently donated several to one of my two LFS' and left the runt. The tank is much more peaceful now.

@Heavymman I really like that euro bracing on the tank and would also like to see some updated pics, please.

 

[Heavymman]

As promised here are some pictures:

Pretty sure bottom picture is some coralline developing.

 

[dantimdad]

Looking good!

 

[Heavymman]

Any thoughts on a Midas Blenny? For the next addition ?

 

[NY_Caveman]

Any thoughts on a Midas Blenny? For the next addition ?

It is an incredible fish. Our African Midas Blenny is always front and center. Very active, although their lack of a swim bladder means they take a lot of short rests. Never goes after anyone, but he has occasionally “corralled” other fish to their spots.

The eel like movement is very appealing. He has a main hole in the rockwork, but also a couple of emergency resting and hiding holes he uses. His colors are beautiful and depending on his mood we see pinks, blues and purples often.

He eats well, all kinds of food, but I notice he tends to have an easier time with smaller bits.

 

[Heavymman]

It is an incredible fish. Our African Midas Blenny is always front and center. Very active, although their lack of a swim bladder means they take a lot of short rests. Never goes after anyone, but he has occasionally “corralled” other fish to their spots.

The eel like movement is very appealing. He has a main hole in the rockwork, but also a couple of emergency resting and hiding holes he uses. His colors are beautiful and depending on his mood we see pinks, blues, purples often.

He eats well, all kinds of food, but I notice he tends to have an easier time with smaller bits.

That is a beautiful fish indeed. Thank you for the insight!

What’s the difference between the African/Indonesian type?

 

[NY_Caveman]

That is a beautiful fish indeed. Thank you for the insight!

What’s the difference between the African/Indonesian type?

When I researched, it seemed the African had a reputation for better colors. Since then I have seen several examples of both and honestly, I have not seen much difference. I can say for a fact our African has incredible, vivid colors that change often. Yesterday, for example, I was amazed he was almost entirely pink from the end of the head to the start of the tail. Other times, he is pure yellow.

There may be other differences I am not aware of.

 

[Heavymman]

When I researched, it seemed the African had a reputation for better colors. Since then I have seen several examples of both and honestly, I have not seen much difference. I can say for a fact our African has incredible, vivid colors that change often. Yesterday, for example, I was amazed he was almost entirely pink from the end of the head to the start of the tail. Other times, he is pure yellow.

There may be other differences I am not aware of.

That’s really cool, I think my kids would really enjoy that.

I have a friend who has a ton of money, a cigar room in his basement where he keeps his FO tank. That’s when this fish took a hold of me, it was yellow but the way it swimmer took forefront to all the other fish he had in the tank.

I was pleased to know that it is pretty compatible with the direction I am going for the tank.

Thanks again for you opinion!

 

[NY_Caveman]

That’s really cool, I think my kids would really enjoy that.

I have a friend who has a ton of money, a cigar room in his basement where he keeps his FO tank. That’s when this fish took a hold of me, it was yellow but the way it swimmer took forefront to all the other fish he had in the tank.

I was pleased to know that it is pretty compatible with the direction I am going for the tank.

Thanks again for you opinion!

Glad to share. My kids absolutely LOVE the Midas Blenny. Gotta love those blue eyes too.

 

[Heavymman]

New addition... Currently in QT... Thank you @NY_Caveman

 

[NY_Caveman]

LOL, awesome.

 

[Heavymman]

Moved my RODI system and added the triple threat DI unit lol.

 

[Heavymman]

I am still a little frightened jumping into coral... the question is can I get SPS through 76 days in my coral QT tank. Lighting is good but I am not running a skimmer.

I probally could get by with 50% water changes once a week, right?