Paul's 70 Cube Reef

[Paul87]

The tank was given to my by a friend. It is a Marineland 70 cube. I modified the stand to hold my current trigger sump as well as conceal the ATO reservoir. This as a complete transfer with the addition of live sand and a few pieces of live rock. I ended up getting rid of a few pieces of coral and picking up a few new things. I ordered another light to pair with my current one. Coverage is great. Here are some photos of its transfer from the 40 to the 70 cube.

Here is a video of the tank from today. I am not through placing everything how I want yet, but this is a decent rough draft for now.

 

[dbl]

Looking good...congrats on the upgrade.

 

[Rufus’ goofs]

Very cool set up!

 

[Paul87]

Thanks guys! Here is another video made shortly after the first once I changed some rock taking the branch out and using some other live rock I had. I'm awaiting epoxy and a day off to get things how I want.

 

[renato120]

Beautiful tank

 

[Lninwa]

Wow love your beautiful tank. Even I would love to live in that nem.

 

[Daniel@R2R Verified Admin]

Nice upgrade!!

 

[rockstarta78]

followed your 40b. That tank was amazing. Can't wait to see what you do with this one. I'm really tempted to get a cube tank.

 

[Paul87]

Thanks guys I finally got things situated pretty well today. I'll have to get some updated pics/video of the tank hopefully tomorrow. It's a fun tank to work in.

 

[Paul87]

Quick cell phone video I made after mounting the torches and attaching some other coral. Better pics and vids to come but I'm pretty happy with how this has shaped out.

 

[Paul87]

Video update of the cube taken today. I tried to cover just about all the coral in the tank. It turned out a little lengthy for what I normally go for in a video update but oh well. It's all shot under low actinic lighting.



Here are a few photos under full spectrum.
FTS

And a few pics of some of the new guys. I'm really liking the little candy hogfish. Very active and everyone is getting along well.

 

[Paul87]

Got some new fish in the cube!
Video Update:

 

[Paul87]

Another new unexpected guy. 3 days in the display, eating frozen PE calanus. Excuse the still ongoing green cyano battle and bad quality. This guy was camera shy.

Here are some photos of the new guy and a few other shots from today.

 

[Test led]

Really nice looking reef. How do you like the 70 over the 40?

 

[Bokeron_84]

Beautiful tank as always Paul !! How have you set the lights to this day? Have you changed from your previous settings?

 

[Paul87]

Really nice looking reef. How do you like the 70 over the 40?

I like the both! Lol. The cube with added volume is pretty neat though.

 

[Paul87]

Beautiful tank as always Paul !! How have you set the lights to this day? Have you changed from your previous settings?

Thanks! I think they are the same or close to it. Been thinking of tweaking it a tad more just haven't yet.

 

[Paul87]

Haven't updated in a little bit. Some things have changed. Here is the latest video of the tank, mail was focusing on new torch and arrangement. I'm liking the torch/zoa island idea. It's starting to play out like in my head. Lol. Acro zone is doing well with one area under construction at the moment after removing a rock with caleurpa. Not even messing with that stuff. I leave you with this for now...

 

[Mako541]

I really like the color of the lighting in your tank, those Zoas pop! Could you tell me what kind of lighting set up you have on this tank?

 

[Paul87]

I really like the color of the lighting in your tank, those Zoas pop! Could you tell me what kind of lighting set up you have on this tank?

Reef Breeders Photon V2. I have 2 of the 24" models.