Radium SPS Tank

Technik · Jan 16, 2016

Hi Guys,
Been lurking here for a bit and just wanted to show a pic or two of my tank. Specs below
4 x 18 x 18 Euro Braced Tank
Coral Box D500 Skimmer
2 x Radium 20K 250 Watt
All in one bio pellets
Red Sea Blue Bucket Salt
Dosing pumps for ALK and Calcium
Standard SPS Tank Parameters
Only thing that's a bit different I have the tank setup in front of a large window so it gets sunlight all day but especially in the afternoon.
Thanks
Chris

hybridazn · Jan 16, 2016

Welcome to R2R!

How's the heat with the halides sitting directly on top of the tank?

Technik · Jan 16, 2016

Yep gets pretty hot have a chiller also, I was thankful for it this week had 1 day of 43 degrees Celcius.
Here's a couple of more pics can't seem to show any colours just using a canon EOS 1100D on auto setting will have to try and learn how to use it.

Fishinwall · Jan 16, 2016

How long has it been up and running?

Chrisfish · Jan 16, 2016

Welcome from one Chris to another! Beautiful tank. Looking forward to seeing more pictures.

Technik · Jan 16, 2016

Hi Thanks all,
Tank has been running for about 8 months. I started with base rock which I soaked in acid, it took forever for it to cycle most of the coral has been in there for about 3 months.

Technik · Jan 31, 2016

Hi All,
Small update moved some of the rockwork around and changed the placement of some corals, I was tired of pieces falling over all the time. Still can't take pictures but will keep trying.

Technik · Mar 28, 2016

Little update things have settled somewhat have been using redsea coral colors and think it's working.

Squamosa · Mar 28, 2016

Technik said:
Little update things have settled somewhat have been using redsea coral colors and think it's working.

When that grows out, it will be stunning

McMullen · Mar 28, 2016

Very sleek! I love the sunlight coming in! Your much further along than I was at 8 mo, great work!

revhtree · Mar 28, 2016

Technik said:
Little update things have settled somewhat have been using redsea coral colors and think it's working.

Loving this tank!

duckdodgers · Mar 28, 2016

Wish i had better luck with sps

hybridazn · Mar 28, 2016

duckdodgers said:
Wish i had better luck with sps

Fantastic avatar!

duckdodgers · Mar 28, 2016

Thanks man .. awesome acros

hybridazn · Mar 28, 2016

duckdodgers said:
Thanks man .. awesome acros

Thanks!

I *heart* my radiums

Technik · Apr 11, 2016

Hi everyone,
Bad news fond AEFW at the base of 1 colony and have removed it. I already had some frags from it so have disposed of the rest of the coral. My question is do I treat the rest of the colonies as if they have AEFW i.e remove them from the existing rocks, and place in QT treating with Bayer. Or should I wait to see if any of the other SPS are affected. I would appreciate any feedback.
Thanks Chris