Reef6414 90 Gallon In Wall Build/ Diary

underwaterdan · Jun 10, 2015

Looks Great. What kind of sand did you go with?

reef6414 · Jun 10, 2015

Went with the Ocean Direct Oolite from BRS.
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/oolite-ocean-direct-live-reef-sand.html

I like the texture, I think it is the Goldilocks of sand, not too fine and not too coarse.

reef6414 · Jun 19, 2015

Update--
got some turbo snails and added 3 green chromis, I really enjoy watching them school.

Also, happy Father's Day to me! just ordered a Reef Octopus 150!

On the DIY front, I am working on a 12 gallon gravity fed ATO system. fairly simple, involved some 1/2" plumping, a garbage can and a float valve.

underwaterdan · Jun 22, 2015

Would love to see your ato setup! Have any new tank pics , I assume the turbo snail is happily grazing on an algae bloom?

reef6414 · Jul 6, 2015

Maroon Clown was not a fan of the chromis...unfortunately only have one remaining. Everyone else is doing well. Also, it is officially a reef!

SeahorseKeeper · Jul 6, 2015

Coming along nicely!

reef6414 · Jul 13, 2015

Sump update - Rubbermaid started to bow...

underwaterdan · Jul 13, 2015

Looking good. Is that float for an ATO?

reef6414 · Aug 28, 2015

Been off for awhile, I just did a search for float valves on amazon.com and found this one threded. If I was daring enough, I could have drilled the sump, but i figured I would play it safe.

I made some mods to the plumbing. Return line is now hard plumbed and split for easier water changes:

reef6414 · Aug 28, 2015

Added a curtain to make the closet look a little nicer...I'd rather look at my tank, but the wall of white helps with the aesthetics.

reef6414 · Aug 28, 2015

Corals are doing well, already sprouting babies. got some LPS in a blind bag style swap, could use some help with ID on the top two pics:

reef6414 · Jan 20, 2016

It's been awhile since I have posted an update. Switched jobs, now I work from home full time. The closet is no more, it is now my home office/fish room. The tank has been wet for about 6 months now. Added about 20lbs of base rock to my sump mostly to act as a bubble diffuser, as I have no baffles.
Coraline is starting to grow out, I'm getting some nice deep red and purple tones on my rock. I plan on doing some cleaning tonight and should have some updated photos shortly. Here's an almost full group shot to get started though:

Thank you all for watching and allowing me to keep my cyber-diary. I can't wait to look back on this 2-3 years from now and see the progress it has made.