ReeferRoo's Custom 125 (My First Tank)

ReeferRoo · Aug 13, 2017

So all the corals are in and getting accustomed to their new home. Everything is doing well. I currently have a lot in the sand bed and will be permanently locating everything over the next 2 weeks.

Thats being said i was having and issue with one of my Radian G4 Pros and Ecotech customer service was fantastic and sent me a replacement light under warranty, so finally swapped it out this weekend and also decided to buy another G4 pro for the center. Set the lights, ran the cabling, decided all of my cabling needed to be redone...so did that and decided to use the 10 gallon trigger systems reservoir i had vs the 5 gallon bucket i was using for the ATO.

I also gave up using the WXM module for controlling my Radians. Moved everything over to the reeflink. Much more functionality (lunar modes, acclimation timers, and easier to override for showing off the tank.

Here are some updated pics...

ReeferRoo · Aug 13, 2017

Yes...i know...i have to clean out the cup in the skimmer.

najer · Aug 14, 2017

Are you going to run any macro algae in the sump? Looking good.

ReeferRoo · Aug 14, 2017

najer said:
Are you going to run any macro algae in the sump? Looking good.

Thanks! and I am thinking I will plant some marco algae in the fuge, the cheato doesn't really tumble so planting will be an aesthetically pleasing move. Just need to find a good source for a variety of Macro Algae.

najer · Aug 14, 2017

ReeferRoo said:
Thanks! and I am thinking I will plant some marco algae in the fuge, the cheato doesn't really tumble so planting will be an aesthetically pleasing move. Just need to find a good source for a variety of Macro Algae.

I have my lfs on the case at the moment, just a note, IME don't add if you have mithrax in there, my last ones got got eaten inside 24 hours!

ReeferRoo · Aug 23, 2017

Two weeks ago we got a a reef lobster...he has been in hiding but recently started to show himself...figured I would share...

So far he has been...friendly...Also got a pistol shrimp...that is still in hiding.

najer · Aug 24, 2017

Mine became a complete pain in the bottom, hope yours goes well, gorgeous creature.

ReeferRoo · Aug 24, 2017

najer said:
Mine became a complete pain in the bottom, hope yours goes well, gorgeous creature.

What size is your tank and what was it doing?

najer · Aug 25, 2017

ReeferRoo said:
What size is your tank and what was it doing?

It was a little sod for changing the scape, the largest rock it moved was fist size and caused havoc.

ReeferRoo · Aug 25, 2017

najer said:
It was a little sod for changing the scape, the largest rock it moved was fist size and caused havoc.

Gotcha. My rock is glued solid, some rubble around the edges but nothing that can cause a slide, thanks for the warning!

Rob77 · Aug 28, 2017

ReeferRoo said:
Gotcha. My rock is glued solid, some rubble around the edges but nothing that can cause a slide, thanks for the warning!

Nice Build!

BrewPug · Aug 29, 2017

Great setup! I'm in the early stages of putting a 75G together and have already benefited from your thread. Thanks!

ReeferRoo · Aug 29, 2017

BrewPug said:
Great setup! I'm in the early stages of putting a 75G together and have already benefited from your thread. Thanks!

Well thanks for following and please let me know when you get a build thread up and running! Please let me know if you have any questions!

ReeferRoo · Nov 8, 2017

Currently involved in the Neptune Insiders (NSI) for the COR-15 Pump. Great Unit. I will post pics shortly.

CoralWealth · Jan 10, 2018

nice setup, lets get an update

ReeferRoo · Jan 10, 2018

codydemmel4 said:
nice setup, lets get an update

I actually have to swap out and update a COR-15 Pump, I will try to do that tonight and take some photos and post and update. You are right it is time!!!

revhtree · Jan 10, 2018

Cool little lobster!

ReeferRoo · Jan 12, 2018

okay, posted this in another thread figured for my own records it was good to post here as well...

Bayer Coral Dip -

I had done lots of reading and eventually with lots of ranges in concentration.

Ultimately I settled on the concentration ratio @Bulk Reef Supply did in FAQ#26.

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/video/view/faq-26-using-bayer-as-a-coral-dip-what-recipe-do-we-use/

Summation - 400 ML to 2.5 Gal
I usually have about 1/2 gallon (3785 ML or 2 QT) in my dipping reservoir and I add 80 ML of Bayer.

Dipping containers Used -
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006384LI/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Easy to Clean, I have 4
1 for dip
1 for rinse
1 for sitting after rinse
1 spare for moving RO water or whatever.
was hesitant to buy at first due to cost but would buy again, awesome containers.

We buy syringes bulk...1 ML, 5 ML, 10 ML, 100 packs for 10-15 bucks for all sorts of uses with the tank and when we cant find one of the kids meds syringes...lol...we use fresh ones for the kids.

Bayer we use -