Reefing for 10 years, new to R2R

Mpierce · Nov 11, 2016

Hi my name is Matt. I have had some sort of a reef tank running for the past 10 years.

2006-07:
38 gallon - 4 bulb t5. HOB AquaC remora skimmer - sumpless

**Sorry no pictures, wish I had a couple**

2007-2011:
65 gallon - 2 bulb 150w HQI MH (14k phoenix) with PC actnic suppliment. HOB overflow to 29 gallon sump tank. AquaC ev120 skimmer.

2011-2012:
75 gallon - DIY rapid LED lights. 40B sump. Reef Octopus Diablo 160xs skimmer. Neptune apex.

2012-2016:
120 gallon - In wall setup. Rapid LED DIY with 4 bulb t5 (2 blue+ 2 coral+). Eventually changed to 3 ocean revive s026 LED fixtures. 70 gallon stock tank sump, then changed to 40 breeder. Reef Octopus Diablo 160xs skimmer. Neptune apex.

went bare bottom

Last shot before I took it down

2016 - current:
40 breeder - 2 kessil A160WE tuna blue. 20L sump. Reef Octopus classic 110 skimmer. Neptune apex.

Started on October 7th 2016

If you have any interest in threads of these builds, I have a local reefing forum that I have documented the 75, 120, and 40b builds.

http://www.tcmas.org/v4/forums/showthread.php?44462-Pierce-s-mixed-reef-120-gallon

http://www.tcmas.org/v4/forums/showthread.php?49391-Pierce-s-40-breeder&highlight=breeder

So beyond that, I plan on starting a build thread and I plan on keeping monthly or bi-monthly progression pictures of the tank.

-Matt

dbl · Nov 11, 2016

Welcome to R2R Matt. Those are some good looking tanks you've had and have currently. Thanks for joining.

Dramad1 · Nov 11, 2016

What's up, and welcome. I'm new here as well and have been reefing for a while. Pretty cool forum and have been enjoying it since joining, lots of friendly people, talent, experience here as well.
You have some nice looking reefs above, very nice! I'm liking your rock scapes.

revhtree · Nov 11, 2016

Nice reef and welcome to R2R!

Tahoe61 · Nov 11, 2016

Welcome Matt

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Fantastic scape on the 40 gal breeder. Kessil looks to be getting the job done and then some.

R_C · Nov 11, 2016

Welcome!

kschweer · Nov 11, 2016

Welcome!!!

KJ · Nov 11, 2016

Welcome to R2R

Chrisfish · Nov 11, 2016

Welcome, looks like you'll have lots of knowledge and expireience to share with all of us, that's awesome!! Nice tanks

Duke4Life · Nov 11, 2016

Welcome!

melypr1985 · Nov 11, 2016

Welcome to R2R! Great to have you!

Salty1962 · Nov 12, 2016

Welcome to R2R! That in-wall was pretty nice looking.

Anirban · Nov 12, 2016

Welcome.....

cromag27 · Nov 12, 2016

Welcome!

Maritimer · Nov 12, 2016

Welcome aboard!

Clearly, in ten years, you've gained a lot of experience, a ton of knowledge - and have gotten pretty good at this game!

~Bruce

Mpierce · Nov 14, 2016

Thanks! Seems like there are a lot of friendly people willing to help on these boards. Looking forward to following along with you guys. I also put together a thread for the 40 build. https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/a-40-breeeder-in-my-living-room.273778/

-Matt

kireek · Nov 21, 2016

*Nice to meet you Matt! Your animals look like they are thriving and your systems look very well thought out.The 40 build is coming along nicely.I am impressed with the cabinet work.Thank you for sharing!*