Returning to the Hobby but new to Reef

[g0mgx]

Hi All,

New to R2R today; have been away from fishkeeping for a long time but have returned recently and am setting up my first reef tank.

I've bought a DD Reef Pro 1200 and have a load of other gear including a SeaClear, Nyos skimmer and phosphate reactor, a DC return pump and two wavemakers in the tank itself.

There's three bags of live sand in the tank plus a load of (not live) rock.

The tank has been set up for 2 weeks and then I added a bottle of live bacteria and two clown fish which seem to be doing fine so far.

My biggest issue at the moment is I cant get the sand to stay in the corner opposite the sump return, the power of the water movement is shifting the sand away, not sure how to manage that.

Mark

 

[Peace River]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

 

[PeterC99]

Welcome to R2R!

Great looking setup!

 

[Kennya]

Welcome to R2R Mark. nice looking set up

 

[Just John]

Glad you're here!

 

[Fish Think Pink]

Hi All,

New to R2R today; have been away from fishkeeping for a long time but have returned recently and am setting up my first reef tank.

I've bought a DD Reef Pro 1200 and have a load of other gear including a SeaClear, Nyos skimmer and phosphate reactor, a DC return pump and two wavemakers in the tank itself.

There's three bags of live sand in the tank plus a load of (not live) rock.

The tank has been set up for 2 weeks and then I added a bottle of live bacteria and two clown fish which seem to be doing fine so far.

My biggest issue at the moment is I cant get the sand to stay in the corner opposite the sump return, the power of the water movement is shifting the sand away, not sure how to manage that.

Mark

Welcome! Glad you joined

That looks to be a very fine sand, AND photo top of your tank seems to indicate VERY strong water movement, so just keep trying to adjust flow direction or more advanced solutions might be reduce water movement [edit: some pumps are adjustable speed] or change sand to argonite - only you will determine what is best approach for your tank and your goals.

This is a great reference book type article I like to review:

The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium

This article was sponsored by @MarineDepot at www.marinedepot.com. Introduction The marine environment is one of the most complex systems on the planet. The aquarium you are about to set up is only a tiny sliver of the vast ocean, but it is no...

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Have you considered starting your build thread? I found its a great place to document my tank's evolution for myself. Like you, I started tank first then joined, so I'm still finding myself going back collecting pictures & updating historically as well as current state. Once you create your first post in your thread and link it to your account, they will give you build badge (look left, under my ID)

 

[SPR1968]

Hi and welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[attiland]

welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[Fred2482]

Welcome! Reducing/changing the flow will change the sand movement. You can also use your aquascape to change the flow.

 

[Billldg]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[KJ]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[G Santana]

Welcome aboard the Salt Train

 

[thatone08]

Welcome!

 

[kittenbritches]

 

[g0mgx]

Thanks everyone

It's taken me ages to get the Weir running right by adjusting the pump speed and overflow pipe valves. I have about 2/3 water down the main overflow and 1/3 down the secondary at the moment.

I was thinking as suggested that I need to throttle the pump back further - it's at 77pc right now. The water surface is very agitated, however I thought "flow was everything".

The pump is a Jecod DCP-6500.

I'll fiddle with it some more.

Mark

 

[Just a Wrasse.]

Hi All,

New to R2R today; have been away from fishkeeping for a long time but have returned recently and am setting up my first reef tank.

I've bought a DD Reef Pro 1200 and have a load of other gear including a SeaClear, Nyos skimmer and phosphate reactor, a DC return pump and two wavemakers in the tank itself.

There's three bags of live sand in the tank plus a load of (not live) rock.

The tank has been set up for 2 weeks and then I added a bottle of live bacteria and two clown fish which seem to be doing fine so far.

My biggest issue at the moment is I cant get the sand to stay in the corner opposite the sump return, the power of the water movement is shifting the sand away, not sure how to manage that.

Mark

Welcome, the the most exquisite, and possibly expensive hobby!

 

[vetteguy53081]

Look at you !!!!! Looks nice !!

 

[Kiwi reefer]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[Schraufabagel]