Rmcrom's Reefer XL 425

rmcrom · Mar 20, 2022

I grossly underestimated how much epoxy putty it takes to reinforce the joints. This is as far as I got until I get more putty. I'm stamping over all the putty with rock rubble to blend the texture.

rmcrom · Mar 21, 2022

I ended up using 7 sticks. I'm very happy with it. I just need to dust the epoxy with rock powder.

rmcrom · Mar 22, 2022

I dusted the epoxy with rock dust and now it is completed. This was a fun project and I will probably make a 2nd one to go with it at some point.

rmcrom · Mar 25, 2022

Aiptasia Eating Filefish and 3 Peppermint Shrimps.

rmcrom · Mar 25, 2022

New scape installed. I only did half so I wouldn't lose my micro biome. I'm saving the rock I removed so I can build an NSA for the other side once the new rockwork gets matured.

rmcrom · Mar 26, 2022

I replaced the 15W AquaUV sump loop with an IceCap 27W UV on the return line. I used the included mounting brackets to mount it on the underside of my cabinet and plumbed it in with 1" vinyl hose. I did not use any mixing valves for flow. I just set my DC return pump to the appropriate level of flow for this UV.

rmcrom · Mar 31, 2022

I got a free MP40 from BRS Randy's Q&A giveaway!

rmcrom · Apr 9, 2022

My Tunze Osmolator appears to sometimes drop into a cycle of crashing and rebooting. Does anybody know how to fix that. I was able to stop it this time by unplugging the pump and then plugging it back in.

It was just a bad pump. They sent me a free replacement.

rmcrom · Apr 20, 2022

This is Wilbur.

I added the Red Head Fairy Wrasse seen at the end too. His name is Elon.

rmcrom · Apr 30, 2022

Dang tubing came off my Kamoer X1 sometime this week and it was dosing into my cabinet for a few days. Replaced with some better quality tubing. Lets hope that doesn't happen again.

rmcrom · Jun 12, 2022

rmcrom · Jun 18, 2022

I wanted a bigger ATO so I replaced the IKEA cabinet and 6.5 gallon bucket with a 15 gallon Innovative Marine glass ATO reservoir.

rmcrom · Jul 14, 2022

Unlucky cerith snail or small hermit crab fell on this rainbow micromussa and got eaten.

rmcrom · Jul 16, 2022

New camera. Don't need orange films anymore.

rmcrom · Jul 19, 2022

rmcrom · Aug 28, 2022

I wanted to remove my large rock from the tank to try some scrubbing off algae with H202, but it was way too big and heavy. I decided to replace it with 2 smaller structures. If I ever need to pull the rock in the future, I can take out either one without moving the other. I also make a lot more space for corals and fish habitat.

rmcrom · Sep 1, 2022

I'm going to try Triton method. Starting my fuge with a nice big wad from AlgaeBarn. The light is a Tunze stick.

rmcrom · Sep 14, 2022

Got an upgrade to install.

rmcrom · Sep 14, 2022

I was surprised by how easy this was to set up. I have all my equipment on it and added my own Coral Feeding mode separate from my Fish Feeding mode. I am going to add a water level sensor in the skimmer chamber to delay it from turning on until the water level drops low enough. I'm also going to add a rope sensor to put on the floor under my stand for leak detection.