Looks great, really nice rock and coral layout. I am about to start my first tank and have been leaning toward the WB 90.3 so this is a great build for me to follow along with. Same goes for the corals you have, I am going to pretty much copy your build, thanks for the clear and continued updates! I may have missed it, but how many lbs of rock did you use? Also, I only see 2 Neros on the back wall, did you end up grabbing a gyre as well or were they sufficient? Thanks and again, the reef looks great!
Thank you! It's been an excellent journey so far.
As for the lbs of rock I don't quite remember but do a little research on what is suggested. I broke up the Marco rock and created the scape. Then all the rubble went into the sump. I've been using the rubble to mount corals ever since.
The Nero 5's are perfect for the LPS and softies in the tank. As for the SPS I am struggling in some spots. The big birds nest coral is doing well bit almost all other SPS aren't doing well. It's a mixed reef so I don't think I'll continue with the sps for now. I'll get another torch maybe or eventually frag and place multiples of the torches I do have.
Eventually, I'd like to do SPS but I truly think I'd need to lower the torches on the left a bit and get a gyre/pump to go across side to side not just to two in the back. Maybe on my next tank lol
Also I would change the sand I used. Fiji pink is a bit too small of grain size. If I could swap it out with special grade I would.
The refugium is the best thing I did. All algae issues gone almost over night. Excellent diversity and pH stabilizing with the reverse lighting. Multiple pros.
Only 2 cons: 1. It makes a mess of the sump but I accept it
2. It's almost too good. I'm still working on finding the right lighting duration and intensity to not let nutrients climb to deplete completely.
Some things I got and thought "why didn't I do this sooner"
1.Lid
2.Refugium
3.Nero in sump. Could've did a 3 but had a 5 both would work
4. ****Swapped out filter socks for cup holders and use the white and blue floss. Found a huge roll on
Amazon. Big Kahuna I think. Super cheap lasts forever change it out once a week incredibly easy and no sock cleaning.
If you have any other questions please let me know. I can detail my whole routine as well as purchases like test kits, A4R mixing tips, water change tips, etc.
