Vp's 6x2x2
Introduction:
Hi all. I am currently in the process of setting up my new reef tank. It has been a very long time coming, 9 years to be exact. Well since i moved out of home I have always wanted to build a new setup and finally after settling into my new home for a few years, i have an area in the home to fill!
So, I recently purchased the tank and spent the last few days getting the plumbing and power sorted. I worked on the sump today and have lots to go.
Im hoping to get it all ready for filling by next weekend so will keep posting pics up as I progress.
Reefing Since:
I owned a 4x2x2 approx 9 years ago, trickle filter setup, fluro's, and a tiny no brand skimmer from memory. Lasted 2 years before it sprung a leak and pulled it all down.
Since then alot has changed and i have spent the last couple of months researching and learning lots of new things.
System Objectives:
I want a relatively low maintenance setup, so im running a dosing unit and a Tunze Osmolator to begin with and will see how that goes.
Also im looking at a 'less is more' scenario, I dont want to make the tank too cluttered with rock/coral everywhere.(That didn't happen :)) About 80kg of live rock will be used in the main display.
Aquascaping will be the challenging part.
Type of reef:
Im aiming at a mixed reef, LPS, SPS etc;
Display System:
Initial Fill Date:
August 2011
Display Tank Dimensions:
6x2x2
Display Lighting:
3 x Radion XR30's
Stand:
Custom Cabinet/Hood painted White.
Hood or Rimless:
Hood
Sump Design:
Custom 4ft long x17 inch wide x18 inch. Skimmer section, DSB section, Refugium section and Return section.
Filtration:
Vertex Alpha 200 Skimmer
DSB
Refugium with Miracle Mud.
Octopus Nitrate reactor running NP Biobellets
Octopus Phosphate Reactor running ROWA Phos
Twist 40w UV
Support systems:
ASW: Tropic Marin Bioactif Salt
Display Water circulation: 2 x Tunze 6105's on Multicontroller
Return Pump: Eheim Compact 5000
Skimmer: Vertex Alpha 200
Evaporation Top Up: Tunze Osmolator
Chemical additions:
Mag, ALk, Calc - Randies Recipe
Zeovit - Coral Vitalizer, Biomate, Amino Acids, Coral Snow, Pohl's Extra and K-Balance.Heres a few pics of the progress so far,
