180 gal sps tank

[LifeAquatic]

Here are a few pics of the tank in progress. Let me know what you guys think = )


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[RRaider]

How did you get rid of all those mushrooms?

 

[LifeAquatic]

How did you get rid of all those mushrooms?

I removed the rock they were atached to. = )

 

[jnbrex]

Can you post an FTS?

 

[LifeAquatic]

I will try and post some tomorrow. The pics above are from an Iphone camera.

 

[LifeAquatic]

Here are some ore tank shots. I will take some new ones later today.

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[LifeAquatic]

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[LifeAquatic]

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[reefreak33]

Gorgeous tank, a real credit to you.

 

[LifeAquatic]

Gorgeous tank, a real credit to you.

Thank you! Reef keeping is such a great hobby to be in.

 

[elite401]

Really nice set up.

 

[sahin]

WOW, I really like your tank. Can you please shed some details about the equipment, nutrient control, dosing and how things are after the AEFW.

Many thanks.

 

[LifeAquatic]

Thank you Sahin!

My setup compared to most others is actually very simple. I use a extra large sump that houses my ASM G3, Macro Algee, Carbon and Phos remover. The Carbon and phos remover are ran passively. I do a 10% water change and replace the filter sock every week. Paramiters are maintained with Bulk Reef Supply 2 part which includes cal,alk, magnesium. CAL,ALK, MAG are dosed by hand. Macro algee always keeps nitrates at zero. I experimented with the addition of phyto plankton and oyster eggs but had mixed reults. I had flatworms at the time so its hard to guage if the phyto plankton or oyster eggs helped the SPS. Sadly, I have battled flatworms for months with no real solution. I have had to remove all acros in hopes to starve the AEFW and start fresh. Recent additions that I am happy about. Re aquascaped and made two islands. I made the switch over to Vortechs and couldnt be happier! 4 vortech mp40's ran on short pulse mode. I am currently in the works to order a new Stfiligoi DDE/DSE pendant that I hope to have delivered in the next month. Once the light arrives and the tank has 100%cleared of worms Im planning an insane SPS build! I will post some more pictures in the coming months.

 

[5h3rW1N]

looks good cant wait to see those sps outgrow the tank