20H SPS Dream Tank

[OCDep]

Looks great so far, keep us posted

 

[Hanauma-Reef]

nice

 

[Travis Savant]

Thanks

New FTS as of today.

 

[Travis Savant]

Yeah! I got my first SPS for this tank yesterday!

Green Cap...

Lime Green Acro with Pink PE...

FTS...

I'm not sure if I like the new aquascape, It looks too tall. What do you guys think?

 

[Travis Savant]

Changed up the scape...

 

[atram]

Sweet tank Travis. How's that over flow working for you? I'm planning to set up a 58 gallon non reef ready tank using one.

Thanks

Al

 

[Travis Savant]

Thanks

It's great, just be sure to build a Stockman Standpipe for it, because with out one, it's noisey.

 

[Travis Savant]

uuughhh...

I just moved the aquascape over an inch so that I could use my bag float to clean the glass because the bottom rock on the left was to close and I was unable to clean the glass next to it. So I moved it over and...um..well... I have found two things wrong with my tank.

The overflow box is to damn big and the seio 1100 is to damn big.

Here's what I'm going to do to fix this problem.
First I am going to get a CPR like Overflow box so that I can save the most amount of space in the tank. Secondly I am going to remove the Seio 1100 and construct a CLS to replace it.

For the CLS I am thinking a pump that is rated for around 500GPH. That would leave me with a turn over rate of 65x-70x which is still good considering this is a 20g tank. I think I am going to use a SCWD and have it all on the right side of the tank, so that the tank is only viewable from two sides (it kind of already is because the tank is close to a dresser draw cabinet).

Comments and/or Suggestions?

 

[Travis Savant]

Here's a FTS from today. As you can see, the Overflowbox and Seio are realy in the way. Can't wait to order the new overflow box and the parts for the CLS

 

[fishes2889]

good luck........i look forward to seeing this tank at the end


peace

 

[Travis Savant]

Thanks Fishes But I'm not sure if my tank will ever have an "end" lol, I always seem to upgrade before that ever happens :lol:, but I'm not planning on doing that for a LONG time

 

[Travis Savant]

For the CLS, I want to use a manafold inside the tank to run along the top of the tank under the water so the trim will be able to hide the pipes.

Here's a rough diagram of what I want to create.

 

[Travis Savant]

Ok, I have made up my mind on my desired fish.

Starcki Damselfish
Fridmani Pseudochromis
Four Lind Wrasse

I know the damselfish is well...a damselfish, but the other two fish are also aggressive, so I think that they will all be able to cohabitate if I add them all at the same time.

 

[guntercb]

Nice tank. Keep us posted on your closed loop. It does sound like you did your homework.

Good work.

Chris

 

[Travis Savant]

Thanks, I'll be sure to keep you all posted

 

[Travis Savant]

Ok, I have just finished cutting the pipe for the closed loop spray bar and fitting it to the tank, now all that's left to do is drill holes, glue, and turn on. I'm going to be using my Mag 9.5 on the CLS, and use a Hydor L35 Sletz (450 GPH) in the sump. That will alow me to run a fuge in the sump.

I spoke to the local reefer (1 1/2 hours away) that I will be getting the frags from, and he said I can pick them up on Sunday the 12th.

Here's what I am deffinantly getting, but not all that I am getting

Green Slimer

Efflo/Soli

Green Table

Cali Tort

and an Orange Monti Digi

As I said before, those arn't the only frags I will be coming home with. I will most likely be coming home with 2-4 others

 

[fishes2889]

very true.....no one is ever done with thier tank...its a constant process. about the type of corals and color selection they look just awesome. cant wait and see when they are in your tank

 

[Travis Savant]

Thanks Fishes, I'm going to take my camera along with me to his house, and I will get some pics of his 120g BB SPS tank from which the frags are coming from.

 

[fishes2889]

awesome!! cant wait to see the pics. are u putting any livestock in it?

 

[Travis Savant]

Coral is live, but I know what you mean.

I plan on haveing a Starki Damselfish, Orchid Dottyback, and a Fourlined Wrasse. I should be getting those some time at the end of this month, or early March. My coral purchase is going to break my piggy bank lol.