A Reefaholic's 1000+ Gallon Mixed Reef System Build
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munderbrink
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Is it bad form for me to ask what this build cost you in total? Interested in what I would have to save up to do something similar.
stinkyreef
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Thats one big azz skimmer! Nice clean up on the frag tank, amazing what acid will do for you.
Newbie Aquarist
Reefing is my middle name
Man that was some nasty skimmate. And pouring it into the sink was like ahhhhhhhhh. Frag tank looks super.
Bilk
New member
Yeah that odor can linger in a sink trap for a while even after allowing the water to flow. Something that stinky belongs in a toilet :spin3:
Dustin1300
Reefaholic
Been a long while since I've updated. Was recently setting a fish trap for a big order of fish, had some huge projects at work and life has been busy. Here's crappy phone pic from recently showing tank when I was catching fish.
reefjunkie86
New member
Wow it looks great.
A_CoupleClowns
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Looking good!
Dustin1300
Reefaholic
Thanks guys! Things went on cruise control a good 9-12 months due to some big projects at work and life/work balance being off kilter. Things have stabilized and focusing on the tank again.
Recent Activity:
- Did full tank cleanup about 6 weeks ago, religiously using Apex on maintenance being performed.
- Started testing strong again, alk had dipped and effluent was not keeping up with the demand. Have since straightened out and effluent is running about 30% faster. Started to notice some color loss and had one milli start fading away. Recovered my params and lost about 1/3 of that colony but things are back on the path I want.
- Need more fish in tank. Every fish I've tried adding in past 6 months gets bullied by the yellow tangs and Naso. I've caught those three fish in past week and half with fish trap in picture and preparing a list of fish I'd like to add. Hoping to order a large amount of fish in next week and half, just researching what I want to add. If you have any suggestions on tangs/triggers/wrasses/butterflies let me know!
Recent Activity:
- Did full tank cleanup about 6 weeks ago, religiously using Apex on maintenance being performed.
- Started testing strong again, alk had dipped and effluent was not keeping up with the demand. Have since straightened out and effluent is running about 30% faster. Started to notice some color loss and had one milli start fading away. Recovered my params and lost about 1/3 of that colony but things are back on the path I want.
- Need more fish in tank. Every fish I've tried adding in past 6 months gets bullied by the yellow tangs and Naso. I've caught those three fish in past week and half with fish trap in picture and preparing a list of fish I'd like to add. Hoping to order a large amount of fish in next week and half, just researching what I want to add. If you have any suggestions on tangs/triggers/wrasses/butterflies let me know!
SPotter
Active member
Here's some of the fish I have and love in my tank....
Wrasses....pinpoint, crescent, flame and blue side
Anthias...tri-color
Angel...Red Sea regal
Tangs....while I have way too many I love my lavender and maculiceps.
I would stay away from butterflies as the risk of them nipping is too high.
Wrasses....pinpoint, crescent, flame and blue side
Anthias...tri-color
Angel...Red Sea regal
Tangs....while I have way too many I love my lavender and maculiceps.
I would stay away from butterflies as the risk of them nipping is too high.
Dustin1300
Reefaholic
I was considering a trio of pyramid butterflies. Some awesome recommendations Steve, working on the list this week. On the Red Sea regal, had any problems? Personality and temperament?
Newbie Aquarist
Reefing is my middle name
Glad to see you back D. Tank looks amazing.
SPotter
Active member
I know someone that had pyramids in a mixed reef and ended up having to take them out because they grew a taste for all of his corals.
The only problem I have had with the regal is that he likes to eat acans and zoas. He's fine with lobos and blastos but loves acans and zoas. He doesn't bother anyone in the tank and nobody bothers him. I was extremely fortunate with mine and that it ate pellets right out of the bag. It did take about 4-5 weeks before it would start eating frozen foods. I've had him about 6 months now and eats everything like a champ.
Dustin1300
Reefaholic
Thanks Wayne, need to take some time and check out latest on your tank!
Good to know, scary part about that is I have about 150 head orange crush acan!
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