BigBarnacles big Nuvo 8 build thread.

[BigBarnacles]

The cycle has officially ended (1-21-13). Did a water change and added 2 nassarius snails and 2 astrea snails. Will be moving a test coral or two from the 75 into the nuvo tonight.

 

[BigBarnacles]

Been slacking on the updates. Upgraded the lighting big time. Coral Compulsion Par 38 full spectrum (dimmable). LED Color Combination:
6 Deep Blue 455nm
1 Cool White 12000k
1 Neutral White 6500k
2 True Violet 420nm
1 Deep Red 660nm
1 Cyan 495nm

I'll post pics with the three test corals I transferred from the 75 later. The full spectrum lighting is gorgeous.
(Note - These pics were taken with the Par 38 Vibrance bulb. I switched to the full spectrum a few days later. Pics are for "setup" and "appearance" purposes. My FTS pics coming up will be of the full spectrum)

 

[Markemark]

I add the same light on my jbj 8 gallon rimless love it

 

[BigBarnacles]

I add the same light on my jbj 8 gallon rimless love it

Seems good so far. Going to throw a higher end zoa from my 75 in there tonight and see how it reacts.

 

[Markemark]

My zoas r doing great put them in couple weeks ago and no problems

 

[BigBarnacles]

The nuvo's first resident (peeking out below the center rock), a purple firefish.

 

[BigBarnacles]

Fish #2 - ORA Tiger Goby

Planning on picking up some more corals for the Nuvo tomorrow.

 

[BigBarnacles]

Some recent additions. Tank is filling in and looking good. Thanks go out to Jimmy at Coral Compulsion.

 

[BigBarnacles]

Updated nuvo FTS with it's newest resident (other residents hiding), a yellow clown goby.