CLUGO's 244 Gallon Tank

[dave.m]

I would suggest you add a GAC reactor, as well. You may not need GFO further down the road, but GAC will always have a role to play.

Dave.M

 

[clugo]

Agreed. But no fuge if it's not large enough to make a dent?

 

[dave.m]

If you have room for the small fuge then go for it. My point was simply that it will be better at producing pods, which is good, than reduce nitrates all that much, if that's what you were counting on it for.

Dave.M

 

[clugo]

Since I'll also have a 100 sump w lr, what would I put in the fuge? Only chaeto?

 

[clugo]

Wouldn't the lr also be a good place for pod production?

 

[dave.m]

Sure, LR and/or cheato are good. With cheato you should make sure that it gets tumbled constantly in the fuge either by directing overflow or adding a small pump. In my experience, if cheato sits still for too long the underside/unlit side starts to die and break up.

Dave.M

 

[clugo]

I'll prob just hold off on the fuge for now and stick to lr. I should be able to still provide a safe place for pods, etc in the sump

 

[clugo]

Hey guys. Sorry I haven't posted anything for a few days. Here's the latest.

My tank arrived with a couple of scratches it received during shipping. This was a downer, but DAS were champs. They went straight to work on building me a new tank with a few changes I wanted.

I changed the size just a little. The tank is now 72x26x28. It now has an external overflow and a coast to coast internal overflow. It's pretty sweet.

The tank is shipping out today and should arrive in a couple of days.

I've attached a couple of pics of the new tank.

 

[frankabagnale]

Good call on the external overflow!

We met when I came over with Chris to look at your old tank.

This one is going to be pretty sweet.

 

[clugo]

Sorry. Its been a while since I've posted any updates. Lots of waiting on some tank issues. But all is good now.

So to the update:
-tank and sump are filled with water
-most of the electrical is done
-skimmer went online last night and still needs a little of work but its a beast (pics attached)

Whats left to do:
-MH light rack
-rock work
-calcium reactor

 

[biecacka]

Updates??


Corey