James404's 80g Rimless SPS Build
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OzarksReef
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Following along. Very nice setup and choice of equipment. I recently downsized from a 190 to simple 75-gallon display in anticipation of a move in the not too distant future. It's been fun simplifying and starting over. Looking forward to your updates!
James404
I <3 Acros
Thanks for following along! I'll definitely check out your build as well.
Frictionless
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Those two clowns look amazing! Love your rock work and your build so far
MMOORE0324
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How is everything going, James? Any updated photos?
James404
I <3 Acros
Thank you! I'm very happy with the clowns, they came from LiveAquaria which I've always had great experiences with.
James404
I <3 Acros
Update
Small update today, the Premium Picasso's have successfully went through TTM and were put into the DT.
The DT is definitely going through an ugly phase, got some hair algae going on. I also believe the pukani is leaching some po4, I'm having to clean the glass daily.
I'm not that worried, I've dealt with all this before. I will keep doing weekly water changes for now, not going to run any GFO even though I have a reactor just in case.
A new fish will be arriving Tuesday from LiveAquaria (which was too good of a deal to pass up), along with some Mexican Turbos which I know will mow down the hair algae in short order.
Current FTS
Small update today, the Premium Picasso's have successfully went through TTM and were put into the DT.
The DT is definitely going through an ugly phase, got some hair algae going on. I also believe the pukani is leaching some po4, I'm having to clean the glass daily.
I'm not that worried, I've dealt with all this before. I will keep doing weekly water changes for now, not going to run any GFO even though I have a reactor just in case.
A new fish will be arriving Tuesday from LiveAquaria (which was too good of a deal to pass up), along with some Mexican Turbos which I know will mow down the hair algae in short order.
Current FTS
MMOORE0324
Member
Looking good James. I just read in another thread that someone thought that their BRS Pukani was leaching Po4. I've got 40 lbs of Pukani, 10lbs of Tonga branch, and 5 lbs of Tonga flat rock all from BRS and i haven't had any issues. Just curious, why don't you want to run any GFO? I haven't put mine online yet. My Po4 was .025 when I checked it last weekend so I'd like to try to keep it there. I know if I add GFO now with my light bio load that it'll strip the water. I'm adding a Red Planet along with some other frags this week and I've always had better luck keeping the RP green base when I have some Po4 in the system.
The Mexican Turbos will take care of the GHA in no time. I usually throw in an emerald Mithrax crab too.
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The Mexican Turbos will take care of the GHA in no time. I usually throw in an emerald Mithrax crab too.
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James404
I <3 Acros
Yea the pukani rock is known to have some high po4 levels, I think the last time I used it on my 225g I cured it in a brute for a few weeks.
I'm trying to stay away running GFO on this tank, plus with higher po4 levels it get's exhausted very quick. I will be adding some chaeto into the sump soon so that should help as well. The tank is still so young so I'm going to just let it work itself out.
I was actually looking for a RP to be the first coral to go into mine as well, but my usual LFS didn't have any left
From my experience the green base goes away when in higher light but I'm sure po4 levels will also have an effect on it as well.
James404
I <3 Acros
So yesterday I decided to move the Apex unit from above the sump to make room for some other equipment.
Well, that didn't go so well. The Apex base unit now will not reconnect at all. I have tried holding the reset button down numerous times, and it never turns blue, just keeps flashing the different colors.
I have opened a support ticket with Neptune, hoping for a quick resolution :headwallblue:
Well, that didn't go so well. The Apex base unit now will not reconnect at all. I have tried holding the reset button down numerous times, and it never turns blue, just keeps flashing the different colors.
I have opened a support ticket with Neptune, hoping for a quick resolution :headwallblue:
MMOORE0324
Member
James,
Do you have the display module? This has happened to me and I resolved it by going to System > Net Setup > Restart on the display module.
James404
I <3 Acros
No unfortunately I don't, I may have to get one though if this is a common issue.
MMOORE0324
Member
Yeah, I don't think you can do it through Fusion, even if you could connect.
Zoahoarder
Member
Dang that sucks. Hopefully it'll get resolved quickly.
James404
I <3 Acros
Thanks, I hope so too. It really stinks to have an equipment failure this early on.
MMOORE0324
Member
Man RMA is the last thing that i'd want to hear. I guess looking on the bright side... it's better to have equipment failure now rather than when the tank is full. I have no doubt that Neptune will take care of you, it'll probably just take a little time.
James404
I <3 Acros
Yep it sucks but at least they have a cross ship service. I put down a $300 deposit, they will be overnighting me a new base unit. When they receive my unit back, they will refund the deposit. Should be back up and running tomorrow!
