Kdoc's 210g Reef Tank

[Kdocimo90]

Okay, here is a list of EVERYTHING in my setup.

Equipment
-(1) 210 gallon AGA Reef-Ready Glass Aquarium (Two Overflows)
-(1) Matching Cherry Stand and Canopy
-(1) 36 Gallon Precision Marine Sump
-(1) Euro-Reef RS180 Skimmer
-(2) Danner Mag-Drive Supreme 12 1200 GPH Pump
-(1) Two Little Fishies Phosban Reactor (not hooked up)
-(1) Aqua UV 57 Watt ¾ Inch UV Sterilizer
-(4) Hydor Koralia 4 Power-heads
-(4) Current USA Lunar Light: Nocturnal Blue Moon Light (Not Hooked up)
-(1) 72" Constellation 14 Lamp T5 Fixture

Live Stock
-Roughly 200 lbs+ of Fiji Live Rock with a few Tonga Shelves
-Rougly 150 lbs of Carribean Live Sand
-(2) Blood Red Fire Shrimp
-(2) Starry Lawnmower Algae Blennies
-(1) Blue Hippo Tange (Now Dead, We Think)
-(1) Juv. Emperor Angel Fish (NOT nipping at coral)
-(1) Goldstripe Maroon Clownfish
-(1) Bluefin Damselfish (Not so Aggressive)
-(5) Blue/Green Chromis (Awesome as a school)
-(2) Head of Green Frogspawn (size of and opened hand each)
-(1) Red Palyps large (about 75+ polyps)
-(1) Red Palyps small (about 40+ polyps)
-(1) Green/Blue palyps (about 300+ polyps!)
-(1) Some sort of blue/green Zoas (about 10 polyps)
-(3) Star Polyps (One about the size of a foot ball)

Thats about It... I'll post some Pictures and a Film right now!
Thanks Guys

 

[Kdocimo90]

Video

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Don't mind the people in the back... my mom is on the phone, and my dad is talking to my cat (go figure).

 

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[Kdocimo90]

Here's a picture of my live rock setup before I had gotten more rock

 

[MrRoo]

Looks good but are you having a hair algae outbreak? I like your rock layout

 

[Kdocimo90]

No, the hair algae is actually calming down... it was worse before...
I'm about 5 months into the project. I also just have gotten 2 algae blennies that are eating it away.

 

[mattnbecs]

Looks really good. Particularly like the Emperor

 

[Kdocimo90]

Yes, the Emperor is my favorite fish of all... He's is getting along with the other fish pretty well... no nipping at any corals either

 

[MrRoo]

How did you take care of the hair algae?

That emperor is beautiful

 

[Kdocimo90]

Well, like I said before, I got 2 algae blennies that are eating it like crazy... My angel is also eating a considerable amount unexpectedly. Should be gone within the next two weeks I would imagine. The algae (lawnmower) blennies were recommended on this forum so that was a plus.

 

[jamest0o0]

very nice, I love angels, but I've heard a lot about them starting to nip corals after a few months keep an eye on him, but so far good job and GL!

 

[Charliegirl2u]

I'm just wondering how a highschool kid can afford a better setup then mine!!!! lol.

 

[lowincwrx]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12392940#post12392940 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Charliegirl2u
I'm just wondering how a highschool kid can afford a better setup then mine!!!! lol.

I know how you feel. there are several high schoolers and even jr. high students here in rc that have very nice tanks. but then again my 8 year old daughter wants to set up her own tank soon.

 

[lowincwrx]

oh and nice tank kdocimo

 

[Kdocimo90]

Thanks guys... I've saved some money over time... I split everything with my dad, even though it's really a "family" thing. My brothers are lucky enough to have it in the house and not have to pay for it ... every penny is/was well worth it though.

 

[captainobvious]

great looking tank. i'd say you've done well

 

[lowincwrx]

Now one question what are you doing on rc and not in school? j/k

Its cool you're doing it as a family thing.

 

[Kdocimo90]

Well I dont have a fourth period (last period) so I get out 1-1/2 hrs early everyday... I guess it finally paid off taking extra history and science classes

and thanks captainobvious (great name, my brother always used to say that, "well thanks captain obivous and Mr. DUH")

 

[Kdocimo90]

I'm thinking about getting rid of the damsel... he seems to be causing problems... its too bad... i've had him for about 3 years...