BfishLpond78
FUPA
No No, the shelter is on an exterior wall I guess i'm hesitant about blowing holes through the foundation, lol
Mike's 150g SC Aquarium Build
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No No, the shelter is on an exterior wall I guess i'm hesitant about blowing holes through the foundation, lol
Useful_Idiot
Artificially Intelligent
You wished you took more time?:lmao: How old is this build and there's still no coral pics?
If the 12" hole you want to make is in the 12" thick wall the mason made that's a lot of work. And if there's rebar in it then it's twice the work. My sump is in a small boiler room behind my display and I have the dehumidifier in there. Why wouldn't you just put the dehumidifier in the sump room?
If the 12" hole you want to make is in the 12" thick wall the mason made that's a lot of work. And if there's rebar in it then it's twice the work. My sump is in a small boiler room behind my display and I have the dehumidifier in there. Why wouldn't you just put the dehumidifier in the sump room?
BfishLpond78
FUPA
OK, so in the actual room there is already a hole made, in which I'd put an exhaust fan to pull out the warm air/moisture created by the sump and all the other things i'm sure i'll put down there, lol. The reason for not putting the dehumidifier down there would be to reduce heat in that room as i'm sure I might get warm. Obviously I could just move the dehumidifier if it does become an issue.
BfishLpond78
FUPA
Also, I have added some corals but within the last few days all the SPS added have taken a turn for the worse...green slimer browned out in 2 days, setosa frags have dulled out and it looks like some tips are turning white, ALK was at 8.2, Cal was low at 370 and Mag was around 1150....So I have some parameter issues.
Mixed up all my 2 part last night in preparation to bring the doser online and start doing daily tests to track consumption.
BfishLpond78
FUPA
Yes...longest and most drawn out build thread...My apologies for your wasted time, lol
What's it all looking like now? Whats your current equipment list? How much was the tank?
none at all.
BfishLpond78
FUPA
Should be a video in there somewhere from about a month ago...
Current Equipment List:
Skimmer - Bubble King Double Cone 200
Return Pump - Vertex V6
Doser - PacSun Kore 5th
Powerheads 3x Ecotech MP-40's
Controller - Full Apex Lab Ph, Extra EB8
ATO - Tunze Osmolator
Lighting - ATI Dimmable Sunpower, Reefbrite Strip
UV - Aqua UV 25 (thanks Pat)
Heaters - 2x300w Jager heaters
Tank cost me $800 shipped to the house...new tanks are now $1,000, I feel their popularity and new design have caused an increase in their prices. Really wish I had the 3 one inch holes like they have on their new tanks.
BfishLpond78
FUPA
Hopefully everything will be in place for our Holiday get together meeting :celeb3:
frankyrivera
FUP&A Member
What FUPA XMAS party!!!!!!
Tweaked
FUP&A Member
The Secretary need not worry about such details yet. We will let you know more when we need some things coordinated.
frankyrivera
FUP&A Member
Negative the secretary must know everything otherwise it renders the secretary useless. Lol pus I already know what it is which is what makes me a beast lol
BfishLpond78
FUPA
So back to our regular scheduled programming...
So the tank has been cruising along and have been battling a few of natures pests and some things I can't explain.
So first off, as many of you have seen, the only thing I can grow fast is chaeto...well that hasn't changed, but the last time I trimmed, I trimmed way too much as after cutting out almost 5 gallons of chaeto, a few days later all my SPS lost color and lost of a few pieces.
I did test thinking that maybe the huge reduction in macro algae caused a bloom of NO3/PO4 but my numbers were still zero (tested with red sea pro kits). I tested the big 3 and it seems this may have been an issue as my Alk was 8.2, Cal was 375 and Mag was 1150. So I've been slowly bringing my numbers back up to acceptable levels, didn't think I'd have any issues with such a small coral load.
I've also lost a few of my fish...most heart breaking has been my male flame wrasse and male anthias, both has impressive color and personality. Flame thought it would be fun to swim through the predrilled loc line holes in the overflow and down the pipe...dead in the filter sock. As far as the male anthias I have no idea what caused its death.
And in true fashion whats a new tank with pretty fish without an ick battle...not sure where it came from but i'll throw it up to not having a dedicated QT (currently in works now). I first noticed some spots on my Purple Tang...then a few on my other flame wrasse...then on the pintail. So in true fashion I was freaking out...started talking with the other FUPA crew and got some good ideas to sooth over the ick problem (not cure but help battle). So the Sargent In Arms...Mr. Tweaked graciously had me over, had a few beers and gave me a few tips and tricks. He sent me home with a nice Aqua UV 25W unit, which I can't thank him enough about.
So I got home and immediately put a QT order in...lol...
List:
Jebao DCT-4000 return pump for UV
Kordon Ick Attack in tank treatment - could be snake oil but i'll take the chance
Seachem Garlic Guard - have always used garlic before, figured I should start it again
5lbs cermaic rings - Goal here is to hang a bunch of bags in my sump so that they start becoming bio active and I will be able to use these for QT tanks to have established bio media
Seachem copper test - obviously reasons for QT tank
PraziPro - treatment for flukes
Seachem Ammonia Badge - Keep tabs on ammonia levels for QT tank
Once I collect all the items needed for a proper QT I will most likely do the dreaded fallow period of 72 days and treat the community of fish to a few rounds of copper. But since hooking up the UV, adding the Ick Attack and soaking LRS food in garlic I have noticed positive results in the fish. All fish have been eating very well the entire time so my hopes are high for the tank to pull through.
Well....that's it for now...will report back soon
So the tank has been cruising along and have been battling a few of natures pests and some things I can't explain.
So first off, as many of you have seen, the only thing I can grow fast is chaeto...well that hasn't changed, but the last time I trimmed, I trimmed way too much as after cutting out almost 5 gallons of chaeto, a few days later all my SPS lost color and lost of a few pieces.
I did test thinking that maybe the huge reduction in macro algae caused a bloom of NO3/PO4 but my numbers were still zero (tested with red sea pro kits). I tested the big 3 and it seems this may have been an issue as my Alk was 8.2, Cal was 375 and Mag was 1150. So I've been slowly bringing my numbers back up to acceptable levels, didn't think I'd have any issues with such a small coral load.
I've also lost a few of my fish...most heart breaking has been my male flame wrasse and male anthias, both has impressive color and personality. Flame thought it would be fun to swim through the predrilled loc line holes in the overflow and down the pipe...dead in the filter sock. As far as the male anthias I have no idea what caused its death.
And in true fashion whats a new tank with pretty fish without an ick battle...not sure where it came from but i'll throw it up to not having a dedicated QT (currently in works now). I first noticed some spots on my Purple Tang...then a few on my other flame wrasse...then on the pintail. So in true fashion I was freaking out...started talking with the other FUPA crew and got some good ideas to sooth over the ick problem (not cure but help battle). So the Sargent In Arms...Mr. Tweaked graciously had me over, had a few beers and gave me a few tips and tricks. He sent me home with a nice Aqua UV 25W unit, which I can't thank him enough about.
So I got home and immediately put a QT order in...lol...
List:
Jebao DCT-4000 return pump for UV
Kordon Ick Attack in tank treatment - could be snake oil but i'll take the chance
Seachem Garlic Guard - have always used garlic before, figured I should start it again
5lbs cermaic rings - Goal here is to hang a bunch of bags in my sump so that they start becoming bio active and I will be able to use these for QT tanks to have established bio media
Seachem copper test - obviously reasons for QT tank
PraziPro - treatment for flukes
Seachem Ammonia Badge - Keep tabs on ammonia levels for QT tank
Once I collect all the items needed for a proper QT I will most likely do the dreaded fallow period of 72 days and treat the community of fish to a few rounds of copper. But since hooking up the UV, adding the Ick Attack and soaking LRS food in garlic I have noticed positive results in the fish. All fish have been eating very well the entire time so my hopes are high for the tank to pull through.
Well....that's it for now...will report back soon
BfishLpond78
FUPA
Us waiting for this build to get going...
Lol...you SOB!
suicideissleep
Active member
Last ick problem i had i got from adding algea to my tank from someone elses with out qt also once from coral its a tuff world out there
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