Okay, so it appears my waiting on the RODI to finish filling the tank is coming to a close. I added a bunch of salt today and have a bunch of powerheads working their magic, it's still cloudy but it's getting cleared. I will confirm what everyone says regarding the weird slime layer if you mix the Reef Crystals in your tank. It seems to be clearing up now, but I'm going to have to clean the glass on the tank. Regardless, I had to quit filling the tank when I left for work tonight so I can't start the main return until tomorrow and at that point the skimmer and socks will suck up all the nasty
I'm off work tomorrow and debating whether or not to start aquascaping. I'm going to use acrylic rods and putty to create a masterpiece somewhat like serpentman did on his 300DD (you can look up his build with his use name). Any who, I think this setup will emphasize the depth of the tank while giving me a minimalist look. I'm hoping it'll only take a few hours, but with me doing it alone it might take a little longer...
I've also developed a very basic fish list and will post it below. Its just a starting point at the moment as I'll have a nice long time to decide on a final stocking list. Also any Wrasse and or Sand Sifting fish experts feel free to chime in with suggestions. I love the idea of wrasses sleeping in my sand bed and of having a diamond goby (or the equivalent of one) constantly cleaning my sand bed :inlove:
Here it is (be nice):
Schooling Bannerfish x1-3
Unicorn Tang of some sort x1 (very small and will rehome once he gets bigger)
Desjardini Tang x1
Kole Tang x1
"Small" Blue Throat Trigger (Male or maybe a pair) x1
Clowns x2
Genicanthus melanospilos (Angelfish) (Male) x1 (possibly a pair for the health of the fish)
Wrasses (taking suggestions
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Sand Sifters (also open to suggestions)
