New 125 build

[Heres_doe_]

Ok everything’s working now and no leaks finally. For some reason if the vectra bolts are too snug the pump has an issue. This was told to me by a fellow reefer it happened to about 6 of his smh.

 

[Heres_doe_]

Ok everything’s working now and no leaks finally. For some reason if the vectra bolts are too snug the pump has an issue. This was told to me by a fellow reefer it happened to about 6 of his smh. Also no reason why a box with a pipe and 2 lights cost over $500. I made this for Pennies

 

[Heres_doe_]

Been a while for those waiting. So tanks running for a bit now. I have the diy ats running great. Running vectra m2 for ats and display. No3 2ppm po4 .02. Did the frosted background as well. Lights are running off of these 4 smart plugs. Reef bar is first then 2 of 8 t5 turn on then remaining 6 turn on at 12. Then it ramps down the brightest turn off then the next 2 t5 then the reef bar. A fox face and 2 clowns in the tank so far. Today I added 6 fighting conches to clean the sand a bit as there is a little diatoms due to new sand I’d bet.

 

[griss]

Great start, thanks for continuing to share your journey.

 

[reefing102]

Looking like a good start

 

[Heres_doe_]

Just scraped it couple days ago and this is just right now

 

[Heres_doe_]

Added a 40 watt aqua uv classic. Bought second hand for $170 just needs a new bulb.

 

[Heres_doe_]

Daily dosing these

 

[Heres_doe_]

This a 4 day difference after cleaning it

 

[griss]

Looks good

 

[Heres_doe_]

Looks good

Going great so far

 

[Heres_doe_]

Free test pieces to make sure the waters good. Looking better already this was couple weeks ago. Nitrates at 1-2 phosphates about .1. I don’t check calcium or mag I just dose alk and add even amount of calcium same day. Alk 8-8.3