New project is underway: 180g SPS w/ 125g macro sump (lots of pics)

[taflaw]

My macro algae sump is almost finished

 

[Zoos]

everything is so neat and clean, i like that.

 

[taflaw]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9497522#post9497522 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Zoos
everything is so neat and clean, i like that.

Thanks, Zoos. My macro algae sump is basically on display as well since everything is in my basement, so I figured the clean and neat look would be the way to go. Here are a few updated pictures ... my new project is just about finished. Thinking of adding a Kalk reactor as well.

 

[bigfalcon36]

Geo Kalk Reactor as well?

 

[taflaw]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9534298#post9534298 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by bigfalcon36
Geo Kalk Reactor as well?

Not yet. I top off with kalkwasser manually but would like to add a kalk reactor soon. Not sure about the brand. Maybe you could build me one, Travis?

 

[taflaw]

My new skimmer seems to be working out well so far.

 

[taflaw]

My new reef project is finally finished

 

[taflaw]

I posted a few updated pictures of my new reef project below. Added some new frags and shrimp as well.

 

[taflaw]

More updated pictures below.

 

[taflaw]

More updated pictures...

 

[taflaw]

More updated pictures...

 

[taflaw]

Updated macro algae sump pics...

 

[taflaw]

I recently replaced my calcium media from crushed coral to coral skeletons. Not sure if it will make a difference, but GEO recommended the large Schuran grain reactor media and it was finally in stock again.

 

[bigfalcon36]

Looks like your macro is really starting to take off.

Notice any color differences in the coral since the skimmer has broken in??

 

[taflaw]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9782585#post9782585 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by bigfalcon36
Looks like your macro is really starting to take off.

Notice any color differences in the coral since the skimmer has broken in??

The new skimmer is working out well. Not sure if it is a combination of things (IE, increased flow, new skimmer, calcium reactor, new lighting system, weekly water changes, etc) but the color and growth rates of my existing corals have been great so far. I should see a big difference in a year or two if everything goes as planned.