Troy's 270 Gallon plus Fishroom
- Thread starter troyholl
- Start date
I had an amazing cycle. I started with 200 ibs of Reef Saver rock from BRS, all new sand. I seeded the tank with several live rocks from my 90 g in the sump and just a couple small rocks in the DT. I think put in about 10 cups of live sand from the 90 g.
At that point I put in some old Krill that I had frozen. Just a piece each night for 4-5 nights. Starting the 5th night I moved over 2 snails from the 90g and started moving 1-2 a night from then on.
During this entire process I never once detected ANY Ammonia, Nitrate, or Nitrates (or Phosphates) and still have no sign of any bad stuff. I had a very small brown algae breakout at week 2 that lasted just a couple days. I'm not about 9 weeks in and the tank couldn't be doing better. I had a MUCH harder time frankly with the QT tank.
I love the Reef Saver rock by the way! In fact I made what I thought was a bozo move in that we laid the rock all out and put it into the tank.. along with the sand... and we didn't rinse either. I did no cure of any type. The RS rock is so darn clean that there were ZERO problems or die-off with it.
A question for everyone. So far my Calcium and Mg numbers are doing awesome, but at some point in the near future I'll want to put in a Calcium Reactor and/or get a dosing pump. My question to everyone is what is best in your options? I'm frankly thinking of just adding a dosing pump period... (a multiple pump version).
Thoughts, Suggestions?
Thoughts, Suggestions?
SPotter
Active member
I was using dosing pumps on my smaller system... 80g twv before switching over to a ca reactor on my current system. I found that with the dosing pumps the lines would get clogged, the suction line would stop drawing and one time i turned the pump outlet on by accident from my phone. fortunately it was for mag so i didnt have any problems. i tried a bunch of 2 part solutions including brs kits but the only one that i had the most consistency with was ESV B-bionic. I love the reactor that i got and it has been a set and forget. my alk and ca levels have been rock solid and the only thing i do is check the pressure on the co2 tank. it was an expensive purchase but a great investment.
Sent from my SCH-I510 using Tapatalk 2
Sent from my SCH-I510 using Tapatalk 2
Great, thanks for the input!
The extra depth was my primary requirement in my design thoughts. It really makes an amazing difference in a tank!
I totally agree....especially when you have internal overflows. Next tank I get......(if I ever get another tank LOL)...will be 84" L x 30" deep x 30" H {unless I hit the lottery...then I'd go huge}. I feel it would still be sufficient to utilize only 3 light sources. I might also go with external overflows,(drilled). I currently have 3 Reeftech LED units which are approximately 200 watts a piece and they definitely could handle those dimensions.
<object width="800" height="448" ><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="movie" value="http://www.facebook.com/v/3877950420831" /><embed src="http://www.facebook.com/v/3877950420831" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="800" height="448"></embed></object>
Last edited:
pkane11384
New member
Your tank and fish room are amazing. Hope to one day have a set-up like that. Looking forward to more updates!
Ok, a quick update. I've been adding corals for a few weeks now as well as adding in some fish including a SailFin Tank; Red Parrot Fairy Wrasse, Lubbuck Wrasse, a couple of Mocha clowns with their RBTA, and some Blue and Green Chromis.
Here are some updated pics...
View attachment IMG_4838.jpg
View attachment IMG_4836.jpg
Here are some updated pics...
View attachment IMG_4838.jpg
View attachment IMG_4836.jpg
Last edited:
Sorry about the pics being messed up. Not sure whats wrong. I'll try and fix over the holiday.
I do need/want an opinion. I just purchased a Vortech battery backup. I have 3 MP40s on the tank and the 6 Radions. I can hook up either 1 pump and 1 light, or 2 pumps. What would give me the best bang for the buck in terms of security if the lights go out.... more flow, or a combo of some flow and some light?
I do need/want an opinion. I just purchased a Vortech battery backup. I have 3 MP40s on the tank and the 6 Radions. I can hook up either 1 pump and 1 light, or 2 pumps. What would give me the best bang for the buck in terms of security if the lights go out.... more flow, or a combo of some flow and some light?
flameNangel
New member
drool :eek1:
I'm kinda thinking that, but the corals might need light if the outage goes long.
TheFishTeen
New member
Define "long"? Your corals had to travel in pitch black to get to your home or fish store in the first place. They can go a few days without any light, possibly more.
Very true! Guess if the power goes off long enough to be a problem the battery is probably dead anyway.
I set it up running two of the mo40s
