Wazzel's mostly SPS 120

Everything is in, but I did not have enough water. The tank is running on 2 gyre 130's until I can make the rest. The day went better than expected.
 
Just read this entire thread.
The stand and light rack look awesome!

I cant wait to see this grow out like your 60 gallon.
 
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Here is a WIP picture. Still trying to sort out what filter to use. Things are still cloudy and nothing is where it will end up. The scape is going to stay low and split.

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I like the gyre placement. I'm running two mp40qd pumps on my 5' 150 and feel like I could use a little more flow. Might try this in addition


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Super Cool Mark!
Congrats on the transfer, it looks full already, lol... Great Job!!!

Thanks. Yeah, I am having a hard time getting it all in, believe it or not. A few pieces are so big and odd shaped it is hard to work them in.
 
Here is a full tank night shot. It has been a busy weekend. The living room finally looks clean again. Oh and a ran a sprint triathlon Saturday too. I still have to clean up the chords and get my doser back on line.

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Nice, Mark!

Thanks Ken

So how do you like the spread of the lights? Any shadowing?

I like the lights a lot. I think they will be even better than on the 60 since I have them a bit higher. No shadowing at this point, but I do have twice the number of fixtures the manufacturer recommends. Having the flat scape is going to help too.

Shadowing with that setup? I'd venture to say no haha. That has to be at least twice the MFG recommendation!

Well done wazzel!

Yeah it is twice the MFG recommendations. I got good deal on the 3 used ones I picked up so I figured why not use them all. Probably could have managed with 3, 2 were not going to cut it, based on my 60. Thanks
 
Looking good Mark, congrats on getting the 120 wet!

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Looks great, glad the transfer went smoothly for you. How many hours do you suppose it took ?

Probably around 14 hours on Friday to do the bulk of the work. That included breaking down the 60/20 system, moving it out the way and setting up the 120. Saturday was 6 hours or so doing clean up work, arranging corals and making water. Sunday was another 6 hours or so, again nick nack stuff. I have some more little things to finish off like install the second pump and get my doser back online. Not all of the time on Sat and Sun were directly tied to setting up the 120. I sold off lots of breakage, broke down the fiberglass tank and did general clean up work. Hopefully tomorrow I can get the transfer tank stand out the house and deal with the last few things I got laying around.
 
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Probably around 14 hours on Friday to do the bulk of the work. That included breaking down the 60/20 system, moving it out the way and setting up the 120. Saturday was 6 hours or so doing clean up work, arranging corals and making water. Sunday was another 6 hours or so, again nick nack stuff. I have some more little things to finish off like install the second pump and get my doser back online. Not all of the time on Sat and Sun were directly tied to setting up the 120. I sold off lots of breakage, broke down the fiberglass tank and did general clean up work. Hopefully tomorrow I can get the transfer tank stand out the house and deal with the last few things I got laying around.

That holding tank must have been nice, to be able to do it a few hours/ steps at a time. I remember doing these as an aquarium tech and it was non-stop until you were done. Usually a full day deal. Exhausting!
Looks very nice, went over board on the LED fixtures, I like it ! :thumbsup:
 
That holding tank must have been nice, to be able to do it a few hours/ steps at a time. I remember doing these as an aquarium tech and it was non-stop until you were done. Usually a full day deal. Exhausting!
Looks very nice, went over board on the LED fixtures, I like it ! :thumbsup:

Considering the holding tank is 100-120 gallons it made life a lot easier.

Yup, got an extra unit in there. I have 40% reduction 2 month acclimation going. Towards the end of that I am going to try and dial the setting in good, instead of winging it. I purchased a PAR meter and have never used it to adjust my lights.
 
Things are looking a bit rough right now. Some of my colonies have lost some tissue. My alk did jump a bit from just under 8 to about 9.5. I think that along with the stress of moving caused the problems. All the fish, snails, shrimp and what not are doing fine. Kind of bummed. Looks like I may loose a few pieces. The highlighter is all but gone and a few others look to be on their way out.
 
Things are looking a bit rough right now. Some of my colonies have lost some tissue. My alk did jump a bit from just under 8 to about 9.5. I think that along with the stress of moving caused the problems. All the fish, snails, shrimp and what not are doing fine. Kind of bummed. Looks like I may loose a few pieces. The highlighter is all but gone and a few others look to be on their way out.

Dose bacteria before you lose any more. It will help.
Let's see if this link works.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2576909
 
I will look into that, but strongly suspect my alk jumping from under 8 to 9.5, plus the handling stress is the culprit. If this would have had a delayed start I would be more inclined to the bacteria angle. I have about 50% new water in the tank. I do not think it would have fouled in a day.
 
Wazzel, I'm sitting scratching my head and wondering how all of these colonies fit in your 60 �� Excited the tank is getting set up!
 
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