Xavier's 180

[gemini aquarius(t)]

Woohoo for my first "Large Reef."
This tank was a result of me having to move and using that as a reason to upgrade.

Tank: 6'x2'x2'
Lights: 2x 250 watt Mogul MH 1x 250 HQI hamilton halide
Sump: 40 gallons 3 chambered
Skimmer: 1x Euroreef rs135 1x SCaquatics 150
Return Pump: Mag 9.5
Circulation: 4 Koralia 1025

I repainted the tank to be black, and had my hardships already with a leaking bulkhead, and then a faulty sump. So the moving process took much longer than I anticipated. And as such I unfortunately killed most of my corals in the move, and most of the fish too, but I plan to slowly rebuild with more SPS and a variety of softies and LPS as well.

The tank is only about a week old so forgive the primitive look that it is going through, I will be updating often.
I plan to add more rocks to the left side, and start adding some color!

Special thanks to thebanker (Mikey), Brandon, Jeremey, Jonathan, Zach and my roommate Steve for putting up with the mess that has been our kitchen for the last couple weeks.

Here are some pics

 

[Stylo328]

I'm sorry that you lost so much livestock in the move.

 

[thebanker]

Need help leveling the tank again?

:facepalm:



Nice tank X. Looking fresh.

 

[SGD]

Interesting way to transport. I'l always paranoid about stacking like that.

 

[gemini aquarius(t)]

Need help leveling the tank again?

:facepalm:



Nice tank X. Looking fresh.

That leveling was the worst!! Hahah glad its done though. Thanks for all the help.

Interesting way to transport. I'l always paranoid about stacking like that.

We thought it would fit perfectly, but it was like 1/4" from fitting so we had to lift it up and lay the stand on the tank, and then the canopy had no where else to go. haha As long as it made it in one piece, which it did. :beer:

 

[gemini aquarius(t)]

I got a really nice RBTA from my friend Brandon, and it is settling in nicely. Im actually hoping it moves so I can give him his rock back, but he looks pretty happy. This was about 3 hours after being in the tank.

 

[gemini aquarius(t)]

Tyrone!

Doing just as well as it was in the azoox tank. Under halides

Anyone know what this is?

Stupid fish love the camera

 

[gemini aquarius(t)]

Thinking about adding macro algae, if I can find a way to get enough of it to overwhelm my tangs so they are the gardeners so to speak

 

[WDLV]

^try it in the sump first. Tangs are pigs. They'll eat every last bit.

 

[thebanker]

I have chaeto!

PS: WDLV, I'm a skunk hybrid freak too!

 

[gemini aquarius(t)]

Got some new stuff and redid the aquascaping on the left side finally.

New clam

 

[gemini aquarius(t)]

And the guy I bought this tank breakdown from must have really liked anemones because now I have these!

7 bleached out bubble tips!!

 

[gemini aquarius(t)]

Also I switched to LEDs...
and I learned its impossible to take pictures with LEDs


And I also drained my tank completely to catch a Klien's butterfly that went rouge

 

[maddmaxx]

draining a tank is the worst...best of luck to ya

 

[gemini aquarius(t)]

Thanks Max, I got it drained and was able to just pick the kliens off the ground. However, my largest bangaii didnt make it

 

[gemini aquarius(t)]

Wow. Havent updated this in a long long time. And unfortunately, this tank is being taken down. I am moving in a couple weeks, so it is getting a new home.