120g mixed reef build

[A4goulet]

It looked like it had switches for the individual outlets. In hoping to find a power center where I can individually switch outlets.

I have one of these and seem to be pretty popular with hobbyist.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000...=36DVF4SXMXTY8Q0641PY&dpPl=1&dpID=319k+A+Ds-L

 

[ReefJCB]

Ran across a picture of my 75 gal from 10 years ago.

 

[ReefJCB]

I loved this RBTA, at some point I had like 8 clones.

 

[Susan Edwards]

It looked like it had switches for the individual outlets. In hoping to find a power center where I can individually switch outlets.

I found at amazon power strips that have off switches for each plug outlet so I can turn off what I want when I want without unplugging to turning the entire strip off. I can find the link if you're interested. My hubby got a medicine cabinet from ikea to mount all electrical and my controllers.

 

[ReefJCB]

I found at amazon power strips that have off switches for each plug outlet so I can turn off what I want when I want without unplugging to turning the entire strip off. I can find the link if you're interested. My hubby got a medicine cabinet from ikea to mount all electrical and my controllers.

Thank you for your help! I was looking at a few of those from amazon also. A side cabinet is a great idea.

 

[Susan Edwards]

EXCUSE CAPS. KEYBOARD NOT WORKING... hAVE TO REBOOT COMPUTER.... tHIS IS THE ONE i GOT. http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60147513/#/60164913

 

[Susan Edwards]

Keyboard working now. Good luck!

 

[ReefJCB]

After finally receiving a non cracked sump, I was able to get all the plumbing pieced together. Only to find out that my bulk head was not on tight enough and was leaking. After kicking myself for not doing a water test with the bulkheads (I had done one for the tank itself) AND not making the bulk head easily accessible, I decided to empty the tank so that I could lift it and get underneath more easily.

 

[ReefJCB]

Sump is all set up and plumbed. Needing to organize some wires but I'm so happy that everything is flowing with no leaks and all the pumps are working. Not as happy with this aquascape, so I will probably spend some time moving stuff around.

 

[ReefJCB]

Waiting on the hood to be finished to set up the lights. It's coming along!

 

[don_chuwish]

Great start, I'll be interested in watching how this one goes. Nice location for a reef too! I'm jealous of the 3 side viewing & easy access.
Are you going with a floating hood or one that sits on top?

 

[ReefJCB]

Great start, I'll be interested in watching how this one goes. Nice location for a reef too! I'm jealous of the 3 side viewing & easy access.
Are you going with a floating hood or one that sits on top?

Thank you! When we were looking at houses the tank position definitely played a part on our decision. We are doing a hood that sits on top. Should be done in a few weeks.

 

[ReefJCB]

So much progress this last week! Picked up some Da Vinci clowns for a great deal at my LFS with a few frags and a great clam. Picked up a bunch of great frags at a reef club auction. Finally feeling like a tank now.

 

[Tigweldpro]

Wow clam already! My LFS has some nice ones in stock right now($79cad) but I don't know if my tank is ready yet. Have you kept clams before? What is average cost for clams in USA..?

 

[ReefJCB]

Wow clam already! My LFS has some nice ones in stock right now($79cad) but I don't know if my tank is ready yet. Have you kept clams before? What is average cost for clams in USA..?

I have kept clams before, I wasn't planning on getting one so quickly but my spouse was pretty pushy and it was hard to say no haha. We spent $120 US on this one but it is quite large, I felt it was a good deal.

 

[Tigweldpro]

I have kept clams before, I wasn't planning on getting one so quickly but my spouse was pretty pushy and it was hard to say no haha. We spent $120 US on this one but it is quite large, I felt it was a good deal.

Very nice, I wish my spouse would make me buy a clam.....
Can you also post your pic & price here for price reference guide.
Do you plan on dosing phyto or reef roids to feed the clam?

 

[ReefJCB]

Very nice, I wish my spouse would make me buy a clam.....
Can you also post your pic & price here for price reference guide.
Do you plan on dosing phyto or reef roids to feed the clam?

I do plan on using reef roids as well as spot feeding with brine, minced shrimp, and krill.

 

[Daniel@R2R]

That stand looks AMAZING!!! I'm all kinds of jealous right now!! Awesome job!!!

 

[ReefJCB]

After much trial and error, I have finally tuned in my skimmer. Feeling MUCH better about it today .

 

[ReefJCB]

How exciting! Won an ATO from Saltwateraquariums.com!