60 cube with custom stand and DIY 40b sump

[SCReef'n]

Orphek Atlantik compact V4

 

[bigdeeezyyyy]

Orphek Atlantik compact V4

Any particular reason you chose this fixture? Sorry for asking too many questions, just want to learn and listen to opinions

 

[SCReef'n]

I feel like they have a reputation for being a quality light with good customer service to back it up. Also BRS’s review produced some impressive results for a stand alone led fixture. The only other thing I would consider is a t-5/led hybrid. Maybe kessil 360x with an aquatic life t-5. Both setups have similar price points. Not having to replace bulbs is appealing though.

 

[SCReef'n]

Been about 6 months since startup. Thought I would post an update. Things have been going well and the vision is starting to take shape. The concept was always a mixed reef and I’m well on my way. Looking forward to new additions and watching it grow. Thanks for following along on my first tank. Here’s a little night shot, my favorite way to end the day.

 

[GoTakeANap]

Looking good buddy. I am a fellow reefer from SC

 

[SCReef'n]

Looking good buddy. I am a fellow reefer from SC

Where abouts?

 

[Johnd651]

Nice setup... did you also put plywood on the bottom?

 

[SCReef'n]

Only what you can see on the first couple pics. The sump sits on the 2x4s spanning the bottoms

 

[Johnd651]

Only what you can see on the first couple pics. The sump sits on the 2x4s spanning the bottoms

Plywood towards the floor though?

 

[SCReef'n]

Plywood towards the floor though?

Correct

 

[GoTakeANap]

Where abouts?

i am located in orangeburg. you?

 

[SCReef'n]

Tank has been up for 1 year. We’ve come a long way and its because of my fellow reefers on this forum. I owe you all a lot and I feel like you owe me a lot of money. Still some struggles with algae and now monti eating nudibranchs but we will get past that and continue to grow.

 

[GoTakeANap]

looks really good buddy!

 

[SCReef'n]

looks really good buddy!

Thanks. Sorry. About your last post. I’m N. Augusta by the way

 

[SCReef'n]

Another update with some livestock highlights and a FTS

 

[JohnRougeux]

Looks really good! I love the stand and the colors you used. Very patient set up and it shows.

 

[JohnRougeux]

Another update with some livestock highlights and a FTSView attachment 1677373

What is this coral?

 

[SCReef'n]

What is this coral?

It’s a Aussie gold torch just under a more white light spectrum

 

[SCReef'n]

So it’s been a minute since I updated this thread. My 60 cube was upgraded to a water box 220.

Last full tank shot of the 60 cube

220 in place



Got it running



All livestock transferred!!

 

[bigdeeezyyyy]

very nice!