A 93gal Dream Cube, Well Worth the Wait!

[RandomReefer]

Agreed, something about the sight of 5 vortechs give me chills. Nice clean set up and sick equipment.

Thanks! I'm really happy with how it's going so far.

Btw... (4 VorTechs and a Vectra) [emoji6][emoji4]

 

[RandomReefer]

Wow. Awesome picture. I love how clean you have thing above and below

Thanks a bunch!!

 

[BigJohnny]

Thanks! I'm really happy with how it's going so far.

Btw... (4 VorTechs and a Vectra) [emoji6][emoji4]

Haha ye, I guess I meant 5 ecotechs. Sick. How do you like the vectra?

 

[RandomReefer]

Haha ye, I guess I meant 5 ecotechs. Sick. How do you like the vectra?

I'm a big fan so far. The one on this tank is the M1 and I have an L1 running my frag tanks.

The feature I like the most is the calibrated feed mode. I set the flow GPH for feed mode that keeps enough pressure to keep the return lines primed. Makes for a much smoother restart after feeding and doesn't suck food down the return.

Canceling the feed mode puts the Vortechs back to full swing, which stirs up the remaining food, while the Vectra very slowly ramps back up.

 

[RandomReefer]

Swapped out the Radion with an ATI Dimmable Sunpower 8x24W.

I debated getting one of the ATI Hybrid fixtures, but at 24" and only (1)LED cluster, it just didn't seem logical. Thanks to my LFS, I'll probably get a ReefBrite LED strip to mount on the front of this fixture.

 

[hatfielj]

Very nice! A+ for neatness, organization, and attention to detail! Can't wait to see this tank a couple years from now

 

[RandomReefer]

Very nice! A+ for neatness, organization, and attention to detail! Can't wait to see this tank a couple years from now

Thank you!

 

[RandomReefer]

Here's an update!!

I added the Sebae (H. crispa). So far it's been steadily holding foot in the utmost perfect spot, facing the rear corner that the clowns have designated theirs for sleeping. Hopefully they will begin to host in the near future.

A few Mexican turbos made quick work of the obligatory diatom bloom and the rock work is sparkling! [emoji4]

The other day, I got a wild hair and decided to run through the gamut of LFS's in search of livestock. I came home with these gems...

Readheaded Fairy Wrasse: (Cirrhilabrus cyanopleura) someone please correct me if that's not right.

One of my most favorited tangs, a Powder Brown (A. japonicus) [emoji7]. Also found the little bitty Lieutenant tang (A. tennenti)... He's a homage to my past 12+ years in the Army, and they are very stunning in their own right!

 

[RandomReefer]

Finally, I added my first sticks to what will soon be an "Acro forest"...

This very nice peachy/green tipped Milli. Yikes, can't wait to see what the color does under my T5s!

And since it was Buy-2-Get-1, I snatched up these nice pieces. A lime-green Milli and a gorgeous blue Tenuis.

I also brought my RRUSA "Crazy T Monti" and a Blastomussa upstairs from my frag tanks.

 

[revhtree]

Nice!

 

[jlanger]

Great start, Randy!
Any plans on covering the tank with the new wrasse?
And are you foregoing with adding any sand?

And if you need any assistance growing out that montipora frag, I know of a tank that grows montipora like weeds!

 

[RandomReefer]

Nice!

Thanks. [emoji4]

 

[RandomReefer]

Great start, Randy!
Any plans on covering the tank with the new wrasse?
And are you foregoing with adding any sand?

And if you need any assistance growing out that montipora frag, I know of a tank that grows montipora like weeds!

Thanks, Jason!

I've never been one for any type of cover. Although it has bit me in the (|) before, (poor Lubbocks Fairy surfed carpet years ago), I'm still going to take my chances. I think with a heavy feeding regimen and consistent water parameters, they would be fools to not want to stay in the tank. [emoji23].

I'm still on the fence about sand, but the visible detritus and dirty glass surface floor is really starting to pinch my OCD nerve. I'm sure it will happen eventually. I had better get it done sooner than later, as to my disturb my inhabitants too much with a cloudy tank.

P.S. - The day that Monti grows out over the frag plug, I'm sure I'll have a request for some kind of tank stand or floating canopy. We can talk about a trade. [emoji12] Haha.

 

[BoB_25]

Nice work....following!

 

[RandomReefer]

Nice work....following!

THanks!

 

[RandomReefer]

Here's a quick update....

The sticks are holding good color and mad PE. The Blasto I put in seems happy and fat.


Oh, and I added one a ReefBrite Tech Blue LED strip. First impressions are very good, but I'm already thinking I'll need one for the back.


Pictures and a vid!

 

[BoB_25]

Random, you might have said it in this thread.....but can you tell me your main lighting system?

 

[BoB_25]

also what brand of tank?

 

[RandomReefer]

also what brand of tank?

The light is a 24W 8bulb ATI Dimmable Sunpower, now with the ReefBright Tech LED strip.

The tank is Aquarium Masters.

 

[BoB_25]

The tank is Aquarium Masters.

Thanks for the info...I just went to there website...haven't contacted them yet. but I'm not seeing there 93 gallon cube with a center overflow. Was this a custom order?

V/R

Bob