- Joined
- Aug 9, 2021
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- Location
- Murrieta, CA (North of San Diego)
EDIT: 10/26/2021 Seam was growing about an 1/8 of an inch a week... my fault, beautiful tank. Bought used it was up for 3 years and then sat dry for 3 years. When you see pods swimming where they shouldn't... you know its only a matter of time ![Frown :( :(](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
got a RedSea 300xl build thread incoming.
It simply easy to take it SLOW, right? I'm holding to it this time!
My History:
R2R' Meet & Greet Forum Post Aug 9,2021
Equipment:
ElOS System 70 Cube (leak tested for 3 days outside thankfully cooler outside temps this week)
Dimensions: L:29 1/2 x W:23 3/8 x H:19 5/8
Volume: ~50 gallons
![IMG_1219.JPEG IMG_1219.JPEG](https://test.reef2reef.com/data/attachments/2252/2252738-eec2292261abf877a102dcad0a802808.jpg)
Elos 1000 Sump
Elos PS1000 Skimmer
DIY Stand
In Process will post in DIY forum soon as I have questions. DIY Post here
Sketchup Layout so far. 2x4 Stand will be skinned in Oak 1/4 plywood attached with magnets for easy access to all sides. Outside trim not added as of yet.
![2021-09-02 09_43_53-tank stand down stairs v6_1 - SketchUp Make 2017.png 2021-09-02 09_43_53-tank stand down stairs v6_1 - SketchUp Make 2017.png](https://test.reef2reef.com/data/attachments/2252/2252747-63b35f66726e909fcb26c8207ffab0c5.jpg)
Lighting
Researching LED's
Dry Rock Cycle (Rock had be out of tank for over a year)
Washed and scrubbed rock off
823/21 Soaked Dry rock in 10 parts water to 1 part bleach for 24 hours
Sun/air dried for 4 days in 100 + temp (it was hot out here in Murrieta last couple weeks) to evaporate chlorine
Soaked in RODI water for 24 + hours no measurable chlorine ever.
9/1/21 Cycling in Brute with Instant Ocean Nitrifying Bacteria while finishing stand. No lighting.
- Temp 85 (will lower to ~78)
- 30 ppt (will raise to 35 ppt
9/2/21 added a rock from an established system
![IMG_1220.JPEG IMG_1220.JPEG](https://test.reef2reef.com/data/attachments/2252/2252730-b81952d98150a9555e7cfd822ba9083f.jpg)
![IMG_1222.JPEG IMG_1222.JPEG](https://test.reef2reef.com/data/attachments/2252/2252732-477a92ef5427ef3ccb6d482fb62ded58.jpg)
Reef Pi Controller
Will start a thread in the DIY pi section
got a RedSea 300xl build thread incoming.
It simply easy to take it SLOW, right? I'm holding to it this time!
My History:
R2R' Meet & Greet Forum Post Aug 9,2021
Equipment:
ElOS System 70 Cube (leak tested for 3 days outside thankfully cooler outside temps this week)
Dimensions: L:29 1/2 x W:23 3/8 x H:19 5/8
Volume: ~50 gallons
![IMG_1219.JPEG IMG_1219.JPEG](https://test.reef2reef.com/data/attachments/2252/2252738-eec2292261abf877a102dcad0a802808.jpg)
Elos 1000 Sump
Elos PS1000 Skimmer
DIY Stand
In Process will post in DIY forum soon as I have questions. DIY Post here
Sketchup Layout so far. 2x4 Stand will be skinned in Oak 1/4 plywood attached with magnets for easy access to all sides. Outside trim not added as of yet.
![2021-09-02 09_43_53-tank stand down stairs v6_1 - SketchUp Make 2017.png 2021-09-02 09_43_53-tank stand down stairs v6_1 - SketchUp Make 2017.png](https://test.reef2reef.com/data/attachments/2252/2252747-63b35f66726e909fcb26c8207ffab0c5.jpg)
Lighting
Researching LED's
Dry Rock Cycle (Rock had be out of tank for over a year)
Washed and scrubbed rock off
823/21 Soaked Dry rock in 10 parts water to 1 part bleach for 24 hours
Sun/air dried for 4 days in 100 + temp (it was hot out here in Murrieta last couple weeks) to evaporate chlorine
Soaked in RODI water for 24 + hours no measurable chlorine ever.
9/1/21 Cycling in Brute with Instant Ocean Nitrifying Bacteria while finishing stand. No lighting.
- Temp 85 (will lower to ~78)
- 30 ppt (will raise to 35 ppt
9/2/21 added a rock from an established system
![IMG_1220.JPEG IMG_1220.JPEG](https://test.reef2reef.com/data/attachments/2252/2252730-b81952d98150a9555e7cfd822ba9083f.jpg)
![IMG_1222.JPEG IMG_1222.JPEG](https://test.reef2reef.com/data/attachments/2252/2252732-477a92ef5427ef3ccb6d482fb62ded58.jpg)
Reef Pi Controller
Will start a thread in the DIY pi section
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