Mike's Red Sea Reefer 525 XL build
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Of course I have room for 1 more fish!
BFF=Blenny Friends Forever! LOL!
najer
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Thanks, I love the way things interact with the sps, a lot of my fish swim through and around corals just for the fun of it it seems to me.
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Looking good Mike ! ! !
I really like that Flametail, gonna have to look into that one
@Fudsey I see eatbreakfast says you could add the flametail!
Well......... what cha gonna do?
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mta_morrow
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Yesterday was a good day with the new additions.
The coral beauty is the “energizer bunny” of the tank. He is non stop!
The flame angel has calmed down compactor day 1. He appears to be more methodical now.
Every once in a while he gives a short chase to the CB. No nips, no tail slaps. Just like, “ you can be here, just don’t bug me”.
The CB swims along with the flame angel at times and isn’t scared of him.
I hope this continues.
The flametail blenny was out exploring the left half of the tank yesterday, picking at the rocks and finding new holes, nooks, and crannys.
His tail is a bit tore up. I think from day one with the tail spot. But now they are in close proximity at times and no aggression.
So far so good!
The coral beauty is the “energizer bunny” of the tank. He is non stop!
The flame angel has calmed down compactor day 1. He appears to be more methodical now.
Every once in a while he gives a short chase to the CB. No nips, no tail slaps. Just like, “ you can be here, just don’t bug me”.
The CB swims along with the flame angel at times and isn’t scared of him.
I hope this continues.
The flametail blenny was out exploring the left half of the tank yesterday, picking at the rocks and finding new holes, nooks, and crannys.
His tail is a bit tore up. I think from day one with the tail spot. But now they are in close proximity at times and no aggression.
So far so good!
Todvod
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Hi Mike,
I’m up here in Cbus OH. Would your first friend happen to be nearby? I’ve messaged Lazy a couple times and will have to stop in when I visit my son at Wright State.
Thanks!
Todvod
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Very nice!
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mta_morrow
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Hello! My friend is in Tipp City. Although I know quite a few folks around Dayton.
I believe most of the folks around you belong to Buckeye Reef on Facebook.
Lazy is moving his shop to a new house. There is a thread for it on Ohioreef forum. Should be opened back up better than ever around March.
Thanks for checking out my build and please ask any questions!
Todvod
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Thanks Mike! I’ll definitely ask. Brand new reefer here. Tanks been up 5 months.
O H .....
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I O!
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mta_morrow
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Order one, of course
Awesome!
RichtheReefer21
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New additions are awesome mike!
Pics are all great too. That rbta is <3
Pics are all great too. That rbta is <3
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mta_morrow
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A lot has happened with the tank over my 5 days off for Thanksgiving. Nothing bad!
LIVESTOCK
The new additions are still doing great. The coral beauty loves the tank! He is all over, non stop......like a little puppy that just got to its home. Eats everything!
The flame angel is all over as well, but slower and more methodical......almost "wrasse like" if that makes any sense. My only concern is I have only seen it graze. It does not have any interest in pellets or frozen, or nori at this time. He is a bit plump so I know it was eating well at DD. He gives chase to the CB once in a while, but just a short dash and no nipping. I still think he is just saying that he is the top angel in the tank......and just don't forget that.
And yesterday the flametail blenny was out and about in full force! I added some nori in the new cave right behind the clam as he hangs out there a lot. He spent most of his day eating nori and algae off of the overflow box.
Any issues that were there between the blennies has seemed to have gone away.
HARDWARE
I upped my return pump to the Jebao DCS9000 from the 6000 and added 2 VCA random flow nozzles. Moving about 600 more gph and the nozzle mix things up mid tank.
I am soaking the DCS6000 and will use it to run my UV as the Sicce pump makes way to much noise.
Also, By running both Jebao's in the return section of the sump, if the DCS fails or its time for a cleaning, I just swap outlet hoses and I'm up and running in minutes, which gives me peace of mind.
SUNDAY TESTING
salinity 1.026
78 deg F
alk - 8.1
Nitrate - 14
PO4 - .009
OTHER COOL STUFF
Long story short, @NY_Caveman is sending me a package that includes sea lettuce filled with pods, worms, and brittle stars...………….THANKS MAN! I am still surprised everyday here on R2R with how many good people are in this hobby. I hope to pay it all forward, every chance I get.
Also this week I bought a 12 pack (10 zoa's, 2 clove polyps) from a member. We'll see how that goes. For $80 I couldn't "not try". DOA guarantee.
That's about it for now, whew.
This Saturday my daughter, her husband, and our grand daughter arrive and will be with us for a week. Naomi is just standing up on her own, walking with something to hold on to, and saying a few words!
I can wait to sit and hold her and show her the fishies!
LIVESTOCK
The new additions are still doing great. The coral beauty loves the tank! He is all over, non stop......like a little puppy that just got to its home. Eats everything!
The flame angel is all over as well, but slower and more methodical......almost "wrasse like" if that makes any sense. My only concern is I have only seen it graze. It does not have any interest in pellets or frozen, or nori at this time. He is a bit plump so I know it was eating well at DD. He gives chase to the CB once in a while, but just a short dash and no nipping. I still think he is just saying that he is the top angel in the tank......and just don't forget that.
And yesterday the flametail blenny was out and about in full force! I added some nori in the new cave right behind the clam as he hangs out there a lot. He spent most of his day eating nori and algae off of the overflow box.
Any issues that were there between the blennies has seemed to have gone away.
HARDWARE
I upped my return pump to the Jebao DCS9000 from the 6000 and added 2 VCA random flow nozzles. Moving about 600 more gph and the nozzle mix things up mid tank.
I am soaking the DCS6000 and will use it to run my UV as the Sicce pump makes way to much noise.
Also, By running both Jebao's in the return section of the sump, if the DCS fails or its time for a cleaning, I just swap outlet hoses and I'm up and running in minutes, which gives me peace of mind.
SUNDAY TESTING
salinity 1.026
78 deg F
alk - 8.1
Nitrate - 14
PO4 - .009
OTHER COOL STUFF
Long story short, @NY_Caveman is sending me a package that includes sea lettuce filled with pods, worms, and brittle stars...………….THANKS MAN! I am still surprised everyday here on R2R with how many good people are in this hobby. I hope to pay it all forward, every chance I get.
Also this week I bought a 12 pack (10 zoa's, 2 clove polyps) from a member. We'll see how that goes. For $80 I couldn't "not try". DOA guarantee.
That's about it for now, whew.
This Saturday my daughter, her husband, and our grand daughter arrive and will be with us for a week. Naomi is just standing up on her own, walking with something to hold on to, and saying a few words!
I can wait to sit and hold her and show her the fishies!
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mta_morrow
Of course I have room for 1 more fish!
Oh yeah! How could I forget to mention that I broke out the Seneye and took PAR readings.
High 280’s on top rocks,
High 100’s mid tank, and 90-100 on the sand bed at my current settings.
I cranked the 2 blue channels to 100% and red and white to 80% and got to 330-350 PAR on the top.
I think a H. Magnifica would like that along with the added flow of the new VCA random flow nozzles.
Just sayin’
High 280’s on top rocks,
High 100’s mid tank, and 90-100 on the sand bed at my current settings.
I cranked the 2 blue channels to 100% and red and white to 80% and got to 330-350 PAR on the top.
I think a H. Magnifica would like that along with the added flow of the new VCA random flow nozzles.
Just sayin’
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All sounds well. Glad to hear the blennies appeared to have settle the differences.
Nice upgrade on the return pump too! I havent decided if a UV is gonna be part of my sump build or not yet.. I just think with a strict QT I shouldnt need it. Meh.
Can u post an updated shot of ur sump setup when done?
Nice upgrade on the return pump too! I havent decided if a UV is gonna be part of my sump build or not yet.. I just think with a strict QT I shouldnt need it. Meh.
Can u post an updated shot of ur sump setup when done?
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