Mike's Red Sea Reefer 525 XL build
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Thanks for the compliments Brynn. I see you are rather new on R2R. I have been reading and learning everyday. This is my 2 nd tank. First one was a 30 gallon AIO. tell me what you have, perhaps start you own tank thread. Then I may be able to point you in some specific direction for people or threads to follow.
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The most exciting thing I bought is the maxspect gyre200. Im coming from high tech CO2 injected tanks... good water flow is just as important as the light. I care about the scape, not sure what will eventually call my tank home. My concern is my tank is only 50 gallons. This equipment will run i estimate 10-20%. Not sure if it was the best splurge, but my gut said so.... thoughts?
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I personally think the gyre is one of the best purchases one can make. You can do a lot with the advanced controller. I’m running mine in random pulse mode with a max of 30%. And it’s moving sand on the bottom!
That will change as I add coral and move rocks and the sand gets some age to it.
I really wanted good flow across the sand to help keep it clean.
And it nice to be able to run at a low percentage. Very quiet and very easy to turn it up once more flow is needed.
Yay! Awesome. Well thats 2/2 for yes. In freshwater there was a tendency to overvalue lighting & undervalue flow. Plants can have a great light but will rot if they are stagnant. I also need things user friendly for when I have a tank sitter. Unfortunately, a computer is a few months away. I appreciate your input.
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/mon-petit-océan.357383/
What sand depth did you go with? How fickle is the gyre with sand? I was planning 1 1/2. Have not bought sand was planning medium grain. however if i can go with small grain id prefer.
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I have a 1 1/2” deep sand bed with medium grain. It’s Carib Sea special grade.
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Added my first fish today! All from live aquaria.
3 royal gramma
3 azure damsel
1 orange spotted watchman goby
3 royal gramma
3 azure damsel
1 orange spotted watchman goby
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Thanks Hulley
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Thanks D_dot
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Added a few more fish over the weekend. A pair of ocellaris clowns (3/4”), tailspot blenny, 1 blue green chromis, and a pair of purple fire fish. And lastly, 3 red scarlet hermits.
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Keep an eye on your ammonia level to make sure your tank can convert it to nitrates fast enough. You've added a lot and you want to make sure the bioload isn't too much for your system
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Thanks Fudsey. Yes I have added a lot qty wise. In total, the 14 fish equal 17” of small fish.
No more for about 60 days until I get my corals moved back in and ensure bioload stays under control.
Monitoring ammonia daily.
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3 days in and all is well.
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Thanks! I’m enjoying your build very much. I will enjoy watching your progress!
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