Sierra_Bravo's "What did I get myself into??" 120g in-wall build thread

[Sierra_Bravo]

Whoa!! Stunning!!

I got a similar Frag. Different color.
How long did it take to grow that size? I see the original plug in the middle.

Well, I was looking back to see when exactly I got it and am not finding it. However, here is a picture taken July of 2018 showing how large (small) it was at that time. It was still on that same plug. It really has grown slowly.

 

[Sierra_Bravo]

I use two black styrene panels to cover the rear of my tank. It makes it easy to remove them and clean the back glass. I always enjoy it because you get an entirely different view than you are used to.

Figured out where all my Nerite snails go to get down and party.

All sorts of cool sponges and tunicates, plus I get to see where one of my brittle stars hang out during the day.

 

[Sierra_Bravo]

I'm very pleased with the turnaround the tank has made. This WWC Grafted Sunfire was a centerpiece of the tank and probably close to 8-10" across with multiple plates. I lost it all except two small frags and a larger piece, each of which was nearly white. Here are what those frags look like now. Fighting through the issues and making a comeback has been a highpoint since I've started.

 

[WallyB]

I use two black styrene panels to cover the rear of my tank. It makes it easy to remove them and clean the back glass. I always enjoy it because you get an entirely different view than you are used to.

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How do you manage not to get the APex and other controllers from getting Spill Damage?
They are under the ledge of the Tank Stand. (SPACERS? or something)
If I did that they way I splish and splash when reaching into Tank, I'd ruin my stuff in no time.
Maybe I should STop Putting my Hands into my Tank LOL

 

[Sierra_Bravo]

How do you manage not to get the APex and other controllers from getting Spill Damage?
They are under the ledge of the Tank Stand. (SPACERS? or something)
If I did that they way I splish and splash when reaching into Tank, I'd ruin my stuff in no time.
Maybe I should STop Putting my Hands into my Tank LOL

What are you doing? Taking a bath in your tank? I rarely have any splash or spill issues and have not had any problems with my controllers there.

 

[WallyB]

What are you doing? Taking a bath in your tank? I rarely have any splash or spill issues and have not had any problems with my controllers there.

I was just teasing you. Bath or snorkelling/dive would be fun, but I need a bigger tank for that.
Yet, when I do reach into my tank,and I pull out tongs, tweezer, or hands it is hard to not get drips, unless I have a towel handy.

 

[Sierra_Bravo]

New Year's tank update.

 

[jolt]

Looking great Scott!

 

[WallyB]

New Year's tank update.

Amazing, simply Amazing.

Happy New Year!!

 

[FarmerTy]

Tres magnifique!

 

[alton]

Tank still looks great!

 

[Sierra_Bravo]

I discovered my Reef Fanatic Micro pH controller I use for my calcium reactor is faulty - it's allowing the Carbon Doser solenoid to open even when the output is off. I've had a few times where it shows no output but the pH in my reactor is super low.

I'm going to convert the second probe input on the Apex from ORP to pH and just control it off the Apex instead.

 

[Sierra_Bravo]

I bought this:

So I can do this:

 

[dragon99]

Looking very nice! Glad to see you turned it around

 

[Sierra_Bravo]

Looking very nice! Glad to see you turned it around

I appreciate that! I'm sure going to enjoy it while it lasts because we never know when or what the next problem will bring.

 

[Sierra_Bravo]

I bought the Hanna Marine pH checker as a backup to make sure my pH probes are in range between calibrations and to help me easily measure my effluent pH:

 

[WallyB]

I bought this:

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So I can do this:

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Great PHoto's.

WHat is that Last Gold/Yellow Acro? A Sunset Millie? If so, they are one of my favourites.

BTW. Did you end up moving?

 

[Sierra_Bravo]

Great PHoto's.

WHat is that Last Gold/Yellow Acro? A Sunset Millie? If so, they are one of my favourites.

BTW. Did you end up moving?

Good morning, Wally. It's a JF Solar Flare millepora. As for moving, off the top of my head I don't recall talking about moving, but that day won't come for a few more years. I've still a daughter in high school that will have to finish before I entertain leaving Texas.

 

[Sierra_Bravo]

Three years ago and now:

 

[WallyB]

Good morning, Wally. It's a JF Solar Flare millepora. As for moving, off the top of my head I don't recall talking about moving, but that day won't come for a few more years. I've still a daughter in high school that will have to finish before I entertain leaving Texas.

LOL. I got you mixed up with someone else moving to another Country.

BTW. That Solar Flare Milie you have is certainly Special.
It caught my Attention, since I got a similar Frag (Sold as Sunset Millie)

It's encrusting nicely and I'm holding my breath that it continues and becomes a nice Colony like yours one day.

Your Millie is SPECTACULAR in the Close up PHoto!!!

When I look at your FTS it doesn't stand out as much, so that means you other Larger SPS are even more spectacular.

It's amazing to see the two before and after photos. 3 Years you made so much progress.
Things are tight but everything overlaps and blends in beautifully in your layout.
Looks like you are not yet purning your SPS at this point.