Tank of Dreams

[Mikey-D]

Updates: We're wet and cycling!

 

[Mikey-D]

Update: Wet and cycling!!

Got the future aquarist checking for leaks. Cycling using Dr. Tim's all in one and amonium chloride.

I had to adopt some clowns from a buddy and got a QT tank with it. Now it's my work station tank.

To Do: Sync up the controller with the pumps and learn the settings. Tidy up some wire management. After the cycle completes I'll break in the skimmer and get the UV running.

 

[Mikey-D]

Big Updates:

Moved the clowns over after the cycle. The live rock I had curing really sped up the cycle well and I was able to maintain the parameters.

Added a Yellow Watchman Goby and a Copperband Butterfly Fish. I have feed twice daily of PE Mysis Shrimp and some pellets throughout the day that is on auto feeder.

Built the canopy and got the T5/LED hybrid lights mounted and on schedule.

The skimmer is working well. I have pom pom galaxy pods and phyto being delivered this week and will eliminate the socks

 

[Mikey-D]

Update: Refugium, Pods and Phyto

And we're off and running!!

Pom Pom was glued this morning after shipmemt. Pods and dosed Phyto happened tonight with the lights now on schedule to help balance ph during the night.

 

[Mikey-D]

Update: Mixing station finally gets some much needed upgrade.

 

[Mikey-D]

Update: Fully functional Saltwater mixing station. Full tote of RO/DI and saltwater mixing at the moment. I am so happy with this setup and now it's enclosed! Plus some room for storage.

 

[Mikey-D]

Update: Got a good handle on the params and decides to finally add Coral. It's the Devil's Hand Finger Leather and I can't wait for them to open. Next is a shroom and a Pulsing Xenia.

Unfortunately we lost our CBB. Was doing great and eating well, the next day laying on the bed and breathing fast. This hobby will break your heart.

 

[stephanadams]

Enjoy the building process!
i like it

 

[stephanadams]

Enjoy the building process!
i like it

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[carri10]

Love the detail and photos here. I'm also in the planning stage and seeing someone go through things in real life helps get a view on the nitty gritty that is tough to plan beforehand.

 

[Mikey-D]

Love the detail and photos here. I'm also in the planning stage and seeing someone go through things in real life helps get a view on the nitty gritty that is tough to plan beforehand.

If you need any help let me know.

 

[Mikey-D]

Update: Testing station and controller cabinet

When your a lil short on space you make every sq inch work for you.

I decided to move all my controllers into a cabinet I can hang on the wall and manage the cords a bit better.

I was also able to setup a lil table for testing and storage. I still got a few more things to tide up and waiting for my master pump to come in so I can automate my triton doses.

I like cause I still get to enjoy my tank while I'm testing. Also attached a front view with all my new fish and coral

 

[Mikey-D]

Big update:

So it's been awhile but I have taking time to get alot of things arranged at home and keep the tank going.

Everyone and all the corals are doing well. Lost some gained some and I'm about maxed out on fishes in the display tank....soooo with that

I now building a frag tank and get to buy more fish!!!

Let the chaos begin!!!