Trickman2's - 280 Gallon Upgrade

[hwntunda]

Nice looking tank, how’s that purple/pink helix working?

 

[Trickman2]

Nice looking tank, how’s that purple/pink helix working?

Nothing showing yet, but I will keep everyone posted on it. Company seems legit and very friendly. Considering only coralline would come from them as I cooked all my rock on purpose.

Thanks everyone for coming along for my Journey.

 

[Trickman2]

Waterchange station plumbed.

3 valves total

 

[Trickman2]

Top view of valves.

1) RO water
2) RO to spigot
3) To Valve #2
4) Back to RO recirculating .
5) Salt MiX tank
6) Salt mix
7)Salt Spigot
8) Back to Salt mix Tank recirculating.

 

[christopher.lauwers]

Where are those valves from?

 

[Trickman2]

Where are those valves from?

Why amazon of course lol....https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0079JVI24/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Banjo V100SL Polypropylene Side Load Ball Valve, Three Piece, Three Way, Full Port, 1" NPT Female

 

[Trickman2]

Update: 08-06-18 Tank is still running nicely, getting some nuisance algae (expected on a new tank) but been doing big water changes 50-100 gallons at a time. Both the Tang and the Parrotfish are eating like crazy.

 

[ca1ore]

I'd be interested to know whether your quoyi parrot damages the acrylic or not? I've avoided one in my tank for that reason.

 

[Trickman2]

I'd be interested to know whether your quoyi parrot damages the acrylic or not? I've avoided one in my tank for that reason.

So far no problems, he chews on the rocks a lot but no scratches that I can tell.

 

[Trickman2]

8-8-2018 Update-

Blue Reef Chromis
(Chromis cyaneus) added-
Picked up 4 on Monday 8-6-18 Local fish store had them for a couple weeks(Bought 4 of the largest they had). The other damsels did well with the introduction. Decided to purchase 3 more the next day to make a nice school. Seems to be doing good and schooling nicely.

 

[Trickman2]

 

[Trickman2]

08-10-18
Halloween Urchin added

 

[Fudsey]

Cool

 

[Trickman2]

On the hunt for Purple Reef Chromis’s ...we will see if I can find some.

 

[SantaMonica]

The parrot will help the conversion of rock into substrate

 

[Trickman2]

Update - 6-23-18

Did a 75 gallon water change. Then added some rubble that Arc Reef sent and added 4 more bottles for a total of 6. 3 of the purple helix and 3 of the pink helix.

Cool 08-17-18
Update - it’s about the two month mark. I have not added any live rock. So I am a fan of the purple helix products for sure.

looks like the coralline is blasting off all of a sudden.

 

[Trickman2]

Would love to get some opinions but take a gander at these pictures. Looks like the coralline algae product I added is taking off.

Comment below please. Very interested to hear everyones opinions but looks like coralline algae to me. Tell me what you think.

 

[NY_Caveman]

Would love to get some opinions but take a gander at these pictures. Looks like the coralline algae product I added is taking off.

Comment below please. Very interested to hear everyones opinions but looks like coralline algae to me. Tell me what you think.

Looks like coralline to me! Nice!

 

[Trickman2]

Nice looking tank, how’s that purple/pink helix working?

Looks like the Purple and Pink Helix is working well. See the update

 

[hwntunda]

Looks like the Purple and Pink Helix is working well. See the update

Definitely working, and looking good! Not sure but your urchin may eat it. What type of urchin is it?