Another Reef Tank Build

[JeepReef]

Finally got my Tank. Ill post pics tomorrow since I'm picking it up tomorrow.

70G CadLights Tank YAY!!!!!!

Comes wit stand, center overflow, sump, protein skimmer, return pump, and plumbing and light.

I have an opportunity to upgrade the skimmer, CadLights says the one im getting is rated for 120 so I doubt it will.

 

[magik626]

d@mn lucky!! I wanted one but don't have the money for one at this time.. cant wait to see it..

 

[Six2seven]

Congrats. Post some pics when you get a chance

 

[JeepReef]

Will post some pics soon, waiting for the water to clear up. Taking FOREVER!!! lol I know patience but im excited.
My setup
-70 G tank with 30G sump "CadLights"
-PLS-150 skimmer "CadLights"
-3 stage HQI, T5HO, LED complete ballast kit x2 "cadlights"
-Supplied 500gph return pump "Cadlights"
-60 lbs live sand
-20 lbs live rock
-20-30 lbs rock
-Heater
-Hydor Koralia x1

Some things i need to do tonight
-Adjust skimmer
-Adjust Herbie overflow..

 

[JeepReef]

Heres a pic

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[cgomez87]

Are you starting your tank with any nitrifying bacteria ?


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[JeepReef]

I do have a bottle of the bacteria for starting out, but was given that before the 60lbs alive sand. so havnt made up my mind yet. IM sure it wouldnt hurt anything.

 

[cgomez87]

It won't hurt I would add it I've always used nitrifying bacteria to cycle my tanks just don't run your skimmer because it will pull the bacteria out


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[JeepReef]

Really? dont use the skimmer? for how long after you put in the bacteria?

 

[cgomez87]

For some reason different company's have different instructions on when to turn your skimmer back on I don't turn it on until 10-14 days after I introduce the bacteria


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[JeepReef]

intresting.. never heard of that.. thx

 

[pgr11]

Yeah add the bacteria and don't skim for at least a week. Congrats on the tank. I'll have to stop by and check it out

 

[JeepReef]

more than welcome. PGR11 and will do.

 

[pgr11]

Did you get it directly from cadlight

 

[JeepReef]

Kinda of. yes but i through in a name from a LFS that really recomended it to me. Just didnt know what size till I went to the MAX show and got a deal.

 

[RVJ]

Pm sent and congrats but beautiful tank

 

[JeepReef]

So i threw in the bacteria and turned off the skimmer.


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[JeepReef]

So after a few days i realized i made a mistake of mounting my power strip behind my stand. Yea rookie right haha. So i figured take some water out so that i can move it and relocate the power strip. After i got the tank moved so i can get behind it, i found a couple dozen copepods have died and were floating at the top. Yay me lol i made a lil shelf in the cabinet and filled the tank back up with the same water. Its a temp job till i find a permanent solution.

Also checked the water
Ph 8.0
Amon .25
Nitri .25
Nitart 10
Sal 1.026 ish



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[JeepReef]

Picked up a jbj ato. but better yet Neptune apex. Installed last night. Really impressed. Water is cloudy, but i found out i should have rinsed my alive sand before i put in the tank. So a 4" sock is on the way to help out as well as a probe holder


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[pgr11]

Pictures pictures pictures