Rebuild 40 breeder softy/LPS

[Flaxon-Waxon]

New set up. Waiting for dust to settle, just added new sand:

40 breeder
Deep Blue Series 1 stand
700 GPH Glass.holes overflow kit
Eheim Compact +3000
Reef Octo NWB110
GFO reactor with MJ1200
Taotronics 120 watt dimmable LED
Jager 150 watt heater x 2
20 gallon sump (filter floss, skimmer/reactor/heaters, return)
Vortech MP10 x 2

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[Flaxon-Waxon]

Things going well so far. Some updated pics..

http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums...8-6A0D-4CE7-BC15-9D56A7C9ADCC_zps4gt4odlo.jpg


Lights on:

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[Qube]

Nicely done! In the process of setting up a 40b currently as well.

 

[Flaxon-Waxon]

Little sump action.
20 gallon
Reef Octo NWB110
Filter media tray in first chamber
Eheim Compact + return pump
2 jäger 150 watt heaters
Still waiting to install GFO reactor

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[Flaxon-Waxon]

Couple additions. Mated pair of clowns:

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Duncan waiting to open up. She's pissed right now:

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Couple different zoa colonies:

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Rock with shrooms:

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Also got another nice paly frag. Will snap some pics when everything is open and enjoying some LED lighting. I made sure to match the light levels for the most part from my buddy's LFS, but started a bit lower to acclimate.

 

[mr_X]

Use the very top choice "direct link" on photobucket, and paste it into the "insert image" box (the second from the last icon just above the text box).

 

[Flaxon-Waxon]

Use the very top choice "direct link" on photobucket, and paste it into the "insert image" box (the second from the last icon just above the text box).

I do use direct link and do copy/paste. There's no insert image box. Certain reason you're telling me this? Not at all trying to sound ride Mr X, didn't know if the pics didn't show up or not...??

 

[Anovack]

Flaxon....I really like your aqua scape! I like the multiple mounds and caves scattered. After seeing your return I think I want to set my up like that and not drill for a return. I'm getting a eheim compact 3000 for my current40 build as well. How's the initial thought? First time buying eheim.

 

[Flaxon-Waxon]

Thanks! I use the Eheim compact plus 3000. Very quiet, and also adjustable. Takes 3/4" plumbing as well (if I remember correctly). And yes, don't drill the return if you don't need to, which on a rimmed tank is not needed. I just ran soft plumbing to a dual loc line return. Was very easy to set up. Actually, none of my plumbing is PVC, it's all flexible...

I switched things up a bit, Here's a new scape pic...

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[mr_X]

 

[Flaxon-Waxon]

I only use my phone app, is there a different way to copy the link?

 

[Flaxon-Waxon]

Does this show up as pic or link?

 

[mr_X]

As a picture.

 

[Flaxon-Waxon]

Ok. I've been choosing the "direct link" on photobucket, this one I did "IMG"... Thanks for brining to my attention.

 

[mr_X]

No problem

 

[Flaxon-Waxon]

My new duncan was fully open this morning when I woke up. Can't wait to see it under the lighting tonight...

 

[Flaxon-Waxon]

Some better pics, color not so hot, but I'll never figure out how to get snappy colors with my iphone...

 

[Flaxon-Waxon]

Heading to pick up some more coral today. I have my eye on a light blue trumpet colony, a frogspawn, and an acan. I get pretty solid discounts so could be a few more zoa/paly frags as well.


Decided to hook up my media reactor this afternoon as well. I intend on running Phosgard in a media bag in the reactor... Any recommendations on how much phosgard I should begin with?

 

[Flaxon-Waxon]

Some more corals added today. Gold wall hammer (about 5" long), acan frag, and a plug of Xenia...

 

[mr_X]

Ahh...xenia....a friend to some.....A NIGHTMARE TO OTHERS!
It looks cool, but it can be a bit invasive.