SeanMonster's 180 gallon Reef Conversion

[SeanMonster]

Friday the 13th. The long awaited conversion of my 180g FO to a reef. The equipment is as follows:

AquaticLife 8 bulb T5 light fixture
Custom acrylic sump
ASM G3+ Protein Skimmer
2 300W Fluval Heaters
2 Koralia 1450 power heads
ATO Unit
1200 GPH Magdrive Return Pump
100 lbs Fiji Live Rock
Select pieces of decor I already had

Started the cycle 2 days ago. Hoping I'm ready for livestock in a couple of weeks.

 

[SeanMonster]

Six days in and the cycle is well underway. Should be complete by next week.

 

[obscurereef]

Great choice. Why'd you want to convert? Is it going to be a mixture of different coral types or SPS dominant? Cool tank.

 

[SeanMonster]

Great choice. Why'd you want to convert? Is it going to be a mixture of different coral types or SPS dominant? Cool tank.

Decided to convert because I enjoy my 90 gal reef that is in my kitchen. The 180 gal is in my Familyroom where I spend most of my time. I'm planning on doing a mixture of corals. Thanks for the compliment and for following along.

 

[obscurereef]

No problem. Look forward to see its progress. Soon you'll have a reef in every room haha

 

[Animal-Chin]

Man I want a 180. Looks great...

 

[SeanMonster]

Man I want a 180. Looks great...

Thank you. Can't wait to start stocking.

 

[SeanMonster]

Thank you. Can't wait to start stocking.

Cycle is done. Two weeks to the day. Added six Trochus Snails, 2 Conchs, and a mated clown pair. Also moved some Star Polyps from my 90 gallon

 

[SeanMonster]

Picked up a couple of torches, moved my Pagoda Cup Coral and Grape Cap into the tank. Will get some pictures soon.

 

[Guinness]

Coming along nicely mate. Looks really good, get cracking on the picks lol

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[SeanMonster]

Thanks Guinness. I know, I'm behind with pictures. I'll get some this weekend.

 

[sharkiegirl94]

Nice set up

 

[kdpuffer]

Still waiting on pictures

 

[SeanMonster]

Here are the long awaited pics. Acid Pectinia, Brain and Fungia, and full tank.

 

[Guinness]

Some nice looking corals there mate. What is the one on the right? The one that looks like a petal.

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[SeanMonster]

Some nice looking corals there mate. What is the one on the right? The one that looks like a petal.

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That is my Purple Cap from my 90 gal reef. It's about the size of a volleyball. It was a small triangle when I got it.

 

[SeanMonster]

Oh, and thank you Guinness.

 

[Guinness]

Your welcome. Can you give me the Latin name for the purple cap please.

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[SeanMonster]

It's actually called a Grape Cap and is a Montipora. I included an up close for you.

 

[bribo12]

Your welcome. Can you give me the Latin name for the purple cap please.

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Purple Montipora capornicis