New Aquarium

[ouling]

Hello, I move here a year ago and decided to start a reef tank after we bought a place here.

 

It was quite difficult to get the stand I wanted. I didn't want laminate and preferred wood finish instead.

 

Here are some pics of the progress!!

 

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[Jeebusai]

Very nice cabinet. Is it custom made? 

[ouling]

 Yes it is! I forgot what wood this is made from tho.

[Jeebusai]

18 minutes ago, ouling said:

 Yes it is! I forgot what wood this is made from tho.

It’s very nice! Looks like from crate and barrel. Likely chengal wood. Must have cost a bomb man  

 

[ouling]

Thanks! It did cost ALOT more than I initially budgeted! Overall, I am satisfied with the results even though now I have little budget left for corals or fish

Here is an update of the equipment:

Tank: 3ft X 2ft X 2ft with 3 sided low iron glass and overflow box on the outside

Sump: Generic compact sump (accommodate the chiller)

Skimmer: Bubble Magus Curve A8

Light: Maxspect RSX 200W controlled with ICV 6

Chiller: Hailea HSA 66A

Wavemaker: Jebao OW-40 X 2

Return Pump: Jebao JCP 6500

Other random stuff:

Europace Jet Turbine 10' fan

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Sorry for not having pics.

 

[Jeebusai]

Nice equipment list! The skimmer looks pretty huge for a 3 feet! 

[ReefManiac]

1 hour ago, ouling said:

Thanks! It did cost ALOT more than I initially budgeted! Overall, I am satisfied with the results even though now I have little budget left for corals or fish

Here is an update of the equipment:

Tank: 3ft X 2ft X 2ft with 3 sided low iron glass and overflow box on the outside

Sump: Generic compact sump (accommodate the chiller)

Skimmer: Bubble Magus Curve A8

Light: Maxspect RSX 200W controlled with ICV 6

Chiller: Hailea HSA 66A

Wavemaker: Jebao OW-40 X 2

Return Pump: Jebao JCP 6500

Other random stuff:

Europace Jet Turbine 10' fan

RODI - Aquatic Life

 

Sorry for not having pics.

 

One way or another, you're gonna have to stretch the budget by "alot". It's a poisonous hobby!

[tec]

In this hobby there is no so call budget 

[ouling]

The tank is getting cycled

Got corals 1 day after filling with water

Skimmer finally broken in after overflowing for 5 days

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[ouling]

Lazy tank shot.

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[MarCal]

Very nice scape. Looks really good and super fast stocking up 

[Jeebusai]

Fast & Furious! 

[SubzeroLT]

Nice  & neat. More pics please

 

[Ooozone]

Can you share photos of your sump?

[WasabiAndy]

Share pic of your coral n fishes pls

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[ouling]

Sorry I have 0 fish as the tank just got through a cycle. I do have non-flattering some phone pics of the aquascaping and corals. I know from experience that you do not need a cycled tank to have corals  

Pardon the massive algae bloom. I did put about a pound of GFO but it's losing the battle.

The look: I tried to make the aquascape somewhat pleasing to all of the different viewing angles. I was going for a "canyon" in the middle to emphasize the depth, ledge overhang on the one side, and a nano feel on the other. The opening of the canyon is larger at the front and narrows drastically then closes at the end. This gives it a lagoon look when viewing from left to right (but not straight on). 

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[ouling]

The sump with the skimmer and chiller plus all the controllers.

My vision was to minimize clutter and keep it as tidy as possible so I kept the mess inside the cabinet.

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[Mahesh]

The sump with the skimmer and chiller plus all the controllers.

My vision was to minimize clutter and keep it as tidy as possible so I kept the mess inside the cabinet.

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Very nice and neat setup..

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[ouling]

Very nice and neat setup..

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Thanks! The crazy algae outbreak seems to be under control after 1lb of GFO. I am looking for more corals so if you have any large show pieces please let me know!

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[Mahesh]

Hi Bro..sorry I have only FOWLR and I dont have any corals as of now.  But I am preparing now to start corals. Learning about corals and how to care from the posts here and reefers around here..

 

[ouling]

The anemone was moved to a permanent time out corner. This will be my new fuge. Light is very good and remote controlled.

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[Admiraltian]

Sump look kinda small.

[ouling]

It is very small. Fits a BM Curve A8 and what i need well enough tho. I wanted everything inside the stand and keep the rest of the house free of any fish stuff. I view the fish tank is a decorative item.

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[ouling]

Some new shrooms and the previous Nano tank from back home.

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[ouling]

Question on lighting:

I have a Maxspect R250, and the coloration of my aquarium inhabitants doesn't seem to match that of the Radions I had on my other aquarium. Maybe because my skillz are garbage and my coral's lack the environment to be colorful. Have anyone else observed this? 

Thanks