Alfs 4x2x2 120g Reef

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  1. Alfie uk

    Alfie uk Feather Duster

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    Hey all
    This is my a latest aquarium

    Clearseal 4x2x2 sumped system
    In the sump is a BM Curve skimmer, phos reactor with rowaphos, TMC UV and or3500 return, Cheato and light and a deltec calcium reactor [​IMG]

    In the tank I am running the brilliant WP40 wavemaker by jebao.

    Lighting is provided by it 2080 full spectrum led

    There is approximately 50kg (100lb) of Indo/Fiji Live rock running down the centre of the tank, for the first time I am able to view the ends of the tank and want corals both side of the rock.

    Stockwise at the moment is light, 10 turbos, few hermits, 1 cleaner, 1 peppermint, 6 Chromis, 1 Yellow tang, 1 convict tang, 1 Clown, 1 cleaner wrasse and a sixline wrasse.

    I started adding tap water on the 25th January 2014 after the missus said "what if it leaks?" so did a water test and emptied also was an excuse to give it an extra clean as it had been sat dry for 12 months.

    Anyway that went well and between 26th and 27th filled with salted Ro I had made up.

    On the 27th added all the rock and a product called ATM colony, not going in to great detail but is awesome stuff, tank cycled in 2 days. Incidentally there were several hitchikers on the rock, some elephants ears, mushies and what I believe is a baby flame tip nem that is doing well still.

    Added the the rest of the fish and some coral, sps, nem and a few other bits from the 8th feb up to present.

    So far I am very happy how this system is running and how its progressing. Sps growth and colouration is far better than what I was expecting after a short time.
    I will add a few more details and photos, but for now here is a video, there are more videos on my youtube channel if thats your thing :)

    Cheers!

     
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  3. FeedYourMachine

    FeedYourMachine Feather Duster

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    Looks amazing !
    Very nice and full of color..
     
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    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    Those are some nice corals, you must have had some mature colonies?
     
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    Wow looks great, love all the zoas mixed in.
     
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    Alfie uk Feather Duster

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    Thank you :)

    I bought the caliendrum from a fella that needed to make space, it is growing far to quick though, its the xenia of the sps world lol, I frag it now and give them away. I did move some corals over from my previous system but I am lucky to live in an area where there are quite a few hobbyists so there are usually plenty of frags on offer.

    Thanks, I have always been a bit zoa nuts ;)
     
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  9. Alfie uk

    Alfie uk Feather Duster

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    Cheers!
    It still early days , coming up to 5 months now but I am pretty happy how its going so far :)
     
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    Alfie uk Feather Duster

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    heres a few pictures :)

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    Gorgeous tank and great shots and video.
     
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    Alfie uk Feather Duster

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