FTS 55g Reef quickie (added more PICS)

Thanks Rida & divott, it's nice to see it come together after all the work & time, we 3reefers know just how that goes

 

Very nice looking tank you have MoJoe. May I ask what other kind of equipment you are running besides the Light fixture?

I can't wait until I can start a big build in a couple of years when I'm done with school. It will be possible that I can at least upgrade to my 29 gallon in a month or two.

 

Thanks, it's a pretty minimalist set-up, this is the exact equipment I run other than the TX5 & 70lbs of LR:

- AquaC Remora HOB Skimmer (w/ maxi jet 1200 pump)
- 2 Koralia Evolution pumps (750gph each)
- TLF Phosban 150 Reactor w/ maxi jet 400 pump (Chemi Pure Elite media)
- 300w Stealth heater

That's it & I do a 5g water change per week & manually dose B-ionic ALK/CA/MG twice a week for maintenance.

Best of luck on your upgrade!

 

Very nice tank..looks really healthy and well taken care of 8).keep up the great work..
how do you like the chemi pure elite?? do you feel it`s worth running . I have the same TLF reactor with carbon and one with BRS ferric oxide..(not really feeling this stuff)..and have been thinking about this stuff...

 

Thanks, I love the Chemi Pure Elite, my PO4 is at 0 & the water is always nice and clear/clean. I basically stuff the smallest bag (11oz I think) into the reactor and replace every 4 weeks. Give it a try def.

 

Very good.will give it a try..thanks.

 

out of curiosity, what filter(s) do you run on the tank if you do not use a sump?

 

Mojoe

thats one impressive set up for a 7 year old

Steve

 

was waiting for someone to ask that..lol..good ol steve..;D

 

thank you, I was just potty trained and felt I was ready to tackle SW fish-keeping, my parents are thrilled!

@Mariman, there is no filter running on the tank. The LR acts as your biological filtration and the skimmer pulls the gunk out of the water. IMO a filter will just end up becoming more work than help in a SW tank.