Ryan D's 55g Reef - Video update 5/06/13

Looking good my friend!

Hopefully someone can ID this.

 

MP10 and an sps frag? Sounds like a good day to me,congrats!

 

Thanks mate. I would also like to know what it actually is

Great day . With a growing clean up crew, tank should be coming good soon.

 

Second SPS


Alternate SPS view


My new zoo's


My not new bta, which I am quite proud of:

 

Congrats on the MP10 and the new frags!

 

Hey guys,

I am considering getting a few reactors. At the moment i have a 55g tank with a 30g sump. Approx 4-5months old. It is lit up by a 150 CREE LED system with moonlights and all that jazz. It currently houses only a hand full of fish and a few softies, 2 nems, 3 x LPS and 2 x SPS. Flow is provided by an MP10 on Nutrient Transport Mode and some other smaller power heads.

I have a hydor 450 performer skimmer and a two little fishies GFO Reactor and Chiller.

I am having problems with cyanobacteria and a nem acclimating but other than that, the tank is coming along fantastically.

Basically I have a few questions on adding reactors:

- Would it be wise to add NPX biopellet reactor to the system? Considering I already have a GFO phosban reactor?

- Would it be wise to get another reactor for Carbon? I currently have it just sitting in a bag near my return. If it is a good idea, what carbon media is most useful?

- Would it be wise to add a Kalkwasser Reactor? My calcium currently sits nicely at approximately 460 and I barely have to dose it. But my coral load is small. Is kalkwasser the best way to dose calcium.

Or would it be better to get a dosing system set up for Calc, Mg and Alk? Before going a reactor route?

Thanks for the advice guys, im finally trying to move my tank into a more experienced set up.

 

Hey guys,

Here are some new additions today.

New frog spawn with green body and pink tips.


New Red and White Hard Coco worm


New Yellow and Purple Hard Coco worm

 

Hey all.

I haven't posted on this thread for a while, so its definately due for an update.

Alot has happened to the tank since I last posted, I lost a few fish, gained a few fish, lost a few corals and gained a few corals. But overall the algae problems I have been struggling with seem to be gone and everything in the tank is starting to thrive.

Im still struggling with my GFO and biopellets, as I dont think the reactor gets enough flow. Im also not really happy with right side scape, but absolutely loving the left side .

Here are some pics of the tank at the moment.

Wide Tank View:


Sun Coral:


Alveopora:


Black Sun Coral:


Toadstool:


Gorgonian:


Clam:


Tree Coral:


Two Torches:


Elegance Coral:


Left Side:


Let me know what you think

 

Looks fantastic Ryan.

That one torch coral is amazing.

I am glad the tank has finally stabilized for you.