Having moved on from a small RedSeaMax130 to a currently running frag/quarantine/hospital setup, we have decided to move to bigger better things. The tank that has been our inspiration is without a doubt Pete & sue's stunning Reef build.( viewtopic.php?f=145&t=200230 )
System Objectives: This is to be our centerpiece at the entry to our home, dividing from the loungeroom. Apart form the hours and hours of sitting watching another goal is to educate our young kids and hopefully get them involved and wanting to learn.
System Type: Mixed Reef sps and lps with loads of beautiful fish.
Display System:
Strike up Date:30/6/2012
Display Tank: 7ft x 2.5ft x 2ft
Display Lighting: Illumagic 'S'
Stand: A very heavy timer/sheeted stand. Whiteboard interior , all siliconed and sealed. 16 powerpoints
Hood: To be made of lightweight aluminium with hinged cladding for easy access.
Sump: 5ft x 2ft x 2ft.
Refugium: Small DSB and Macro area before skimmer chamber. JNS alpha 2 biopellet reactor
Refugium Lighting:
Support systems:
System Water: Natural salt water
Display Water circulation: 4 vortech mpwes40's
Return Pump: sicce multi 5800lph return
Skimmer: Vortex Alpha 200
Evaporation Top Up:Auto topup via tunze osmolator
Chiller: Looking very strongly at getting a Teco TC20
Chemical Support:
Calcium Addition: Currently using Redsea via dosing pump
Alkilinity Addition: Currently using Redsea via dosing pump
Other Chemical Maintenance: Currently using Redsea via dosing pump
Current Water Chemistry: If applicable
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