Latest update... finally got things to the point that I could put the doors back on. So the Red-Sea knock-off look is complete!
Ventilation fans are in place (please don’t knock the DIY speed control
they are moving a ton of air and aren’t too loud. I’ve always loved Noctua computer fans, so when I saw they had an IPA-rated industrial version I had to use them. They’re g
Got the dosing set back up. SR Aquaristik skimmer is working like a champ and is nearly silent.
ATO has been up for a while - I can’t comprehend the evaporation rate!! 5 gallons isn’t going to last me a week, so may need to find a larger solution.
Made some progress on cable management. Found these great power brick mounts on eBay via Reef2Reef. I think I paid about $7 each, which is a steal. Got a couple bricks mounted today, and now I can get all the cabling cleaned up.
Got a diamond goby today, and he already managed to beat his way out of the quarantine tank.... as much as I hate it, I should have a Ref Sea lid in place early next week :/
Added a few Nassarius and a fighting conch. I’m going to hold steady on CUC for a bit
Now all I need is Chaeto and pods.... time to start planning the next upgrade