Tank introduction

[snowmansnow]

So I'm new around these parts.. and i thought i would give the start of a tank introduction. I'm going to start with equipment, since my lights are out today and tomorrow while I battle cyanobacteria.

IN the sump :
ER CS6+-2 skimmer
Tunze Osmolator ATO
Media reactor for GFO (when needed) from http://www.bulkreefsupply.com">www.bulkreefsupply.com</a>
Kalk stirrer in line with ATO from [IMG]http://www.aquaticsystemsdesign.com">www.aquaticsystemsdesign.com</a>
Mag 9.5 return pump

[B]Lighting:[/B]
Aquactinics Constellation 7x58w T5

[B]Circulation [/B]
2 x Vorteh MP40ws (one on each end of the tank). I normally run them in reef crest mode

The stand was built me and my father. The doors actually detach from the left end and the front right. They are held in place by magnets when installed.

You'll notice I made the left end of the tank the electrical area. It is closed off from the "wet" sump area. I just never liked the idea of all those plugs being right there with all that moving water and humidity.

I guess my next purchase will be a controller. To help time lights, kalk stirrer, and monitor all sorts of things!

Let me know if you have any ?s

Have a nice day everyone
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[fish scales2]

How long has this system been up and running?

 

[mapleredta]

Ask a mod to move this to the Reef forum for you. You posted it in the classifieds.

 

[snowmansnow]

ya.. my bad.. i didnt realize what forum I was in.

if a mod sees this PLEASE move it to the right place thanks

 

[william1]

Nice looking tank and welcome. Have you figured out the reason for the cyno? Becuase if I know people here they are always ready to help out. Keep us posted with pictures...

 

[snowmansnow]

I THINK a few fish deaths gave it the fuel it needed. I was never able to find those guys, so they just decomposed I guess.

 

[snowmansnow]

Fish Scales2;391627 wrote: How long has this system been up and running?

8 or 9 months

 

[mojo]

Nice setup!

Moved to Reef Discussion.

 

[snowmansnow]

Thanks for the move Chris

 

[fish scales2]

I would say it is more like the "gfo when needed" that is causing the biggest issue. You must wean a system from opposed to just stopping use of.

SnowManSnow;391653 wrote: I THINK a few fish deaths gave it the fuel it needed. I was never able to find those guys, so they just decomposed I guess.

 

[snowmansnow]

If were an algae bloom I would agree, but seeing as it us bacteria that happens to be photosynthetic, would it matter?

 

[fish scales2]

Need better photos but looks more like dynoflatulates, <span style="color: black">either way starting and stopping GFO will cause issues. In my experience anytime someone discontinues use of GFO cyano and algeas go nuts.</span>

 

[snowmansnow]

Fish Scales2;391786 wrote: Need better photos but looks more like dynoflatulates, <span style="color: black">either way starting and stopping GFO will cause issues. In my experience anytime someone discontinues use of GFO cyano and algeas go nuts.</span>

Ok if it were dyno and not cyano what would be the treatment differences?