I would like the experts and reef keepers help me add, improve, or critique my piece of the ocean. Here is a short journey of things i've changed, and learned.
Here is a current shot at my 55g. I went for the minimalistic look and added a lot of my live rock to my sump.
PICT0515 by felix_434, on Flickr
When I started the sump:
I also have a unique 29G sump tank unlike Berlin or typical set-ups. To make a long story short, I attempted to add baffles after my ATO (Algae Turf Scrubber), to a HOB skimmer, then to my return pump. I have changed a lot from skimmer only to HOB refugium, to cutting holes in the wall and adding a 29G sump tank in my furnace room behind the tank.
IMG_1051 by felix_434, on Flickr
Well the baffles gave way and now I’m not using baffles, which I don't get any micro bubbles.
I ran just my old Reef Octopus HOB with my ATS.
IMG_1068 by felix_434, on Flickr
My sump now houses my ATS, BRS reactor, HOB skimmer, ATO, filter sock & holder, and heater. I have a bunch of my live rock from the DT in my sump as well.
Untitled by felix_434, on Flickr
Untitled by felix_434, on Flickr
ATS
IMG_1483 by felix_434, on Flickr
Filter sock and holder
Untitled by felix_434, on Flickr
And our hungry cat Mudo :-D
PICT0502 by felix_434, on Flickr
I want to strive to have mostly soft coral maybe some LPS tank, and appreciate your feedback. I have a Solar Extreme 4 T5 with 2 -10K and 2 actinic's.
Here is a current shot at my 55g. I went for the minimalistic look and added a lot of my live rock to my sump.
PICT0515 by felix_434, on Flickr
When I started the sump:
I also have a unique 29G sump tank unlike Berlin or typical set-ups. To make a long story short, I attempted to add baffles after my ATO (Algae Turf Scrubber), to a HOB skimmer, then to my return pump. I have changed a lot from skimmer only to HOB refugium, to cutting holes in the wall and adding a 29G sump tank in my furnace room behind the tank.
IMG_1051 by felix_434, on Flickr
Well the baffles gave way and now I’m not using baffles, which I don't get any micro bubbles.
I ran just my old Reef Octopus HOB with my ATS.
IMG_1068 by felix_434, on Flickr
My sump now houses my ATS, BRS reactor, HOB skimmer, ATO, filter sock & holder, and heater. I have a bunch of my live rock from the DT in my sump as well.
Untitled by felix_434, on Flickr
Untitled by felix_434, on Flickr
ATS
IMG_1483 by felix_434, on Flickr
Filter sock and holder
Untitled by felix_434, on Flickr
And our hungry cat Mudo :-D
PICT0502 by felix_434, on Flickr
I want to strive to have mostly soft coral maybe some LPS tank, and appreciate your feedback. I have a Solar Extreme 4 T5 with 2 -10K and 2 actinic's.