Squatch XXL
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I am starting a chronicle here for an 85 gallon 3' tank. The tank was bought used, and over 8-9 months was repaired to the best of my ability. Personally, I am skeptical, but optimistic. It is located in our downstairs family room, which no one uses, and is finished. I may have to implement a tv in addition to a fish tank to have people migrate here.
The diy history is here: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forum/...al-of-plastic-frame.95624/page-3#post-1324608
Filled with water last week over approx 150# LR, and a few gallons of sterilized sea shells. Rock was 2 pieces of large agrocrete which is the back 2 grey rocks. Rest of rock is florida inland. Rocks were dense, and very boring shaped. Was cooked since 10-2016 in a dark room.
Rocks stack in a way that none wobble. I intentionally made it look like a pile of rocks. I was not attempting to make dramatic overhangs, or caves. I wanted the most stable and simple rock pile. Technically, there is a small one out front, so there is 2 simple piles.
Tank is peninsula, and I am seriously thinking about doing sand on one side, and CC on the other. I know eventually it will mix, but am a-ok with this.
I only plan to keep this tank setup for a max of 5 years.
Lighting is TBD. Bright enough for at least a few SPS on the highest point. Currently have a generic 30" quad t5.
Tank is filled 75% of the way because I do not have the sump setup at all, and because I want to slowly fill the tank to observe the glass work. Because this was DIY, I will be very observant.
I believe I am getting diatoms, or red algae. Nothing else exciting.
The diy history is here: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forum/...al-of-plastic-frame.95624/page-3#post-1324608
Filled with water last week over approx 150# LR, and a few gallons of sterilized sea shells. Rock was 2 pieces of large agrocrete which is the back 2 grey rocks. Rest of rock is florida inland. Rocks were dense, and very boring shaped. Was cooked since 10-2016 in a dark room.
Rocks stack in a way that none wobble. I intentionally made it look like a pile of rocks. I was not attempting to make dramatic overhangs, or caves. I wanted the most stable and simple rock pile. Technically, there is a small one out front, so there is 2 simple piles.
Tank is peninsula, and I am seriously thinking about doing sand on one side, and CC on the other. I know eventually it will mix, but am a-ok with this.
I only plan to keep this tank setup for a max of 5 years.
Lighting is TBD. Bright enough for at least a few SPS on the highest point. Currently have a generic 30" quad t5.
Tank is filled 75% of the way because I do not have the sump setup at all, and because I want to slowly fill the tank to observe the glass work. Because this was DIY, I will be very observant.
I believe I am getting diatoms, or red algae. Nothing else exciting.