My 90 gallon reef

The1poolman · 06-16-2006, 05:32 AM

I have just hit the 9 month mark. I of had to go through the typical 2 months of damsels, live sand, and live rock. Then had to wait for the cured live rock, to actually finish its curing and nitrate leaching stages, "another 2 months".

Then I went through a few equipment modifications, and additions. At that point, I was then able to start slowly stocking the tank.

I have been doing reef/fish tanks for many years. I had never done a reef tank to the scope in which I am attempting at this point. I have been very patient and diligent maintaining and trying to improve wherever I can. I pay attention to any slight changes,

being sure to research any unknowns.

Everytime I have questions for the people on this site, I have always gotten many helpful ideas and suggestions.

Enough of my babbling on, so here is a listing of my equipment and inhabitants of the tank.

90 gallon glass tank 48" x 24" x 18"
Home made oak stand 40" tall
Home made top/ light reflector
PM "precision marine" 40 gallon sump.
ARCTICA chiller 1/10 hp
Korallin calcium reactor model # 1502
Coralife UV sterilizer 18watt
Coralife light assemly w/ 2 x 250w Mh 2 x 96w actinic 4 moonlight led's
Euro reef recirculating protien skimmer RC-135
120lbs live rock
6" live sand/ gravel mix
Aqua controller 2 pro running it all

Fish:
Purple tang
Powder brown tang
Blue tang
Copperband butterfly
Yellow wrasse
2 percula clowns
Flame angel
5 misc damsels
Watchman goby
sand sifting goby
yellow spot goby
orange spot goby
Orange striped goby
3 cleaner wrasses
2 6 line wrasses

Corals and Inverts:
Sun coral
green star polyps
misc colored zoas
colt coral
red chili coral
blue sponge
purple disk coral
candy cane trumpet corals
2 green tipped leather corals
Anchor coral
Green moon
Flat brain coral
2 Giant Anthelia
Kenya tree corals
green acropora
3 cleaner shrimp
3 pepermint shrimp
2 Maxima clams
25 snails
20 or so crabs

I believe that is all, I shall update the list if I find anyone in the tank I have forgotten about.

Woodstock · 06-16-2006, 06:12 AM

Very nice equipment list you have! Sounds like you have certainly invested wisely.

Your fish bioload seems very, very high. I'm curious to know what your nitrAtes testing at? How much of a water change do you perform weekly?

Beautiful Suncoral!!

The1poolman · 06-16-2006, 06:23 AM

I know, I do love fish. Most all of them are definately on the smaller side. But to answer your question, my nitrates are at absolute zero. I do weekly water changes, about 15 gallons per week. But the greatest factor has been the Euroreef skimmer model RC-135, it is an absolute jewel of an item. I have never seen a skimmer so efficient in all my life. I also like to keep a high nutrient load for the corals, so I have found with small weekly water changes and an insane protien skimmer, the nitrates are zero.

And thank you for the compliment. It does seem to be all coming together.
The1poolman

Gina · 06-16-2006, 06:26 AM

Nice!
Looking forward to more pics!

Charlie97L · 06-16-2006, 10:58 AM

does your CBB bother your clams at all?

The1poolman · 06-16-2006, 11:03 AM

No thank god he does not. I watched him every waking moment for the first 2 months with him. Keep him well fed and fortunately he does not bother anyone.

boozeman · 06-16-2006, 11:35 AM

lovely tank !!!

nice equipment list....don't know about a company whose initials are PMS though (Precision Marine Systems)

Woodstock · 06-16-2006, 12:15 PM

Nice full tank shot!

lcstorc · 06-16-2006, 12:50 PM

Nice tank!

billyr98 · 06-16-2006, 03:16 PM

Nice tank... Gotta love a reefer who likes fish also!!!

06-16-2006, 05:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
The1poolman Tunicate Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 22 View Gallery Karma Komment	My 90 gallon reef I have just hit the 9 month mark. I of had to go through the typical 2 months of damsels, live sand, and live rock. Then had to wait for the cured live rock, to actually finish its curing and nitrate leaching stages, "another 2 months". Then I went through a few equipment modifications, and additions. At that point, I was then able to start slowly stocking the tank. I have been doing reef/fish tanks for many years. I had never done a reef tank to the scope in which I am attempting at this point. I have been very patient and diligent maintaining and trying to improve wherever I can. I pay attention to any slight changes, being sure to research any unknowns. Everytime I have questions for the people on this site, I have always gotten many helpful ideas and suggestions. Enough of my babbling on, so here is a listing of my equipment and inhabitants of the tank. 90 gallon glass tank 48" x 24" x 18" Home made oak stand 40" tall Home made top/ light reflector PM "precision marine" 40 gallon sump. ARCTICA chiller 1/10 hp Korallin calcium reactor model # 1502 Coralife UV sterilizer 18watt Coralife light assemly w/ 2 x 250w Mh 2 x 96w actinic 4 moonlight led's Euro reef recirculating protien skimmer RC-135 120lbs live rock 6" live sand/ gravel mix Aqua controller 2 pro running it all Fish: Purple tang Powder brown tang Blue tang Copperband butterfly Yellow wrasse 2 percula clowns Flame angel 5 misc damsels Watchman goby sand sifting goby yellow spot goby orange spot goby Orange striped goby 3 cleaner wrasses 2 6 line wrasses Corals and Inverts: Sun coral green star polyps misc colored zoas colt coral red chili coral blue sponge purple disk coral candy cane trumpet corals 2 green tipped leather corals Anchor coral Green moon Flat brain coral 2 Giant Anthelia Kenya tree corals green acropora 3 cleaner shrimp 3 pepermint shrimp 2 Maxima clams 25 snails 20 or so crabs I believe that is all, I shall update the list if I find anyone in the tank I have forgotten about. Last edited by The1poolman : 06-16-2006 at 12:36 PM.

06-16-2006, 06:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 21,650 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My 90 gallon reef Very nice equipment list you have! Sounds like you have certainly invested wisely. Your fish bioload seems very, very high. I'm curious to know what your nitrAtes testing at? How much of a water change do you perform weekly? Beautiful Suncoral!! __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~29 gal QT/Hospital tank~* *~3 gal Pico~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MH, dual Actinic t5s,AquaController III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

06-16-2006, 06:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
The1poolman Tunicate Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 22 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: My 90 gallon reef I know, I do love fish. Most all of them are definately on the smaller side. But to answer your question, my nitrates are at absolute zero. I do weekly water changes, about 15 gallons per week. But the greatest factor has been the Euroreef skimmer model RC-135, it is an absolute jewel of an item. I have never seen a skimmer so efficient in all my life. I also like to keep a high nutrient load for the corals, so I have found with small weekly water changes and an insane protien skimmer, the nitrates are zero. And thank you for the compliment. It does seem to be all coming together. The1poolman

06-16-2006, 06:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,292 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: My 90 gallon reef Nice! Looking forward to more pics! __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

06-16-2006, 10:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
Charlie97L Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Bethesda, MD Posts: 1,288 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: My 90 gallon reef does your CBB bother your clams at all? __________________ 40 Breeder, 20H Frag Aquactinics T5s, CPR Fuge, Deltec AP600, AC Jr, WavySea

06-16-2006, 11:03 AM	#6 (permalink)
The1poolman Tunicate Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 22 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: My 90 gallon reef No thank god he does not. I watched him every waking moment for the first 2 months with him. Keep him well fed and fortunately he does not bother anyone.

06-16-2006, 12:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 21,650 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My 90 gallon reef Nice full tank shot! __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~29 gal QT/Hospital tank~* *~3 gal Pico~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MH, dual Actinic t5s,AquaController III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

06-16-2006, 12:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 16,423 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My 90 gallon reef Nice tank! __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g Jawfish enjoyment ASM answer girl. Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

06-16-2006, 03:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
billyr98 Reefing Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 5,399 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My 90 gallon reef Nice tank... Gotta love a reefer who likes fish also!!! __________________ Billyr98 -=NJRC Treasurer=- My 450g Reef Tank ~~~ Its HERE!!!

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