Spartanman22
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Due to a losing battle with cyano, resulting in a mini-crash, and an upcoming move I have decided to retire the 80 gallon setup. I designed and setup that system with the mindset that my wife and I would be at our current apartment until we were prepared to purchase a home (3-5 years). However, life had different plans and we will now be moving. So, I will be downgrading into a Fluval M90. I was very close to just calling it quits entirely for a while, but I just couldn't walk away from my clowns and gig. I've had both for almost 5 years now, and they are a breeding pair. Since I'm keeping the nem and clowns I might as well keep all the SPS that survived the crash as well! This setup will be either in the dining area or living room area of our new condo. My goals for this system are simplicity and for it to look like a piece of furniture. Here's a breakdown of the system:
This AIO has four chambers. The first will house the InTank Media Basket, second is about 4"x10" and will house chaeto, third is about the same at 4"x10" and will house marinepure blocks, and the last chamber will house the skimmer, heater, and ATO (apex). Hopefully I can get some pictures of my progress thus far tonight. I hate to see the 80 go, but hopefully I can find success with this new setup. Unfortunately just as I'm about to start tearing down the 80, the cyano starts receeding and the surviving acros are starting to really color up and look good again.
- Tank: Fluval M90 tank and stand
- Filtration: Tunze DOC 9004 Comline Skimmer
- Brains: Apex Gold w/ autofeeder, wxm, and ALD
- Flow: EcoTech Marine MP10wQD x 2
- Lighting: ReefBreeders Photon V2
- Dosing: GHL Profilux Doser 2
- Miscellaneous: Finnex Heater, Magnafuge Refugium Light, Artfully Acrylic Screen Top, Sicce return pump, and InTank Media Basket
This AIO has four chambers. The first will house the InTank Media Basket, second is about 4"x10" and will house chaeto, third is about the same at 4"x10" and will house marinepure blocks, and the last chamber will house the skimmer, heater, and ATO (apex). Hopefully I can get some pictures of my progress thus far tonight. I hate to see the 80 go, but hopefully I can find success with this new setup. Unfortunately just as I'm about to start tearing down the 80, the cyano starts receeding and the surviving acros are starting to really color up and look good again.