Tumbleweed

This is my journal to chronical the birth and growth of my 100gal saltwater tank.
The tank was a fresh water angel tank up untill a couple of months ago when the tank cracked down the entire side and 95+ gallons of water went all over my living room. I lost all of the fish and plants because I was in Las Vegas when it happend. So thanks to the help and generosity of my LFS who gave me a new tank for free and a stand for cost to replace the others I am stariting over. How ever this time I figured I would make the tank a Saltwater Reef tank.

First the basics.
100USgal tank
120lbs of sand
Fluval 405 canister filter system
250w ViaAqua Stainless Steel Heater
2 65w Actinic Blue lights
2 65w 12k Power Compact Lights
4 1w Lunar Lights

Here is a picture of the tank tanken 2 days ago.

As of today the water readings are
pH 8.4
Amonia .2
nitrite .20
nitrate 20ppm
phosphate 2.0
Clacium 560ppm
Hardness 14%
salinity 1.235

It looks as though it is going through another mini cycle, I will just have to keep an eye on it and do a couple of water changes.
It is a start and I am excited to see how this turns out.

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ninilie

Im glad you were able to bounce back after the first tank busted. Also it seems a perfect time to convert to saltwater. I wish i could afford it and thought i could handle it. It looks like you are on your way to a very nice looking tank.

Tumbleweed

I just purchased about 25lbs of Fiji live rock from my LFS and will be putting it in my tank tonight. I hope to snap a couple of pics of it to show before I head out of town for the weekend.

Tumbleweed

Here is a pic of what it looks like with the live rock. I also stopped by my LFS and picked up a protein skimmer. It is the Prizm Skimmer by Red Sea. It's a hang on the back filter, and is very narrow so it fit perfectl behind my tank. Hopefully it works well.

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Shawnie

coming along well!! will you keep updating the pics as you add stuff?? its so awesome seeing the changes

Tumbleweed

Just picked up a Imperator Angel, Mandarin Goby, and 3 red leg Hermit crabs today. The Imperator Angel was missed labeled as a Koran Angel, and was only $29.00.

Tumbleweed

Took a new picture yesterday. Made some minor changes to the tank. Removed some old rock, installed some mor live rock, and removed the airstones.

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Tumbleweed

Oh almost forgot. I have a better pick of my angel. He is more active so it was easier to get a pic of him.

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Tumbleweed

Been a while since I have posted some new info on my tank. I am up to around 65-75lbs of live rock now. I have also added 2 Koralia powerheads to the tank to increase water flow. I also added a red sea prism skimmer as well. It is a HOB skimmer. not the greatest skimmer out there, but it will have to do untill I build my sump and refugium and can get a better skimmer. The wife has the camera at the moment but when she gets home later I will post a couple of new pics of the tank to show the progress.

Shawnie

cant wait for pics! and your angel is still amazing!

rileyrk190

beautiful angel!!

Tumbleweed

Here is a current picture of my tank as of this evening. Still need to add about another 75lbs of live rock.

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Tumbleweed

Almost forgot here is another picture of my angel.

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Amnagrla

This is really cool!!! I know nothing about saltwater tanks so to be able to see what you're doing step by step is wicked cool... Keep it up PLEASE!!

Tumbleweed

Made some more changes to the tank yesterday and today. Added a 20gal sump with a Euro Reef RS135 skimmer. I used a rubber made bin for the sump, as nothing else would fit inside my stand. "and it was cheap"
I also got my RO/DI unit in today. Curently making water for my next water change.

bdunn13

Anymore updates? Another pic maybe?

Tumbleweed

I posted a new pic last night after I add an additional 55lbs of LR to the tank. I guess the post got deleted. Oh well here is the pic again

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tzqng8

Really nice looking.