Protege's 125g FOWLR

[protege]

Here is my 125 FOWLR. I bought this tank in 2003 from AquaZoo. We broke it down in 2005 when we moved to FB, and didn't get it back up until November 2007. Before I knew TRT or NFMAS existed, I set up the tank they way it was before, crushed coral substrate.. BAH. I changed it to aragonite sand 4/2008. Here are the current tank specs...


Tank:

Tank - 125g AGA w/dual corner overflows
Pumps - (2) RIO 2500
Skimmer - AquaC EV-180 w/ mag 9.5
UV Sterilizer - Turbo Twist 18W w/ MJ 900
Reactor - Two Little Fishes tapped off of MJ 900
Filtration - Wet/Dry sump (modded no bioballs)
Lighting - 72" 4x96 W Orbit PC Fixture by Current USA
Substrate - 130lb Aragonite
Live Rock - 90lbs Figi
Powerheads - (2) Koralia 3

Livestock:

Alive:
(3) Green Chromis - 12/26/07 - OceanReef (Alvin, Simon, and Theodore)
Dogface Puffer - 1/6/08 - OceanReef (Puff Daddy)
Diamond Watchman Goby - 1/24/08 - BioReef (Bob)
Clown Trigger - 3/3/08 - Robs Reef (Dave)

Deceased:
Yellow Tailed Damsel - 12/26/07 to 12/28/07 - OceanReef
Yellow Tailed Damsel - 12/26/07 to 1/13/08 - OceanReef
Yellow Tailed Damsel - 12/26/07 to 1/29/08 - OceanReef
False Ocellaris Clownfish - 1/6/08 to 1/26/08 - Petco
Coral Beauty - 1/24/08 to 2/8/08 - Petco

I always hate losing fish, and I have learned so much since coming here in January 08, and am working to keep everyone alive. Fortunately, everyone is happy and lively now.

Parameters:
Ammonia - 0
Nitrite - 0
Nitrate - 5
Ph - 8.28
Salinity - 1.025
Temp - 80.1

[teach]

Looking forward to pictures.

[protege]

Ok, as promised, here are some pics.

January 3, 2008 - Poor lighting, crushed coral substrate, fake corals, a beginner tank! Yes, those are damsels.



February 3, 2008 - got some liverock in the tank, and my dogface puffer. Starting to look a bit better.. Still a ways to go.

[protege]

Ok, got my lights in today. Here is a nighttime (moonlight) FTS. Substantially different than the previous two. All the fake coral is gone, CC substrate has been removed and aragonite is in, lots of liverock, and a background! You'll have to wait for tomorrow until you can see a daylight shot.......

[protege]

The Actinics are on. Here is a shot.

[protege]

Ok, more pics. After looking at them, I may need to get a new camera for better pics. I am using a Sealife Reefmaster Mini. It is designed for underwater shots, so not sure if I have settings right..

My sump. After my electrifying remodeling today.





FTS:



Close up of my gorgonian (from jojon). For some reason, my goby is trying to bury it :



My 2 other kids (Dogface puffer (Puff Daddy) and Clown trigger (Dave) ):



Close up of my rockwork: