My 55g Reef

[Vj]

Hey all i figured id put up some pics of my tank, its coming along quite nicely, mostly due to all the info ive learned here.

Its a 55 gallon, sumpless reef.

Im running 2 x 175w 14k MHs and 2 x 96w Actinic PCs.

I have 2 Maxi-jet 1200s on a wave maker and another just on constantly.

~80 lbs. of rock

Its been up and running for around 2 months and just recently put in some sps frags and other lps and a few softies. and everything is doing great so far, even have signs of growth on my sps.

PH - 8.2
Alk - 11.2
Cal - 520
Mag - 1280

Using Salifert test kits for everything.

Unfortunately my iphone takes better pictures than my $500 digi camera...so sorry for the not so great quality.

[collin]

i would have waited longer befor adding corals if i was you...but what light are you using? i also have a 55 heres the youtube link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9I9peB9gj4

[Vj]

Originally Posted by collin

i would have waited longer befor adding corals if i was you...but what light are you using? i also have a 55 heres the youtube link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9I9peB9gj4

Im running 2 x 175w mh 14k and 2 x 96w actinic pcs

Yea i should have waited a bit longer but i did wait for a full cycle and stabalization before adding any of the sps.

[collin]

you had a ful cycle after 2 months or u added the corals 2 months ago? and im only runnging t5 but i want mh but they cost wat to much

[Vj]

No i let it cycle for 2 months, the rock was already pre-cured but i still didnt want to take any chances. The corals only been in there for 1-2 weeks.

It costs a few bucks but id have to say its worth it, i picked up a 175w retrofit with ballast/socket/reflector and 14k bulb for $200 which is really not to bad. Im an electrician and even my prices on everything ended up around $160, so for a premade retrofit kit $200 wasnt bad.

Im actualy in the process of building a new stand that i can put a sump and refugium in, im just taking my time since im dreading the day its done and i have to transfer the tank =\

[collin]

well now your 2 month theory makes more sence to me well your coals look happy so good luck man

[Fat Tony]

everything looks good Nice tank

[Vj]

Originally Posted by Fat Tony

everything looks good Nice tank

Ty sir and ty for all your advice

[Loverotties]

Looks Good.

[collin]

yo to be honest i want your rock work i like how its set up....lets trade tanks

[Vj]

Originally Posted by collin

yo to be honest i want your rock work i like how its set up....lets trade tanks

Haha thanks man

[bcrum51]

Originally Posted by collin

i would have waited longer befor adding corals if i was you...but what light are you using? i also have a 55 heres the youtube link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9I9peB9gj4

I put corals in at like week 3 haha

[quick_murdoc]

Sweet!

[cutietwo]

very cool. maybe it's the shot but that looks so much bigger than a 55! ..or maybe it's the REALLY deep sand bed

[Vj]

Originally Posted by cutietwo

very cool. maybe it's the shot but that looks so much bigger than a 55! ..or maybe it's the REALLY deep sand bed

Yea its definately the shot the guy at my LFS said the same thing.

And yea i kinda went a little overboard on the sand its around 3-4 inches.