Where does the time go?

Since my last posting I had a seriuous bout with algea and it too until end of August for it to finally clear.
Now that fall is back upon us I may have more time to spend on the tank. I have been in maintenance mode.

Doing the absolute minimum to keep it looking presentable.


Here are some pictures of the rebuild:

The corner wit the finished floor:

 The temporary set up: a 55G with most of the stuff crammed in

 new hardware and a new return pump:

 new sump plumbing for the silent overflow

 the return is now opposite from the previuous configuration.

 Ready for water

 The silent full siphon overflow

Transformation complete!

This is the dry fit-up picture.

I have completed the transisition and I must say that I'm pretty pleased with the results.

Waffleman

The big rebuild

I'm working on some plans to do a complete rebuild my 90Gallon system.


I'm looking to modify the return line with a bigger return pump and a penductor. The corner overflow will be rebuilt to a Herbie Style overflow.

For the live stock, I have new live rock cured from dry rock, SPS and LPS, No soft corals.

The sand will be removed and there will be less live rock as well, allowing more room for growth as well fish.
I did a dry fit of the rock and I will post a picture tomorrow.

Waffleman

The big mess!

What a  mess I created by using a bad test kit.

All of the sudden my corals were loosing tissue. This kept going on for days I ran multiple tests but everything showed normal. Out of desparation I took my water sample to the trusted LFS and the readings were way off.

KH was way too high, so I had to reduce my alk. additions. I was recommended to do couple big water changes to bring the Alk. down to where it needs to be.The tissue loss stopped shortly after.
Lessons learned

1. When things don't seem to go right, do lots of big water changes
2.  When in doubt use different test kits to verify the numbers

Waffleman