Eva's 90 gal baby

[Evik]

I ran into a problem today. I wanted to start skimming during cycling process, I have the skimmer and finally got a Mag 9 pump. Originally I bought blue line 40x pump and then realize I would have to drill a hole in a glass sump (can't get the sump out now) so I bought the submersible Mag, but it has smaller fitting. I can't find reduction in plastic anywhere. Where can I get it? Do I have to order it?

 

[BobCReef]

what size is the pump and what size do you need to get to. i would think most plumping supply stores would have what you need

 

[Evik]

The skimmer has 1" intake and pump has 3/4" outake. I tried Home depot and Lowe's and they couldn't find anything ???

 

[Hawkeye]

Thank you guys

I want to do two islands setup and was thinking to glue together the bottom rocks to create a base, then I will stock up free formation. Mostly because the bottom will be new rocks and later on will come the old with corals.
I read (I do a lots of reading, so I don't have to ask so many questions ;D) I should add the old rocks with corals slowly to new aquarium, of course when the water will be ready, how slow and what should I watch for?

After the new tank has cycled, and you have your old rock that is already cured, I don't see why you can't just add all of it right away. Maybe I'm mis-reading the question/situation?

I would not want to add my old/lr with coral to a new tank that is still cycling.

 

[Evik]

I would not want to add my old/lr with coral to a new tank that is still cycling.

Phil I meant, I will add the rock with corals from my smaller established tank after the water in new tank will be cycled, but I red you should add - introduce the corals slowly and I didn't know why or how slow (what to watch for). Hope this is clearer .

Also Skimmer is finally working . It was challenging, but it is up and working.

Close up

The T5's I will use, I don't like to hang them, so have to make some canopy

So far the water is not cycled yet, so have time :

 

[roadking05]

Light looks awesome. Another reefer to T5 side

 

[wobbegong]

;D But Of Course
Looks Great Eva ..

 

[Hawkeye]

Phil I meant, I will add the rock with corals from my smaller established tank after the water in new tank will be cycled, but I red you should add - introduce the corals slowly and I didn't know why or how slow (what to watch for). Hope this is clearer .

Yep yep! I think you can just add the LR w/coral attached in if the tank has cycled. The movement of the old LR from the established tank should not suffer too much in the switch. But I personally have never done a move - so others can comment!

 

[Evik]

Thank you guys .

Anyone can help with the transfer question, I think will need it soon. How delicate, sensitive are Aussie Acans to transfer?

 

[JRWOHLER]

What light fixture is that? Where did you get it?
Thanks.

 

[Evik]

Sun System Tek Light - T5 High Output Fluorescent Fixture, 48" 8 x 54W. You can pick the combination of Giesemann lamps. Before I buy something, I like to search the net for quality and best price and this is what I liked. Check it out http://www.sunlightsupply.com

 

[JRWOHLER]

Thanks I am torn between basically that fixture and the LED ones.
Would like to keep the electric bill down somewhat.

 

[Evik]

Yap and also you don't need a chiller ;D

 

[Evik]

Let there be light

Lights are on, my husband made a small canopy, it's not painted yet, we just tested it and it fits nicely. The rocks also aren't aquascaped, they are still cycling. Can't aquascape yet, will do it when the water parameters will be OK and I can incorporate rocks from my previous tank.
I know patients ;D

 

[Phyl]

Very cool. Looking forward to the pictures!

 

[Evik]

I'm sorry I forgot include the link :

 

[Evik]

Sorry, it took me some time to continue to post, but lot's of new pictures


New look

Close ups

New fish additions

Some corals addition and ......

That's it for now ;D No SPS yet, I don't know if they will survive in new aquarium, don't want to lose them

 

[Jcurry@wesketch]

Looks really nice. That purple Fungia is found living on the sand in it's natural habitat. You might want to move it if it's not expanding well.

 

[JohnS_323]

Very nice! The tank and pics look great. Keep 'em coming!

 

[Brian]

I agree, the tank looks great!