Twinreef's 180g

**twinreef** · 08-19-2007, 09:36 PM

INTRODUCTION

My Reef Tank is about 4 years old. I started with a Hexagon fish only tank about 10 years ago, now we have upgraded to a full blown 180g reef tank. I am fortunate that my Wife also loves the hobby. It makes upgrading and buying corals and equipment upgrades so much easier. I also want to take this chance to thank her.

SYSTEM PROFILE

Main tank: 180g 72”L x 24”W x 24”H standard AGA

Sump: Lifereef LF1-150

Total system volume: 210g

Water Movement

The two Mega overflows of the tank are fitted with 1” Durso standpipes the Ã‚Â¾ pipes are caped off for future use. The return is a Iwaki 40RLT 750 GPH plumb into two Ã‚Â¾ Sea Swirls. Water movement in the tank is provided by 3 Tunze’s (6060, 6000, 6100).

Water Parameters

Temperature: 79 to 82 degrees

Specific Gravity: 1.026

pH: 7.9 -8.10

Calcium: 410 - 440 ppm

Alkalinity: 7.00 – 8.50 dKH

Magnesium: 1250 ppm, need to raise it to about 1350

PO4: Tested with Salifert. My Wife is buying me the Hanna PO4 Photometer

NO3: Tested with Salifert. My Wife is buying me the Hanna NO3 Photometer

Filtration

I’m using a Barraquatic SK4220 driven by a Sequence Marlin Uno 2050 GPH. I also started using the Zeovit system about 6 months ago. I run filter socks which I change every two days. 25g water change is done weekly. I run a cup of ESV carbon and change it monthly. The reef has a 5” - 6” DSB using Southdown sand.

Additives

I’m running the ZEOVIT system right now. Calcium and Alkalinity is handle by my MTC Pro Cal Reactor. I add no other additives.

Lighting/Other Equipment

For lighting I use PFO ballasts and Ice Cap 660. I use two 250 watt Reeflux 10k bulbs with Lumenarc reflectors & 400 watt Reeflux 10k bulb with a spider reflector. The Ice cap 660 drives two 160 watt URI super actinic bulbs. The lighting cycle for Metal Halids is 8 hours and the actinics are for 11 hrs. The tank is monitored and controlled with the AquaController III.

CORALS

My Reef tank is about 90% SPS and few LPS. I’m extremely bad with names of corals so please forgive me for not identifying individual corals.

FISH

Yellow Tang

Blond Naso Tang

1 Percula Clownfish

Flame Hawkfish

Radiant Wrasse

INVERTS

25 blue leg hermits

50 astrea snails

25 cerith snails

25 Nassarius snails

2 cleaner shrimp

FINAL THOUGHTS

As many of us know our fish tank is a method of relaxation and very often frustration. I still am learning new ways on how to improve my tank. My youngest daughter enjoys the tank as much as I do. She gladly helps me with feeding and maintenance related tasks. The beauty of it all is when you have a hard day at work, you come home and to enjoy your reef tank is the best!!!!

**twinreef** · 08-19-2007, 09:38 PM

mynd · 08-19-2007, 11:09 PM

Wow! Now that is some colorful tank.. You know at this point it is like.. What do you say to something like this and pnoy and deep? How about I just stand here with my jaw dropped in awe, speechless. Yep, that about says it. or doesn't

**JF2381** · 08-20-2007, 10:17 AM

Jorge,,

Great colors and great pictures! The corals look happy and healthy.
Good job my man!

212Jay · 08-20-2007, 10:55 AM

Amazing!!!

**Deepwater** · 08-20-2007, 02:33 PM

I dont thnk there are word to discribe twins tank , This is a one of the best if not the best tank around. If there way to discribe great hunbandry, Then Twins tank is the way.

keep you the good work.

tonyscoots84 · 08-20-2007, 07:57 PM

Really really nice jorge great job...

fragging time

08-22-2007, 07:36 AM

Very very nice tank. Are those maroon clowns that I see in there too? You must have slaved over the placement of those corals. Do you plan to add more fish?

AJfromAT · 08-22-2007, 10:00 PM

Beautiful reef!

It looks like you have put alot of work into it.

AJ

**twinreef** · 08-22-2007, 10:32 PM

Thanks Guys/Gals.

I'm actually thinking of doing an upgrade. Maybe in the 270g to 300g by the end of the year.

fritz · 08-22-2007, 11:05 PM

Spectacular tank. That's some flow in there. You can really tell by how close together the branches grow in each colony. Very nice.

**Deepwater** · 08-22-2007, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twinreef

Thanks Guys/Gals.

I'm actually thinking of doing an upgrade. Maybe in the 270g to 300g by the end of the year.

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dbighound · 08-23-2007, 02:25 AM

amazing, wish i had the time, money and complete know how to put something that incredible together. thanks for showing us your tank

gsago1979 · 08-23-2007, 07:21 AM

I have to say I am absolutely stunned after seeing the pictures of your tank...you must be extremely proud of your tank it truly is a piece of art...I hope you enjoy your tank to the fullest and look forward to picking your brain for ideas to help me on my process of getting into SPS corals...can you tell me more information about your Calcium Reactor Set up...

Djay · 08-23-2007, 08:28 AM

Nices tank if seen so far

fritz · 08-23-2007, 04:55 PM

That skimmer is just nuts. I love it. How do you like zeo so far? Anything noticeable? What are the biggest advantages / disadvantages that you see?

08-24-2007, 06:13 PM

Jorge, your tank's pics are amazing as well as the individual pics!
I have to say from the pics your tank is the best SPS tank I've ever seen. Beautiful!!

**twinreef** · 08-29-2007, 12:26 AM

Thanks guys.
Fritz i don't use zeo no more, I really did not see any benefit to the tank. The only thing i notice was wallet was getting thin. LOL

noodleman · 08-29-2007, 12:46 AM

nice stuff jorge, when i'm done with all my upgrades got to pay you a visit again

FutureInterest · 08-29-2007, 05:22 AM

Very nice.