My First Reef Tank

[pblutang]

I picked up a 55 gallon set up and inteded to raise my Tropheus fry in it. The tank was previously used for salt water and had a custom sump built in. The whole sump, plumbing return thing was too overwhelming for my little brain. I said I start out slow but being patient was not easy. If fact not patient at all. I was the crazy guy picking up all kinds of things and odd times of the day and driving to where ever to get it. I've met a lot of really cool people along the way.
Here are some pictures of my first reef tank. Im still exciteded and envisioning the next step. 120 gallon with a sump, fuge and the works.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/51817985@N06/4767173856/in/photostream

 

[khaosinc]

Looking really good and clean for only a month old.

I know the feeling of needing one stupid 30 cent fitting and needing to drive all over everywhere so I can finish a project that night.

 

[fragallrock]

looks great keep up the good work

 

[pblutang]

I noticed my sand is starting to get a brown tinge on it. Is this part of getting everything established? It only gets brown where the lights hit. I guess it must be an algae bloom. All my parameters are good.

 

[eww]

It's more than likely Diatom Algae. We have the same thing. I guess if you keep your parameter good and stable for several weeks it goes away. We are in the same place right now... waiting.

 

[NC2WA]

Every new tank goes thru the diatom bloom stage..it is normal..this stage varies from tank to tank..but it will go away..

 

[thatguy559]

this tank is only a month old? did you buy this with all the fish and corals or did you add this yourself?

 

[Faciosity]

If it's only a month old, I fear for your mandarin. Does he eat frozen food? Because if he relies on copepods for food, you probably don't have enough to keep him happy very long.

 

[Dalbery]

Nice looking tank!! That Sail fin will out grow your tank pretty quickly. That's a good thing, it'll give you a good reason to super size your tank.