SaltyFish's New 90 Gallon

[Saltyfish]

I got a wild hair growing out of my body and decided I need to upgrade my 55 corner last week. Since I had 4 days off I thought this could not be a better time to do it. I will come back with a nice new tank to show off so here goes.

Please remember all this was stuffed into a 55 gallon corner unit and I just got done moving everything over lastnight. Of course I took pictures along the way.

I had a rather large sump (rated for a 300 gallon tank) so I used that so I could use my skimmer and a larger return pump into to help move the water in the tank. I only had a Rio 3100 laying around so I used that for now. I will try to go out and get a new mag pump here shortly. Today is Tuesday and no local shops are open today

 

[Saltyfish]

And Some More:

 

[Saltyfish]

All the above pictures were within a day of each other, spanned over 3 days, all were when I first turned on the lights. Hopefully when everything comes out tonight or tomorrow I will get some better shots. I only had time in the morning to take the pictures.

 

[lizardarm]

Looking pretty nice there! Are you going to stay with the minimalist aquascaping or add to it? I don't think that you're going to have to upgrade skimmers yet

 

[Saltyfish]

I will add some other coral and a fish or two but I am not going to add to the height of the rock. That is already 95 lbs of LR and I like to have a place for the fish to swim.

Another thing I was thinking about was to allow this to grow out naturally so I dont want to over crowd the tank.

My skimmer should not have to be upgraded, I had it oversized on my 55 when I bought it. If I didn't upgrade the tank I knew it would be easier to sell or give away a bigger skimmer. The skimmer is rated at 80 gallons for a fully stocked tank. With the rock / sand displacement I only have about 70 to 75 gallons of water and of course you see it is not fully stocked.

Remember those pictures are first thing in the morning. I am sure it will look kind of full once everything comes out out of the stock from the move.

 

[lizardarm]

That's a sound aproach. Are you running that beckett skimmer on this tank?

 

[Saltyfish]

nope ASM with needlewheel

That skimmer is for my 630 gallon I am going to set up in the new house once it is built.

I only upgraded to a 90 because my wife told me that my 55 was over crowded and she wanted a glass tank. I use to sell a lot of fresh water stuff to a LFS, mainly I would supply them with certain fish and plants. My Plant supplier closed his doors and so I no longer do that. I have lots of credit with them, well had.

The only thing this cost me was the lights and sand. I could have got my sand through them but Kevin was cheaper on that. They were cheaper on the salt so it was a trade off. If anyone in Spokane looking for cheap Instant Ocean salt Evergreen has it at 35.00 a bucket (makes 160 gallons)

The Sump, Skimmer, and Pumps I already had from over the years in the hobby.

Now it is time to go through everything I have and get rid of things. Keep an eye on the boards I will be giving away things just to get rid of them.

 

[matts125]

cool tank Dude. cant wait for the 600gallon!!!

ohh and welcome back!!!!

 

[Saltyfish]

Thanks for the WB

Wife just emailed me and realized I put the tank in the next spot to get new carpet. My reply was it was planned so I can get my office done first.

I think I am evil sometimes if not all the time

 

[Saltyfish]

As a sat at my desk today I took a few shots from across the room and emailed them to my wife. She was worried that all the fish did not make it over but I assured her they did. I had to prove with pictures and she wanted to see the clam so here you go... Enjoy

 

[Saltyfish]

 

[Saltyfish]

todays pictures, everyting is only out about half way but it is looking a lot better

These are a Nice Grren Color in the tank.
(I guess I need Tony or Sid to come take some good pictures)

 

[Maxx]

Looks good man! I like the aquascaping, leaves lots of room for growth.

What are you using for calcium/Alk? That Derasa is going to grow fast and will suck up both Ca/Alk. Mine grew from about 4 inches to over 12 in less than 3 years...be ready.

Nick

 

[Saltyfish]

Looks good man! I like the aquascaping, leaves lots of room for growth.

What are you using for calcium/Alk? That Derasa is going to grow fast and will suck up both Ca/Alk. Mine grew from about 4 inches to over 12 in less than 3 years...be ready.

Nick

Ask Kevin I bought it from him, lol Sorry it too early to think but I think it is by Kent. I am testing by dosing by hand. Trying to get the pattern down of when I might need to dose.

I loved my 55 full tank look but I was always worried they were too close so this is great with room for growth. At the rate I am going by the time I get my 630 going this one will be over grown.

 

[Maxx]

Pay close attention to your Alk as that is what will be used up the fastest.

Nick

 

[Saltyfish]

Thanks for the tip, looks like I need to go see Kevinpo today and have this tested to make sure i am doing this test right.

Looks good to me but these color tests to a color blind man can be tricky

Matt you got my automation ready yet?

 

[matts125]

Thanks for the tip, looks like I need to go see Kevinpo today and have this tested to make sure i am doing this test right.

Looks good to me but these color tests to a color blind man can be tricky

Matt you got my automation ready yet?

Color blind, ARGGGHHH do I know what you mean bro, I have to make my wife test my water I cant tell bblue from purple or grey and cant tell pink from purple red from orange or green and brown... Makes testing impossible for me....

Your automation? I got your CR and skimmer ready to ship!!!! you need a Kalk reactor next with a ATO and your automation will be complete!!!!

Matt

 

[Saltyfish]

Color blind, ARGGGHHH do I know what you mean bro, I have to make my wife test my water I cant tell bblue from purple or grey and cant tell pink from purple red from orange or green and brown... Makes testing impossible for me....

Your automation? I got your CR and skimmer ready to ship!!!! you need a Kalk reactor next with a ATO and your automation will be complete!!!!

Matt

Well you got a PM lets get the KR going now, I heard you need some more busy time

 

[matts125]

Cool, I just ordered the parts, should have this one done real soon and then we will ship it all over to ya... thats going to an exciting day huh?

matt

 

[Saltyfish]

Oh yes very exciting.

Before you ship can you sit down and make a list of things I will need for each of these units? Such as supply pump for the Skimmer, bottle etc for CR.

Maybe put what you suggest I use or what has worked best fo you in the past.

Where can I get a complete ATO system? I have seen some that you have to piece together. I would like to just buy a good kit and be done with it.

Thanks
James