DJE's 120XL SPS Dominated Tank

DJE said:
Nothing new to update other than last week I almost had a heart attack. Woke up to find my tank very cloudy and my first thought was a nem went into my MP40. After finding both my nems in there spot and checking the filtration room and coming up with nothing, turns out my snails had an orgy. I actually caught the last 5 secs. They were all lined up at the top of the tank by the water line letting loose. This actually caused my skimmer to not produce any micro bubbles. This all lasted about two days. It was crazy and I'm glad I didn't die in the process. LOL

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Update:

Trying to get the fishroom ready for the CalRx and will probably set up my water change system again. The plan is to get the CalRx set up by end of Jan or sooner and get the skimmer out of the sump since it's an external skimmer. This will make more room in the sump for frags and whatever else I decide in the future. Still needs to be painted in white so not finish.

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Cleared it out



Then this:






 
I like your space saver container, looks great. Only thing i would do different is use plywood instead of particle board. You have to be extra careful not to spill any water on it.
 
MMreef said:
I like your space saver container, looks great. Only thing i would do different is use plywood instead of particle board. You have to be extra careful not to spill any water on it.
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Yup. I had that sitting around so I used it. I'm thinking once painted it'll last a little longer. I'm not going to screw them on so it'll be quick to change if needed. ?


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#theMatrix said:
dje.
Hows the humidity in that room? Or what im asking would be. How are you controling humidity if it becomes an issue?
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To be honest I don't get much humidity in that room. I left the ceiling open so I get circulation in the room. I don't even leave the door open and the room stays pretty constant at 70-72 degrees even in the summer.


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Looks great!
How big is the UV? Is it on 24/7?
Curious what you noticed with and without it. Thks!


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ultimatemj said:
Looks great!
How big is the UV? Is it on 24/7?
Curious what you noticed with and without it. Thks!


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Thanks! It's a Ultralife 40 watt UV sterilizer and it's on 24/7. I did change the bulb last week and notice that some red algae that was growing on one part of the rock now completely gone. Not sure if that really played into it:)


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Well it's unfortunate....... but my tank as of Sunday morning got a visit from the SPS Reaper. Woke up to losing a few pieces to RTN and some stuff looking like crap. My tank looks horrible atm. My buddy [MENTION=1971]jayjerk[/MENTION] came over to help me out and took back ups of some of the SPS that were in better condition. Today [MENTION=84]ColaAddict[/MENTION] came over and took my Original TDF and my WCR French B to hold for me until I'm ready for it. Much appreciated [MENTION=1971]jayjerk[/MENTION] and @ ColaAddict!!! All my parameters were in line and we couldn't seem to pin point it to anything. All my Millies took the biggest hit for the most part. I completely lost my beautiful DFS Real Deal Echinata. Glad I was able to get a few frags out there. While I'm not ready to give up I am going to rethink my options since I have too much invested. This tank was fun while it lasted.

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Oh no!!! So sorry to hear that man. I'm far away but you know in happy to ship you anything you want to get your stuff back.
 
DJE said:
Well it's unfortunate....... but my tank as of Sunday morning got a visit from the SPS Reaper. Woke up to losing a few pieces to RTN and some stuff looking like crap. My tank looks horrible atm. My buddy [MENTION=1971]jayjerk[/MENTION] came over to help me out and took back ups of some of the SPS that were in better condition. Today [MENTION=84]ColaAddict[/MENTION] came over and took my Original TDF and my WCR French B to hold for me until I'm ready for it. Much appreciated [MENTION=1971]jayjerk[/MENTION] and @ ColaAddict!!! All my parameters were in line and we couldn't seem to pin point it to anything. All my Millies took the biggest hit for the most part. I completely lost my beautiful DFS Real Deal Echinata. Glad I was able to get a few frags out there. While I'm not ready to give up I am going to rethink my options since I have too much invested. This tank was fun while it lasted.

Bad IPhone picture but you get the idea.




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Let me know if you need help from me. Sorry and don't give up on me...
 
Damn sorry to here that if there is anything I can do to help you out just let me know I think I say this for A lot of people on this forum we are here to help
 
Thanks guys. Hope to come back better once I regroup.


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