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    Thread: Raptor's Red Sea 750 XXL

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      A few additions in play. I was tired of filling the stock ATO reservoir every 2 days so I ordered a custom 20 gal container to sit on the side of the stand. I’ll have to keep track and see how long this goes before needing refilling.


      Also, the NYOS 160 skimmer came in yesterday. It’s currently in a bucket in the garage with some water and vinegar to help break it in.
      My son says it looks like an overpriced coffee maker. I told him he was half right.

      I also added a few fish to get things going, a Midas Blenny, a pair of Anthias and a Lawnmower Blenny which didn’t make it after a week for some unknown reason. It was eating well and I just found him dead one morning. My eye is on the Midas Blenny, he looks kinda guilty.

      I’m working now on getting my dosing system running since I picked up a few frags.

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      Nice! Looks good


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      Clean setup man!

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      Quote Originally Posted by Raptor72 View Post
      So after considering my potential fish list, I was advised that my rock work was not conducive to the habits of tangs. I reworked the rock islands and allowed for some swim throughs and hiding spots. I think this looks better and also allowed me to add more rock for filtration benefits.

      I ended up with a total of 190 lbs of rock and 180 lbs of sand. I still have a 20 lb of live sand which I’m trying to decide wether to add or not.

      I’m almost done with the control panel area. I need to add a small shelf on the right side for my dosing pumps. I put in a door activated led strip which lights the bottom area very well. It turns off 30 seconds after closing the doors.

      The sump is still one of my favorite spots. I like the clean look of it. I had some sediment settle on the bottom when I added a bag of live sand but I’ll vacuum that out in a bit. I’m going to go with an exterior ATO container. The stock one (7.5 gallons) only lasts about 2 days.

      I went with these sump cups instead of socks. I cut some foam to snugly fit in each one and will hose them down when needed. No more socks to wash (hopefully).

      I’m looking to pick up one of those clear lids with the netting. I always have the luck of carpet surfers. I don’t understand how other people say they go years without any.
      Where did you get the stand lights, and the switch for the doors ? And last the ato reservoir? Thanks

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      Quote Originally Posted by upnext View Post
      Where did you get the stand lights, and the switch for the doors ? And last the ato reservoir? Thanks
      The LED light strip was from EBay. They’re pretty easy to find. They’re a Chinese or Hong Kong brand with a 110 plug and activated with the Breakout Box switch placed on the doors.

      The ATO container was ordered through Aquatic Wharehouse in San Diego.

      LED: https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F272717698200


      Switch : https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F162829388827

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      Nice thanks

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      So nothing much new to report. I picked up a Naso Tang who was fine for a couple of weeks and just died over night for no apparent reason. He was eating well and swimming fine and didn’t show any signs of ailment. I ordered a Blonde Naso and Hippo Tang that came in and I’ll pick up this weekend. I have a couple of female Bartlett Anthias and a male. They seem to be doing fine also.

      The ATO will last a full 7 days in case anyone was wondering. I was hoping for at least 10 but being that it’s a lot of open surface area, I guess that good.

      I’m looking around the local area for sps sticks. There are a bunch of good ones that come up down in SD but I don’t like driving down there for just one or two corals. I picked up several from Aqua SD on their EBay site a few weeks ago. They appear to be fine even though the doser still isn’t set up.

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      Nice you won’t be disappointed in the nyos skimmer mine has been running now for a year and I have no complaints. The tank is looking awesome also

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      No more jumpers!!

      My split lid finally came in from Artfully Acrylic.



      I had an issue with what I’m attributing to New Tank Syndrome last month. I think I was stocking too fast for the bio load to keep up. I lost about 7 fish in a week and all parameters were good. As much as I remind myself to take it slow, it’s difficult to abstain from filling it up with every fish I see and want. I’ve decided not to add anything sooner that a 2-4 week span in-between.

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      besides the losses, the tank is looking awesome and that lid! sick

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      Raptor's Red Sea 750 XXL

      Quote Originally Posted by bps619 View Post
      besides the losses, the tank is looking awesome and that lid! sick
      Thanks. My next project will be a floating canopy to hide the lights and I’m still thinking of upgrading the plumbing.

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      Ya. Go slow on the fish stock( naso's get ich quick) and corals, especially sps.... I have a RS 250 deluxe for about a year already has 3 AI 26 HD. Similar to your setup style. I have lots of high end sps..some still frags. Just hi ut me up when your tank is stable.

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      I see you decided on the nyos skimmer I swear by them they are dead silent and pull some serious skimate out. The tank is looking great I plan on adding the magnetic switch for lights under my new tank also. Keep at it bud

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      Badass, might go with this RSM for my next build. I’m digging the clean setup bud!

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      Super clean, that's pride right there lol, great job. I look forward to seeing more updates

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