Mr_Robot
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First time reefer here.
I inherited a 90gal glass tank from my dad, and I'm just now getting it started (4 years later!)
Details:
90 Gallon Glass Display, with self-installed overflow box from Glass-Holes
55 Gallon DIY Sump/refugium
Precision Marine "Redline" RL150 skimmer
Eheim 1262 return pump
LEDZeal Malibu S300 full spectrum LED display tank light
150 Lbs DEAD rock
50 lbs crushed coral substrate
Now that all that is out of the way - I've been slowly collecting parts for my setup for four years now. Two weeks ago I finally built the stand so that the 55 gallon can fit underneath with plenty of room to get to stuff.
I've finally got everything built, everything installed, and full of water.
From the research I've done, I need to start getting a nitrogen cycle going - that means adding BioSpira, throwing in a few dead shrimp, and watching levels for a few weeks..
I'm sure I'll also need a bit of Chaeto for the refugium, as I'm not running any mechanical filtration, only biological.
What do I need to plan for and expect to happen over the next couple of months?
PS: I'm in Baytown, and from what I can tell, not much reef activity over on my side of town. If you're nearby, I'd love to hear from you!
I inherited a 90gal glass tank from my dad, and I'm just now getting it started (4 years later!)
Details:
90 Gallon Glass Display, with self-installed overflow box from Glass-Holes
55 Gallon DIY Sump/refugium
Precision Marine "Redline" RL150 skimmer
Eheim 1262 return pump
LEDZeal Malibu S300 full spectrum LED display tank light
150 Lbs DEAD rock
50 lbs crushed coral substrate
Now that all that is out of the way - I've been slowly collecting parts for my setup for four years now. Two weeks ago I finally built the stand so that the 55 gallon can fit underneath with plenty of room to get to stuff.
I've finally got everything built, everything installed, and full of water.
From the research I've done, I need to start getting a nitrogen cycle going - that means adding BioSpira, throwing in a few dead shrimp, and watching levels for a few weeks..
I'm sure I'll also need a bit of Chaeto for the refugium, as I'm not running any mechanical filtration, only biological.
What do I need to plan for and expect to happen over the next couple of months?
PS: I'm in Baytown, and from what I can tell, not much reef activity over on my side of town. If you're nearby, I'd love to hear from you!