jd-woodlands' Neptunian Cube M180 197g Build - Mixed Reef

[jd-woodlands]

Reactor installed, took the opportunity for a deep sump cleaning too once the miracle mud and refugium was out.

 

[jd-woodlands]

Oh, the ERV was installed, I *think* it helps? Embarrassed to say my Ph issue was mostly due to a bad / old probe.. I got a new one and calibrated, it wasn't really 7.3 range, was more like 7.9. Lesson learned!

 

[jd-woodlands]

Lifereef skimmer - mag18 pump in place. This theoretically is the last skimmer I'll ever need...

 

[Daniel@R2R]

Looking good!

 

[jd-woodlands]

Room turned out nice, relaxing place to sit and hang out.

 

[PharmrJohn]

Oh, the ERV was installed, I *think* it helps? Embarrassed to say my Ph issue was mostly due to a bad / old probe.. I got a new one and calibrated, it wasn't really 7.3 range, was more like 7.9. Lesson learned!

LOL, happens to the best of us! Easy fix tho!

 

[jd-woodlands]

Current tank shots

 

[jd-woodlands]

Top down

 

[Saltyanimals]

Nice update on the tank. Your deep cleaning of the sump reminds me I'm way overdue for a similar maintenance. Houston summers are unbearable for me so I save all the annual tank activities for Nov/Dec. Are you able to keep the tank cool with that fan alone in the sump? I had no luck and had to install a chiller.

 

[jd-woodlands]

Had them cropped out, but the heavy lifting for cooling is 2 Tunze AquaWind Eco Chic, 1 on each end. I'm able to keep between 78-78.5 regularly. House temp is pegged at 75, these two effectively cool the tank down by about 5 degrees.