iyachtuxivms Reef

iyachtuxivm · 02-10-2010, 06:39 PM

Ok so I may in the future go back to the begining and post some pics but for now new site new pics.
Specs:
Tank- 75g All glass
Flow-Tunze nano wave box, Tunze 6025, Quietone 3000 return.
Skimmer Euroreef ( not sure of the model but it has the big pump) Gate valve mod
Custom made sump and fuge- acrylic Sump 22g Fuge 15g
Lighting- 6 T5 2 on a 430 4 on a 660 2 outside run by the 430 Front ATI actinic and back a KZ fiji purple. 660 runs 4 ATI Blue+ Being overdriven make them look whiter (less blue)
Mixed reef

ryeguy28 · 02-10-2010, 06:45 PM

i like your tank very much

ReeferRob · 02-10-2010, 06:48 PM

Nice fish you have in there!

Chris · 02-10-2010, 06:53 PM

Tank looks awesome bro. Looks like everything is growing out quite nicely too. I'm still kickin myself for not waiting even longer to set mine up so I could do the back wall idea I had that was similar to yours, I love the multi-teirs you have. Just all around beautiful, keep up the good work Jamie!

iyachtuxivm · 02-10-2010, 06:55 PM

Thanks everyone!

Manoj's Reef · 02-10-2010, 08:48 PM

very beautiful ...nice rock work and corals and fishes...

More pics plz!!!!

MarvinsReef · 02-11-2010, 11:34 AM

I like it...

PolskaReefer · 02-11-2010, 01:52 PM

i love how you did the rock work and the rock wall. where did you get all the info on how to make the diy rock. i have a new little project i will be starting very soon a 60 cube but i want a diy rock wall

iyachtuxivm · 02-11-2010, 09:04 PM

I used a recipe found on RC. Before my computer crashed I had it in my favorites now its gone havent really looked it up again. I used the recipe to make some rocks then I figured out what worked and went from there.
The recipe is basically 3/1 ratio of something to concrete mix. The something I used was crushed oyster shell and aragonite sand. You need to use portland cement 1, 3 or 5 I believe. I used 1 since its available at lowes or HD, its gray 3 & 5 are more white which seemed to be the prefered color during most of my research. I figured it didnt matter with the coralline going to grow on it. Obviously the more crushed oyster shell you use the more rough and porous its going to be. I used egg crate to make a "skeleton" to apply the agracrete to. If you have a large piece of glass you could just spread it on and then cut or break it to get it in the tank. Check out the RC thread and if you have any questions let me know I'll try to answer them.