Fenrir's 40G Reef Build

[fenrir]

Hey Everyone!
Thought I would post some pictures on where I stand with my tank. From my previous posts you guys talked me into getting a sump/refugium but I asked for help from my lfs guy to build it for me.(I do not trust my ability to put anything together with tools!) So for the time being during my cycle I will be using the canister filter and will cycle the refuge separately when it comes in.
As of now I have 44lbs of LR and 25 pounds of the fake "live sand" in the tank. Once the tank cylces I will be adding the 10lbs of live sand from my three gallon plus an extra 5lbs of sand from my lfs when I pick up my sump.
For lighting I have a Zoo Med 2 bulb T5 unit. Which is fine for me since I only plan on keeping softies but if anyone could chime in on what items could be kept under this type of lighting I would appreciate it!
So day 1 pics! Also I apologize for the quality since these were taken with my phone. Just moved into our new house and haven't found the camera yet!
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y127/Loki_scap/40%20Gallon%20tank%20Build/Tank3.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y127/Loki_scap/40%20Gallon%20tank%20Build/Tank2.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y127/Loki_scap/40%20Gallon%20tank%20Build/Tank1.jpg

 

[rickross23]

zoas, shroom, xenia. gsp, etc

 

[rickross23]

do you have a powerhead?

 

[snakeblitz33]

Looks good. I like the aquascape. You made a good decision going with a sump/refugium.

 

[fenrir]

Yep, I have one Hydor Koralia in the left corner pushing water the opposite direction of the canister filter is pumping. I want to get the next size up for the other side of the tank because i don't like the flow in the tank as of now.

 

[snakeblitz33]

Here is a little inspiration ... 40g breeder tanks can be very beautiful!
Brad Whitney's (nvert) Reef Aquarium in ReefKeeping Magazine
Sorry guys.....I'll be the bad gal tonight.....(Meowzer)

 

[acrylic51]

Seth!!!!!! Shame Shame posting those dirty words!!!!!!!!

 

[kiefers]

UUUUUUUUUHHHHHHHHHMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!! I'm tellin'

 

[acrylic51]

Personally a good reference Seth........I won't tell!!!!!!

 

[rickross23]

how could you?

 

[rickross23]

haha i used to be on rc....too slow

 

[snakeblitz33]

Heck, even some of the mods reference it. LOL. I'm not ashamed. Supposidly, they just frown upon links...

 

[acrylic51]

Quote:
Originally Posted by rickross23 http:///t/391612/fenrirs-40g-reef-build#post_3474018
haha i used to be on rc....too slow
Slow......More going on there, than here as of late.

 

[acrylic51]

Quote:
Originally Posted by rickross23 http:///t/391612/fenrirs-40g-reef-build#post_3474017
how could you?

 

[meowzer]

I found them rude......
Quote:
Originally Posted by rickross23 http:///t/391612/fenrirs-40g-reef-build#post_3474018
haha i used to be on rc....too slowI

 

[snakeblitz33]

Quote:
Originally Posted by meowzer http:///t/391612/fenrirs-40g-reef-build#post_3474026
I found them rude......
Yeah, there are people there that can be really mean and rude - but you get that anywhere. I try to overlook it - and I don't even post that much on RC anyways. I just use it a lot for info, additional inspiration and pictures. lol
ANYWAYS, SORRY to the OP for muddying up the thread!!!!!!!

 

[rickross23]

Snakes a traitor!

 

[snakeblitz33]

Quote:
Originally Posted by rickross23 http:///t/391612/fenrirs-40g-reef-build#post_3474118
Snakes a traitor!
Nope. I just like to have all the information I can get for a successful reef.

 

[fenrir]

Thinking of a stock list at the moment.
I like the Green/Blue Chromis because they will school with each other. How many would be a good amount for a 40G breeder?
2 False Percs
1 Midas Blenny or BiColor Blenny
1 Some undetermined goby.
Any thoughts?

 

[fenrir]

Getting some major diatoms on my rocks now.
http://imgur.com/E7IXo