Madmak's 200G Reef Build

[Madmak]

Been busy changing things up lately. You know how it goes, one thing leads to another...

First big change is swapping my lights to the GHL Mitras, still waiting on one in transport, but have had one up for a couple weeks. They will be a great improvement and allow me more coral options and much easier tank access. I am more impressed with these lights every day, it's like a Blu-Ray remake of my tank!

I also changed up my return pump, 2 skimmer pumps, and reactor pumps to DC pumps. I wanted some room back in my sump and was attracted to the low power consumption, soft start, and flow control features. I'm really diggin them so far as well. Now I need to find a 5000GPH DC pump for my closed loop.

Cleaned up some wiring and plumbing while I was at it and it looks like I'm nearly ready to build the false wall/cabinet that will surround the tank.

I've also been toying with the idea of going with Zeovit or Biopellets and I think it's going to be pellets. I want to lower the nutrients in my tank but don't have the daily time or discipline to go full Zeovit. I have allowed for an additional reactor in my new plumbing and will start them slow some time this week.

I finally got around to gluing down some random frags, relocating some colonies, and making some other coral/livestock changes and additions as well.

The first pics will be up shortly after my second GHL is hanging!

Thanks to all the folks who's ears I've bent while making these decisions and purchases, I appreciate it.