Progression of an SPS Tank 2

[Coralgurl]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

I made a comment about that last week. It's really simple to not mess around too much, do some water changes and just enjoy.

I saw that comment, but the proof is in the pics! Mine isn't complicated...I don't think, it's just finding the time and putting in the effort. 2014 isn't going to be much different from 2013, so it's just about the effort. I bought a pump to push water up from the basement for water changes, once they are more consistent, I'm sure my tank will start growing.

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by Dez

I haven't tested anything other than salinity once a month (when doing water changes) for at least a couple of years. Who knows what my levels are at. Although I don't recommend this way of reef keeping for everybody.

Agreed. I have test kits unopened that have expired

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by Coralgurl

I bought a pump to push water up from the basement for water changes, once they are more consistent, I'm sure my tank will start growing.

I would have to say, the one real secret to this hobby is easy water changes. Mine take about 10 minutes and I drink coffee while it changes. If I had to pack buckets around, I'm sure it wouldn't get done.

[Dez]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

I would have to say, the one real secret to this hobby is easy water changes. Mine take about 10 minutes and I drink coffee while it changes. If I had to pack buckets around, I'm sure it wouldn't get done.

Totally. This was the difference for me compared to my last set up. I can change 110 gals of water in 20 mins from the time I START mixing the salt. And I usually am checking canreef on my phone while doing it

[Proteus]

Love your 2010 pic.

[Dez]

Originally Posted by Proteus

Love your 2010 pic.

Thanks. That was definitely a "sweet spot" in the life of this reef.

[lastlight]

I don't recall when I saw your tank but I seem to remember it looking 2010 ish. It's a struggle to choose a favourite look. 2010 was obviously amazing but I also love large colonies. I'm just missing sps in general these days so I'd kill for either at this point lol. Amazing stuff thanks for sharing.

[Dez]

Another thing to think about Brad, is removing rock. Over the last few years I've probably removed 50 lbs of rack from the display to allow the corals to grow taller without hitting the water surface. It is a huge pain but worth it I think.

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by Dez

Another thing to think about Brad, is removing rock. Over the last few years I've probably removed 50 lbs of rack from the display to allow the corals to grow taller without hitting the water surface. It is a huge pain but worth it I think.

I have surprisingly very little rock in there. Maybe 100 pounds total. I may look at removing a bit, although some of the colonies are well encrusted and I'm not sure I want to cut them off. I'll see what it looks like once I move some stuff out.

[mark]

Dez/Brad, with the quick water changes guessing from the sump, do you ever siphon out display?