Absinthes 72g bowfront FOWLR

[Absinthe]

OK folks. Here it is. The 72g bow FOWLR.

Info:

Tank: Oceanic 72g bowfront
Lights: Nova Extreme 2x54w T5
Skimmer: AquaC Remora with MJ1200 ** still need to purchase preskimmer box **
Heater: Visitherm Stealth 250w heater
Water movement: (2) x Koralia #3 (en route from group buy)
Substrate: 60lbs of aragonite sand
Live rock: 60lbs of Carribean rock

This is going to be a FOWLR tank and not a reef. I have decided on an open plan so I wont be adding more live rock.

Water flow from the LEFT side of the tank will be from a Koralia #3 which will be situated 3/4 of the way down the side panel. The flow will be directed across the tank and the rockwork will be used as a turbulence creator. Specifically the one tall piece of live rock will act like a rudder and direct flow around it.

On the RIGHT side the flow will come from a Koralia #3 that will be situation near the top of the side panel.

Here are the pics:

FTS

LEFT

MIDDLE

RIGHT

CAVE

 

[saltwater4life]

Looks pretty good. Is your LR hairy? lol
anyways whats your stock plans?

 

[Absinthe]

Just wanted to throw a little update in here.

The tank is now home to a 5" Bursa Trigger and 3 Yellowtail Damsels.

A number of snails and hermits call this place home, although their numbers slowly dwindle and are replaced every month (thanks to the trigger)

I also have a few button polyps and mushrooms just to add some texture to the tank.

Some might think its a boring tank because its not exploding with corals, but I can sit and watch Murray (the trigger) for hours. He is easy to keep and enjoyable. Its the perfect tank for me...as I dont have the time I used to to maintain another reef.

I hope to get some pictures later this weekend.

 

[jazzsam]

It is all about what makes you happy!

 

[maroon]

cool tank!, cant wait for those pics

 

[Baxreefs]

Hey ... whatever trips your trigger .. right!

yuk yuk :

I am expanding my system to add a 220 and I am on the fence about making a a FOWLR or "low maintinance corals" reef of sorts.

 

[Phyl]

I am expanding my system to add a 220 and I am on the fence about making a a FOWLR or "low maintinance corals" reef of sorts.

You should add a 210! I know where you can get a really nice one for a great price!


Oops! Sorry for the hijack! Absinthe, not every tank needs to be a full blown reef! Our eel/lion tank is a great tank. Very low maintenance. Just some mushrooms, anthelia and whatever else we manage to keep that doesn't require pristine water quality. Enjoying it is critical.

 

[maroon]

got any pics of the trigger?

 

[camz28]

wow you just made me remember when i first set up my 72BF , and i could not wait for it to start adding fish in it and stuff , good luck keep us posted with pictures.