Bioload 75 - Reef Aquarium

[bioload]

No much to update today. The tank is back in place for now with a fresh coat (x3) of paint.

[bioload]

Did some more work on the aquascape this weekend. Again made use of more stuff that I had stored away. The base is crushed coral which I screened to remove the larger particles leaving particles less that 1mm (yes I have way too much time on my hands at the moment). The sand bed is only 2" deep and probably not deep enough for denitrification but I like the look of the smaller grains. The rock-work is made up of lace, decorative stone, and previously live rock that resided in some of my older tanks. If I were to estimate the amount.....approx 50-60lbs

Took some time but I was able to thread some twist ties through some of the larger pieces to get them to stand together.



I like how this creates open space for livestock to swim in keeps the rock work off the sand for easy cleaning.


Here is an FTS


And from the sides.

[bioload]

I've also placed a sheet of 3/4" MDF 2 coat prime 3 coats paint under the sand. I will later place the sump on this and will make it easier to clean up minor spills. The tank also rests on a sheet of Styrofoam and MDF.

Did I mention that this build would be pic intense!

[cuz]

really like the rock work!!!
nice job!

[sitandwatch]

Nice rock work, I wish I had the patience to do that.

[bioload]

Originally Posted by sitandwatch

Nice rock work, I wish I had the patience to do that.

Thanks All!

Not too bad.....took longer to get the darn powerheads in the right spot. Which will probably be moved several more times

[fishytime]

Very nice scape!......I think it pays to be patient with your rock work, once its full o coral its near impossible to change
What kind of overflow are you running?