Finally got the 45 up

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Still have some space constraints (and reckless toddler), so I want to spend another year or so before going larger. Here is the 45 gal I cleaned up. I drilled 1" drains on each side. They go to a sump with about 15 lbs. of live rock in it (no fuge; I have a DSB). I transferred the stuff from my 29 gal into it. From the looks of things, I won't be adding any specimens in the near future (although I have a 29 running with a seasoned DSB :twisted: ). I'm getting by with the PCs from my old old tank. I'll add a T5 retrofit kit in the next couple weeks. Thanks to all who advised me on the move and/or new set up.

No, the aquascaping is not done. No, not all corals are in their final spot. Yes, I still suck at taking pictures.

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Yes, that torch was one of the first corals I got. I've had it for 10 months and have fragged it twice.

In a fortunate turn of events, my wife told me I had to take the 29 out of the kitchen. I kept it running with a little rubble and stray mushrooms because I didn't want to waste a good DSB. Not wanting to support two reef tanks, I figured I'd throw some base rock in it, add some damsels and be done with it. But since I was told to move the thing, I'll slap some T5s on that and make an SPS tank (the 45 is doing fine with the PCs from the 29). I can add a SWCD closed loop and new lights (and spare sump) for what I was going to spend on lighting for the 45.

Sorry for the rambling. I'm just excited over these developments.
 
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