SnowRaven
New member
Hello,
I am starting a 37 gallon Glass Aqueon - 30L x 12W x 22H
I Grew up in Middle GA and spent a lot of time at family in Daytona and South of Tampa as a Kid. I knew a shopkeeper that had a tank in the only Surf Shop in WI, when I was older and was able to gain some experiance. We had a 150 Gallon Ciclid Tank with Oscars about 10 years ago that had a good 5 year run. Marage and Kids have taken up the last 10 years.
So I have wanted a marine tank for over 30 years. After looking at how reef tanks have changed the landscape, I now am taking the plunge with the assitance of a young pet lover, so this is where it all begins.
Having found multiple good podcasts that have helped so far, and a good book by Moe plus 10 trips so far to 4 of the FLStores.
I have made a few equipment choices after upgrading from a 29 to the 37 (Same foot Print just 5" taller)
Keeping the 29 as a backup tank and 2x 5 gallon buckets for prepairing salt water, ect
Specs
Tank
Aqueon Glass 37 Gallon
30 1/4 Long by 12 1/2 Wide x 22 3/4 Tall
Aqueon Versa-Top Hinged Aquarium Cover
Sump
20 Long by 18 Wide x 20 Tall
(used 3x 3/8 glass for baffles) [2x 4" filter bags / Skimmer / Foam Bubble Trap / Return Pump (Magflow 700]
Lighting
Coralife Lunar Aqualight Quad T5 HO Aquarium Light Fixture, 30" L X 9.5" W X 2.5" H
Equipment
(3x) Hydor Koralia Nano Circulation Pump/Powerhead 425gph
(1x) Aqueon QuietFlow Aquarium Power Filters, QuietFlow 55/75
(1x) Aqueon Pro 150 Submersible Aquarium Heater
(1x) Reef Octopus 160 Extreme with neck extension
(2x) Aqueon Pro 150 Submersible Aquarium Heater
(1x) 9 watt UV Twist
(1x) BRS Reactor (single GFO)
Timer - Zoo Med AquaSun Aquarium Controller Timer & Power Strip
Reef
Base Rock 40 Lbs
Carib Fuji Pink Live Sand (20 Lbs)
Salt
Instant Ocean Sea Salt
Water
RO/DI
Spectrapure CSPDI 90-GPD 4-Stage RO/DI System (with hi-grade RO membrane)
Chemicals
Instant Ocean - BIO-Spira (100 ml)
Brightwell Aquatics Alkalin8.3 - Liquid pH Buffer & Alkalinity (KH) - Builder 500ml / 17oz
Aquarium Pharmaceuticals (API) Saltwater Liquid Master Test Kit
Glues
D-D AquaScape Aquarium Epoxy 4oz
Bob Smith Industries BSI Cyanoacrylate IC-Gel Aquarium Frag Glue - 20 gram
Misc
(2x) 5 Gallon Buckets
50 Feet 3/8 Hose
I am starting a 37 gallon Glass Aqueon - 30L x 12W x 22H
I Grew up in Middle GA and spent a lot of time at family in Daytona and South of Tampa as a Kid. I knew a shopkeeper that had a tank in the only Surf Shop in WI, when I was older and was able to gain some experiance. We had a 150 Gallon Ciclid Tank with Oscars about 10 years ago that had a good 5 year run. Marage and Kids have taken up the last 10 years.
So I have wanted a marine tank for over 30 years. After looking at how reef tanks have changed the landscape, I now am taking the plunge with the assitance of a young pet lover, so this is where it all begins.
Having found multiple good podcasts that have helped so far, and a good book by Moe plus 10 trips so far to 4 of the FLStores.
I have made a few equipment choices after upgrading from a 29 to the 37 (Same foot Print just 5" taller)
Keeping the 29 as a backup tank and 2x 5 gallon buckets for prepairing salt water, ect
Specs
Tank
Aqueon Glass 37 Gallon
30 1/4 Long by 12 1/2 Wide x 22 3/4 Tall
Aqueon Versa-Top Hinged Aquarium Cover
Sump
20 Long by 18 Wide x 20 Tall
(used 3x 3/8 glass for baffles) [2x 4" filter bags / Skimmer / Foam Bubble Trap / Return Pump (Magflow 700]
Lighting
Coralife Lunar Aqualight Quad T5 HO Aquarium Light Fixture, 30" L X 9.5" W X 2.5" H
Equipment
(3x) Hydor Koralia Nano Circulation Pump/Powerhead 425gph
(1x) Aqueon QuietFlow Aquarium Power Filters, QuietFlow 55/75
(1x) Aqueon Pro 150 Submersible Aquarium Heater
(1x) Reef Octopus 160 Extreme with neck extension
(2x) Aqueon Pro 150 Submersible Aquarium Heater
(1x) 9 watt UV Twist
(1x) BRS Reactor (single GFO)
Timer - Zoo Med AquaSun Aquarium Controller Timer & Power Strip
Reef
Base Rock 40 Lbs
Carib Fuji Pink Live Sand (20 Lbs)
Salt
Instant Ocean Sea Salt
Water
RO/DI
Spectrapure CSPDI 90-GPD 4-Stage RO/DI System (with hi-grade RO membrane)
Chemicals
Instant Ocean - BIO-Spira (100 ml)
Brightwell Aquatics Alkalin8.3 - Liquid pH Buffer & Alkalinity (KH) - Builder 500ml / 17oz
Aquarium Pharmaceuticals (API) Saltwater Liquid Master Test Kit
Glues
D-D AquaScape Aquarium Epoxy 4oz
Bob Smith Industries BSI Cyanoacrylate IC-Gel Aquarium Frag Glue - 20 gram
Misc
(2x) 5 Gallon Buckets
50 Feet 3/8 Hose
