Although I have rarely showed up in comments in RC, but I have always been a great admirer of this forum, I have loved the stories and experiences everyone share. I have also gained countless of knowledge, familiarity, and information from this wonderful forum, thanks, RC!
But this time, I would definately endeavour to share my story...
For one that has loved the hobby of aquarium ever since childhood, this tank, is considered a bit late. But that's ok...I guess, at least it has started! Well, I feel really happy about the commence of it, it should be a great toy for me!
For about 20 years, I have had the experience of fresh water tanks, it gave me a pretty good idea of what to expect from my salt water tank. Began in the mid-November of 2003, I have started my salt water tank. Although I have gotten what I wanted, but after seeing and learning much from some of RC's members' stunning tanks, i started to realize that there are something missing about my aquiram, it just didn't fulfill my "dream" tank.
Since the middle of last year, I have began some serious thoughts about the setting up a new tank and the detailed set-up of it. Thoughts like the size of the tank, glass or acrylic, location of the tank, amount of sides view (single, double, or even three or four sides), FO or RT(LPS or SPS), equipments, daily maintainance, the duration of my interest, and most importantly, the budget. Everything, every tiny little thoughts can give me a headache. But after thinking of the happiness of knowing the result, I started to feel pleasure within the headaches.
The day that the wall was torn off, after my son came home from school, it gave him a huge surprise. *sigh* our thoughts are completely opposite, he thinks it's a destruction, but what I see, is a colorful future.
Alright, enough rubbish, lol. I will record the the set-up like a diary. Please feel free to make comments and suggestions!!
main tank: 96 x 28 x 24", 2 view side starphire 1/2", rest 3/4", euro bracing, 2 external over flow
sump: 64 x 20 x 18"
return pump: 2 x MAG18
close loop pump: 2 x Red Dragon 8.2M3, 1 with Ocean Motion 4 way
lighting: Sfiligoi 4 x 250W HQI 14000K, 8 x 24W T5, moonlight
skimmer: H&S A200 2 x eiheim 1260 internal
calcium reactor: H&S 200CR-F3000
phosban reactor: MRC
RO/DI: AQUA SAFE 100GPD
controller: Aquatronica
-----steve
But this time, I would definately endeavour to share my story...
For one that has loved the hobby of aquarium ever since childhood, this tank, is considered a bit late. But that's ok...I guess, at least it has started! Well, I feel really happy about the commence of it, it should be a great toy for me!
For about 20 years, I have had the experience of fresh water tanks, it gave me a pretty good idea of what to expect from my salt water tank. Began in the mid-November of 2003, I have started my salt water tank. Although I have gotten what I wanted, but after seeing and learning much from some of RC's members' stunning tanks, i started to realize that there are something missing about my aquiram, it just didn't fulfill my "dream" tank.
Since the middle of last year, I have began some serious thoughts about the setting up a new tank and the detailed set-up of it. Thoughts like the size of the tank, glass or acrylic, location of the tank, amount of sides view (single, double, or even three or four sides), FO or RT(LPS or SPS), equipments, daily maintainance, the duration of my interest, and most importantly, the budget. Everything, every tiny little thoughts can give me a headache. But after thinking of the happiness of knowing the result, I started to feel pleasure within the headaches.
The day that the wall was torn off, after my son came home from school, it gave him a huge surprise. *sigh* our thoughts are completely opposite, he thinks it's a destruction, but what I see, is a colorful future.
Alright, enough rubbish, lol. I will record the the set-up like a diary. Please feel free to make comments and suggestions!!
main tank: 96 x 28 x 24", 2 view side starphire 1/2", rest 3/4", euro bracing, 2 external over flow
sump: 64 x 20 x 18"
return pump: 2 x MAG18
close loop pump: 2 x Red Dragon 8.2M3, 1 with Ocean Motion 4 way
lighting: Sfiligoi 4 x 250W HQI 14000K, 8 x 24W T5, moonlight
skimmer: H&S A200 2 x eiheim 1260 internal
calcium reactor: H&S 200CR-F3000
phosban reactor: MRC
RO/DI: AQUA SAFE 100GPD
controller: Aquatronica
-----steve
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