Getting back in the game

[wku5]

Hey it's been awhile since I've had a proper reef and I've never had a build thread. I'm going to get back into the game with a sps reef.

So far here's what's on the way

Cadlights artisan 70g with their skimmer, sump, return, stand.
Ecotech radion pro with rms mount (getting a wide lense) if this doesn't cover I'm going to add one once tank is getting full of coral.
2 mp40qds
Reeflink

I'm ordering 60 pounds of sound and 50 pounds of reef saver rock and Microbacter 7 as soon as aquacave states a Memorial Day sale. Also a heater and salt.

I already have 5 stage rodi, 1 heater, and a refracometer.

Anything I must have from the start I'm missing? I'm thinking I have the basics covered pretty well. I want to add a bio pellet reactor within a month of the tank getting wet. I'm
Going to try and keep it simple yet effective and see how it goes.
I'm also hoping I don't end up posting a Cadlights horror story since they are almost impossible to get ahold of.

 

[plyle02]

Sounds like a good game plan, post some pics of the setup whenever you get the chance Cheers, look forward to seeing the tank come to life

 

[wku5]

I'll post pics as it comes in. The lights will be here 2morrow. Cadlights told me over the phone the 70g is out of stock but they are expecting it within 2 days so I'll see about that. The vortechs are shipping out today so I should get them shortly.

I'm about to order my rock and sand but I want to wait for some dealer to run a special for Memorial Day but then again I also want to go ahead and get it haha. What's the best dealer?

 

[bif24701]

What about Pukani Rock? I find its so much better than reef saver. Much more porous and looks nice too. If you order 50 pounds or more from BRS they reduce the price. Also they have RC and Facebook group buys monthly that will give to 10% back in points. I also have a Marinepure block, 4x4x8 and it is great!


Aaron

180 Gallon Dream (Now Reality)
http://www.panhandlereefers.com/forums/index.php?/topic/14405-180-Gallon-Dream-(Now-Reality)

 

[wku5]

Had my tank up and running a few weeks now. Have about 15 frags growing. I believe this dry rock is leaking phosphates pretty bad. My ati test kit isn't showing high phosphates but it's also a cheap kit and probably wrong. I'm battling algae pretty bad. Going to do a big water change 2morrow.


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[wku5]

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[wku5]

You can see the algae growth on the bottom and the bare spots where the snails are doing work. The rocks are also brown and covered in it.


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