Short history - 2008-10 we had a 72g bow front mixed reef as our first tank. We spent a lot of time on RC researching and learning the do's and don'ts. Times got tough, we sold off the tank. We knew we would be back someday, and here we are. Things have turned around, and we are ready to build our dream tank!
Last week we purchased a (used) acrylic hex flat back 290 gallon DT. We have lots of work to do before the tank is getting installed. It will be delivered in the next couple of weeks, the acrylic is scratched, so we will be 'buffing' the scratches out. If you have experience in this, any advice is appreciated.
Here's our equipment/plans:
Lights - 3 EcoTech Radio xr30w Pro G3 (LED)
Controller (lights) - EcoTech Reeflink
Powerheads - 2 MP60's
Skimmer - ETSS 1400 (downdraft)
Skimmer fed by - Iwaki 70
UV Sterilizer - 120 Watt
Calcium Reactor - Pinpoint PH controller
Return Pump - Iwaki 100 (2800 gph)
Sump - 125g with 75g fuge (Need to build, have the tank purchased)
Fuge lights - Generic Ebay LED lights (to be purchased)
RO/DI Unit - Kent Marine 60 gallons per day (plus booster pump)
300 lbs of LR to start (picking up Oct 30)
300 lbs of LS (ordering this week)
Fish and corals to come after cycling! :fish1::fish1:
We will be doing a lot of plumbing and also building to get this bad boy into the wall. We have a sump room to build, tank stand to build (welding), and lots of other fun things. Hopefully you join us on the adventure!
Last week we purchased a (used) acrylic hex flat back 290 gallon DT. We have lots of work to do before the tank is getting installed. It will be delivered in the next couple of weeks, the acrylic is scratched, so we will be 'buffing' the scratches out. If you have experience in this, any advice is appreciated.
Here's our equipment/plans:
Lights - 3 EcoTech Radio xr30w Pro G3 (LED)
Controller (lights) - EcoTech Reeflink
Powerheads - 2 MP60's
Skimmer - ETSS 1400 (downdraft)
Skimmer fed by - Iwaki 70
UV Sterilizer - 120 Watt
Calcium Reactor - Pinpoint PH controller
Return Pump - Iwaki 100 (2800 gph)
Sump - 125g with 75g fuge (Need to build, have the tank purchased)
Fuge lights - Generic Ebay LED lights (to be purchased)
RO/DI Unit - Kent Marine 60 gallons per day (plus booster pump)
300 lbs of LR to start (picking up Oct 30)
300 lbs of LS (ordering this week)
Fish and corals to come after cycling! :fish1::fish1:
We will be doing a lot of plumbing and also building to get this bad boy into the wall. We have a sump room to build, tank stand to build (welding), and lots of other fun things. Hopefully you join us on the adventure!
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