What's up everyone! I've been out of the game for 2 years. I had a 120g reef and a 55 gallon softie tank. 2 years ago the wife got pregnant with twins and made me sell it all. Over $15,000 invested and I got $6,000 in return. Now, 2 years later, and a proud father of 3 babies (we threw a third in there that was conceived 3 months after the twins were born) I got the ok to get a new tank. There was stipulations, couldn't be longer then 36 inches and I had a budget. The budget was hard since last go around I spent freely. Vortech's, $1300 skimmer, etc. So I got a 46 gallon bow from a local Charlotte, NC reefer and began the setup. This was 1 month ago and I just put water in the tank tonight. I researched for 3 weeks before I started ordering stuff.
Here is the equipment list:
46 Gallon Bowfront AGA Aquarium with stand
Nova Extreme Pro 6 bulb T-5 lighting system (upgraded the reflector)
Lunar link (2) moonlights...still working on drilling them into the light
Tunze 6045
Koralia Evolution 1050
Marineland Visi-therm 300W heater
SWC Extreme 160 Skimmer (built like a tank, may be much for my setup but I've always bought big skimmers)
Quiet One 3000 Return pump
JBJ Submerisble 13W UV
Bulk Reef Supply Carbon/GFO reactor (ROX Carbon and BFS GFO)
Air, Water, & Ice 5 Stage RODI
Livestock:
Since I just put water in it tonight I don't have any yet. The tank has 50lbs of Marco Dry Rock. 16lbs of live rock from another reefer's tank. 75lbs of livesand.
I used a full bottle of INstant Ocean Bio Spira to jumpstart the tank and the tank was filled with 55 gallons of RODI water mixed with reef crystals salt.
I plan on keeping a large Naso Tang...just kidding. This tank will be stocked heavy with SPS and some LPS and Zoas. It will have a clam or 2 and fish will include 2 oscellaris clowns, 1 flame angel, and maybe a blenny or two. Here are some pics so far. I'll update as I progress.
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Notice the custom lock I installed. I'm hoping that will keep the little ones out!!
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Right after putting the tank in it's designated area..no water
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50lbs of Marco rock right out of the box
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New toys arrive!
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This thing was much bigger then I thought. The monitor in the background is a 21.5" Samsung monitor and it looks tiny in relation.
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Staging area in the garage. This will be where I make my A&B additive as well.
Here is the equipment list:
46 Gallon Bowfront AGA Aquarium with stand
Nova Extreme Pro 6 bulb T-5 lighting system (upgraded the reflector)
Lunar link (2) moonlights...still working on drilling them into the light
Tunze 6045
Koralia Evolution 1050
Marineland Visi-therm 300W heater
SWC Extreme 160 Skimmer (built like a tank, may be much for my setup but I've always bought big skimmers)
Quiet One 3000 Return pump
JBJ Submerisble 13W UV
Bulk Reef Supply Carbon/GFO reactor (ROX Carbon and BFS GFO)
Air, Water, & Ice 5 Stage RODI
Livestock:
Since I just put water in it tonight I don't have any yet. The tank has 50lbs of Marco Dry Rock. 16lbs of live rock from another reefer's tank. 75lbs of livesand.
I used a full bottle of INstant Ocean Bio Spira to jumpstart the tank and the tank was filled with 55 gallons of RODI water mixed with reef crystals salt.
I plan on keeping a large Naso Tang...just kidding. This tank will be stocked heavy with SPS and some LPS and Zoas. It will have a clam or 2 and fish will include 2 oscellaris clowns, 1 flame angel, and maybe a blenny or two. Here are some pics so far. I'll update as I progress.
Notice the custom lock I installed. I'm hoping that will keep the little ones out!!
Right after putting the tank in it's designated area..no water
50lbs of Marco rock right out of the box
New toys arrive!
This thing was much bigger then I thought. The monitor in the background is a 21.5" Samsung monitor and it looks tiny in relation.
Staging area in the garage. This will be where I make my A&B additive as well.
