I am very new to the hobby. I got a killer deal on a 125 gallon Acrylic tank. I bought a custom stand and am waiting for that to show up. I have been doing tons of research. I have watched all of the BRS TV shows about setting up the tank from scratch and have learned a TON from it. It also made me realize how expensive the hobby will be but thats ok. I will be taking my time and doing it right the first time(I hope) and this is where all of you come in. I will be adding SPS corals to my tank. Here is what I plan on getting for my build and please let me know if I am on the wrong track with anything.
The tank was a little scratched so I got the novus and buffed it out and it now looks nearly brand new. That stuff is killer and really works.
I ordered some Dry live rock and will be curing that in a rubbermaid brute. I got this before anything else since it will take time to cure it anyway so it will give me time to save for everything else I need in the mean time. I have two questions about curing. So I got some Bucati dry live rock from brs. I watched the video on how to cure it so I got a power head and 200 watt heater. At what temperature should I cure it? Is 80 good? Also should I get one piece of live rock and cure it with the dry rock or should I wait to put the dry rock in the tank then get a live rock and add it in?
Ok here is the list of what I will be getting for my build.
--Emerald Sump 39 - Trigger Systems - Got this over the ruby or crystal due to adjustable water level. Also the extra size I am sure will come in handy. I will have enough space under my stand for this so I figured go as large as possible.
--Newest Neptune Apex Controller. From what I have seen it seems to be the best out there and gives the most tune ability. I am computer savy and love how advanced you can program it.
--Reef Octopus Classic 202-S 8" Internal Protein Skimmer- Chose this for the fact you can get the Automatic neck cleaner which I will be getting with it.
--BRS 4 Stage Value Water Saver Plus RO/DI System - 150GPD no need to explain this one
--2xNeptume WAV Single Pump (4000 GPH). Since I will have the Controller there seems to be endless operation modes which is really cool.
--Apex Waveline DC12000 for the return pump
--Tunze 3155 ATO is the best most reliable right?
--Cobalt MJ1200 which will be used for sump water flow. may get 2. One in feed and one in return section.
--Red Sea Coral Pro Salt
--Special Grade Arag-Alive! Live Reef Sand- will this be good enough to seed my dry live rock or do I need a piece of live rock?
--2x300 watt Finnex HMO Heater w/ Digital LED Controller
--BRS 2 Part Calcium & Alkalinity Total Package
--BRS 2 Part Doser
--T5 Quad 60" 5 ft Aquarium Light Marine Reef Cichlid 320W 80W Bulb LED Odyssea (Already purchased, hopefully will work great)
--Red Sea Reef Foundation Pro Multi Test Kit (Ca, Alk, Mg)
Am I missing anything? Thanks everyone for your help ahead of time.
The tank was a little scratched so I got the novus and buffed it out and it now looks nearly brand new. That stuff is killer and really works.
I ordered some Dry live rock and will be curing that in a rubbermaid brute. I got this before anything else since it will take time to cure it anyway so it will give me time to save for everything else I need in the mean time. I have two questions about curing. So I got some Bucati dry live rock from brs. I watched the video on how to cure it so I got a power head and 200 watt heater. At what temperature should I cure it? Is 80 good? Also should I get one piece of live rock and cure it with the dry rock or should I wait to put the dry rock in the tank then get a live rock and add it in?
Ok here is the list of what I will be getting for my build.
--Emerald Sump 39 - Trigger Systems - Got this over the ruby or crystal due to adjustable water level. Also the extra size I am sure will come in handy. I will have enough space under my stand for this so I figured go as large as possible.
--Newest Neptune Apex Controller. From what I have seen it seems to be the best out there and gives the most tune ability. I am computer savy and love how advanced you can program it.
--Reef Octopus Classic 202-S 8" Internal Protein Skimmer- Chose this for the fact you can get the Automatic neck cleaner which I will be getting with it.
--BRS 4 Stage Value Water Saver Plus RO/DI System - 150GPD no need to explain this one
--2xNeptume WAV Single Pump (4000 GPH). Since I will have the Controller there seems to be endless operation modes which is really cool.
--Apex Waveline DC12000 for the return pump
--Tunze 3155 ATO is the best most reliable right?
--Cobalt MJ1200 which will be used for sump water flow. may get 2. One in feed and one in return section.
--Red Sea Coral Pro Salt
--Special Grade Arag-Alive! Live Reef Sand- will this be good enough to seed my dry live rock or do I need a piece of live rock?
--2x300 watt Finnex HMO Heater w/ Digital LED Controller
--BRS 2 Part Calcium & Alkalinity Total Package
--BRS 2 Part Doser
--T5 Quad 60" 5 ft Aquarium Light Marine Reef Cichlid 320W 80W Bulb LED Odyssea (Already purchased, hopefully will work great)
--Red Sea Reef Foundation Pro Multi Test Kit (Ca, Alk, Mg)
Am I missing anything? Thanks everyone for your help ahead of time.
