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[Acidsniper]

Hello everyone! Been a long time lurker and researcher (going on 6 months now) and finally created an account to get some feedback on my proposed build. Any input would be greatly appreciated!

I've had years of freshwater and eco tanks in the past (largest was 250 gallons) but have yet to, unfortunately, take the plunge in to the saltwater tanks, so now's the time! Even though I have a lot of experience with large tanks, we will be moving in about a year or so and want to start with a nano (40ish gallons) for now which will be upgraded when we move.

Overall goals:
40 gallon nano tank to be upgraded to a 100 - 150 gal in about a year / year and a half (after our move). So the goal is to buy higher end gear now that can easily be transitioned to the 100 - 150 when it comes time.

I think I've got most everything figured out for capabilities sake, the tank is going to be a reef tank with live sand and live rock.


Note: The below coral and fish are my "end" goals with this setup and of course will not be just dumped in all at once. The hardware will all be bought and installed from the start.

My parts list:

Hardware:

Nuvo 38

Aquaillumination Sol Lights & Light Rails

Apex Controller
AquaIlluminations to VDM Adapter Cable
Neptune Systems Apex Variable Speed/Dimming Module (VDM) - Primarily to control the AI lights

Hydor Slim Skim Protein Skimmer Nano

Tunze Osmolator Universal 3155

HMO-200 Finnex Heater

50lb Rock

CaribSea Arag-Alive Bahama Oolite Sand 20 Lb (x2)

Coral:

Green BTA
Kenya Tree
Green Polyp Toadstool Leather Coral
Kryptonite Acropora
Atomic Torch Coral
Fluorescent Green Star Polyps

Random Zoanths

Fish:
2x Ocellaris Clownfish (2 year old insists on having "nemo" lol)
1x Blue Tang
1x Yellow Tang
1x Diamond Watchman Goby
3x Red Spotted Cardinal

Cleanup Crew:
2x Emerald Crab
20x Astrea Snails
5x Scarlet Hermits
10x Blue leg Hermits
2x Trochus

For a setup I am going for an "island" type setup with a small bridge and plenty of hiding places in the tank to allow plenty of room for the tangs to move around. All of the fish will be juveniles when I get them (to help prevent overcrowding) as well as I will introduce both tangs at the same time (this will hopefully alleviate any infighting between them).

So thanks for looking and any feedback in advance! These forums have been amazing for my research and hopefully I've dotted all my i's and crossed my t's but if anyone has any feedback please bring it on!!

 

[Chaotic Reefer4u]

[welcome], acidsniper, sounds and looks to me your all dialed in the right way, no pointers from me. Hope this helps! Please post some piks im definately going to follow...

 

[426Hemi]

I just started my Nuvo 38 tank yesterday, thread is still on 1st page, so my advice may not be accurte, but I think the tangs need a much larger tank than the 38. I suppose if you get them young by the time they are a year old you will still be OK until you build the larger tank, but not sure. I just know they need large tanks.

 

[Acidsniper]

I just started my Nuvo 38 tank yesterday, thread is still on 1st page, so my advice may not be accurte, but I think the tangs need a much larger tank than the 38. I suppose if you get them young by the time they are a year old you will still be OK until you build the larger tank, but not sure. I just know they need large tanks.

Yeah the tangs need a larger tank (100+) but not until they are 1+ yr old so thats why I'm going to get juveniles at the start so by the time they are ready for a larger tank I'll be ready for my 100+. That's what I was able to gather from my research and from the input from my lfs at least. I'll tag along on your thread as well, I love seeing how different people can take the same gear with setups. Thanks for the input!

[welcome], acidsniper, sounds and looks to me your all dialed in the right way, no pointers from me. Hope this helps! Please post some piks im definately going to follow...

Thanks! Was hoping I covered most everything but figured I'd overlooked something. I will make a build thread once I start getting parts in over the next 2 months.


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