new to the hobby starting first tank 90g

[krusieski]

hey guys and girls starting my first tank build its a 90g tank i have so far, super reef octopus skimmer, hydor 750's with controller, coralife 2bulb light fixtures t5, reef keeper lite , coralife ro/di system rio 2100 return and some other stuff going to be doing my first cycle soon any help and or advice would be great! thanks

 

[krusieski]

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[krusieski]

started cycle today


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[Gaxmode]

Welcome. Started a 90g myself recently and it's exciting. Didn't expect to spend this much money though haha

 

[krusieski]

lol yep its adding up quick but its fun


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[eredder]

I am also starting a 90g tank. It is taking a bit to get everything but I just picked up some Hydra TwentySixes. Looking for other stuff and the best way to cure 100lbs of dry rock.

 

[krusieski]

very nice man


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[krusieski]

i need rock too whered you buy yours


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[eredder]

I actually took a risk and tried Billy's Reef Connection. I have a couple of pictures. It looks good, only $1.45 a pound.

I can post more pics of the actual rock later.

 

[homer1475]

First thing I would do is paint the inside of the stand with something like an epoxy paint.

You'll end up warping and/or rotting the wood from all the moisture and/or spills that are eventual.

 

[eredder]

I actually took a risk and tried Billy's Reef Connection. I have a couple of pictures. It looks good. It came in two 50lbs boxes.

I can post more picture of the rock when I get home.

 

[sde1500]

Nice, looks good! What do you plan on keeping? I'd also suggest painting the inside of the stand. But maybe not if it is cycling already, is it? I see a comment saying it is, but that you need rock, so not sure how it would be cycling.

If you plan on keeping a lot of corals, I'd look into a better light. I don't think you'll get far with just a 2 bulb T5.

 

[krusieski]

im just doing a fresh water cycle roght now making sure my equipment works im waiing for my ro di system to come in so i can make ro water and then cycle my ro water live sand and salt


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[krusieski]

yeh thanks i will be painting inside of stand with epoxy paint


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[krusieski]

Updates to come



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