Newbie with a 40 reader build

[joejenn06]

Been saving up little by little gathering up the supplies I need to build my 40 breeder reef tank. Getting super excited almost have everything to get started. As of now I have.
40g breeder with holes drilled for the Overflow and return
20g sump
Reef Octopus nwb 110
Jebao DC 1200 return pump with controller
Digital thermometer
Marino and maxi jet 900(will upgread)
1200 GPH overflow box
Aquasky LED global 3000-25000k 27watts
Heater
Hydrometer
20 dry rock(Will order more end of the month)
2 bags of live sand
Red sea reef foundation pro and marine care test kits.



And got my ro/di yesterday

 

[flooddc]

Looking good!
I'd ditch the hydrometer and get a refractometer ($20 on ebay). It's much more accurate.

 

[gallegos]

Great start! I agree get yourself a refractometer, hydrometers are never accurate from my experience

 

[joejenn06]

Thanks I'll look into the refractometer.

 

[Tom39]

IME Jebao pumps are hit or miss. Sometimes you get a good one, sometimes you don't. As a return pump, if it were me, I would have a backup pump on hand just in case.

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