I am just getting back in the hobby after having to tear down my last system a year ago. I started reefing back around 95 and until this past year have always had a system up in running. I thought I was out and sold all my old equipment. Like many people on here its a passion of mine and brings me peace of mind after a long day while challenging me.
I love how far this hobby has come in the last 20 years and so many people on reef central and my local forums have inspired me. I didn't get into SPS until a locally reefer started posting pictures and videos and I was taken back by just how beautiful SPS reefs can be. That was about a decade ago when the SPS community was much smaller and he was able to accomplish something very few at time where able to do. I owe him a mention SunnyX.
So I dove in head first. Took my rudimentary knowledge at the time of reef keeping and read as much as I could about everything. To this day if I find a article on light spectrum or chemistry in reef tank I read. I scour the forums and If I find someone that is having great success I ask tons of questions and try to understand more. In my last system once I finally figured out the chemistry, flow and lighting I was able to grow little frags out to full colonies.
that brings us to today. I am starting over fresh. I know from some of my past systems I would like to keep it a little smaller so that I find it more manageable from a electric bill, maintenance and noise stand point. I have about 5 months before I move again so I am taking that time to have the system built
I have already been working on the filtration over the past 3 months and reading and watching reviews on new products. My last system was set up about 8 years ago and ran for about 6 1/2 years so I am excited about all new equipment.
The system and life support so far. Many people may find it funny that I am building the tank and stand last. I knew what dimensions I wanted on the tank when I started. The stand I am going to have built to accommodate the equipment last so I am not forced to squeeze something into a space that wont accommodate it.
Additives and Media
It will have a professional look when its all done. Luckily for me I have a couple of close friends that happens to be a plumber and the other electrician. The hardest part of the build will be the stand. It may double as a desk at one end or have some counter space on both sides. for the facade I was thinking high gloss white finish but still exploring options. I will get some picture up as I go.
Jason Out
I love how far this hobby has come in the last 20 years and so many people on reef central and my local forums have inspired me. I didn't get into SPS until a locally reefer started posting pictures and videos and I was taken back by just how beautiful SPS reefs can be. That was about a decade ago when the SPS community was much smaller and he was able to accomplish something very few at time where able to do. I owe him a mention SunnyX.
So I dove in head first. Took my rudimentary knowledge at the time of reef keeping and read as much as I could about everything. To this day if I find a article on light spectrum or chemistry in reef tank I read. I scour the forums and If I find someone that is having great success I ask tons of questions and try to understand more. In my last system once I finally figured out the chemistry, flow and lighting I was able to grow little frags out to full colonies.
that brings us to today. I am starting over fresh. I know from some of my past systems I would like to keep it a little smaller so that I find it more manageable from a electric bill, maintenance and noise stand point. I have about 5 months before I move again so I am taking that time to have the system built
I have already been working on the filtration over the past 3 months and reading and watching reviews on new products. My last system was set up about 8 years ago and ran for about 6 1/2 years so I am excited about all new equipment.
The system and life support so far. Many people may find it funny that I am building the tank and stand last. I knew what dimensions I wanted on the tank when I started. The stand I am going to have built to accommodate the equipment last so I am not forced to squeeze something into a space that wont accommodate it.
- Tank = 36x18x18 tall custom sapphire glass (builder unknown but leaning towards Miracles)
- Stand = Custom will be oversize built from t slot aluminum and have removable facade. (2k budget and need input)
- OverFlow - Synergy Reef Shadow
- Sump - Synergy Reef SS34
- Skimmer - NYOS Quantum 120 Protein Skimmer
- Zeolite reactor - Fish Street 1Liter
- ATO - Tunze Osmolator Universal 3155
- Controller - Apex Neptune 2016
- Dosing pumps - Neptune DOS + DDR
- Par Monitoring - Neptune PMK and Apogee full spectrum quantum sensor.
- Lighting - ATI 36 inch Power Module
- Flow - Maxspect gyre XF230 x2
- Return and manifold - Vectra M1 DC (2000 GPH) - Ecotech Marine
- Batter Back up - VORTECH BATTERY BACK-UP - ECOTECH MARINE
- Heater - Finnex HMX 200W Heater with Digital Controller
- Chiller - Aqua Euro USA Max Chill 1/13 HP
- Back up power -Stand alone circuit emergency power portable generator kit. Generac
Additives and Media
- ZEOvit Media (1L) - Korallen-Zucht
- ZEOBAK MICROORGANISM SOLUTION - KORALLEN-ZUCHT
- ZEOSTART 3 - KORALLEN-ZUCHT
- ZEOFOOD 7 - KORALLEN-ZUCHT
- Amino Acid Concentrate - Korallen-Zucht
- various other KZ products for trace elements.
- B-Ionic 2 part
- BRS ROX 0.8 Carbon
It will have a professional look when its all done. Luckily for me I have a couple of close friends that happens to be a plumber and the other electrician. The hardest part of the build will be the stand. It may double as a desk at one end or have some counter space on both sides. for the facade I was thinking high gloss white finish but still exploring options. I will get some picture up as I go.
Jason Out
