maroonman
New member
Hello all,
I wanted to share & gain your input on My wifes first build.
I Have been in Reefing on & off for about 8 yrs. Learning every step of the way. She loves the Tanks , But wanted " Her Own Setup "
We have been reading up Alot on SH to help ensure we don't strike out .This will not be a super quick build , But well updated.
Looking for a Decent sized tank . She didn't want to go ( Too Nano ) & I wasn't abut to give up My 34 Solana.
SOO the search began . Ironically a fellow reefer ( Bpcardona ) was upgrading & " wanted his old tank gone " Tank , Stand & glass top . Free. Who could refuse?? ( thank you again ) .
So the wife took off in my Truck to go pick up the Tank . About 2 1/2 hr round trip.
==== Equipment she plans to run ====
This is a 54 gallon drilled system .. So I like that.
10 gallon sump with Berlin sock filter.
Main pump will consist of a Quiet one 2200 ( 580 gph )
Skimmer - Euro Reef RS-80
Lighting is a toss up of a DIY Led
Or -ECOXOTIC Stunner setup of ,Blue , Magenta, white
Sand - CaribSea® Aragonite Aragamax Oolite
Roughly 60Lbs of Haitian live rock
Purple sea whip ( Leptogorgia virgulata )
Orange Sea Whip ( Leptogorgia virgulata )
Lavender Spiny Candelabrum ( Muricea muricata )
Red Grape Tree Macro
Flame tipped dragon's tongue macroalgae
Assorted gorgonian coral
We shall see how it all comes together . Enough babble .,
Here is the stand the day of .

She got started on the Sanding .

Lastnight She gave it some nail upgrades & glued the boards ( I just don't trust them tiny nails )

Took the door off and sanded What glue had oozed out & edges of the door & started to apply the first coat.

I wanted to share & gain your input on My wifes first build.
I Have been in Reefing on & off for about 8 yrs. Learning every step of the way. She loves the Tanks , But wanted " Her Own Setup "
We have been reading up Alot on SH to help ensure we don't strike out .This will not be a super quick build , But well updated.
Looking for a Decent sized tank . She didn't want to go ( Too Nano ) & I wasn't abut to give up My 34 Solana.
SOO the search began . Ironically a fellow reefer ( Bpcardona ) was upgrading & " wanted his old tank gone " Tank , Stand & glass top . Free. Who could refuse?? ( thank you again ) .
So the wife took off in my Truck to go pick up the Tank . About 2 1/2 hr round trip.
==== Equipment she plans to run ====
This is a 54 gallon drilled system .. So I like that.
10 gallon sump with Berlin sock filter.
Main pump will consist of a Quiet one 2200 ( 580 gph )
Skimmer - Euro Reef RS-80
Lighting is a toss up of a DIY Led
Or -ECOXOTIC Stunner setup of ,Blue , Magenta, white
Sand - CaribSea® Aragonite Aragamax Oolite
Roughly 60Lbs of Haitian live rock
Purple sea whip ( Leptogorgia virgulata )
Orange Sea Whip ( Leptogorgia virgulata )
Lavender Spiny Candelabrum ( Muricea muricata )
Red Grape Tree Macro
Flame tipped dragon's tongue macroalgae
Assorted gorgonian coral
We shall see how it all comes together . Enough babble .,
Here is the stand the day of .

She got started on the Sanding .

Lastnight She gave it some nail upgrades & glued the boards ( I just don't trust them tiny nails )

Took the door off and sanded What glue had oozed out & edges of the door & started to apply the first coat.
