So I thought I would document the process of building my new reef tank and share it here. As a newer member of the group (only a year) and having only attended 2 meetings, I thought this would be a great way to get to know some of you and welcome some feedback and input at each step along the way. I'd like to become more active within the group in the next year, so here's to a new beginning!
It's been a year and a half for me of learning about the hobby and maintaining a 29 gallon biocube. These forums have certainly been a tremendous source of information. So naturally the next step was to upgrade to a bigger and better tank. After months of researching and getting quotes on different tank builds, I went with the all-in-one Elos 120XL tank, 126 gallons, and I couldn't be happier. The tank has been cycling for 2 weeks now. I went with dry Fiji rock from BRS (a clean start with no hitch-hikers!) and chose Fiji Pink Arag-Alive sand to help jump start the cycling. Patience while the tank fully cycles will allow me to add the remaining necessary components, such as lighting. I have decided to stick with LEDs and go with the Kessil A360WE pendants (x2). Here are a few pictures so far with more to come soon!
It's been a year and a half for me of learning about the hobby and maintaining a 29 gallon biocube. These forums have certainly been a tremendous source of information. So naturally the next step was to upgrade to a bigger and better tank. After months of researching and getting quotes on different tank builds, I went with the all-in-one Elos 120XL tank, 126 gallons, and I couldn't be happier. The tank has been cycling for 2 weeks now. I went with dry Fiji rock from BRS (a clean start with no hitch-hikers!) and chose Fiji Pink Arag-Alive sand to help jump start the cycling. Patience while the tank fully cycles will allow me to add the remaining necessary components, such as lighting. I have decided to stick with LEDs and go with the Kessil A360WE pendants (x2). Here are a few pictures so far with more to come soon!