As many of you know, I have a 55g mixed reef tank that I have been running for about 16 months. This is an exceptionally beautiful tank, and I am so very proud of what I have accomplished with it so far!
Unfortunately, as my experience and knowledge has increased, so has my desire to add inhabitants to expand my base. My 55g now has 16 fish and over 90 corals!!! I desperately need more space!
Today, I took a drive up to my nearest LFS and placed an order for a new 135g reef ready tank and stand. Also, ordered a new Eshopps R300 sump.
The new tank is an "Aquarium Masters" 135 with dual corner overflows. Stand is a stock prefab stand, unfinished. Sump as I said, will be a Gen 3 Eshopps R300. Identical to the Gen 4 AR300 for less than 1/5th the price!!
I have an old Bubble Magus curve 7 that I can use for the skimmer if I decide not to repurpose the current skimmer I have on the 55g.
The new tank is at least 2 weeks out, so I have time for acquiring the new items I will need. Probably going to have to add at LEAST one new A360X light, probably 2. I may be able to supplement with the old Wills 165's I have on hand.
Updates will be coming as the equipment arrives and I begin the transfer. I am so excited to begin this new build!!!
Unfortunately, as my experience and knowledge has increased, so has my desire to add inhabitants to expand my base. My 55g now has 16 fish and over 90 corals!!! I desperately need more space!
Today, I took a drive up to my nearest LFS and placed an order for a new 135g reef ready tank and stand. Also, ordered a new Eshopps R300 sump.
The new tank is an "Aquarium Masters" 135 with dual corner overflows. Stand is a stock prefab stand, unfinished. Sump as I said, will be a Gen 3 Eshopps R300. Identical to the Gen 4 AR300 for less than 1/5th the price!!
I have an old Bubble Magus curve 7 that I can use for the skimmer if I decide not to repurpose the current skimmer I have on the 55g.
The new tank is at least 2 weeks out, so I have time for acquiring the new items I will need. Probably going to have to add at LEAST one new A360X light, probably 2. I may be able to supplement with the old Wills 165's I have on hand.
Updates will be coming as the equipment arrives and I begin the transfer. I am so excited to begin this new build!!!