125 Mixed Reef Tank Build

[BillB83]

Hello! I am fairly new to the hobby my son wanted a fish and after about 25 years of being out of the hobby i have been sucked back in.

Currently I am using a small Fluval 13.5 tank pretty much as a frag holding tank waiting for my 125 setup.

Already Have:
09/25/2023

Tank: 125G (72.5 x 18.5 x 23.125)
Lights: AI Hydra 32 HD LED Reef Light x3
Sump: Trigger Systems - Crystal Sump 36
Overflow : Eshopps - Prodigy L Slimline
Return pump: Sicce Syncra Silent 3.0, thinking of maybe upgrading to the Syncra SDC 6.0
Wavemakers: AI 2x Nero 5's & 1x Nero 3
ATO: Duetto2 ATO
Rock and Sand


Need to get:
Protein Skimmer: Reef Octopus Regal 150INT 6" Internal
Mixing Station needs to be built
Thinking about plumbing in the Fluval 13.5 once I move everything over and using it as a display refugium

Im sure im forgetting some items on my lists.

more to follow

 

[BillB83]

Was able to pick up 2 55 Gallon Ace Roto-Mold Tanks for my mixing station and setup plumbing layout. Planning on running a Python hose on the output side of the Filter for water changes for now until i probably setup an automated water change system. Planning on putting a 5 inch lip around the base of the stand as well just incase I spill some water i wont end up with a flooded basement floor. Any input on plumbing would be appreciated.

Thanks

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Following along!