40B build entryway tank

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Hi all, just getting everything together as I've been debating SW vs Fresh. Feel like cichlids would get boring so SW it is prob fish only or FOWLR for a bit.

Currently have:
40B aqueon
Aquatic fundamentals stand 50/65
Penguin 350
Aqueon pro 150w heater
API test kit bit FW so need to exchange

Current USA freshwater light, went to exchange but don't want back so maybe donate and upgrade.

On order:
Instant Ocean 160 gallon salt mix bucket

40LBs seaflor special sand

Need:
New light (looking for recommendations,trying to avoid building a canopy)
Rock
Koralia 750 or 1100 (2 eventually)
RODI

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Should be a great setup. Like the idea of a entryway tank greeter. Do you plan to put corals in it?
 
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My buddies friend can sell me about 25 lbs of live rock and 30 gallons of water for $130. Usually cured rock like $7/pound here. Looking for suggestions for good led lps light.
 
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Order placed for 50 lbs of reefcleaners rock today! $90

BRS 4 stage RODI plus with float $170

36" Current USA orbit marine with free mount and price matched amazon with a $50 GC offer $134

Just need my brute can, buckets, powerheads (using GC) and a mixing ph also to use for water changes.

API SW test kit petco marked to $9 too!


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2 clowns and 4 crabs/3 turbos doing good. Starting to get some neon looking algae too on the rocks.

Should be buying a hydrogalaxy light off my buddy and then I'll slowly build a canopy.

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Broke down the tank, kept my extra 36x18 stand though for a future 40B or 65G build.

Also picked up a Proflex sump since dr Foster has 50% off. Figured model 3 may be overkill but everyone says go as big as you can! Lol not bad for $140

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