So a few weeks ago I was browsing Facebook marketplace and found this tank complete with stand with matching canopy, sump, a waveline 12000 dc return pump, a reef octopus 200 int skimmer, and 2 mars aqua 165w lights. The price was too good to pass up, only $50 for EVERYTHING! I told myself something had to be wrong for that price, maybe a leaky tank, equipment that didnt work, rotted stand... something. Well I pulled the trigger and bought the tank. As soon as I got it home I began going to work on cleaning it up because it was the definition of filthy. Dried algae, fish poop, and who knows what else covered nearly every square inch of the glass. After 2 days of work with a razor scraper, tooth brush, and even a new toilet bowl brush, I got the tank looking almost new. Afterwards I took the tank back outside and filled her up to the brim to check for leaks in which there were none.
The next step was to bring the tank back inside and begin piecing everything together. I purchased the ADJ powerstrip and mounted it just inside the door opening for easy access. I went this route so I could individually turn off power to the different pieces of equipment. I also purchased 80 lbs of Caribsea south sea base rock so I could start to build the aquascape. All thats left is to buy sand. I will be transferring all of my rocks, fish and corals from my 10 gallon tank as soon as the 90 is up to temp, clear, and has similar parameters.
The next step was to bring the tank back inside and begin piecing everything together. I purchased the ADJ powerstrip and mounted it just inside the door opening for easy access. I went this route so I could individually turn off power to the different pieces of equipment. I also purchased 80 lbs of Caribsea south sea base rock so I could start to build the aquascape. All thats left is to buy sand. I will be transferring all of my rocks, fish and corals from my 10 gallon tank as soon as the 90 is up to temp, clear, and has similar parameters.
