10 June 2019
Equipment list:
SCAquariums 150g w/starfire glass (19 Oct 2017) Source: SCA
Custom stand and canopy (26 May 2018) Source: WAMAS member BenA
Synergy Reef TS-44 (18 Jul 2019) Source: Synergy Reef
Avast MR5 reactors x2 (11 June 2019) Source: Avast Marine
Deltec SC1455 skimmer (20 Nov 2017) Source: Battlecorals
Eheim Jager 200w x2 (9 Jun 2019) Source: Amazon
Reeflo Snapper/Dart (22 Nov 2017) Source: Marine Depot
Kessil A360X/WE x4 (26 Oct 2017) Source: used; various sources
LET 48" T5 dimmable retrofit x3 (11 Jun 2019) Source: BRS
T5s 3 Blue+, 2 Aquablue Specials, and a Purple+ (2 May 2019) Source: BRS
Vortech MP40QD x2 (28 Feb 2018) Source: IAAN Aquatics
BRS dosing pumps x3 (14 Jul 2017) Source: BRS
Skimz DLC3 dosing res x2 (3 May 2019) Source: BRS
GHL Profilux 4 (23 Sep 2019) Source: Marine Depot
Fish
Pajama cardinal (24 Sep 2019) Source: Azalea aquariums
Firefish (24 Jan 2020) Source: BRK
Lyretail anthias x (5 Oct 2019) Source: BRK
Diamond Goby (9 Nov 2019) Source: BRK
Hi-fin goby (24 Jan 2020) Source: BRK
Carpenter's wrasse (24 Jan 2020) Source: BRK
Lubbock's wrasse (24 Jan 2020) Source: BRK
Chalk bass (24 Jan 2020) Source: BRK
Blue/green chromis (24 Jan 2020) Source: BRK
Royal gramma (24 Jan 2020) Source: BRK
Inverts
Fire shrimp (9 Nov 2019) Source: BRK
Tiger pistol (9 Nov 2019) Source: BRK
Rock & substrate:
100lbs Marco dry rock (30 Nov 2017) Source: WAMAS member Larry Footer
120lbs Caribsea Fiji/Special grade mix (2 May 2019) Source: BRS
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I've been wanting to step up to a larger tank, specifically longer and wider than the current 75 gallon but not too big as to become cumbersome. After flip flopping on the length aspect for the last few months, I decided 60" was probably the best option for me. While I was hoping for something 27-30" wide, it was just too cost prohibitive at this point in time. Last week I stumbled across SCAquariums website and noticed their 150 gallon (60x24x24). It was a decent compromise in regard to what I wanted and what I could afford. After sitting on it for a week (that is unheard of self control for me), I went ahead and placed the order this morning and should take delivery in the next two weeks. While I'm beyond excited, the though of all the support equipment I still need makes me nauseous!
I don't really want to maintain two tanks so the 75g will probably come down. I'll need a new sump and skimmer to support the increased volume but everything else can be migrated over to the 150. I'll need at least two more Kessil A360s, a larger return pump (or maybe another Waveline DC6000 to supplement the one I have now), and a new stand/canopy.
Equipment list:
SCAquariums 150g w/starfire glass (19 Oct 2017) Source: SCA
Custom stand and canopy (26 May 2018) Source: WAMAS member BenA
Synergy Reef TS-44 (18 Jul 2019) Source: Synergy Reef
Avast MR5 reactors x2 (11 June 2019) Source: Avast Marine
Deltec SC1455 skimmer (20 Nov 2017) Source: Battlecorals
Eheim Jager 200w x2 (9 Jun 2019) Source: Amazon
Reeflo Snapper/Dart (22 Nov 2017) Source: Marine Depot
Kessil A360X/WE x4 (26 Oct 2017) Source: used; various sources
LET 48" T5 dimmable retrofit x3 (11 Jun 2019) Source: BRS
T5s 3 Blue+, 2 Aquablue Specials, and a Purple+ (2 May 2019) Source: BRS
Vortech MP40QD x2 (28 Feb 2018) Source: IAAN Aquatics
BRS dosing pumps x3 (14 Jul 2017) Source: BRS
Skimz DLC3 dosing res x2 (3 May 2019) Source: BRS
GHL Profilux 4 (23 Sep 2019) Source: Marine Depot
Fish
Pajama cardinal (24 Sep 2019) Source: Azalea aquariums
Firefish (24 Jan 2020) Source: BRK
Lyretail anthias x (5 Oct 2019) Source: BRK
Diamond Goby (9 Nov 2019) Source: BRK
Hi-fin goby (24 Jan 2020) Source: BRK
Carpenter's wrasse (24 Jan 2020) Source: BRK
Lubbock's wrasse (24 Jan 2020) Source: BRK
Chalk bass (24 Jan 2020) Source: BRK
Blue/green chromis (24 Jan 2020) Source: BRK
Royal gramma (24 Jan 2020) Source: BRK
Inverts
Fire shrimp (9 Nov 2019) Source: BRK
Tiger pistol (9 Nov 2019) Source: BRK
Rock & substrate:
100lbs Marco dry rock (30 Nov 2017) Source: WAMAS member Larry Footer
120lbs Caribsea Fiji/Special grade mix (2 May 2019) Source: BRS
Original post begins here
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I've been wanting to step up to a larger tank, specifically longer and wider than the current 75 gallon but not too big as to become cumbersome. After flip flopping on the length aspect for the last few months, I decided 60" was probably the best option for me. While I was hoping for something 27-30" wide, it was just too cost prohibitive at this point in time. Last week I stumbled across SCAquariums website and noticed their 150 gallon (60x24x24). It was a decent compromise in regard to what I wanted and what I could afford. After sitting on it for a week (that is unheard of self control for me), I went ahead and placed the order this morning and should take delivery in the next two weeks. While I'm beyond excited, the though of all the support equipment I still need makes me nauseous!
I don't really want to maintain two tanks so the 75g will probably come down. I'll need a new sump and skimmer to support the increased volume but everything else can be migrated over to the 150. I'll need at least two more Kessil A360s, a larger return pump (or maybe another Waveline DC6000 to supplement the one I have now), and a new stand/canopy.
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