AQUAFOREST and WATERBOX OH MY!!

Nice, interesting build! Following for sure. I have never heard of the Cove skimmers. That does look very nice. Too bad I already have a new skimmer.

 

I had checked them out before and was super impressed!

Look forward to getting it wet!

 

That’s great to know thank you 120reefkeeper !

 

Unfortunately brs doesn't sell stone fix. And done other aquaforest products. I'm going to all aquaforest...

 

https://www.saltwateraquarium.com/af-stone-fix-aquascape-cement-glue-1500-gm-aquaforest/

 

Who handles the Cove skimmers? Just curious.

 

http://www.saltysupply.com/cove-protein-skimmer-i-130.html

 

120RK,
What a great build and your the first one that I've seen that has a Waterbox tank.
It looks like it's high quality setup and if it's 40% cheaper than a reefer, then it's a no-brainer.

I understand that your going with super nice that includes affordability which really means a lot.

Really looks awesome and if you don't mind I'd like to take the ride and read your comments regarding all the components.

If your thinking about going BB, I've been there for about 2.5 years and absolutely love it. I do miss things like Diamond gobies but the trade offs have been well worth staying bare bottom. I use a gyre (on full flow) to lift up and get the detritus into the filter socks. Then I use the Python No Spill hoses end (take off big end tube) to suck out the remaining detritus during my weekly water change.

Thanks, Freddie

 

Not to highjack, but it's actually more expensive then a similar Red Sea Reefer but you get a "better" sump and a better ATO

 

Thanks for the info.
and tagging along

 

Cost comparison:

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/delu...B6asu0exDNeGUVnc9FMJoRcu1k_tbFXUaAm-8EALw_wcB



Waterbox 135.4:

https://www.saltwateraquarium.com/p...lmX3jej5262QTdXo6ZCHROjSYjgfSAg0aAjXREALw_wcB

 

I disagree.

 

Wow!!!

 

Fun follow:

Are the mounting brackets for the lights plastic? Do they secure well to the rim?

Also, I’ve been trying to learn more about aqua forest. I hope I get the details.

Thanks !

 

Misleading as the reefer deluxe comes with 3
hydra 26's.

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/reefer-xl-525-complete-system-108-gal-red-sea.html

Should be what you are comparing with. Unless of course the water box linked comes with the current USA lighting but as far as I'm aware it does not

None the less I'll be following along

 

You call this a budget build. I call this you planning and building my future dream build lol. Following along for sure!!

 

Here is with the entire loop bundle which includes lights, brackets, return pump, and powerheads.

https://www.saltwateraquarium.com/w...N9V_x3pLlxZgAD4gRknTQ8x2qzZkN8ksaAntBEALw_wcB

 

No the brackets it comes with are metal. Yes they secure to the rim quite nicely

You’ve come to the right place for Aquaforest info!! Lol for sure!

 

Builds this size can get quite expensive for sure! If I were to choose the most expensive tank, return pump, powerheads, lighting etc it would be crazy expensive....

Glad to have you onboard!

This isn’t the cheapest build for sure but it’s a quality build that’s reasonably priced. Bang for the buck as I call it .

 

Lol that’s the link I thought I copied... none the less 600 bucks is a lot of coral!

Glad to have ya!