Hello all!
I am been out of the hobby for about 7 years now and have recently been bitten by the reef bug once again. I was looking for a smaller tank (my last tank was 210g) and I have always liked the look of a rimless cube. I got the ok from the wife and then the research began! I looked at all of the options from building the system with individual parts to kits and came across the tanks by Aquaforest. They had the quality and the options that I was looking for, but I was a bit hesitant with the starting price and the lack of reviews, but that sump was just so sexy!!!! I went for it and I must say, I have not regretted it once after it arrived about a week ago.
I ended up buying it when Bulk Reef Supply had a sale going on a few weeks back on all Aquaforest products. After factoring in the quality build, the discount and all of the "stuff" that comes with it in the starter pack.... it made the price much more palatable.
Here is what I am using in the setup currently:
The setup arrived via freight and included all of the starter pack accessories which were wrapped on top of the crate. I needed some help bringing everything indoors so I got the help from my next door neighbor teenagers to bring it in. I was not not expecting each part to be so heavy! The stand alone was enough for me to need some help and my back thanks my neighbors!
Looking forward to getting back into the hobby. I am going to begin by posting all aspects of the build focusing on certain parts of the tank. In my next post I'll talk about the sump and myu thoughts. After that, I'll go through all of the rest of the sections of the tank in an attempt to keep it organized.
This tank has exceeded my expectations in every way so far and I look forward to bringing you along in my journey!
I am been out of the hobby for about 7 years now and have recently been bitten by the reef bug once again. I was looking for a smaller tank (my last tank was 210g) and I have always liked the look of a rimless cube. I got the ok from the wife and then the research began! I looked at all of the options from building the system with individual parts to kits and came across the tanks by Aquaforest. They had the quality and the options that I was looking for, but I was a bit hesitant with the starting price and the lack of reviews, but that sump was just so sexy!!!! I went for it and I must say, I have not regretted it once after it arrived about a week ago.
I ended up buying it when Bulk Reef Supply had a sale going on a few weeks back on all Aquaforest products. After factoring in the quality build, the discount and all of the "stuff" that comes with it in the starter pack.... it made the price much more palatable.
Here is what I am using in the setup currently:
- Aquaforest OceanGuard 275 Setup (73 total gallon Setup)
- Radion RX15 Blue w/ mounting arm (I may change this out to a RX30 depending on how coral growth is.)
- AI Nero 5 Powerhead
- Syncra SDC 3.0 WiFi Controllable Pump
- BRS 200W Titanium Aquarium Heater w/ Helio Controller
- Tunze Osmolator Universal 3155 Auto Top Off
- Aquamaxx FC-80 In-Sump Protein Skimmer
- Aquaforest Rock (approx 40lbs)
- CaribSea Special Grade Sand
The setup arrived via freight and included all of the starter pack accessories which were wrapped on top of the crate. I needed some help bringing everything indoors so I got the help from my next door neighbor teenagers to bring it in. I was not not expecting each part to be so heavy! The stand alone was enough for me to need some help and my back thanks my neighbors!
Looking forward to getting back into the hobby. I am going to begin by posting all aspects of the build focusing on certain parts of the tank. In my next post I'll talk about the sump and myu thoughts. After that, I'll go through all of the rest of the sections of the tank in an attempt to keep it organized.
This tank has exceeded my expectations in every way so far and I look forward to bringing you along in my journey!