Hey all!
I am brand new to aquariums in general, and reefs in particular, so I hope to get a lot of feedback as things go. Looking forward to getting this thing cycled and stocked, and hearing everyone’s advice!
Equipment:
Marineland 60g tank
Eshopps Eclipse L overflow set up in Bean Animal format
1x 3/4in return line
Aqueon 20g long aquarium for DIY sump
Rectangular filter sock
IOAOI PS-120 protein skimmer
Eheim e150 thermocontrol heater
Jebao DCP-8000 return pump
AquaticLife HM electronics Edge 48” marine coral reef LED light
Lucare LED refugium light
BRS dual reactor (ROX 0.8 carbon and GFO)
40 pounds of aragonite plus 5 pounds live sand in display tank
60 pounds CaribSea base rock in display tank
30 pounds aragonite plus 5 pounds live sand in refugium (DSB about 6 inches depth)
Started cycling yesterday afternoon, water made up with RO/DI filter and Red Sea coral salt, SG 1.025. Ammonia added to 3ppm. Dr. Tim’s bacteria added.
Just placed order from Algae Barn for:
1 quart 1.5” spheres
Turbo start 900
5280 pods and oceanmagik, every 4 weeks
Red ogo golf ball for the fuge
Chaeto golf ball for the fuge
Any thoughts so far on set up?
I am brand new to aquariums in general, and reefs in particular, so I hope to get a lot of feedback as things go. Looking forward to getting this thing cycled and stocked, and hearing everyone’s advice!
Equipment:
Marineland 60g tank
Eshopps Eclipse L overflow set up in Bean Animal format
1x 3/4in return line
Aqueon 20g long aquarium for DIY sump
Rectangular filter sock
IOAOI PS-120 protein skimmer
Eheim e150 thermocontrol heater
Jebao DCP-8000 return pump
AquaticLife HM electronics Edge 48” marine coral reef LED light
Lucare LED refugium light
BRS dual reactor (ROX 0.8 carbon and GFO)
40 pounds of aragonite plus 5 pounds live sand in display tank
60 pounds CaribSea base rock in display tank
30 pounds aragonite plus 5 pounds live sand in refugium (DSB about 6 inches depth)
Started cycling yesterday afternoon, water made up with RO/DI filter and Red Sea coral salt, SG 1.025. Ammonia added to 3ppm. Dr. Tim’s bacteria added.
Just placed order from Algae Barn for:
1 quart 1.5” spheres
Turbo start 900
5280 pods and oceanmagik, every 4 weeks
Red ogo golf ball for the fuge
Chaeto golf ball for the fuge
Any thoughts so far on set up?