This is a halfway-intro and a halfway-build thread. I feel like it's half an introduction because I've been reading this forum for a couple if months to help figure out what I want to build; and half a build thread because at this point I'm waiting for a quote from my LFS that will include options from mostly-DIY to a full build.
I'm nervous about doing my own plumbing, but am game to try.... it really boils down to the cost of the quotes I get back, and how far I decide to go with the gear.
I'm aiming for 135g total volume, in a 100g tank (48"L x 20"W x 24"H) with a 35g refugium sump. It's going right into the living room (since I spend far too much time, as it is, sitting in the dining room and staring at my freshwater tank), and I have full buy-in from the spouse.
I'm looking to take things slow and easy (which is hard for me!), so I'll document things here as I go!
I'm nervous about doing my own plumbing, but am game to try.... it really boils down to the cost of the quotes I get back, and how far I decide to go with the gear.
I'm aiming for 135g total volume, in a 100g tank (48"L x 20"W x 24"H) with a 35g refugium sump. It's going right into the living room (since I spend far too much time, as it is, sitting in the dining room and staring at my freshwater tank), and I have full buy-in from the spouse.
I'm looking to take things slow and easy (which is hard for me!), so I'll document things here as I go!