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Today I placed my order for a Waterbox 5526 Peninsula! I ordered it through LiveAquaria since they offered a $500 gift certificate with this purchase and an extra $50 in loyalty points. The tank should be delivered in 2-3 weeks, but in the meantime, I already started buying equipment to go along with this build.
While at RAP NYC in June I picked up two MP40s and a Vectra L2 at 20% off from Living Reef Orlando and this started the task of figuring out what else I’ll need. I have been in the hobby for about 10 years off and on but it’s time for a tank big enough to house all the inhabitants I’ve always wanted.
My current setup is a 28g Nano Cube that will be converted into a QT once the Waterbox is setup. Also, this is where the tank will be placed.
Before anything, I’m going to be installing two jack posts in the basement for peace of mind that the tank won’t flex the floor since our house was built in the 50s. I also plan to add blocking between the existing joists.
Here is a list of the equipment I’ve purchased, ordered, and still need to buy.
Purchased:
Return: EcoTech Vectra L2
Flow: EcoTech VorTech MP40 X 2
Skimmer: Eshopps Axium X-160
ATO: Tunze Osmolator 3155
Biological Filtration: Eshopps Bio Lux (my son won at their booth at RAP) Plan to use these for a stand to raise the skimmer in the sump.
Sump Lighting: TrueLumen 10in. Strips 2 Blue 1 Rose mounted to the reflector off the old Nano Cube lid
Water: BRS 6 Stage RO/DI with Drinking System (installed two weeks ago)
Ordered:
Tank: Waterbox 5526 Peninsula
Heaters: Jager TruTemp 200watt X 2
Rock: 80 lbs. Base Rock and Marco E-400 Mortar Kit (already have 30 lbs. of Haitian Shelf in Nano to add)
Need to Buy:
Lighting: AquaticLife T5 Hybrid (ordering from AquaticLife to have them wire both cords to one side) and later some type of LED
Bulbs: ATI Blue Plus X 4
Sand: 60 lbs. CaribSea Hawaiian Black Sand
Power Management: 4 outlet Smart Strip and a Tripp Lite 8 outlet
Jack Posts: Akron or Tiger Brand 4’6” to 7’9” models X 2
Lid: Clearview or Top Lids
Salt: Instant Ocean Reef Crystals (currently using but may change to something else)
Now that the tank has been ordered my excitement level is through the roof! I’ll just have to find a few people to help get it into the house and on the stand.
Happy Reefing and thanks for tagging along!
While at RAP NYC in June I picked up two MP40s and a Vectra L2 at 20% off from Living Reef Orlando and this started the task of figuring out what else I’ll need. I have been in the hobby for about 10 years off and on but it’s time for a tank big enough to house all the inhabitants I’ve always wanted.
My current setup is a 28g Nano Cube that will be converted into a QT once the Waterbox is setup. Also, this is where the tank will be placed.
Before anything, I’m going to be installing two jack posts in the basement for peace of mind that the tank won’t flex the floor since our house was built in the 50s. I also plan to add blocking between the existing joists.
Here is a list of the equipment I’ve purchased, ordered, and still need to buy.
Purchased:
Return: EcoTech Vectra L2
Flow: EcoTech VorTech MP40 X 2
Skimmer: Eshopps Axium X-160
ATO: Tunze Osmolator 3155
Biological Filtration: Eshopps Bio Lux (my son won at their booth at RAP) Plan to use these for a stand to raise the skimmer in the sump.
Sump Lighting: TrueLumen 10in. Strips 2 Blue 1 Rose mounted to the reflector off the old Nano Cube lid
Water: BRS 6 Stage RO/DI with Drinking System (installed two weeks ago)
Ordered:
Tank: Waterbox 5526 Peninsula
Heaters: Jager TruTemp 200watt X 2
Rock: 80 lbs. Base Rock and Marco E-400 Mortar Kit (already have 30 lbs. of Haitian Shelf in Nano to add)
Need to Buy:
Lighting: AquaticLife T5 Hybrid (ordering from AquaticLife to have them wire both cords to one side) and later some type of LED
Bulbs: ATI Blue Plus X 4
Sand: 60 lbs. CaribSea Hawaiian Black Sand
Power Management: 4 outlet Smart Strip and a Tripp Lite 8 outlet
Jack Posts: Akron or Tiger Brand 4’6” to 7’9” models X 2
Lid: Clearview or Top Lids
Salt: Instant Ocean Reef Crystals (currently using but may change to something else)
Now that the tank has been ordered my excitement level is through the roof! I’ll just have to find a few people to help get it into the house and on the stand.
Happy Reefing and thanks for tagging along!