Hello everyone! My experience level keeping aquatics is at keeping Sea Monkeys when I was 12 - but I have always wanted a tank and really like anemones and corals more than fish.
I am in the aspirational stage of starting a reef tank and have a good salt water specialty shop <20 minutes from my house. I'm working my way through BRStv youtube channel to become conversant with the basics. I'm thinking the Red Sea E-170 AIO (or Reefer 170) is a better choice vs BioCube 32. Thoughts? Other recommendations. I know you more experienced folks could get a lot more bang for the bucks spent for the E-170 - but can I?
One basic question for the community is water spill containment and floor damage. My LFS has salt stains on their floor around all their tanks - and it's a good store. Been around for over 10 years. So what do you do to hedge against water spills and the like? I appreciate all the help y'all can throw my way!
I found a few products if you would care to comment on them:
absorbent mat for routine water changes
under cabinet sump catch pan
HVAC drip pan
industrial barrel 27gal spill berm
I am in the aspirational stage of starting a reef tank and have a good salt water specialty shop <20 minutes from my house. I'm working my way through BRStv youtube channel to become conversant with the basics. I'm thinking the Red Sea E-170 AIO (or Reefer 170) is a better choice vs BioCube 32. Thoughts? Other recommendations. I know you more experienced folks could get a lot more bang for the bucks spent for the E-170 - but can I?
One basic question for the community is water spill containment and floor damage. My LFS has salt stains on their floor around all their tanks - and it's a good store. Been around for over 10 years. So what do you do to hedge against water spills and the like? I appreciate all the help y'all can throw my way!
I found a few products if you would care to comment on them:
absorbent mat for routine water changes
Aqua Sponge Mat
The Cobalt AQUA SPONGE MATS are the ultimate addition to your aquarium maintenance arsenal. The highly absorbent, dense microfiber material can absorb up to 1 gallon of water per 5 square feet. The bottom of the mat is coated with a non-skid, rubberized backing, and a water-proof seal around the...
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Acrylic Catch Pan
The acrylic catch pan is an upgrade that will protect the floor of your cabinet from splashing water. Simply set your sump tank in the center and the inside floor of the cabinet will be completely protected from excess water and small sump flooding should anything in your system fail. Sizes...
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Master Flow 20 in. x 20 in. Drain Pan with PVC Connector - 28 Gauge 28DDP20X20 - The Home Depot
Drain pans collect condensation to prevent leakage in walls and ceilings due to moisture run-off from primary AC pans. Galvanized steel construction with attached PVC fitting. Locate under HVAC unit and
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PIG™ Drum Foam Wall Spill Berm - New Pig
Portable soft berm contains leaks & spills from stored containers and drum trucks can drive right over it. Hi-viz green soft side berm walls reduce risks for trips. Shop newpig.com.
www.newpig.com