I sort of did a build on my 55, though it was already up and running before I joined R2R. This time, it's truly start to finish. Definitely going to take a while to set up, as I'm sure you know, things get exponentially more expensive as the volume goes up. It's going to be a FowLR, sort of. By that I mean I'll end up with a couple anenomes, and basic corals like green star polyp. Lots of clean up crew of course.
The tank I purchased used, along with the stand and assorted equipment. It's 72x24x30 with dual corner overflows. 265 gallons by my estimation. Only one hole drilled in each overflow, and I don't want to make modifications, so will likely use Durso style standpipes.
I picked up a sump today, also used. 56x24x24. Fits perfectly under my stand.
Alongside that, I also have a Vertex IN-180 skimmer and 2 250w metal halide lights, unknown brand. I'm going to sell the lights, as I only have 23" of space between the top of the tank and the ceiling. Worried about fire hazards and overheating the tank. Replace them with some decent LEDs. Quite possibly a pair of Mars Aqua 300w, depending on what else is out there.
Substrate is going to be black sand, likely Caribsea Arag-Alive. Shallow sand bed, about 1". Just enough for nassarius, maybe gobies. Primarily going to use dry rock, if just because it is cheaper than live rock.
Still working in a stock list, but it's definitely going to have.
Marine Betta, pair or trio.
Greyfaced Moray Eel.
Hippo Tang.
Maroon Clown, Pair.
Flame Hawkfish, single or pair
Niger Triggerfish
Emperor Angel
Coral Beauty Angel
Bluestreak Wrasse
Any and all suggestions are welcome and appreciated.
The tank I purchased used, along with the stand and assorted equipment. It's 72x24x30 with dual corner overflows. 265 gallons by my estimation. Only one hole drilled in each overflow, and I don't want to make modifications, so will likely use Durso style standpipes.
I picked up a sump today, also used. 56x24x24. Fits perfectly under my stand.
Alongside that, I also have a Vertex IN-180 skimmer and 2 250w metal halide lights, unknown brand. I'm going to sell the lights, as I only have 23" of space between the top of the tank and the ceiling. Worried about fire hazards and overheating the tank. Replace them with some decent LEDs. Quite possibly a pair of Mars Aqua 300w, depending on what else is out there.
Substrate is going to be black sand, likely Caribsea Arag-Alive. Shallow sand bed, about 1". Just enough for nassarius, maybe gobies. Primarily going to use dry rock, if just because it is cheaper than live rock.
Still working in a stock list, but it's definitely going to have.
Marine Betta, pair or trio.
Greyfaced Moray Eel.
Hippo Tang.
Maroon Clown, Pair.
Flame Hawkfish, single or pair
Niger Triggerfish
Emperor Angel
Coral Beauty Angel
Bluestreak Wrasse
Any and all suggestions are welcome and appreciated.