First reef aquarium

[brad shawn]

taking the plunge into my first reef aquarium. So this will be a on going build thread for you all to follow along. And a way for me to look back at my progress. Very much looking forward to sharing with everyone. Bare with me it’s going to be slow going I’m sure(but that’s what makes fishkeeping a joy) . It’s a Red Sea reefer 250. So far have i have syncra 660gph return pump. For lighting I went with a zetlight zs7000. 50 or so pounds of dry rock. Carib sea dry sand is on the way. I’m going to start out with Red Sea coral pro salt Hoping to make some water this weekend. Thanks for following along. Stay tuned. I’ll try not to be bore you guys to death

 

[DarthSimon]

Best of luck. Check back in with us...

 

[Peace River]

taking the plunge into my first reef aquarium. So this will be a on going build thread for you all to follow along. And a way for me to look back at my progress. Very much looking forward to sharing with everyone. Bare with me it’s going to be slow going I’m sure(but that’s what makes fishkeeping a joy) . It’s a Red Sea reefer 250. So far have i have syncra 660gph return pump. For lighting I went with a zetlight zs7000. 50 or so pounds of dry rock. Carib sea dry sand is on the way. I’m going to start out with Red Sea coral pro salt Hoping to make some water this weekend. Thanks for following along. Stay tuned. I’ll try not to be bore you guys to death

That is a really nice tank! I look forward to seeing this come together!

Oh, and slow is good...

 

[brad shawn]

Thank you. Most definitely will

 

[Mastiffsrule]

Keep us update. Love that new tank smell

 

[brad shawn]

Yes it’s a good smell! It’s been a while.

 

[Irishman]

Awesome tank! Let us know if you have any questions!

 

[powers2001]

@brad shawn great to see you have a Reefer 250! You will love it. I have one too.

 

[brad shawn]

@brad shawn great to see you have a Reefer 250! You will love it. I have one too.

It seemed like a easy choice considering. Looks like a well made tank. I’m excited to get it up and running.

 

[brad shawn]

Awesome tank! Let us know if you have any questions!

Thank you I’m sure I will have questions

 

[raylinds]

Nice tank! Tank builds never bore us. I look forward to following your progress.

 

[brad shawn]

Nice tank! Tank builds never bore us. I look forward to following your progress.

Thank you!

 

[SPR1968]

Sounds like a great build and just remember we NEED lots of pictures!

And welcome to R2R as well!

 

[brad shawn]

Sounds like a great build and just remember we NEED lots of pictures!

And welcome to R2R as well!

Thank you ! Yes lots of pictures slowly but surely they will be added. Thanks for the welcome!

 

[Captain Quint]

Welcome to the group and like the pic Brad.

Keep us updated, please.

 

[brad shawn]

Welcome to the group and like the pic Brad.

Keep us updated, please.

Thanks CAPT. will do !

 

[brad shawn]

Im no professional scaper just messing around I think I like it...

 

[Peach02]

taking the plunge into my first reef aquarium. So this will be a on going build thread for you all to follow along. And a way for me to look back at my progress. Very much looking forward to sharing with everyone. Bare with me it’s going to be slow going I’m sure(but that’s what makes fishkeeping a joy) . It’s a Red Sea reefer 250. So far have i have syncra 660gph return pump. For lighting I went with a zetlight zs7000. 50 or so pounds of dry rock. Carib sea dry sand is on the way. I’m going to start out with Red Sea coral pro salt Hoping to make some water this weekend. Thanks for following along. Stay tuned. I’ll try not to be bore you guys to death

Good luck!

going slow is great but hard to do if your impulsive like me haha

My only advice for now is put the sandbed in, and fiddle with the rock work till you are 110% happy its a huge pain to do it once water is in if you like your house not flooded. also prepare for cycling to do your head in over and over again

 

[powers2001]

Im no professional scaper just messing around I think I like it...

You want a loose structure so water can flow freely in and through the structure so as not to trap anything and to allow as much of the surface of the rocks to "bathe" in circulated water for permeation.

 

[thegreyanenome]

taking the plunge into my first reef aquarium. So this will be a on going build thread for you all to follow along. And a way for me to look back at my progress. Very much looking forward to sharing with everyone. Bare with me it’s going to be slow going I’m sure(but that’s what makes fishkeeping a joy) . It’s a Red Sea reefer 250. So far have i have syncra 660gph return pump. For lighting I went with a zetlight zs7000. 50 or so pounds of dry rock. Carib sea dry sand is on the way. I’m going to start out with Red Sea coral pro salt Hoping to make some water this weekend. Thanks for following along. Stay tuned. I’ll try not to be bore you guys to death

looks nice, i'm 6 months in to my first one as well, good luck