First reef tank build! Red Sea 170 Max E

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This is my very first reef tank and first post here on R2R. I have been lurking around the forums every day trying to learn as much as I can. Tank is setup and cycling with Aquavitro seed. Nitrites have spiked, and eagerly awaiting the end of the cycle.

if any experienced reefers happen on this thread, I would love any feedback on the aqua scape. I am considering chiseling some of the smaller rocks around the base into more interesting shapes, but I’m not sure. Would love any feedback or ideas.

I am planning on starting with some softies and LPS but would eventually like to keep a few SPS on the upper levels of the tower. 2 vortech MP10s are on order for flow. Tunze Osmolator 3152 ATO installed and working flawlessly.

i did not purchase the optional sump, as after reading around on the forums here, I realized I would eventually like a Refugium, and The sump sold be red sea only has 3 chambers making that difficult. i intend to get the ball rolling on the tank while I ponder my options for a sump. Space is limited in the cabinet and it will need to be well thought out. Advice welcome.

I intend to keep the fish bio load low, probably a pair of clowns, maybe a flame hawkfish, and a few yellowtail damsels. Again, would love any advice on stocking a tank this size and configuration.

cheers!

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Looks nice. The only thing that I would change is move the entire scape forward to give yourself more room to clean in the back. Once things start to fill in, you will appreciate that little bit of extra space. Good job.
 
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Day 17 of cycle. Nitrite spike well under way. Nitrates climbing. From what I have learned here on R2R, the bacteria that convert nitrite to nitrate take a good while longer to grow than those that convert ammonia to nitrite. Will stay patient and continue testing.
 

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