First Saltwater Tank Build

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Alright, this is how I began! I'll slowly start to post progress! Patience is a virtue!

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Following along! What are you planning on doing with your tank?
 
Following along! What are you planning on doing with your tank?
Thank you! I have NO CLUE yet lol. I really just want to get EVERYTHING as perfect as possible before I even start to think or ask of what corals/fish I want to start stocking in here. First I need to get this sump in, then I can figure out how to plumb it, then I need to figure out what skimmer and return pump to use, next I can drill out the holes that I need in my tank, find a light (if I do not win the Orphek), find out which wavemakers to use and then add the sand, saltwater/liverock and start testing like crazy and problem solving till its fully cycled and ready for coral/fish! If I am missing a step please tell me so I can add it to the list lol
 
following along. Curious as to if you're using a "kit" to drill that comes with the overflow box and diamond bits or if you are winging it on your own. Years ago, I used a company called Glassholes to drill my 40b. The kit was awesome, but I don't see that they exist anymore.
 
following along. Curious as to if you're using a "kit" to drill that comes with the overflow box and diamond bits or if you are winging it on your own. Years ago, I used a company called Glassholes to drill my 40b. The kit was awesome, but I don't see that they exist anymore.
I just bought a kit on Amazon to drill with since no one in my area would do it.
 

WHAT’S THE HARDEST PART OF REEFING TO EXPLAIN TO A NON-REEFER?

  • Why a tiny coral frag can cost that much

    Votes: 5 20.0%
  • Why I spend time testing and adjusting water

    Votes: 5 20.0%
  • Why the fish I want might not fit my tank

    Votes: 5 20.0%
  • Why I have buckets, tubing, and salt around the house

    Votes: 1 4.0%
  • Why corals are living animals, not decorations

    Votes: 7 28.0%
  • How much time and attention a reef takes

    Votes: 8 32.0%
  • The difference between freshwater and saltwater creatures

    Votes: 1 4.0%
  • I’ve stopped trying to explain

    Votes: 10 40.0%
  • Other (Post in the comments)

    Votes: 0 0.0%
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