First tank build from the ground up

mooneypilot69f · Jun 13, 2020

New to the idea of reef thanks. Still in the initial learning stages of this hobby.
Watching BRSTV videos. And reading lots of forum posts.

mooneypilot69f · Jun 13, 2020

Step 1 Completed March 2020 - Whole home generator installed.

It's not specific to the tank build but it seems to be a good insurance policy going forward to keep things running.

BighohoReef · Jun 13, 2020

Welcome to R2R! You joined a good community for questions and hopefully, we can provide you answers. What are you thinking of starting with? Where has your research led you? Ask way we're here to help!

mooneypilot69f · Jun 13, 2020

Step 2 Choosing flooring for the room the tank will be in. Will be on a cement slab. Thinking ceramic tile or possibly the waterproof vinyl lifeproof type tile, but not sure if it will hold up to a tank's weight.

Flippers4pups · Jun 13, 2020

Look to the top of each topic on the forum and you will see threads that are "stickies". These threads are for hobbyist to read for information on those topics.

If at anytime you can't get any information you need, just type #reefsquad and we'll help you out.

BighohoReef · Jun 13, 2020

I'd also recommend The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium | REEF2REEF Saltwater and Reef Aquarium Forum. It's a good start and will help with building up a good reefing foundation.

Victor_C3 · Jun 13, 2020

mooneypilot69f said:
New to the idea of reef thanks. Still in the initial learning stages of the hobby.

I’ve been in and out of the hobby for 14 years and I’m on my third tank build. I still feel like I’m in the initial learning stages.

A power loss solution like even a small generator is often overlooked by many. You’re on the right track from the get-go.

What are your plans for your tank? It sound like you have a nice spot picked out for it. Are you going to be able to have a fish room or a closet to accompany your display?

I only had the area under my tank available to put equipment in for my first two systems. My current tank abuts a wall that has a closet on the other side that I have turned into a fish-closet. I don’t know how I ever managed with so little space in the past.