Just got my Fluval Flex build setup,aquascaped and water added.
So the backstory here is I had this tank setup as a freshwater (stock) setup. I like the look of the white setup so figured I'd just use this sytem and upgrade it to accomodate corals. I have years of saltwater experience (fish only) tanks,albeit years ago, and I have wanted to take on a reef system,so away we go!
Upgrades to the stock setup include:
Aquasky Marine 3.0 Lighting (on order since they won't be turned on for a while)
Sicca Silent 1.5 return pump
In Tank media baskets
Eheim Jagwr 100W heater
Hydor Koralia Nano Flow pump 425 gph ( Think I'm gonna get another one,not sure if I'm crazy about its flow rate tbh) 2 may be needed but it could be overkill. Thoughts??
New items purchased for the conversion:
Tropic Marine Pro Reef Salt
Carib Sea Special Grade Arag Alive Sand
RODI System 50 GPD
30 lbs Carib Sea Life Rock
Got all the other small necessary goodies,Refractometer,glue,epoxies,digital thermometer etc....
Thats about it so far. Gonna add a couple clowns to get things going here in a couple days.
Excited for my next step up in the hobby and I welcome any and all thoughts,tips,tricks,critiques or no-no's.Thanks in advance and I'm looking forward to sharing my journey along the way.
So the backstory here is I had this tank setup as a freshwater (stock) setup. I like the look of the white setup so figured I'd just use this sytem and upgrade it to accomodate corals. I have years of saltwater experience (fish only) tanks,albeit years ago, and I have wanted to take on a reef system,so away we go!
Upgrades to the stock setup include:
Aquasky Marine 3.0 Lighting (on order since they won't be turned on for a while)
Sicca Silent 1.5 return pump
In Tank media baskets
Eheim Jagwr 100W heater
Hydor Koralia Nano Flow pump 425 gph ( Think I'm gonna get another one,not sure if I'm crazy about its flow rate tbh) 2 may be needed but it could be overkill. Thoughts??
New items purchased for the conversion:
Tropic Marine Pro Reef Salt
Carib Sea Special Grade Arag Alive Sand
RODI System 50 GPD
30 lbs Carib Sea Life Rock
Got all the other small necessary goodies,Refractometer,glue,epoxies,digital thermometer etc....
Thats about it so far. Gonna add a couple clowns to get things going here in a couple days.
Excited for my next step up in the hobby and I welcome any and all thoughts,tips,tricks,critiques or no-no's.Thanks in advance and I'm looking forward to sharing my journey along the way.