So folks, I finally started this build today. This is a continuation of the Build ideas found here. Big tanks to @Dkeller_nc , @Sod Buster , @JoshH , @Phil D. , @Devaji for all their input. Wanted to give them credit for the help!
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/new-build-suggestions.571553/page-2#post-5859460
Long story short; I've out grown my Fluval Evo 13.5 and I was looking for a tank that would basically fit into the space I have in my basement and work into the budget I've been begrudgingly given. This, also will be a rather slow build, as I'm pulling teeth to being allowed to fund this. My wife isn't thrilled about me starting another tank. ;Blackeye
My goal ;Bookworm, ultimately will be to reuse, when possible, and replace my Evo with the 40 Breeder. Although, this will actually my 3rd tank, I'm going to try and document the transfer from one to other. I'm sure this will be as much as a learning experience as trial and error.
I'm looking for long term progression down the road , but ideally on the short term this will be a softy, LPS, with a ton of Rock Flowers anemones mixed in. However as my EVO was all Anemone tank this more or less will be a complete restart in terms of corals.
Here is my rig plan:
Phase 1 (Main Tank) $261
Aqueon 40 Breeder $50
40 Gallon Tank stand $50
Eshopps PF-300 $90
Two Little Fishies ATL5410W 6-Piece Plastic Hose Clamp Set $11 Amazon
Eshopps AEO19025 Hose $27 Amazon
Marine color U- Tube $9 Amazon
Vinyl Tubing 3/4” 5’ $14
Phase 2 (Sump) $261
Aqueon 20L - $20
Fiji Cube Sump Baffle Kit - 20g $99
Reef Silicon $20-30
Sicce Pump 3.0 $90
Cobalt acu therm 150w $32
Phase 3 (Cycle) $135
Rock (added to existing rock from EVO, but may need more) 15lbs $60
Sand Fiji Pink $25
Black Elmers Foam Board to make into side panels for stand (4) $12
Magnetic tape $10
Ceramic Biomedia Plate 8X8X1 $28
Phase 4 (Light) $525
Aquavim 8bulb T5HO $365
8 Bulbs (haven't decided which at this point) $160
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/new-build-suggestions.571553/page-2#post-5859460
Long story short; I've out grown my Fluval Evo 13.5 and I was looking for a tank that would basically fit into the space I have in my basement and work into the budget I've been begrudgingly given. This, also will be a rather slow build, as I'm pulling teeth to being allowed to fund this. My wife isn't thrilled about me starting another tank. ;Blackeye
My goal ;Bookworm, ultimately will be to reuse, when possible, and replace my Evo with the 40 Breeder. Although, this will actually my 3rd tank, I'm going to try and document the transfer from one to other. I'm sure this will be as much as a learning experience as trial and error.
I'm looking for long term progression down the road , but ideally on the short term this will be a softy, LPS, with a ton of Rock Flowers anemones mixed in. However as my EVO was all Anemone tank this more or less will be a complete restart in terms of corals.
Here is my rig plan:
Phase 1 (Main Tank) $261
Aqueon 40 Breeder $50
40 Gallon Tank stand $50
Eshopps PF-300 $90
Two Little Fishies ATL5410W 6-Piece Plastic Hose Clamp Set $11 Amazon
Eshopps AEO19025 Hose $27 Amazon
Marine color U- Tube $9 Amazon
Vinyl Tubing 3/4” 5’ $14
Phase 2 (Sump) $261
Aqueon 20L - $20
Fiji Cube Sump Baffle Kit - 20g $99
Reef Silicon $20-30
Sicce Pump 3.0 $90
Cobalt acu therm 150w $32
Phase 3 (Cycle) $135
Rock (added to existing rock from EVO, but may need more) 15lbs $60
Sand Fiji Pink $25
Black Elmers Foam Board to make into side panels for stand (4) $12
Magnetic tape $10
Ceramic Biomedia Plate 8X8X1 $28
Phase 4 (Light) $525
Aquavim 8bulb T5HO $365
8 Bulbs (haven't decided which at this point) $160