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Well. I really had no idea I would have landed on this path... but here I am planning my basement frag tank.
Goals:
+ Set up by first quarter of 2021
+ Pay for some of the operating costs (salt, water, electricity) of itself + two other tanks (net positive operating cost at least for this tank)
+ Have a variety of corals to trade with other hobbyists.
+ Not fail! Ha!
Hopefully these are not lofty goals. I am not looking to make this massive income. I just want it to run in the positives rather than become a financial deficit.
Why?
Well, I absolutely love collecting, growing, and fragging corals. Thats really the main appeal. Selling and/or trading just comes with that territory.
Progress:
Well, other than a ton of research...
I contacted my LFS and they have a shipment of 2x Seapora 80g rimless frag tanks (48" x 24" x 16"). I was leaning heavier on their smaller 45g tanks that are 12" deep with the same footprint, but those are out of stock for my LFS.
Anyway. The owner said he would hold on to one for me if I decide I would like it. That gives me a couple more weeks to weigh my options between that tank and the more shallow one.
Steps:
+ Purchase said tank
+ Build DIY stand
+40 breeder into sump
+ Plumb the tank
+ Purchase return pump
+ Cycle with main tank media
+ Lights and racks for 1/2 tank
+ Introduce fish in waves (Lawn Blenny, 6Line, and/or YEyed Tang)
+ Grow some frags
+ More lights as frag population grows
As you see, my plan is to utilize only a section of the tank at first until I actually need more space. My original thought was to start with a smaller tank and then upgrade later. I figured it would cost me more money in the long run doing it this way.
This thread my start off pretty slow as my intention isn't to do too much until the start of the year.
I appreciate any input and thanks for any interest!
Goals:
+ Set up by first quarter of 2021
+ Pay for some of the operating costs (salt, water, electricity) of itself + two other tanks (net positive operating cost at least for this tank)
+ Have a variety of corals to trade with other hobbyists.
+ Not fail! Ha!
Hopefully these are not lofty goals. I am not looking to make this massive income. I just want it to run in the positives rather than become a financial deficit.
Why?
Well, I absolutely love collecting, growing, and fragging corals. Thats really the main appeal. Selling and/or trading just comes with that territory.
Progress:
Well, other than a ton of research...
I contacted my LFS and they have a shipment of 2x Seapora 80g rimless frag tanks (48" x 24" x 16"). I was leaning heavier on their smaller 45g tanks that are 12" deep with the same footprint, but those are out of stock for my LFS.
Anyway. The owner said he would hold on to one for me if I decide I would like it. That gives me a couple more weeks to weigh my options between that tank and the more shallow one.
Steps:
+ Purchase said tank
+ Build DIY stand
+
+ Plumb the tank
+ Purchase return pump
+ Cycle with main tank media
+ Lights and racks for 1/2 tank
+ Introduce fish in waves (Lawn Blenny, 6Line, and/or YEyed Tang)
+ Grow some frags
+ More lights as frag population grows
As you see, my plan is to utilize only a section of the tank at first until I actually need more space. My original thought was to start with a smaller tank and then upgrade later. I figured it would cost me more money in the long run doing it this way.
This thread my start off pretty slow as my intention isn't to do too much until the start of the year.
I appreciate any input and thanks for any interest!
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