Hello from the 2-mile high city

[mav1ms]

Hello all! I have been following the forums for quite some time and thought it is finally time to introduce myself. I am in the process of filling my new tank. It's a 125 gallon dt with a 40 gallon custom Trigger Systems Sump. I'll be starting a build thread soon. My real name is Matt and I live in Leadville, CO which is 10,200 feet above sea level, so this just might be the highest reef tank in the US ;) (We'll see what challenges this brings with lack of oxygen and all). I am looking forward to getting to know some of you and thank you for all of the information you all have already shared, it has really helped me.

 

[belmaskin]

Hello all! I have been following the forums for quite some time and thought it is finally time to introduce myself. I am in the process of filling my new tank. It's a 125 gallon dt with a 40 gallon custom Trigger Systems Sump. I'll be starting a build thread soon. My real name is Matt and I live in Leadville, CO which is 10,200 feet above sea level, so this just might be the highest reef tank in the US ;) (We'll see what challenges this brings with lack of oxygen and all). I am looking forward to getting to know some of you and thank you for all of the information you all have already shared, it has really helped me.

Welcome Matt! I'm a new member and long time lurker myself:). What are you planning to stock the tank with?
Rich

 

[Wirehair]

Good luck! Where are you using for your LFS? I live in monument Colorado.

 

[kschweer]

Welcome to R2R!!

 

[mav1ms]

Welcome Matt! I'm a new member and long time lurker myself:). What are you planning to stock the tank with?
Rich

Thank you and welcome to you as well. I am going to start off with fish for now along with the cleanup crew. I haven't settled on an actual livestock list just yet, but have an idea. I have the equipment to go with LPS and SPS corals as well, but going to hold off. I am new to the saltwater scene, but always had freshwater.

Good luck! Where are you using for your LFS? I live in monument Colorado.

So nothing in Leadville. There is a Petco in Dillon that actually has a pretty good selection of fish. For everything else it is me heading down to Denver or over the internet. Who do you recommend down in your area?

 

[dbl]

Matt, thanks for introducing yourself. Looking forward to your hearing more about your new build.

 

[4FordFamily]

Welcome home, you will love it here!

We are going to need some pics of your tank ASAP! :)

 

[jsker]

Matt, welcome to R2R. Very interesting thought about the altitude, I have wonder that myself if will effect a reef or not.

 

[Christopher Davis]

I have a tank 10,300 feet located in the house above yours! I win!!! Haha jk welcome! Also a 5280 reefer!

 

[cromag27 Verified Sponsor]

Welcome!

 

[Goldenvue]

Awesome you finally joined! There's a lot of Co reefers on here. Some good lfs in Denver and a few local clubs up and down the front range that u should check out

 

[Oldone]

Welcome Matt! I am a newbie too. I am about 100 feet above sea level here in Southeast Alaska. I envy people that can have a huge tank. I live in a small condo and have a 20 gallon tank.

 

[PJS]

Welcome to R2R!
We love pictures!
Good luck with your new adventure!

 

[KJ]

Welcome to R2R!!

 

[Maritimer]

Welcome aboard, Matt!

I'll admit to some curiosity about high-altitude reefing, though not in any practical sense - my town's on the coastline. I'd imagine you'd see any atmospheric effects in your pH or in your skimmate - but I'd also imagine they'd be minimal.

~Bruce

 

[mav1ms]

Thank you for all of the welcomes.

I have a tank 10,300 feet located in the house above yours! I win!!! Haha jk welcome! Also a 5280 reefer!

Lol, nice. Great looking tank! You'll have to fill me in on the LFS you like.

 

[mav1ms]

I'll start a build thread soon, but here is a pic of the tank, stand and sump. Tank is almost full, filling the sump now.