Life Update- Had A Waterbox 220.6 up and running for a couple years and loved it. Had a 75 gal before that. We decided we wanted to move closer to family but we were going to live in a spare trailer on my in-laws property for a year while our new house was being built so sold the Waterbox. We decided we wanted to downsize homes so one of the cuts was an area for a large fish tank. First time in 6-7 years that I no longer had a fish tank. Now we have been in our new home for 1.5 years and got hit with wanting a tank again. No great spot in living room and didn't want to put in bedroom so decided a small tank on my office/gaming desk was best option. Saw Hello Reef was an almost complete package on youtube so decided to pull the trigger yesterday. 2026 year of the great return
Picked up the Hello Tank and (3) pre mixed 4.3 gal saltwater from Chewy. The tank was still discounted and in stock there so that's why I bought it from them. As of now my plan for RO or RODI water is to get jugs from Walmart/Kroger.
Next up was my Bulk Reef Supply order, I ordered the Simplicity 10-gal Easy Fill ATO Reservoir, Nature Dimensions N-Clear Nano Fleece Roller, couple extra rolls, N-Clear Hello Reef adapter, Piranha Float Plus and Saltwater Liquid Master Test Kit. The ATO reservoir was expensive but went ahead and got it because it was narrow and large. It will be under my desk so it needed to fit and I liked the easy pour feature. I did not know how much evaporation I will have but 10 gal will last longer than 5. We go on 7 day cruises a few times a year so needed something to last. With the Waterbox knowledge I know I did not like changing filter socks. Filter rollers seems pretty cool so going to try it out. If a roll can last 4-6 weeks between changing I will be happy. Had the same glass cleaner brand Algae Free in old tank and I know I won't be removing it from tank each time so just got the smallest option
Next up was Premium Aquatics order. Out of stock on BRS so I got the Tunze Osmolator 3 Nano. Had a Tunze before and was great.
Next up my Amazon order. Having a smart surge protector/power strip was very nice on last tank so why change a good thing. Went with same as before, Kasa 6 outlet. Other thing i bought was Dr Tims ammonium chloride. Of course doing a fishless cycle and did not want to do the food decay thing.
Last thing I ordered was a Kraken Reef lid w/ feed hole. No fish any time soon but 3-4 week delay so wanted that to be in process. I added 1 cutout for the powerhead on left side
The only thing left to get is an automatic feeder. Had an Eheim before and it did work but leaning toward Avast Plank Mini. Could be sales pitch but seems they deliver more accurate feedings??
Picked up the Hello Tank and (3) pre mixed 4.3 gal saltwater from Chewy. The tank was still discounted and in stock there so that's why I bought it from them. As of now my plan for RO or RODI water is to get jugs from Walmart/Kroger.
Next up was my Bulk Reef Supply order, I ordered the Simplicity 10-gal Easy Fill ATO Reservoir, Nature Dimensions N-Clear Nano Fleece Roller, couple extra rolls, N-Clear Hello Reef adapter, Piranha Float Plus and Saltwater Liquid Master Test Kit. The ATO reservoir was expensive but went ahead and got it because it was narrow and large. It will be under my desk so it needed to fit and I liked the easy pour feature. I did not know how much evaporation I will have but 10 gal will last longer than 5. We go on 7 day cruises a few times a year so needed something to last. With the Waterbox knowledge I know I did not like changing filter socks. Filter rollers seems pretty cool so going to try it out. If a roll can last 4-6 weeks between changing I will be happy. Had the same glass cleaner brand Algae Free in old tank and I know I won't be removing it from tank each time so just got the smallest option
Next up was Premium Aquatics order. Out of stock on BRS so I got the Tunze Osmolator 3 Nano. Had a Tunze before and was great.
Next up my Amazon order. Having a smart surge protector/power strip was very nice on last tank so why change a good thing. Went with same as before, Kasa 6 outlet. Other thing i bought was Dr Tims ammonium chloride. Of course doing a fishless cycle and did not want to do the food decay thing.
Last thing I ordered was a Kraken Reef lid w/ feed hole. No fish any time soon but 3-4 week delay so wanted that to be in process. I added 1 cutout for the powerhead on left side
The only thing left to get is an automatic feeder. Had an Eheim before and it did work but leaning toward Avast Plank Mini. Could be sales pitch but seems they deliver more accurate feedings??
) I like the designer black & white variety-- although I saw a yellow one... I think a "Golden Nugget" or something like that. Best wishes-- keep the photos coming.
