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New here and looking to get into the hobby. I'm doing lots of ready and watching YouTube videos. I'm looking for a 100 plus gallon drilled tank currently and in no rush. This forum is amazing with tons of info.
 
Welcome aboard, Travis!

Sounds like you're doing it the right way - doing the homework, learning the ins & outs - and at the same time feeding the dream by watching pretty fish & corals on YouTube!

You've also come to a place where any question you might have could possibly be answered in hours - which can be a very helpful bit of ammo to have in your arsenal!

~Bruce
 
Welcome to R2R, you've come to the right place:)
 
Welcome home, you will love it here!

We are glad to have you and thanks for the compliments!

Keep us posted on your build!
 
So a friend found out about my dream and kinda hooked me up! A lot!!

180 gallon saltwater aquarium. Its set up for bio-ball filtration. Includes Eshopps S-300 skimmer, LED multicolor lighting, 2-Rio 3100 pumps, Coralife ultraviolet sterilizer. Tank measures 24" X 24" X 72". As shown, it stands 64 inches tall.

Time to up my reading and video watching.
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Hot Dogg!!

You've got some pretty great friends there!

Most folks would probably toss the bio-balls, as they can become a "nitrate factory", but the sump they came in may still prove useful! You're on your way!!

~Bruce
 
Hot Dogg!!

You've got some pretty great friends there!

Most folks would probably toss the bio-balls, as they can become a "nitrate factory", but the sump they came in may still prove useful! You're on your way!!

~Bruce
I plan on using live rock. Seems to be the better choice.
 
I agree!

If you wanted to add some extra bio-capacity to the sump, there are blocks and balls of a sort of foamy ceramic that offer _gobs_ of surface area for bacterial colonization. Not needed, but an available option.

~Bruce
 

IF YOU HAD TO OPERATE EVERYTHING ELSE MANUALLY, WHICH AUTOMATED SYSTEM WOULD YOU KEEP?

  • Auto top-off

    Votes: 58 56.9%
  • Automated dosing

    Votes: 6 5.9%
  • Mechanical filtration / roller filter

    Votes: 4 3.9%
  • Automated water testing

    Votes: 3 2.9%
  • Automatic feeding

    Votes: 1 1.0%
  • Lighting schedule

    Votes: 20 19.6%
  • Controller and remote monitoring

    Votes: 4 3.9%
  • Leak detection and emergency shutoff

    Votes: 2 2.0%
  • Automatic water changes

    Votes: 3 2.9%
  • None. I prefer to operate everything manually

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Something else (explain in the comments)

    Votes: 1 1.0%
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