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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.
 

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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
 

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Welcome home, you will love it here!

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

Keep us posted on your build!
 
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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!!

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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
I plan on using live rock. Seems to be the better choice.
 

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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.

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