Hi! First time reefer here

[Lovemyreef2015]

Welcome to R2R

 

[norfolkgarden]

I do intend to add a 1/8 inch mesh screen from BRS with a DIY curve for the bowfront as opposed to the glass top only because I find cleaning the glass to be very tedious. I saw plans for one on a thread here ar R2R. As far as the brace modificartions go if that is not a good idea then no worries. I wont do anything that may cause trouble down the line.

Im looking for a relatively easy experience so I do hope to understock and rely on the fuge, skimmer and decent size water changes.

My plans for adding fish down the line are an orchid dottyback, a sand sifting goby, and a small school of cardinal fish. I think that would be about as much as I would want to put in there. Maybe some snails as well just for cleaning

Keeping the glass top clean does get old quickly.
[emoji23]

But I wouldn't put a light directly on top of a mesh top.
Without the glass top you completely lose your shelf space.

Salt creep on electrical stuff is not your friend.
[emoji53]
Ease of access to the tank is not the only reason lights get hung way up above.

 

[4FordFamily]

Welcome home, you will love it here!

Keep us posted with your build with lots of photos! :)