Starting my new build. Tank will not be here until late August but might as well get started.
here is my previous build - lots of info there! I will still use the downstairs Rubbermaid 150g stock tank sump.
Basically I got worn out of keeping sps and decided to try fowlr - maybe a couple softies eventually but mostly fish.
My friend found a couple used kessil a360x and wifi dongle for a good deal so I will use two to light the tank, while not a kessil fan for sps, fish only the shadows and glitter is great and will run them whiter for fish colors to be highlighted.
The 150 is 4’x3’ deep and 20” high. I think the 2 kessil high enough will be ok for fish only as their angle is so wide.
Since it’s not 6’ I won’t do any tangs except maybe a white tail bristletooth and am thinking it will be a butterfly fish tank with a goldflake angel centerpiece.
I set up a small tank and ordered the goldflake direct from biota that arrives today, I wanted to get one while I could and grow it out a couple months since they arrive so small instead of dumping direct into the tank once ready.
I am hoping to get most stock from dr reef and where I can’t will do ttm for new members except the goldflake since direct from biota
Will go old school with just 2 AC powerheads for around 20x turnover. Got a good deal on them and ac just runs forever and don’t really need fancy features for fish.
I don’t like sand in reef tanks, but will have some here with a sand sifting goby to keep it clean.
after having so many reefs I’m excited for the fish only!
here is my previous build - lots of info there! I will still use the downstairs Rubbermaid 150g stock tank sump.
Build Thread - Waterbox 100.3 Orphek Back to SPS Reef Madness
Edit 1st post with some new shots from later in thread. 4/17/21 So I have a deep blue 34g nano build thread, it started off as a clam system, but things kept progressing such as a basement 150g Rubbermaid sump. I really like the 36" length, but the 12" depth is a bit short. It was great for...
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Basically I got worn out of keeping sps and decided to try fowlr - maybe a couple softies eventually but mostly fish.
My friend found a couple used kessil a360x and wifi dongle for a good deal so I will use two to light the tank, while not a kessil fan for sps, fish only the shadows and glitter is great and will run them whiter for fish colors to be highlighted.
The 150 is 4’x3’ deep and 20” high. I think the 2 kessil high enough will be ok for fish only as their angle is so wide.
Since it’s not 6’ I won’t do any tangs except maybe a white tail bristletooth and am thinking it will be a butterfly fish tank with a goldflake angel centerpiece.
I set up a small tank and ordered the goldflake direct from biota that arrives today, I wanted to get one while I could and grow it out a couple months since they arrive so small instead of dumping direct into the tank once ready.
I am hoping to get most stock from dr reef and where I can’t will do ttm for new members except the goldflake since direct from biota
Will go old school with just 2 AC powerheads for around 20x turnover. Got a good deal on them and ac just runs forever and don’t really need fancy features for fish.
I don’t like sand in reef tanks, but will have some here with a sand sifting goby to keep it clean.
after having so many reefs I’m excited for the fish only!
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