Apparently I started my build thread in the wrong place...sorry about that! I've linked it here (it's also in my signature):
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/it-has-begun.607730/#post-6187451
Anyways, the short version is:
Custom Euro-Braced Glass Aquarium from @Crystal Reef Aquatics (special shout-out to Mike O'Brien for enabling this terrible financial choice ;-) ) Due in late August/early September 2019.
Dimensions: 108"x36"x30" Peninsula-Style
Filtering Method/Philosophy: Triton Method (Sump/Fuge/Skimmer) w/ NSW (live in SD California so Scripps NSW is avail for free) vs
Plankton-Friendly, Non-Mechanical Biological Filter (TBD)
Lighting: Still mulling this one over, latest thought is Hamilton Cozumel Sun 400W MH Pendants x3 combined with Kessil A360X Tuna Blues
Water-Flow: Combo of EcoTech VorTech MP60s and Maxspect Gyres
Overall Plans/Philosophy: I want it all, SPS, beautiful fat and happy fishes, some LPS, interesting inverts, clams and as much microfauna biodiversity that I can get without killing everything off. Eventually down the line in the years to come, I would like to branch out into NPS and filter feeders.
Yes, I will undoubtedly regret some decisions I make, but my hope is that the good will far out-weigh the bad, and that you all will join in me in my journey down the rabbit-hole of modern reef-keeping!
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/it-has-begun.607730/#post-6187451
Anyways, the short version is:
Custom Euro-Braced Glass Aquarium from @Crystal Reef Aquatics (special shout-out to Mike O'Brien for enabling this terrible financial choice ;-) ) Due in late August/early September 2019.
Dimensions: 108"x36"x30" Peninsula-Style
Filtering Method/Philosophy: Triton Method (Sump/Fuge/Skimmer) w/ NSW (live in SD California so Scripps NSW is avail for free) vs
Plankton-Friendly, Non-Mechanical Biological Filter (TBD)
Lighting: Still mulling this one over, latest thought is Hamilton Cozumel Sun 400W MH Pendants x3 combined with Kessil A360X Tuna Blues
Water-Flow: Combo of EcoTech VorTech MP60s and Maxspect Gyres
Overall Plans/Philosophy: I want it all, SPS, beautiful fat and happy fishes, some LPS, interesting inverts, clams and as much microfauna biodiversity that I can get without killing everything off. Eventually down the line in the years to come, I would like to branch out into NPS and filter feeders.
Yes, I will undoubtedly regret some decisions I make, but my hope is that the good will far out-weigh the bad, and that you all will join in me in my journey down the rabbit-hole of modern reef-keeping!