Hi, Everyone. I and my family just took the plunge into reef keeping. I had intended to build a big, new freshwater tank, but while visiting the LFSs, we decided that we needed to go salt.
A little background on our situation: we own a small 1200 sqft 2-bedroom unit in a high-rise. This is relevant for a couple reasons. First, we don't have a ton of space. Second, I have 4 downstairs neighbors, so my aquarium disaster could become lots of other people's aquarium disasters, too. I'm both simultaneously thrilled and terrified to have a sump. I'm going to want belt and suspenders with just about every failure risk.
I decided on the Reefer 350 because its the largest tank that fits the space we have and the stand provides a decent amount of storage. I love gear, so I'm sure I'll fill whatever space I have.
Current equipmentplans:
Current livestock (order added):
I have tons of questions and I'm excited to get started!
A little background on our situation: we own a small 1200 sqft 2-bedroom unit in a high-rise. This is relevant for a couple reasons. First, we don't have a ton of space. Second, I have 4 downstairs neighbors, so my aquarium disaster could become lots of other people's aquarium disasters, too. I'm both simultaneously thrilled and terrified to have a sump. I'm going to want belt and suspenders with just about every failure risk.
I decided on the Reefer 350 because its the largest tank that fits the space we have and the stand provides a decent amount of storage. I love gear, so I'm sure I'll fill whatever space I have.
Current equipment
- Reefer 350 v3
- (2) Radion XR15 Blue
- (1) Ecotech MP40 with battery backup
- Tunze 3155 ATO
- Apex EL
- LDK with leak sensors and high water level sensor
- Neptune Break Out Box
Reef Octopus Classic 150SSS- Reef Octopus Regal 150S
Reef Octopus VarioS-2- Reef Octopus VarioS-4 + one for a spare
- Kamoer X1 Pro 2 dosing pump
- AquaUV Classic 25 watt with generic Amazon pump
Current livestock (order added):
- Pair of black photon clowns
Skunk cleaner shrimpRIP- Foyal gramma
- One spot foxface
- Pair of divided leopard wrasses
- Red firefish
- Coral beauty
- 2x peppermint shrimp
I have tons of questions and I'm excited to get started!
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