Hi all. I'm returning to reefing after about 10 or 15 yrs. Travel competitive soccer with my kid and coaching HS soccer left little time for my tank.
I got the bug so I picked up a used 120g DT w/ stand, 40gb sump, 40gb qt tank w/ stand, aquatic life 4 bulb t5 hybrid unit, octo 202s skimmer along with a few other odds and ends. $400.
I just received 3 new leds to add to the t5 hybrid, return pumps, 2 power heads (I will probably add 2 more depending on flow) and Barracuda RODI unit.
I picked up some rock from from a couple different places. I got 40 lbs of coraline encrusted Fiji live rock from an established 55g. My friend was done with fighting algae. $0. It's in buckets curing.
I also picked up about 40lbs of carribean rock that hasn't been used in yrs. Currently going thru a 1 week bleach cure.
Still need more rock, sand, salt, test kits, etc...
I am currently doing a reseal job on the DT and have removed all the old silicone and overflows. The joints are all in good shape. The center brace is cracked so I'll be removing it and going with euro bracing followed by a 2 week water test. Tank is 1/2" glass.
If that all works out, great! If not I'll be putting this all on hold until I save for a new tank. Although I could use the 40 gal breeder to get started.
I'll be building a ceiling mounted floating canopy to house the t5 hybrid.
The 40g breeder refugium will be redone with a new baffle kit from, I believe it's JaxRacks.
It's been slow going but I'm not in a rush. There is so much more info now than when I had my last tank. I'm really excited to be getting back to reef keeping.
I got the bug so I picked up a used 120g DT w/ stand, 40gb sump, 40gb qt tank w/ stand, aquatic life 4 bulb t5 hybrid unit, octo 202s skimmer along with a few other odds and ends. $400.
I just received 3 new leds to add to the t5 hybrid, return pumps, 2 power heads (I will probably add 2 more depending on flow) and Barracuda RODI unit.
I picked up some rock from from a couple different places. I got 40 lbs of coraline encrusted Fiji live rock from an established 55g. My friend was done with fighting algae. $0. It's in buckets curing.
I also picked up about 40lbs of carribean rock that hasn't been used in yrs. Currently going thru a 1 week bleach cure.
Still need more rock, sand, salt, test kits, etc...
I am currently doing a reseal job on the DT and have removed all the old silicone and overflows. The joints are all in good shape. The center brace is cracked so I'll be removing it and going with euro bracing followed by a 2 week water test. Tank is 1/2" glass.
If that all works out, great! If not I'll be putting this all on hold until I save for a new tank. Although I could use the 40 gal breeder to get started.
I'll be building a ceiling mounted floating canopy to house the t5 hybrid.
The 40g breeder refugium will be redone with a new baffle kit from, I believe it's JaxRacks.
It's been slow going but I'm not in a rush. There is so much more info now than when I had my last tank. I'm really excited to be getting back to reef keeping.
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