My 30gal build thread - an adventure in learning

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Hi all. Finally getting around to starting my build thread. Better late than never, right?

May 2021 - How it started:
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Basically starting at a zero knowledge level here. I'd had freshwater tanks only up until this point, but not for many years.


May 2023 - How it's going:
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This has been one heck of a roller coaster ride so far. But I'm still very much enjoying watching and learning as things change. Have had some successes and failures, surprises, and plenty of what the heck moments. I have another major move coming up, so I'm holding off on my next big project: replacing the crushed coral substrate with sand, and doing a major buildup of the rock layout.

3-5 year plan: Upgrade to something 3x the size
 

WHICH PART OF YOUR SETUP IS HARDEST TO REACH OR REMOVE FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE?

  • Glass behind or beside the tank

    Votes: 5 27.8%
  • Powerheads or wavemakers

    Votes: 2 11.1%
  • Sump or rear filtration chambers

    Votes: 2 11.1%
  • Skimmer or other filtration equipment

    Votes: 1 5.6%
  • Overflow or plumbing

    Votes: 5 27.8%
  • Lights or lids

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Mine is pretty easy to access!

    Votes: 2 11.1%
  • Other—tell us what I missed

    Votes: 1 5.6%
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