My Dream Waterbox Aquarium - Marine X 60.3

[DeepSea75]

This is my first saltwater build and I'm planning to purchase a Waterbox Marine X 60.3. It's not too big, not too small. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to take advantage of Blue Friday because I wasn't certain what size tank I really wanted. I'm open to suggestions on the build and I'm excited to go slow and learn from everyone here.


My planned setup includes:

• Waterbox Marine X 60.3 https://waterboxaquariums.com/collections/saltwater/products/marine-x
• Ecotech Vortech MP10mQD (2) https://ecotechmarine.com/vortech
• Kessil A360X Tuna Blue (1) https://www.kessil.com/aquarium/saltwater_A360X.php
• Ecotech Vectra S2
• Real Reef Tonga Branch (BLACKOUT) Rock https://www.saltwateraquarium.com/real-reef-tonga-branch-blackout-rock-30-lb-box-real-reef/
• Caribsea live sand. Special grade.
• Kraken Reef Lid https://www.thekrakenreef.com
• Heater (2) - TBD

Sump/refugium/automation:

• Xp Aqua Ultimate ATO - 4 Sensor Auto Top Off System
• Light - TBD (Kessil H80?)
• Neptune Apex https://www.neptunesystems.com/apex-2016/
• Chaeto https://www.algaebarn.com/shop/macroalgae/clean-chaeto/
• Skimmer - TBD. I plan on having a very light bioload.

Livestock:

• Caramel Clownfish (2), Captive-Bred ORA® https://www.liveaquaria.com/product...captive-bred-ora-reg?pcatid=3412&c=15+27+3412
• Hammers, Torches, GSP
• Hermit crab CUC

 

[DeepSea75]

So my budget force me to reconsider the @Waterbox Aquariums Marine X 90.3 and I ended up purchasing a 60.2 today. This design is so new and I haven't put my eyes on the sump yet, I can't find photos anywhere. Does anyone have a 60.2 that could please post a photo of their sump?

 

[DeepSea75]

Looking for any advice on return pumps. Can’t decide if I want a Ecotech Vector S2 or the Octo Varios-2. One has the capability to plug into a battery back up while the other has strong reviews and few problems.

 

[Arcu2]

Looking for any advice on return pumps. Can’t decide if I want a Ecotech Vector S2 or the Octo Varios-2. One has the capability to plug into a battery back up while the other has strong reviews and few problems.

My 60.2 is coming tomorrow! I bought a octo varios-2 for it. Supposed to be a really quiet and suitable for this size tank.

 

[DeepSea75]

My 60.2 is coming tomorrow! I bought a octo varios-2 for it. Supposed to be a really quiet and suitable for this size tank.

Congrats on both the arrival of the new tank and actually getting a pump. Both brands are sold out everywhere I look.