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Hi Reefers...
Before I start I just want to say a big THANKS to all the users there a re about to help me with this new journey. This forum has being amazing with a LOT of helpful people. Now let's get started.
I'm really excited today because today I'm starting my first "REAL" reef tank. The reason why I say real is because is my first time having a full filtration system (carbon, gfo, regular sized skimmer, sump, refugium).
But..... I need your guys help to put this baby to run. I really want to do this right for the first time and I would appreciate any I mean ANY suggestions on how a newbie in the hobby can still be successful when following the right procedures.
So far I was able to setup the tank and mount the lights. The tank has being cycling for about 8 days now. I used Dr. Tim's One and Only followed by MB7 ( 6 caps daily). Also, bought the a marine media brick to add more surface area for the bacteria to populate.
*Below are the parts that I've acquired so far:
120 Gallon - 4x2x2
2x Radion's G4 30
2x Vortech MP40's
Ecotech Vectra M1
65 lbs of Purple Rock
40 Lbs of Fiji Pink Sand
Reef Octopus S-202
Etrigger Systems Sapphire 39 Inch Sump
5-Stage RO/DI Water Treatment
Parts that I still want to buy:
-Build a Canopy
-Carbon and GFO Reactor
-Apex Controller
-Auto Doser
Anything you guys think it could help me to take care of the tank. Please share your thoughts.
Before I start I just want to say a big THANKS to all the users there a re about to help me with this new journey. This forum has being amazing with a LOT of helpful people. Now let's get started.
I'm really excited today because today I'm starting my first "REAL" reef tank. The reason why I say real is because is my first time having a full filtration system (carbon, gfo, regular sized skimmer, sump, refugium).
But..... I need your guys help to put this baby to run. I really want to do this right for the first time and I would appreciate any I mean ANY suggestions on how a newbie in the hobby can still be successful when following the right procedures.
So far I was able to setup the tank and mount the lights. The tank has being cycling for about 8 days now. I used Dr. Tim's One and Only followed by MB7 ( 6 caps daily). Also, bought the a marine media brick to add more surface area for the bacteria to populate.
*Below are the parts that I've acquired so far:
120 Gallon - 4x2x2
2x Radion's G4 30
2x Vortech MP40's
Ecotech Vectra M1
65 lbs of Purple Rock
40 Lbs of Fiji Pink Sand
Reef Octopus S-202
Etrigger Systems Sapphire 39 Inch Sump
5-Stage RO/DI Water Treatment
Parts that I still want to buy:
-Build a Canopy
-Carbon and GFO Reactor
-Apex Controller
-Auto Doser
Anything you guys think it could help me to take care of the tank. Please share your thoughts.
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