Well... finally building another big tank. I started in the hobby way back in 2006 and, like many, I've been in and out of the hobby over those years. I have a 45g JBJ Rimless setup right now. I was wanting to build a 310g peninsula style tank, but had a used Red Sea Reefer XXL 750 G2 in white pop up for sale locally that was a really great deal. It's basically a 180g, but they call it a 160g (I think they use the interior dimensions of the glass and most everyone inaccurately uses the outer dimensions). I love how ready to go this thing is. The G2s have 3/4" glass, too, so I feel comfortable using it. I pick it up Saturday. My plan is to move my current tank to a different wall in my dining room and then slow-walk this build. Want to make sure my aquascape is as good as it can be more than anything. I usually rush through the aquascape, and I refuse to do that this time. Fortunately my brother is good at aquascaping and we live near each other for the first time in a while, so I will be employing his skills. lol
For equipment, I'm considering something other than Neptune for control. Hoping to get this wet within a few weeks of setting it up, but I also know I'll have to order some more rock, a return pump, and maybe some sand. Not sure I have enough rock and sand. We'll see.
Also already have the giant Red Sea skimmer I bought 2 years ago for the 310g... it may not fit and I may have to get something else. We'll see. Haha! Also planning on getting the slide out control panel from Red Sea, I think. May DIY one. Planning on dosing kalk (not topping off, but dosing) to begin with. Then I'll likely switch to a CaRX if I need one, or maybe 2 part. Also know I'll be making water changes easy, if not automatic. Automatic isn't as efficient as manual, but may be worth it to not have to do it at all. If it's manual, I'm hoping to just have it be simple "Turn this valve to drain, turn this valve to fill" type thing. We'll see. I have a 50g cylinder tank now. May upgrade that to 100g tanks or may just stack two 275g food grade totes. Not sure yet. Anyway...
I'll share some pics later. More updates to come after I pick it up Saturday!
Brandon
For equipment, I'm considering something other than Neptune for control. Hoping to get this wet within a few weeks of setting it up, but I also know I'll have to order some more rock, a return pump, and maybe some sand. Not sure I have enough rock and sand. We'll see.
Also already have the giant Red Sea skimmer I bought 2 years ago for the 310g... it may not fit and I may have to get something else. We'll see. Haha! Also planning on getting the slide out control panel from Red Sea, I think. May DIY one. Planning on dosing kalk (not topping off, but dosing) to begin with. Then I'll likely switch to a CaRX if I need one, or maybe 2 part. Also know I'll be making water changes easy, if not automatic. Automatic isn't as efficient as manual, but may be worth it to not have to do it at all. If it's manual, I'm hoping to just have it be simple "Turn this valve to drain, turn this valve to fill" type thing. We'll see. I have a 50g cylinder tank now. May upgrade that to 100g tanks or may just stack two 275g food grade totes. Not sure yet. Anyway... I'll share some pics later. More updates to come after I pick it up Saturday!
Brandon
