Ok folks well I've done some though and I decided its fast approaching I should start upgrading to a larger tank. Currently running an upgraded Fluval Evo 13.5. Ideally looking for a 40-70 gallon setup (ie something, I'm not quickly going to outgrow). I have 38in of width to play width and this is going to be in the basement.
Frankly I'm not sure what I should/can upgrade to. But all things considering this is going to be a budget build with a lot of progression over time. This will be my 3rd Reef tank and I trying to consider what is going to be the best bang for my buck. I should also point out this will be the first time I'm going to transfer livestock.
Here are items which I could reuse, however I'd likely have to sell off and buy something more new tank size appropriate. I should also point out I'm going to need to buy/make a cabinet and factor in lighting and protein skimmer into the the budget.
- AI Prime HD
- Jebao ow-10 Wave Maker
- Hydor Koralia 240
- Cobalt Mj-1200 Pump
- Cobalt 50w Heater
- Inkbird ITC-300 Temp Cont
- 9lbs of live rock
I'm considering either
A. AIO Tank (Preferably with separate Sump)
B. Reef Ready (Predrilled Kit)
C. Cube w/Reactor (Least desirable)
I want more space for sure, but more space requires more lighting. Although I don't have any SPS. I'd like to either progress to one day being able to house some. What are you thoughts?
Frankly I'm not sure what I should/can upgrade to. But all things considering this is going to be a budget build with a lot of progression over time. This will be my 3rd Reef tank and I trying to consider what is going to be the best bang for my buck. I should also point out this will be the first time I'm going to transfer livestock.
Here are items which I could reuse, however I'd likely have to sell off and buy something more new tank size appropriate. I should also point out I'm going to need to buy/make a cabinet and factor in lighting and protein skimmer into the the budget.
- AI Prime HD
- Jebao ow-10 Wave Maker
- Hydor Koralia 240
- Cobalt Mj-1200 Pump
- Cobalt 50w Heater
- Inkbird ITC-300 Temp Cont
- 9lbs of live rock
I'm considering either
A. AIO Tank (Preferably with separate Sump)
B. Reef Ready (Predrilled Kit)
C. Cube w/Reactor (Least desirable)
I want more space for sure, but more space requires more lighting. Although I don't have any SPS. I'd like to either progress to one day being able to house some. What are you thoughts?