New reefer in KC

GaryP4274

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I’m Gary and live in KC, I just compiled all my equipment and am in the middle of my first tank cycle. My equipment list is as follows:
Innovative Marine Ext 50
ReefBreeders Meridian 24
Octo 110 sss int skimmer
Red Sea RTO plus
2 - Nero 3 pumps
Mighty Jet DC XL return pump
Apex 3 with 823 controller
Trident Neptune (install after cycle)
Lid
Adaptive Reef control mounting board
5 stage 150 gallon RO/DI unit with booster pump

I have had water in tank for 2 weeks and a week ago I added Dr Tim’s one and only (day 7) and added ammonia (Dr Tim’s) and testing with Red Sea testers

I also added 5 Hanna testers, Milwaukee and Tropic Marin hydrometers.

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Welcome to your new home for saltwater reef aquarium resources and fun! Welcome to the family! :D
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Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

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Hi GaryP

I’m relatively new too, 8 months in…

We look to be birds of a feather - full on first time set up!!

Good luck and stick with it - rocky roads are ahead but I find the experience incredibly rewarding despite the challenges

Pic below - lights out for the fishies but you get a feel for the rig, very similar

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