New to reefing came from High Tech Planted tanks

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Hello, My name is Robert.
I made the switch from freshwater co2 injected planted tanks to saltwater about a year ago (thought it would be easier......i was wrong). Just now starting to build the reef.
Currently its a Red Sea 350 with a Maxspect Gyre for circulation and the RL90's for lighting.
Finding out the Gyre is creating Waaaayyyyy to much flow for the tank and had to turn it as low as possible so switching it out to an MP40. And switching the lights out to Rapid Led Corona's.
For the control box its an apex with the apex ato (had growing pains at first but they finally fixed the dang firmware) and an apex core-15 return pump.
Filtration is a small Chaeto section with a Kessil H80 for the fugelight and a Red Sea RSK-600 skimmer.
The Goal is a mixed tank with some SPS at the top.
 
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Welcome to the Reef. I have an RSR350 too, and I've really enjoyed it. I hope you start a build thread so we can watch. Also if you haven't checked it out there is a thread on here for Red Sea tank owners to share tips and tricks, and also ask for help on specific things about the tank.

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so far that is definitely easier i don't have to get co2 tanks refilled every few weeks. Previosly i had a 60gallon planted and it went through a 20lb co2 tank every 3 weeks
 
hi welcome to the reef going to love it here!!
lots of fun/info/fun/help/fun....
 
Hey! Welcome! I made the switch from hitech planted as well and while it's more work, I feel like it's a LOT more rewarding. My planted was at the point where I manually dosed daily and refilled the co2 and that was essentially all I had to do at all (didn't even feed the fish), I'm definitely not quite there with the reef tank
 

HOW MUCH DOES A FISH’S FEEDING REQUIREMENTS AFFECT YOUR STOCKING DECISIONS?

  • A lot! - I avoid fish that require frequent or specialized feeding

    Votes: 7 21.2%
  • Quite a bit, but an automatic feeder can change my answer

    Votes: 5 15.2%
  • It depends on whether my nutrient export can handle it

    Votes: 5 15.2%
  • It depends on how badly I want the fish

    Votes: 10 30.3%
  • Not much. I’m willing to adjust my routine

    Votes: 9 27.3%
  • Not at all. Feeding demands don’t limit my stocking choices

    Votes: 5 15.2%
  • I usually learn about the demanding feeding schedule after buying the fish!

    Votes: 2 6.1%
  • I haven’t really considered this before

    Votes: 3 9.1%
  • Something else (see my comments in the thread)

    Votes: 1 3.0%
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