Hello
Well after being gone from saltwater (not Reef) for 27 years I decided it was time to start a reef tank. Here is what I have so far: 125 gal corner drilled tank with a 35 gal PM sump , reef octopus skimmer, 2 return pumps 1 iwaki A40 1 blueline 40X. 2 Ecotech MP40w ES wavemakers and a 72" current lighting system with T5s and 3 Halides. Complete RO/DA system.
I have leveled the tank and tested the plumbing, still need to add a auto-top system( idea?) Picked up the sand and the salt so almost ready to start making some RO water. I will be leaving for a couple weeks at the end of March and decided to wait until I return before I refill the tank. Do not have a chiller and do not know if I should buy one or consider LEDs. Seems like the LEDs would be cheeper over time but are they as good? If so which ones?
Looking forward to all the wisdom you all have aquired so I welcome your thoughts and advice. Was very sucessful with saltwter many years ago but this way different. Thank you all and I am taking alot of pics.
Welder1
Well after being gone from saltwater (not Reef) for 27 years I decided it was time to start a reef tank. Here is what I have so far: 125 gal corner drilled tank with a 35 gal PM sump , reef octopus skimmer, 2 return pumps 1 iwaki A40 1 blueline 40X. 2 Ecotech MP40w ES wavemakers and a 72" current lighting system with T5s and 3 Halides. Complete RO/DA system.
I have leveled the tank and tested the plumbing, still need to add a auto-top system( idea?) Picked up the sand and the salt so almost ready to start making some RO water. I will be leaving for a couple weeks at the end of March and decided to wait until I return before I refill the tank. Do not have a chiller and do not know if I should buy one or consider LEDs. Seems like the LEDs would be cheeper over time but are they as good? If so which ones?
Looking forward to all the wisdom you all have aquired so I welcome your thoughts and advice. Was very sucessful with saltwter many years ago but this way different. Thank you all and I am taking alot of pics.
Welder1