New to the Saltwater set up

RWolf86 · Apr 21, 2019

Hey everyone! Just decided to stay in my apartment for another year (and probably indefinitely if I pull the trigger on what I want) and stumbled into Ocean Floor here in Phoenix AZ. Seth there was extremely helpful in laying out the basics of owning and caring for a salt water tank. I've had several fresh water set up in my late youth but am ready to graduate to salt. Looking at 150g - 240g set up. But am torn on weather Acrylic or glass would be a better option. Also living in an apartment on the 7th floor, what are some alternatives to bringing in water? Is there a filtration system to make RO/DI from Tap water in large quantities?

Crabs McJones · Apr 21, 2019

Welcome to R2R! 7th floor with a large tank o_O A 150 gallon per day rodi unit would be your best bet :)

#WelcometoR2R

dbl · Apr 21, 2019

Welcome to R2R and your new reefing family.

HotRocks · Apr 21, 2019

Welcome to R2R!!! :)

Billldg · Apr 21, 2019

Welcome to R2R!!!

lapin · Apr 21, 2019

howdy
Hauling a glass tank of that size up to the 7th floor is not for the faint of heart.

RWolf86 · Apr 21, 2019

Crabs McJones said:
Welcome to R2R! 7th floor with a large tank o_O A 150 gallon per day rodi unit would be your best bet :)

#WelcometoR2R

Thank you! And I am well aware this tank would weigh upward of 2400 lbs. Floors are 10" thick rebar reinforced concrete [emoji16]

Retro Reefer · Apr 21, 2019

Welcome to R2R :D

RWolf86 · Apr 21, 2019

lapin said:
howdy
Hauling a glass tank of that size up to the 7th floor is not for the faint of heart.

Agreed! Thankfully theres a freight elevator and will require no stairs [emoji16]

Idoc · Apr 21, 2019

Welcome to R2R. You might want to check if a tank that size is approved for your apartment. If it causes damage... and that damage will mainly be to the people below you... your insurance may not cover the damages!

Peace River · Apr 21, 2019

RWolf86 said:
Hey everyone! . . . . I've had several fresh water set up in my late youth but am ready to graduate to salt. Looking at 150g - 240g set up. . . .

Think of it less like a graduation from FW to SW and more like different lipstick on the fish!

Welcome to R2R!!!

cracker · Apr 21, 2019

Hey welcome ! Your plans are doable. As mentioned ,make sure your lease says it's ok etc. An rodi that hooked up to any water source is easily taken care of. keep us informed & have fun !