Hi guys just getting started in the hobby and my build off the ground. This all started a few months ago when a friend spiked my interest with his tank (freshwater) and he expressed his ambitions to move to the salt life eventually. I've always enjoyed building, using my hands, and learning. I'm always in the market new enjoyable hobbies. If you ask my wife she says I have way to many hobbies (not sure thats ever possible).
The plan was to take the plunge if I found a good deal on tank setup and could piece everything together on a budget. After looking for a while I found and acquired a 425 XL Red Sea Reefer (tank only). Being in unfamiliar waters I've been taking it nice and slow while trying to absorb as much as possible from this site and BRS. Over the last month or so its been mostly gathering parts and ideas. My intentions (I think) with the tank will be a mix of softies and LPS maybe a nem or two. Haven't thought a ton about fish yet, other than what BRS suggests on their Youtube channel. The basic crew that has a purpose of cleaning and such ex. tang, wrasse, blenny, goby, etc... Will expand down the road for sure. Hope you enjoy the journey with me and if you have any suggestions or guidance it would be greatly appreciate!
Now for the parts and build up to this point.
- Stand that I built myself
- 30g sump got on Offerup
- 2 upgraded Mp-40's with QD drivers
- 2 hydra 26's
- 1 hydra 52
- Jebao DCP- 8000
- Vivid Creative Aquatics return line upgrade with RFG
- Plumbing setup inspired from @Broadfield
- Skimmer Nyos Quantum 160
- BRS 300 watt Heater
- Milwaukee refractometer
- RODI setup (Liqua Gen 6-Stage acquired w/ tank) couple BRS additions TDM meter and flush
- Around 80 lbs of used rock (currently being bleached)
- 2 aquamaxx reactors
Here goes nothing!!
The plan was to take the plunge if I found a good deal on tank setup and could piece everything together on a budget. After looking for a while I found and acquired a 425 XL Red Sea Reefer (tank only). Being in unfamiliar waters I've been taking it nice and slow while trying to absorb as much as possible from this site and BRS. Over the last month or so its been mostly gathering parts and ideas. My intentions (I think) with the tank will be a mix of softies and LPS maybe a nem or two. Haven't thought a ton about fish yet, other than what BRS suggests on their Youtube channel. The basic crew that has a purpose of cleaning and such ex. tang, wrasse, blenny, goby, etc... Will expand down the road for sure. Hope you enjoy the journey with me and if you have any suggestions or guidance it would be greatly appreciate!
Now for the parts and build up to this point.
- Stand that I built myself
- 30g sump got on Offerup
- 2 upgraded Mp-40's with QD drivers
- 2 hydra 26's
- 1 hydra 52
- Jebao DCP- 8000
- Vivid Creative Aquatics return line upgrade with RFG
- Plumbing setup inspired from @Broadfield
- Skimmer Nyos Quantum 160
- BRS 300 watt Heater
- Milwaukee refractometer
- RODI setup (Liqua Gen 6-Stage acquired w/ tank) couple BRS additions TDM meter and flush
- Around 80 lbs of used rock (currently being bleached)
- 2 aquamaxx reactors
Here goes nothing!!