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[Poof No Eyebrows]

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[Billldg]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[fishguy242]

Hi ,Welcome to the reef...
Def start a build thread...

 

[G Santana]

Welcome to R2R

 

[PeterC99]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[69reefman]

Hello and welcome

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R and back to the salty world. Lots of knowledgeable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.

 

[christiekeepers]

Hi christie and welcome,your list looks very thourough but one thing stands out for me and that is the harlequin shrimp,as from my understanding they only eat star fish so unless you give it star fish to eat it will starve,some keep chocolate chip star fish in the sump and cut a leg off now and then or buy asterina star fish either live or frozen and maybe it will try eat your sand sifting star fish ?

Yes I am finding that out so I think he’s off the list. Thank you!!

 

[christiekeepers]

Welcome to R2R

Thank you!!

 

[christiekeepers]

Hello and welcome!

As mentioned the Harlequin shrimp are hard to keep fed, they really aren’t great animals for home reef aquaria. Even if you have a severe asterina problem, they will eat them all within a few weeks. There is nothing worse than seeing a fairly active shrimp just sitting still in the same spot because it’s slowly starving to death and trying to conserve energy. They really should be left in the wild.

One other thing that stands out from your stocking list is the blue spot jawfish. They are not a tropical species (they come from sub-tropical waters). Keeping them at temps above 75° will lead to significantly shorter life spans (like a year or less vs. a decade or more).

But otherwise your list looks great and really well thought out! Looks like it’s going to be a pretty epic build!

Thank you so much!! I will scratch them both from the list!

 

[Jeffcb]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

 

[Fish Think Pink]

Hi everyone
I had a reef tank about 15 years ago. I finally got the kids raised and out of the house. My husband recently bought a 51’ Chevy truck as his hobbie so I have decided to get a reef tank. We are fixing to start building our new house so I have about 7 months to research and prepare. I am thinking I just want a fish, softie and LPS tank. Below is what I’m thinking so far. Please feel free to make any suggestions or offer any advice. Thank you you in advance!

Christie’s Reef Build
Tank: CADE 1500 Peninsula
Skimmer: RSK 900 Reefer Internal
Lighting: Aquatic Life 48” DX18 Hybrid
Kessil360X controllable LED x2
ATI True antinic 48”
ATI AquBlue Plus 48”
Refugium: Kessil H160 Tuna Flora LED
Controller: Neptune Trident & Apex Bundle
Heater: 600W Titanium Heater x2
Return: VarioS-8 Controllable DC Pump 2700GPH
Flow: Vor-Tech MP40QD and Tunze 6105
VCA RFG Nozzle
Aqua Forest Rock lge box x2
Algae Barn Marine Pure Bio Balls
Alage Barn Cade Filter Socks
Alage Barn MarinePure Rocks small
Tropic Marin Pro Reef salt

Maintenance and Testing
RO System: 7 stage PRO Plus 150 GPD
Utility Pump Ultra Zero Sicce
Python No Spill Clean Fill Hook
Python No spill Water Change System
Refractometer Milwaukee MA887
NYOS Nitrate Reefer Test Kit
NYOS Magnesium
NYOS Calcium
NYOS Phosphate
Smart Stir
Norwesco 130 Gallon Storage Tank
Fish and Invertebrate’s
Clean up crew:
Emerald crabs, red legged hermit and blue legged hermit, trochus, cerith, Nassarius snails
Harlequin Shimp, cleaner shimp, pistol shimp
Sand sifting star and feather duster
Fish (not all) I’m not sure how many
Ocellaris Clownfish x2 Black Ice Clownfish x2
Yellow Tang, Whitetail Bristletooth Tang, Two Spot Bristletooth Tang, Square Tail Tang
Indian Ocean Anthias, Square Anthias, red Belted
Royal Gramma
Tailspot Blenny, Midas
Chromis x3
Green Mandarin and spotted Mandarin, Diamond Goby, Pink Spotted Watchmen goby
Firefish Equisite and Helfrichi Blue Spotted Jawfish
Red Head Solon Fairy Wrasse, Leopard Wrasse Blue Star, Rhomboid wrasse
Coaral Beauty Angelfish, Lemon Peel Angel
Soft Corals
Zoanthiids, pipe oragan, clove polyp, Daisy Poyps, Leathers

Mushrooms
Ricordea,

LPS Corals
Goniopora, Duncan, Frogs spawn, Hammer

Welcome! Glad you joined.

If you haven't yet found it, then this is a great reference book type article:

The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium

This article was sponsored by @MarineDepot at www.marinedepot.com. Introduction The marine environment is one of the most complex systems on the planet. The aquarium you are about to set up is only a tiny sliver of the vast ocean, but it is no...

www.reef2reef.com

Many mandarins starve. Concern for the mandarin (and even diamond goby) given all the planned good eaters, so this is a useful supplemental feeder:

Thanks PaulB- Mandarin feeder

Just completed my Mandarin feeder after PaulB design. My Mandarin is currently fat and happy but wanna make sure she stays that way..I owe it to her after killing a couple 20 years ago when I first started this hobby and not having a clue for there needs. They have always been one of my favorite...

www.reef2reef.com

Even though you are in planning stage, this may be a great time to start your build thread, because what you've listed above could just be moved over into Member Aquariums Forum area as a new thread.

Have you considered starting your build thread? I found its a great place to document my tank's evolution for myself. I started tank first then joined, so I'm still finding myself going back collecting pictures & updating historically as well as current state. Once you create your first post in your thread and link it to your account, they will give you build badge (look left, under my ID)

 

[kittenbritches]

Welcome! I am *so* impressed with your planning! I can only imagine how long the next seven months will be for you!

 

[christiekeepers]

Welcome! I am *so* impressed with your planning! I can only imagine how long the next seven months will be for you!

Yes for sure I’m dying thank you!

 

[shakacuz]

welcome! reading your post reminded me of when i started to plan out my current 40b. was to be my first SW tank and wanted everything to be perfect. still encountered lots of bumps and still am, but it fuels my passion for the hobby! glad to see another methodical planner!

 

[christiekeepers]

Welcome! Glad you joined.

If you haven't yet found it, then this is a great reference book type article:

The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium

This article was sponsored by @MarineDepot at www.marinedepot.com. Introduction The marine environment is one of the most complex systems on the planet. The aquarium you are about to set up is only a tiny sliver of the vast ocean, but it is no...

www.reef2reef.com

Many mandarins starve. Concern for the mandarin (and even diamond goby) given all the planned good eaters, so this is a useful supplemental feeder:

Thanks PaulB- Mandarin feeder

Just completed my Mandarin feeder after PaulB design. My Mandarin is currently fat and happy but wanna make sure she stays that way..I owe it to her after killing a couple 20 years ago when I first started this hobby and not having a clue for there needs. They have always been one of my favorite...

www.reef2reef.com

Even though you are in planning stage, this may be a great time to start your build thread, because what you've listed above could just be moved over into Member Aquariums Forum area as a new thread.

Have you considered starting your build thread? I found its a great place to document my tank's evolution for myself. I started tank first then joined, so I'm still finding myself going back collecting pictures & updating historically as well as current state. Once you create your first post in your thread and link it to your account, they will give you build badge (look left, under my ID)

Yes that has been suggested. I did do a lot of research on the mandarins and planned on using Algae Barn. I am really good at doing research and certainly do not want to kill anything. Before I get one I will make sure I can care for them. I’m the one that can’t stand to go to SeaWorld because I can’t handle that they are kept in such small tanks my daughter works at Texas State Aquarium and has a bachelors in marine biology so I have a go to if I need help plus now I have you guys!

 

[christiekeepers]

Hi christie and welcome,your list looks very thourough but one thing stands out for me and that is the harlequin shrimp,as from my understanding they only eat star fish so unless you give it star fish to eat it will starve,some keep chocolate chip star fish in the sump and cut a leg off now and then or buy asterina star fish either live or frozen and maybe it will try eat your sand sifting star fish ?

Thank you no cutting he’s off the list lol

 

[Cell]

Welcome to the forum!

Curious on the lighting, you are going with the DX18 hybrid, plus 2 ATI's, plus 2 360X's?

 

[BroccoliFarmer]

Welcome to the R2R community

 

[KJ]

Welcome to R2R!!!