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Welcome aboard r2r much luck to you brotherNew to the saltwater hobby. Live in the Eugene, Oregon area. Former scuba diver, which really triggered my fascination with marine life. I’ve been researching on this forum for a while now and have finally decided to sign up and post
I say new, but tried this several years back And wasn’t prepared to research the needs and demands of maintaining a healthy tank. Paid attention to ammonia, nitrates and nitrites and that was about it. Ended up with a hairy green tank and aborted.
This time, I’ve spent the last year researching and preparing. I finally have my tank set up and am preparing for “The Package” from Tampa Bay Saltwater.
My build so far:
My build so far:
Tank: Wat180.5
Pump: Vectra M2
Wave pumps: 2x MP40wQD
ATO: XP Aqua Ultimate
Lighting: 3x Hydra 32HD
Filter Sock: Waterbox
Protein Skimmer: Reef Octopus Regal 200SSS
Heater: Finned TH-0800 800 watt and HC-0810M Controller
RO/DI: BRF 7 Stage Kit, with Maxi-Jet Powerhead 1200
Neptune Apex, Trident, DOS, DDR
Reactor: BRS GFO and Carbon
Now trying to figure out the saltwater mixing station. Any comments on missing or improved equipment are appreciated.