Update 12/14/18
Equipment list:
Reefer XL 525
Hamilton Cebu Sun 2 x 250w Radiums MH & 4 x 54w T5 (four blue plus)
2 x XF250 Gyre's with controller (somehow changed my mind from WAV)
I have a Jebao DCT 15000 (3954gph) in my mixing station and a 6000 on my current tank, which may be enough. I'll be generating most the flow with the gyre's.
Finnex Heaters - 1 x 500w
40lbs Caribsea Life Rock + plus 40lbs live rock from current tank
Reef Octopus 202s
Vivid Aquatics Reef return upgrade with two 3/4" RFG
Fuge light - Cob LED Grow Light
Aqua UV 57W sterilizer
Good Morning everyone,
Well I won the Red Sea tank in the giveaway. I still can't believe it. Of course my build started shortly after finding out(and running around celebrating for 20mins). I was hoping that I would have a spot for the Peninsula, but unfortunately I just don't right now. Still, the 525 XL is an amazing tank.
Right now I'm lining up some people to purchase the equipment from my current setup that I will not use and that has gone pretty well considering it's been one day. Funds are low with a new baby and house, so I will be funding it from the sell off. So the wait begins for the tank to arrive. Here's my current list of items i'll be looking to get.
Neptune WAV - I'm going this route because I prefer the pumps on the back wall and they can be angled in several directions. I believe this should be good for an SPS dominated tank?
MH/T5 combo - this may prove more difficult as the light I was looking at has been discontinued. The search continues. I may have to build a canopy and diy this.
Rock/Sand?? - I'm in the air on sand for some reason, but will figure that out. I'm leaning towards dry rock since I have 20lbs of live and 20lbs of what was dry in my current tank. I'm hoping to move everything over somewhat swiftly.
Protein Skimmer - What's everyone using?
I have no LFS within a 2 hour drive, so I'm on my own. Dr. Tims and any other helpful bacteria I can add will be. Luckily I don't have a ton of money into corals yet, I'd just prefer to keep my three fish alive and the rest will come with time.
That all said, I will update when the tank arrives. In the meantime, post pics of your Reefer 525 XL, make recommendations on a smooth move and choice of skimmers. Experience with WAV.
Thanks all!
Equipment list:
Reefer XL 525
Hamilton Cebu Sun 2 x 250w Radiums MH & 4 x 54w T5 (four blue plus)
2 x XF250 Gyre's with controller (somehow changed my mind from WAV)
I have a Jebao DCT 15000 (3954gph) in my mixing station and a 6000 on my current tank, which may be enough. I'll be generating most the flow with the gyre's.
Finnex Heaters - 1 x 500w
40lbs Caribsea Life Rock + plus 40lbs live rock from current tank
Reef Octopus 202s
Vivid Aquatics Reef return upgrade with two 3/4" RFG
Fuge light - Cob LED Grow Light
Aqua UV 57W sterilizer
Good Morning everyone,
Well I won the Red Sea tank in the giveaway. I still can't believe it. Of course my build started shortly after finding out(and running around celebrating for 20mins). I was hoping that I would have a spot for the Peninsula, but unfortunately I just don't right now. Still, the 525 XL is an amazing tank.
Right now I'm lining up some people to purchase the equipment from my current setup that I will not use and that has gone pretty well considering it's been one day. Funds are low with a new baby and house, so I will be funding it from the sell off. So the wait begins for the tank to arrive. Here's my current list of items i'll be looking to get.
Neptune WAV - I'm going this route because I prefer the pumps on the back wall and they can be angled in several directions. I believe this should be good for an SPS dominated tank?
MH/T5 combo - this may prove more difficult as the light I was looking at has been discontinued. The search continues. I may have to build a canopy and diy this.
Rock/Sand?? - I'm in the air on sand for some reason, but will figure that out. I'm leaning towards dry rock since I have 20lbs of live and 20lbs of what was dry in my current tank. I'm hoping to move everything over somewhat swiftly.
Protein Skimmer - What's everyone using?
I have no LFS within a 2 hour drive, so I'm on my own. Dr. Tims and any other helpful bacteria I can add will be. Luckily I don't have a ton of money into corals yet, I'd just prefer to keep my three fish alive and the rest will come with time.
That all said, I will update when the tank arrives. In the meantime, post pics of your Reefer 525 XL, make recommendations on a smooth move and choice of skimmers. Experience with WAV.
Thanks all!
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