Planning a Waterbox...

[bdare]

Four years ago I sold my 120. I miss having a tank and I'm planning a new tank.

I was considering a Red Sea Reefer, but I think I've decided on the Waterbox instead. I chose Waterbox for 2 reasons.

1) I don't like the float switch ATO on the Red Sea. I don't trust float fucntionality. I know some people have been turning them into Fuges, which is a great idea, but I also don't want to have an external ATO resivoir.

2) I like the footprint better. The 36" Water box is 23" front to back and the RSR is only 21". I really like the deep demensions. I feel it just adds an apportunity for more aquascaping.

Here is what I have planned right now for parts for my 100.3
Lights - Kessil AP700
Return Pump - Varios 6
Skimmer - Bubble Magnus 5 Curve
Rock - 80lbs of BRS reef saver rock
Sand - 60lbs Tropic Eded mini flakes

I still haven't decided on wave makers yet. I love all the fuctions on the Vortech's, but it bothers me that you can't aim the flow. I've considered Gyres, but sounds like they aren't reliable and loud. Chances are I will end up with some controllable Tunzes.

Always happy to hear thoughts and advice.

Ben

 

[Perry]

Sounds Great Ben!
Have you decided on what type of reef you are going to keep? Following along and looking forward to seeing your aquarium come to life!
Subscribed :)

 

[bdare]

Sounds Great Ben!
Have you decided on what type of reef you are going to keep? Following along and looking forward to seeing your aquarium come to life!
Subscribed :)

I'm always a fan of a mixed reef. I had a 120 5 years ago. Sold it and I'm sad.

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[Perry]

WOW,
That was a heck of a beautiful mixed reef, history sometimes repeats itself, LOL :)

 

[bdare]

WOW,
That was a heck of a beautiful mixed reef, history sometimes repeats itself, LOL :)

Thanks, Perry!
I still can't believe I sold it. :(

 

[ademarco]

Just sold a Red Sea Reefer 450 because about to move and researching Waterbox 100.3 as well. Probably go with a Radion Pro, GHL, or Orphek. Waiting to see the build [emoji106]

Forgot to add that the ATO setup on Red Sea is balls. I had to get a Tunze ATO and 10G reservoir.