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Long time lurker...minimal contributor. This will be my third reef tank setup and I've stolen almost all ideas from this forum. Last tank was taken down in 2017 for a move and I've been itching ever since. Found a 100 gallon (48 x 24 x 20) for a good deal and took the plunge. Planning this time and taking it slow has been a huge benefit so far. I've planned to set the tank up opposite of the garage so my ATO and auto water change will be housed from the garage. Purchased the tank in early January and been sitting as I make progress. I am a CPA and work in Public Accounting so tank time has been minimal as it's my busiest time of the year. Will use this thread for tank progress and to interact with the community.
All I have right now is a mess. My wife's tired all of the accumulation of boxes!
What I've accomplished so far:
1. Installed a floor for the aquarium stand and waterproofed with killz and rustoleum
2. Painted the stand an almond color rustoleum to better match furniture. The tank is going in my office.
3. Ran RO line from laundry drain for RO drain and saltwater drain.
4. Installed floor jack...house is on a crawl space.
5. Tinkered with plumbing
6. Installed BRS RO
8. Overflow has two holes. Drilled a return on the opposite side so I can run a Herbie overflow.
9. Installed LEDs so I have lights under the cabinet.
Equipment list:
Two G4 XR15 Pro
48" aquatic life hybrid (3 blue plus 1 purple plus)
Nyos 120 skimmer
Apex, 3 FMM, ATK, AFS, WXM, DOS, two eb8
Jebao DCP 10000 return
Can't decide on powerheads but leaning towards the WAV
2 finnex 200w heaters
1 BRS reactor for carbon
Manifold with 3 ball valves. 2 will be open
The DOS and 1 FMM will sit in the garage on the opposite wall of the aquarium. Not having to carry any buckets is huge.
Plan is to attempt a mixed reef.
All I have right now is a mess. My wife's tired all of the accumulation of boxes!
What I've accomplished so far:
1. Installed a floor for the aquarium stand and waterproofed with killz and rustoleum
2. Painted the stand an almond color rustoleum to better match furniture. The tank is going in my office.
3. Ran RO line from laundry drain for RO drain and saltwater drain.
4. Installed floor jack...house is on a crawl space.
5. Tinkered with plumbing
6. Installed BRS RO
8. Overflow has two holes. Drilled a return on the opposite side so I can run a Herbie overflow.
9. Installed LEDs so I have lights under the cabinet.
Equipment list:
Two G4 XR15 Pro
48" aquatic life hybrid (3 blue plus 1 purple plus)
Nyos 120 skimmer
Apex, 3 FMM, ATK, AFS, WXM, DOS, two eb8
Jebao DCP 10000 return
Can't decide on powerheads but leaning towards the WAV
2 finnex 200w heaters
1 BRS reactor for carbon
Manifold with 3 ball valves. 2 will be open
The DOS and 1 FMM will sit in the garage on the opposite wall of the aquarium. Not having to carry any buckets is huge.
Plan is to attempt a mixed reef.