Over 2 years after I decided to upgrade my tank, today I FINALLY put a deposit down for a custom build by Planet Aquariums!
60"L x 30"W x 18"tall, internal overflow, Herbie drain. The stand will be built locally.
Everything will hopefully be delivered to the LFS in a couple months and then into my living room
I will keep my current 90 gallon Oceanic running until I've moved everything over, which will likely be an additional couple months. That system has an Eshopps R-200 sump, Sicce Syncra Silent 5.0 return pump, Reef Octo Skimmer, a couple Jebao powerheads, and 2 Hydra 26HDs. Has heaters and an ATO as well, obviously.
For the new tank, I already have an Eshopps R-300 sump, another Reef Octo Skimmer, and a 60" ATI 8 bulb T5 Sunpower (I've been collecting equipment while I procrastinated, lol).
The sump has a relatively small return pump chamber and I have not decided if I'll use another Sicce or look into other brands, but the 5.0 has lasted 7 years without a problem (and very little maintenance).
I very well might end up using different lighting, but got an amazing deal on the ATI and couldn't pass it up.
I used to have a T5 fixture on the 90 gallon and I think I'll at least do a hybrid if I don't go back entirely to T5s.
(And, yes, I know some people on this forum have posted their concerns about T5 bulbs disappearing, but I'll cross that bridge if it ever happens!)
Anyway, more to come, eventually!
60"L x 30"W x 18"tall, internal overflow, Herbie drain. The stand will be built locally.
Everything will hopefully be delivered to the LFS in a couple months and then into my living room
I will keep my current 90 gallon Oceanic running until I've moved everything over, which will likely be an additional couple months. That system has an Eshopps R-200 sump, Sicce Syncra Silent 5.0 return pump, Reef Octo Skimmer, a couple Jebao powerheads, and 2 Hydra 26HDs. Has heaters and an ATO as well, obviously.
For the new tank, I already have an Eshopps R-300 sump, another Reef Octo Skimmer, and a 60" ATI 8 bulb T5 Sunpower (I've been collecting equipment while I procrastinated, lol).
The sump has a relatively small return pump chamber and I have not decided if I'll use another Sicce or look into other brands, but the 5.0 has lasted 7 years without a problem (and very little maintenance).
I very well might end up using different lighting, but got an amazing deal on the ATI and couldn't pass it up.
I used to have a T5 fixture on the 90 gallon and I think I'll at least do a hybrid if I don't go back entirely to T5s.
(And, yes, I know some people on this forum have posted their concerns about T5 bulbs disappearing, but I'll cross that bridge if it ever happens!)
Anyway, more to come, eventually!