Thicc Reef 2.0 w/phyto and pod farm!

[LanaDelNeighh]

Currently sporting a 50g tank (top pic) but @BroncoFreestyle (husband) finally convinced me that bigger is better in this case!

Snagged a DSA 105g Pro w/stand, plumbing, and a Varios4 return pump from a local reefer! Tank needed some cleaning, so right now it’s filled with water and 10g of vinegar. The coralline algae fell right off after an overnight soak. Vinegar is definitely the way to go!
Also picked up a Hydra26 to use in the middle and going to use the 2 AI Primes from the old in conjunction with the hydra on new tank. Going to migrate the 2x Nero5, 2x AI Prime lights, Reef Octo Essence 130 Skimmer, heater (got a larger titanium one from BRS on the way) w/inkbird, ATO system, Kessil light for sump (really want the AI Fuge light though) and all livestock.
Currently on the hunt for a new sump.... Also starting a phytoplankton and pod farm so stay tuned for that setup!

 

[lapin]

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[LanaDelNeighh]

Successful day yesterday, grabbed 100lbs of sand (80 dry and 20 live), found this gorgeous Eshopps Alpha-Fuge sump/fuge combo on sale at LFS and cleaned the tank up and rinsed it down! Garage doesn’t reek of vinegar anymore.... next step is making and mixing 40ish gallons RODI and starting up phyto culture. Planning on the big transition on Saturday.