Waterbox Infinia Reef 190.5 Build Thread

[Bending_Reef]

I had a reefer 250 back in 2019, but broke it down due to life getting in the way.

More settled now and looking to get back into the hobby, would appreciate any advice on the proposed setup, been doing a bit of research but the hobby seems to have advanced a bit in the last 5 years or so, in a good way.

Tank: Waterbox Infinia Reef 190.5
Lights: 3x Radeon XR-15 Pros
Powerheads: 2x MP40's
Return Pump: Reef Octopus Varios-6
Skimmer: Reef Octopus 150
Heaters: 200w & 300w + inkbird
Controller: Neptune Apex
ATO: Tunze Osmolator 3
Filtration: Reefmat 500 or 1200? [tank is inbetween recommended sizes]
Rock: Ecoscapes Reef Rock [2 boxes, probably A & C]
Sand: 100lbs Carib Sea Special Grade + 5-10lbs TBS live sand over the top [I don't really like the look of TBS, any advice on alleviating that? I'm assuming long term it mixes in and is not noticeable]

Anyways, really just appreciate any advice or recommendations.

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Following along!

 

[kevgib67]

Welcome, glad you are here, best of luck with your new build!

 

[Fish Fan]

Good luck with your new build!

 

[Bending_Reef]

UPDATE:

Going to put in an order for the tank this weekend since its 15% off. Will just have it on hold until my floor is finished being reinforced since the tank is going on the second floor of my home.

I still have a question on the Reefmat 500 vs 1200, which one is appropriate for the tank size?