Waterbox Reef 100.3 - Mixed Build

[Infidel]

Well, I finally received my 100.3 last Friday. I will be slow-rolling this setup as I have a few things going on at the moment...

The crate/sump/tank arrived undamaged and Waterbox does an awesome job packing these systems.


Equipment List (so far):

1. 1x Kessil AP9X
2. 1x Reef Octopus Essence S-130 Internal Skimmer
3. 1x Reef Octopus VarioS-4 Controllable DC Pump
4. 2x EcoTech Marine VorTech MP40wQDs (w/Mobius)
5. 1x BRS Titanium Heater System with 2x 300w Heating Elements (set to 76 and 78)
6. 1x BRS 4 Stage Value Plus 75gpd RO/DI System
7. 1x ReefBreeders Exo ATO
8. 1x Aquamaxx - Fluidized Media Reactor - XS

I also have an AQUANEAT 80-1450gph return pump to be used for cheap, emergency backup as well as a Boxtech 300w Ti heater, a Sicce - Ultra Zero Utility Pump, and a Sicce - Syncra Nano Pump (110gph) which will be used in a 55g Brute can for mixing salt and completing water changes.


Fish:

1. Oxymonacanthus longirostris (I've had no problems previously weaning these fish from Acros)
2. Cirripectes stigmaticus
3. Pseudochromis fridmani
4. Halichoeres claudia
5. Halichoeres chrysus
6. Ctenochaetus tominiensis
7. 2x Amphiprion ocellaris

Cleaning Crew:

1. Trochus Snails
2. Tongan Nassarius Snails
3. Mix of Hermits
4. Skunk Cleaner Shrimp
5. Sand Sifting Star
6. Tuxedo Urchin

As for the aquascape, I have around 110lbs of Fiji rock and my sand bed is 140lbs of Tonga Pink from Tropic Eden.

Updates will be slow for some time, but once everything is in place, I plan on frequent updates with lots of pictures. Stay tuned!

 

[Peace River]

Congratulations on the new tank! It looks like you have a good plan and this is going to be a very nice build!

 

[CasaReefer]

Congrats on The New Tank... Better Man Then Me... I be like forget everything... I AM SETTING UP MY NEW TANK NOW.... :)

 

[Infidel]

Thank you! Although I am exited to get this new system up and running, I definitely want to take my time and do things as smoothly as possible.

 

[Ldballoon4]

Lets get this rolling. Your plan is solid and thought out well in advance. My advice to to have back up plans for your future layout.
Good Luck!

 

[Infidel]

Lets get this rolling. Your plan is solid and thought out well in advance. My advice to to have back up plans for your future layout.
Good Luck!

Thank you! I will definitely have a few backup plans... you never know.

I'm also in the middle of building out the room where the tank will reside, which will also be my bedroom. I'm going with a two part epoxy floor (w/microchips) and I will have a utility sink in the room with the RO/DI system mounted in close proximity. The main room should end up at around 23x13.

 

[Mastiffsrule]

Hi,

cant wait to see the build. If That was mine I would have ripped into that box and had it together same day. That nice nw box calling your name saying open me I am lonely

 

[Infidel]

Hi,

cant wait to see the build. If That was mine I would have ripped into that box and had it together same day. That nice nw box calling your name saying open me I am lonely

Haha, definitely. Every time I walk by, it's whispering to me... "Pssst... over here,,, you know you want to..."

 

[Pau Hana Reefer]

Following along for the ride... looking forward to the setup!

 

[Infidel]

Following along for the ride... looking forward to the setup!

Welcome! I'm still building out the basement room, but it shouldn't be too much longer until I start setting up.

 

[d3vhound]

Any updates? Thinking about picking this waterbox up soon.

 

[Infidel]

Any updates? Thinking about picking this waterbox up soon.

Nothing new to report yet, but if you are on the fence about the 100.3, I would say it is definitely a quality system and won't disappoint.

 

[MeghansReef]

How is the build going? Any progress photos?