Well Folks,
I really hope this will be one of happiest experiences. Most of you know I am starting my 2nd reef tank today. My first Tank was lost due to poor advice, lack of knowledge, and one really hard move. I swore off the hobby two years ago, but as you can see that didn't last.
This tank has the pleasure of being accompanied with 100's of hours of reading, and a little more cash (thanks to the all mighty Wife God!). Better equipment, the right size sand, and a brand new RO/DI unit probably won't hurt either.
A little about the tank.
Its a 60g tall 36X18X24H.
Lights will be two advance ballast 250w Iwasaki's, and two 96w PC Actinics.
Sump (this changed yesterday as I found a cheep 40g) Will be a 40 gallon breeder with two chambers, one for PS other for Ret pump.
Skimmer is a Urchin with the Maxi-jet upgrade (two many rio stories)
Heater, I am a screaming coward when it comes to glass heaters, so I went with a 200w Titanium, and will probably order a smaller one for a back up.
Multi Maxi-Jets for cirulation.
Mag 9.5 for a return pump.
Aquatic Reef Systems 4stage 50gpd RODI unit
Auto top off, will be a rubbermaid tub with a slow drip for kalk
I will add a rubbermaid Fuge sometime in the future
Today I will begin working on the stand (if the lumber gets here early enough) which is going to be very similar to a stand already started by Jay TFM.
Lastly, I pulled the tank out of storage last night and I had forgotten how filthy it was when I bought it. So here is a pic of just what we are working with, and Ill keep everyone updated on how it is going.
let me know if I am keeping you TOOOO informed, I tend to get carried away when I am excited about something!!!!!!!!!
First attempt at attaching a picture, the size is ok, but not sure if this will work!
I really hope this will be one of happiest experiences. Most of you know I am starting my 2nd reef tank today. My first Tank was lost due to poor advice, lack of knowledge, and one really hard move. I swore off the hobby two years ago, but as you can see that didn't last.
This tank has the pleasure of being accompanied with 100's of hours of reading, and a little more cash (thanks to the all mighty Wife God!). Better equipment, the right size sand, and a brand new RO/DI unit probably won't hurt either.
A little about the tank.
Its a 60g tall 36X18X24H.
Lights will be two advance ballast 250w Iwasaki's, and two 96w PC Actinics.
Sump (this changed yesterday as I found a cheep 40g) Will be a 40 gallon breeder with two chambers, one for PS other for Ret pump.
Skimmer is a Urchin with the Maxi-jet upgrade (two many rio stories)
Heater, I am a screaming coward when it comes to glass heaters, so I went with a 200w Titanium, and will probably order a smaller one for a back up.
Multi Maxi-Jets for cirulation.
Mag 9.5 for a return pump.
Aquatic Reef Systems 4stage 50gpd RODI unit
Auto top off, will be a rubbermaid tub with a slow drip for kalk
I will add a rubbermaid Fuge sometime in the future
Today I will begin working on the stand (if the lumber gets here early enough) which is going to be very similar to a stand already started by Jay TFM.
Lastly, I pulled the tank out of storage last night and I had forgotten how filthy it was when I bought it. So here is a pic of just what we are working with, and Ill keep everyone updated on how it is going.
let me know if I am keeping you TOOOO informed, I tend to get carried away when I am excited about something!!!!!!!!!
First attempt at attaching a picture, the size is ok, but not sure if this will work!
