ErinCahir
Sausage Wrangler
Haaaaay naked tank.
My first reef build
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zuatrapatuarte
Reefing newb
Alright, now we're talking!
fishanova
Reefing newb
ok so now ive got my sump and some check valves coming to finish up the plumbing.i well post some pics as soon as i can shes getting dressed slowly:ROFLMAO: hahaha.so i nned some advice on how to start mixing saltwater up the best way to do this maybe a trashcan or somthing..
Steveg229
Addicted
Yep. New, clean garbage can. I use a brute 32 gallon can with a powerhead and heater to make my saltwater. Works great.
mariobrothersleeve
squirrel
I'm jealous of your tank. I wish mine was drilled. You should come over and drill mine.....
fishanova
Reefing newb
i would be happy to if i could find the time and u are close to me i could always use more experience drilling glass,its pretty intense to me ..
fishanova
Reefing newb
yep watched a utube video were some dude used a brute on wheels seemed like a good idea just wanted to hear from more follks on what works for them
fishanova
Reefing newb
Well got the sump and the check valves,and my stand cut out to fit the sump. Now to figure how to get a level surface for the sump because the particle board of this tank and stand that i got has been wet before and is messed up.
ill try for some pics of this too.
Aquarian
Reef pro
Cut a pice of 3/4" plywood to the footprint of your stand and screw it to the particle board. But use "A/C" plywood the glue in it is rated for exterior use.
fishanova
Reefing newb
Ok so here are some pics return lines plumbed and the hole sha-bang,now its time to order the skimmer, and sand, rock, fractameter.
AnthonyTheNewbie
Reef enthusiast
Looking good. What size tank is it? 48?
zuatrapatuarte
Reefing newb
Good progress!
fishanova
Reefing newb
72 oceanic bowfront with 18 gallon sump = roughly 90 gallon system
fishanova
Reefing newb
yeah its getting close to time and cycle,man i cant wait i hope al my planning goes good,well prooly need some questions answ hope u and others can help.
AnthonyTheNewbie
Reef enthusiast
You are on a great forum for helpful people. And do you have a stocking list in mind? Reef tank or Fish Only?
fishanova
Reefing newb
Reef tank definitely!!:thumbsup::LOL:
stocking list is still in the works, i got ideas but the wife has a budget :( won her over on an angel possibly a coral beauty. Definitely a mandarin goby and a lawnmower blenny...some blue chromis, a six line wrasse (My two year old would like Nemo :X3:) so maybe a tomato clown, so many choices thinking at least one sps and lps to start obviously not all the fish at once...wife wants to help pick corals still narrowing our choices
stocking list is still in the works, i got ideas but the wife has a budget :( won her over on an angel possibly a coral beauty. Definitely a mandarin goby and a lawnmower blenny...some blue chromis, a six line wrasse (My two year old would like Nemo :X3:) so maybe a tomato clown, so many choices thinking at least one sps and lps to start obviously not all the fish at once...wife wants to help pick corals still narrowing our choices
mariobrothersleeve
squirrel
If you're going reef, I would stay away from angels. They nip at corals. If mandarin is a must, look at the ora ones that are tank raised. So much easier to care for.
If you choose lps or sticks, they need 2 different water qualities. Sps looks awesome when I run my protein skimmer 24/7 but lps likes dirty water.
If you choose lps or sticks, they need 2 different water qualities. Sps looks awesome when I run my protein skimmer 24/7 but lps likes dirty water.
salt_for_brains
Alabama Reefer
I have owned a couple coral beauties without any coral nipping problems. I tried a lemon peel and flame angel that loved to nip.
fishanova
Reefing newb
this is good to know maybe try one and see,thanx for the info saltforbrians..
fishanova
Reefing newb
thanx for the info man i should have a better coral list after the tank is sound and running in its cycle.......
