“Budget” Student Build

[dbjonesjr]

Hi all! Starting a build thread to keep track of my upcoming change in equipment etc! I am moving from a sumpless, skimmerless setup to one with. Also considering moving to a larger tank such as a 75G. I have a 125G freshwater setup that could eventually see saltwater. As I buy and consider things I will likely post about them or ask questions for any passing viewer to help me answer. Up to this point I probably have less than 400 in the setup including my RO/DI I purchased and all the rock, salt, sand, heater, etc. My biggest motivation for moving to a 75G is it would give me a reason to invest in a new light fixture (T5). The black box I bought for $57 new has done well by me but I do love the look and spread of T5. I see growth in the acans, duncan, zoas, shrooms, and a couple other LPS. I’m sure I’ll think of more to post later but wish me luck!

 

[JumboShrimp]

Sounds like fun. Congrats!

 

[Katrina71]

Show us pics when you can!!

 

[dbjonesjr]

When the lights are on tomorrow night I will make sure to get some good pictures . Also found a steal on a 75G tank so will be picking that up. Works out great for the other guy and me.

 

[dbjonesjr]

Some type of Lepastrea I believe!

No name Paly/Zoa

No name Acan (Micromussa now I guess?)

Kenya Tree

Duncan (my favorite when he is very happy)

No name Zoa/Paly

Pulsing Xenia

No name Acan (Micromussa?), Mushroom
Hi all giving an update on the tank and sharing my first pictures on this thread. I went and picked up the 75 and the glass looks to be immaculate but it is an old tank (1Q05 is what it reads on the sticker) so I am not completely sold on going with it. I did get it for free so I’m definitely not upset about that. Anyways here are some pictures of my 40G with stock info!

 

[dbjonesjr]

Honestly not sure how that went but I know what all the fish are so if anyone knows what specifically any of the corals I didn’t give SPECIFIC names for I would love to hear them.

 

[Dr. Dendrostein]

Hi all! Starting a build thread to keep track of my upcoming change in equipment etc! I am moving from a sumpless, skimmerless setup to one with. Also considering moving to a larger tank such as a 75G. I have a 125G freshwater setup that could eventually see saltwater. As I buy and consider things I will likely post about them or ask questions for any passing viewer to help me answer. Up to this point I probably have less than 400 in the setup including my RO/DI I purchased and all the rock, salt, sand, heater, etc. My biggest motivation for moving to a 75G is it would give me a reason to invest in a new light fixture (T5). The black box I bought for $57 new has done well by me but I do love the look and spread of T5. I see growth in the acans, duncan, zoas, shrooms, and a couple other LPS. I’m sure I’ll think of more to post later but wish me luck!

Show us the pictures!!!!!

 

[dbjonesjr]

Show us the pictures!!!!!

Huh? Thought I did up there just now! But sold the 125 FW since I don’t pay much attention to it with this saltwater thing now!