125g coming soon and my introduction

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So my name is Omar I've been on this forum for almost a year I've occasionally have posted threads and asked questions, but never fully introduced myself. As a child I was born in Guatemala on the coast that is probably where my interest for marine biology was born I also went fishing with my uncles and family as we owned a fish market. For those that don't know Guatemala is poverty stricken and a 3rd world country my family couldn't take care of me so I was put in to an orphanage. At 7 I was adopted from 2 great parents both being Caucasian and I moved to the USA. The funny part is that they only spoke English and I spoke Spanish but we still had that bond that made us close. Anyways I've always told my parents(my adoptive) I've wanted to be a marine biologist and the reason I think is because it helps me find my roots and being born on the coast. I have a job and I'm glad and know how lucky I am to have the wonderful family that I have and have the opportunities I would have never gotten In Guatemala. I like sharing this story because I'm proud of who I am and where I came from and I also know that everyone has there own story that is unique to them. Moving on as I was younger I always wanted a saltwater tank me being young didn't know how much work it was going to be so I stuck with the easy freshwater tanks. So I being 16 have gotten permission from my parents to start One! I've heard go big or go home so I got a 125 gallon reef ready tank. I'm still getting all the equipment i need and saving up and doing more research. I will be showing all my equipment now and give me suggestions of what I need and should get .
Made this stand because all the ones I saw in stores where way to low and not big enough and did not match my joys so I made one and had fun making it with the help of my dad.
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This is the inside with a trigger emerald 39 sump
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my dog Ramos wanted to be in the picture so I let him but here is my 6 stage BRS Ro/Di water saver plus system.
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I also have a Hannah alkalinity and phosphate checker and my favorite the digital refractometer from Milwaukee.
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Now even tho this isn't equipment I would like to share this because my grandma painted it for me and it came out great
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I also got my auto top off which is the tunze osmolater!
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Thank you so much for letting me be part of your community and more equipment will be posted! Let me know any ideas or thoughts of this setup[emoji4] sorry I posted it in the wrong discussion group so if you guys see this twice sorry.
 
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Off to a great start....looking forward to watching this one come together.
 
Very nice, following!
 
Thinking of getting the waveline 1000 dc pump is this a good choice or any other recommendations.
 
Thinking of getting the waveline 1000 dc pump is this a good choice or any other recommendations.

Great start so far! About a month ago I switched from a mag 18 to the waveline dc1000I pump. I love it. So much nicer. With the old pump when you turned it on water would gush out of the return lines and startle the fish. With the waveline it starts and slowly ramps up to the set speed.
 
Welcome and thank you for sharing your story . The picture your grandma painted is awesome. It looks like your off to a great start and you came to the right place , I am new to saltwater as well and everyone here is great, lots of knowledge, so ask lots of questions and keep posting, looking forward to seeing more.
 
Thinking of getting the waveline 1000 dc pump is this a good choice or any other recommendations.

I wouldn't hesitate going with the Waveline DC10000. I've been using the 12000 version for over a year and a half without any issues. For the extra $40 or so, you may want to consider the 12000 only for future growth - as an example, if you decide to plumb a manifold off it and run some reactors or other equipment. In the meantime, you can adjust it down to meet your current needs. Just a little food for thought.
 
I am going to be tagging along on your build as I am upgrading to a 125g. Great looking tank and stand BTW.
 
I wouldn't hesitate going with the Waveline DC10000. I've been using the 12000 version for over a year and a half without any issues. For the extra $40 or so, you may want to consider the 12000 only for future growth - as an example, if you decide to plumb a manifold off it and run some reactors or other equipment. In the meantime, you can adjust it down to meet your current needs. Just a little food for thought.
Thank you will look nice to that and I actually recently saw someone post the 12000 so I might have to snag that from him![emoji4]
 
I am going to be tagging along on your build as I am upgrading to a 125g. Great looking tank and stand BTW.
Thank you worked very hard and spent a lot of money for a 16 year old lol hopefully I'll have the whole setup done by April. I am also interested in your build if you have a thread please link me or pm me your plans so we can share ideas!
 
So I have an update got my vectra m1 pump and going to be using it as a return pump. Next purchase will be the Nyos 160 if you have any feedback on this skimmer please let me know
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Awesome story and great start to a tank! Stand looks very nice.

Following along with this one.
 
Haven't posted anything on here in a while and thought I would show you an updated picture of my tank. Give me your thoughts and suggestions please also have not gotten leds yet but I think I am going to get radions. Only reason I don't have leds is that they are expensive and don't have the funds at the moment I'm only 17 working a part time job so should get lights in the next month or so!
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IF YOU HAD TO TAKE A REEFING EXAM, WOULD YOU PASS?

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  • Not yet, but I have one that I want to buy in mind!

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