14 BioCube to 40b Upgrade

[treemanone2003]

My start in the SW consisted of a trade. My firewood for a friends 14g BioCube. That was Feb '14. It's now mid Nov and I'm a total addict. I've learned a lot in the past months and am ready to go bigger. I have space and funds to only go up to the spare 40b.

So here is the current plan.
40b (free, helped do a dump run)
Amiracle hob wet/dry filter (free, right place and time)
2x Marineland 400 to be used with above (purchased)
CPR hob skimmer (free as above)
1 Rio 600 to be used with above (free with wet/dry filter)
Will be purchasing new rock and sand as my learning curve was tap (lots of GHA) and not RO/DI, and I understand that I shouldn't transfer the sand for various reasons.

Lighting is this: Current USA Orbit Marine LED Saltwater Reef Lighting System: Aquarium LED Light Fixtures
And I understand it's probably most suitable for LPS and softies. I'm fine with that. (I think, lol. Also a purchase)

Existing tank stock being moved will include:
Tiger Pistol Shrimp/Blue Spot Goby
1- 1" dia trunk, 6-7" (widest area) Kenya tree
1- 2 to 2-1/2" frogspawn
1 small, and very reclusive (since ppmnt shrimp touched it) frogspawn
Peppermint was last of three that was gifted back to LFS after the frogspawn issue. I think the other two succumbed to the pistol.

Waiting on shippers to deliver:
Refractometer
Heater

What am I missing ?

I would like to add to the stock over the next 6-8 months, an Ocellaris pair, a Longnose Hawkfish, and Six Line Wrasse. My research says the tank would be safe with this bioload and would like to know opinions on adding 2 Firefish to this list as I think it may be too much.

Thank you all for looking and feedback. It's very much appreciated.

 

[treemanone2003]

And of course I forgot the pics .

 

[EW_Fish]

Do you have power heads?

 

[treemanone2003]

Do you have power heads?

Yes. Forgot to list in waiting on shipper, this one: http://www.amazon.com/Hydor-Koralia-Evolution-Aquarium-Circulation/dp/B0036RXO3O

 

[EW_Fish]

How many did you get of those??I have two for my tank the flow is okay but I wish I would have went with three smaller ones to give me better flow pattern. But these have done a great job

 

[treemanone2003]

Thanks for the reply. I only ordered one as I'm thinking (hoping) the returns from the sump and hob will generate enough flow in the rear portion of the tank. It will be quite a bit of test and see as I've acquired a ton of tanks and equipment over the years and I know there's other stuff in my garage but not sure of what it all is and whether or not it all functions properly. (Currently 2x 10 and 1x 55 running inside and 11 ranging from 10's to a 265 outside.)

 

[treemanone2003]

And of course in trying to get this written up and feedback, I neglected to include the other light I originally purchased. A DIY, semi used, quad T5. It has a purple plus, 2 coral plus, and a 460 actinic, all 39w.

 

[treemanone2003]

So the heater has arrived and just waiting on one pump and the refractometer. Hopefully all will be in by next week and LS, LR, and water can begin !!!

 

[Angelmom2]

cant wait to start our new tank venture!! :biggrin1:

 

[treemanone2003]

And the refractometer has arrived. Waiting on one pump and then it's off to get LS and LR and get this project rolling !!!! What's the chance it will arrive by Wednesday ???

 

[SantaMonicaHelp]

Looking forward to seeing pics of your progress

 

[treemanone2003]

Looking forward to seeing pics of your progress

Thank you and that makes two of us. Wouldn't you know it, tracking as of last night was "on the truck" and today's update was transferred to USPS for delivery. Oh well, you can't win em all. Tomorrow's another day