300 gallon in Iowa

GillMeister · Dec 10, 2020

kev.2013 said:
Easy answer, Clones.

That's a good man!

kev.2013 · Dec 10, 2020

Also, welcome. If you haven’t checked out GIRS yet, I highly recommend it. Local club for Iowa.

ScubaFish802 · Dec 10, 2020

Dave1331 · Dec 10, 2020

Chocodropp72 said:
Welcome Dave.. I'm new too and getting a 300 gallon tank built.. Love your reef tank..I hope to get to your level one day.. Any advice on how and where you started in picking the right coral? Thanks, Chocodropp72

Hi, I pick them up from the local fish store but some from Tidal Gardens, Aquarium Depot alot from Reef Palooza. For my 60th birthday my wife bought me a plane ticket to go to the one in Orlando couple of years ago and then we went to the first one at Chicago, lot of coral and wide price range. I have gotten the cheaper coral and maybe down the road when I am comfortable with what I am doing then maybe some more expensive ones. My friends wouldn't know a low price coral or a expensive one.

Dave1331 · Dec 10, 2020

Sully32 said:
Welcome to R2R! I am in Iowa City as well. Don't hesitate to ask if you ever need help with anything!

Thanks

Dave1331 · Dec 12, 2020

Dave1331 said:
Thanks

Once things settle down would like to see your tank. How long has it been up and running?

Dave1331 · Dec 12, 2020

Jimbhoy13 said:
Welcome to R2R. Lovely tank. Lots of knowledgeable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.

Thanks

Chocodropp72 · Dec 12, 2020

Dave1331 said:
Once things settle down would like to see your tank. How long has it been up and running?

We are having a 300 gallon tank built now..Its suppose to be delivered mid February.. Cant wait..I want to do a reef tank..Trying yo figure out the right lights to purchase so the coral will thrive any suggestions..I will start a build thread and start posting pixs soon. Thanks

Dave1331 · Dec 13, 2020

Chocodropp72 said:
We are having a 300 gallon tank built now..Its suppose to be delivered mid February.. Cant wait..I want to do a reef tank..Trying yo figure out the right lights to purchase so the coral will thrive any suggestions..I will start a build thread and start posting pixs soon. Thanks

I have the Aqua Illumination 52 HD on the DT tank and have not had any problems and seem to be working just fine. I am setting up a 180 gallon in the shop for frags and came along some used Radion XR30 G4 so I bought them. Anxious to see how they work.

Chocodropp72 · Dec 14, 2020

Dave1331 said:
I have the Aqua Illumination 52 HD on the DT tank and have not had any problems and seem to be working just fine. I am setting up a 180 gallon in the shop for frags and came along some used Radion XR30 G4 so I bought them. Anxious to see how they work.

Thanks I'm going to look into those lights.