After many years I came back

[Brzez61]

For many years I managed a successful reef tank 65G flatback Acrylic with Sump /UV/ PS... The community and fish were thriving. One day I saw a beautiful Flame Angel and had to have it - I was impetuous and added a Flame Angel without proper QT - just did Copper in the bag... well that choice caused mass extinction. As you could imagine, the tank would require complete breakdown and sterilization.

So, I did that...and then decided to pack it up put it in storage. Figured I'll give it a year or so..18 years later. My Brother-n-law inspired me to re-consider setting it up again. So I thought about it. Yes, maybe it's time. I begin the research as I typically so... I dig out all of my old expensive stuff. All garbage now. ugg. ok so here I go again.

Well last month I ordered my new tank from CDA and I am excited again. This time, will be a bit different - Permanent QT and Saltwater RODI Mixing Station as well.

• CDA 180G Eurobraced Starphire with Starboard insert​
• CDA Malibu Metal Stand – White​
• Blue/White Plumbing​
• Bean animal plumbing config​
• 3 Valve Manifold​
• 24” Mod Marine overflow​
• Trigger Platinum Sump 39​
• (2) Cor 20 Returns​
• (4) Radion XR-15 G5​
• Apex Bundle​
• (4) Vortex MP40s​
• Bashsea 8/18 Bio Reactor​
• Aquamax TS2 Sulfur Denitrator​
• Reef Octopus 150SSS Super Cone​
• Tank drilled with 2 Added 1” bulkheads 3” down – 3”up for Closed-loop UV​
• Dedicated Core-20 for UV – 3” 55watt – Lifegard Pro-max​

Like ordering a new car. Hoping for delivery late May.

I started on the Aquascape last month and just finished the mixing station.

 

[ATB USA]

Welcome Back!

 

[Zach B]

Welcome Sounds like a great build!

 

[Jekyl]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[scott11106]

welcome back, looks great and seems like you are on the right track. i would say the big thing to think about is wiring as you plan, mine is still needing some attention in this respect as i did not anticipate the amount of wise and placement of some items due to wiring restrictions

 

[Billldg]

Welcome to R2R!!! Welcome back to the hobby!!!

 

[zukihara]

 

[HenryTran]

that is going to look nice when the corals fill in on those rocks.

 

[Brzez61]

@scott11106 - I agree the wiring is a big consideration - I will have the side panel door for the Apex controls and Vortec - thinking blue conduit PVC to hide wires.