Back after 7 years. What has changed?

[PeterC99]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[Flameback Pair]

Hello @genericfishname and welcome to R2R!! Glad you joined us!! Before you go buying a new sump, first gather advice about your current sump you just bought on FB with you tank. This sump might fit the bill and you might want to save that money and upgrade a different piece of equipment or add something you don't currently have.

 

[otzhorse]

 

[|Frank|]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[Schraufabagel]

 

[vetteguy53081]

Change:
lighting
skimmers
controller systems
P R I C E S
sump design
test equipment

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[Adolfo]

 

[Jeffcb]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[genericfishname]

Change:
lighting
skimmers
controller systems
P R I C E S
sump design
test equipment

so... almost everything

 

[Fish Think Pink]

Hello internet fish/coral people! My name is Brad. I have kept saltwater aquariums on and off since I was a teenager. I broke down my last tank in the fall of 2015.
It was a mix of Softies, LPS and SPS. 30 gallon tank, 20 long sump. Kalk in the ATO, macro algae refugium w/ a deep sand bed. I carbon dosed vinegar. Lighting was a custom built LED unit (black box LEDs available at the time I built the tank).
I have been waiting for the right time to step back into the hobby and last night we stumbled on a killer deal on FB. I picked up a Rimless 60 cube with a corner overflow. It came with a brand new dc return pump, black box LED light, 10 gallon sump and DIY stand & hood.
My goal is to duplicate what I did before but just better. I know that the sump will be too small and this is where my question for the internet lies.
What is the "best" layout for a square sump with refugium, skimmer, return, filter sock and still have space in the stand for ATO. dosing holding? Can I even fit all of that? Has anyone out there already build what I am thinking? I am not at all afraid to buy acrylic and build the whole thing from scratch. I want to take my time and plan this right so I only build this tank once.
Also I am wondering how has the hobby changed in the last 7 years? Have "best practices" changed? What new methods are people having success with?
I will attach a few pictures of my old tank from before I broke it down. Thanks in advance.

Welcome and welcome back! Glad you joined.

Have you considered starting your build thread? I found its a great place to document my tank's evolution for myself. I started tank first then joined, so I'm still finding myself going back collecting pictures & updating historically as well as current state. Once you create your first post in your thread and link it to your account, they will give you build badge (look left, under my ID)

This might help you find people local to you:

Local Reef Club Discussion

Looking for some locals to share frags and info with? This is the place! Find a local club that meets in your area! If you want to add your club just contact us.

www.reef2reef.com

This is a good reference book type online article I still review:

The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium

This article was sponsored by @MarineDepot at www.marinedepot.com. Introduction The marine environment is one of the most complex systems on the planet. The aquarium you are about to set up is only a tiny sliver of the vast ocean, but it is no...

www.reef2reef.com

 

[Manny’s Reef]

Hello and welcome to R2R. We sure are glad to have you here.

 

[Projects with Sam]

 

[131696]

Nothing changed it's all about keeping your water in right perimeters that's all.

 

[bnord]

welcome and you’re back.
Biggest difference you’ll find is in the lighting options and the quality associated with.

look forward to seeing more of you