Lindsay1126
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Hi everyone, I have been keeping fish for many years. I am finally taking the leap to keeping a reef. I have been going slow, so I can learn as much as possible. I have been lurking and learning for quite a while. Things are finally starting to come together and I am super excited. I will be starting with softies, then LPS. After my tank is established, and I have the experience I may try to delve into sps. Here is what I have so far.
120 gallon (48x24x24) tank: its being drilled this weekend for a bean animal overflow. Haven't decided whether I want the returns drilled or over the top, yet. Suggestions?
Overflow: Modular marine 1800gph (18") overflow
40g breeder sump: I am setting it up to do the Triton method so it will be refugium, (chaeto and caulerpra) (16"), skimmer (10"), return 10" ( Jebao DCT-8000)
Skimmer: Eshopps x220
RODI: BRS 6 part system
ATO: Tunze osmolater
Lighting: Kessil AP700
Heater: 2 cobalt 200 watt neo therm
90 lbs pukani dry rock: I have been thinking of doing the acid bath method before letting it cure. I have heard it helps the smell factor. Being its winter the rocks need to be inside and Id rather them not smell up the house.
Thanks for the add. Any tips or suggestions will always be welcome. Oh here are the fish I am most interested in, let me know your thoughts there too! Happy to be here.
firefish, orchid dottyback, watchmen goby, bangai cardinal, wyoming white clownfish (2), flame or coral beauty angel, tomni bristletooth tang, maybe a small school of chromis or anthias (I am just looking for something to add a ton of movement to the tank overall).
ETA: I have been cycling my 29 gallon quarantine tank for about a month. It has an aqua clear 70, cobalt 100 watt heater, bare bottom and tons of decorations and pvc for hiding (this is where I let my kids choose character decorations so they are happy)
120 gallon (48x24x24) tank: its being drilled this weekend for a bean animal overflow. Haven't decided whether I want the returns drilled or over the top, yet. Suggestions?
Overflow: Modular marine 1800gph (18") overflow
40g breeder sump: I am setting it up to do the Triton method so it will be refugium, (chaeto and caulerpra) (16"), skimmer (10"), return 10" ( Jebao DCT-8000)
Skimmer: Eshopps x220
RODI: BRS 6 part system
ATO: Tunze osmolater
Lighting: Kessil AP700
Heater: 2 cobalt 200 watt neo therm
90 lbs pukani dry rock: I have been thinking of doing the acid bath method before letting it cure. I have heard it helps the smell factor. Being its winter the rocks need to be inside and Id rather them not smell up the house.
Thanks for the add. Any tips or suggestions will always be welcome. Oh here are the fish I am most interested in, let me know your thoughts there too! Happy to be here.
firefish, orchid dottyback, watchmen goby, bangai cardinal, wyoming white clownfish (2), flame or coral beauty angel, tomni bristletooth tang, maybe a small school of chromis or anthias (I am just looking for something to add a ton of movement to the tank overall).
ETA: I have been cycling my 29 gallon quarantine tank for about a month. It has an aqua clear 70, cobalt 100 watt heater, bare bottom and tons of decorations and pvc for hiding (this is where I let my kids choose character decorations so they are happy)
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I would copy and paste the info. No worries on a double post. Sounds like a great start!
