Codyren's 58 gallon mixed reef

I am still not 100% convinced if I want to go through the hassle of MH/T5. I may or may not switch back over to an LED system of some sort. I am going to be adding salt to the water, rock, and sand within the next couple weeks. I will be taking more pics as I go, and let me know if you have any questions or want any further pictures. Thanks for joining in!
 
Coming along nicely. The placement of the tank is great. Everyone can see it walking through the house it appears. I need a RO setup like that in my garage. Convenient to have a mixing station at home. Nice.
 
It actually was not hard or costly to make that rodi station. This entire build was done on an "extreme" budget!! You definitely don't have to get as intricate as I did either if you don't want to.
 
Coming soon with quite a few more updates!!!! I was finally able to get ahold of a Reefbreeders 24" Photon Unit, which is what I was looking to buy for awhile. The light is one of my favorite LED setups if you are not wanting to empty your pockets, but still maintain good PAR levels, coral growth, fully programmable from sunrise to sunset and everything in between. Pictures to follow. I also worked with my father on my aquascape. Using 1/2" nylon rods we were able to do a very simplistic aquascape while still maintaining a very natural reef look. Sand and salt will be coming next week. Then I will begin the fill and the "long wait" that everyone all knows too familiar. Please ask questions if you have any! I know not too many people are following this build thread, maybe it will change once I begin the livestock. I was hoping to get more onboard. The most important thing to note about this entire build is the fact that I am very good at wheeling and dealing. If anyone knows how much all of this equipment is, you would be amazed to know that I have only paid $300 out of pocket thus far for everything!!!!!!!
 
Rock work is in!! We used 1/2 nylon rods and drilled 1/2" holes down through the rocks to get the desired look we wanted. I capped it with a small amount of aquarium-safe sylicone and put sand in it.
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Running its cycle!!! Just added a few hermits and smails to get a cuc started. Will update when I begin adding items.
 

IF YOU HAD TO TAKE A REEFING EXAM, WOULD YOU PASS?

  • Yes!

    Votes: 32 45.7%
  • Not yet, but I have one that I want to buy in mind!

    Votes: 9 12.9%
  • No.

    Votes: 26 37.1%
  • Other (please explain).

    Votes: 3 4.3%

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