Greetings + Build Thread Dry Run

[WhiteBeltReefer]

Hello Reefers! I’ve been encouraged to make an intro post and I thought I’d also get some input on my future build. I’ve been planning a basement remodel and reef tank since Jan of 2023 and I’m close to pulling the trigger on the tank purchase and finalizing my equipment list. I had a good list earlier this year, but now things have started to morph as I learn more. Inputs welcomed.

Already Purchased:
7 stage BRS RO/DI Filter + Hanna checkers for Nitrate & Phosphate + Other test kits

Upcoming Purchases
Cade 1200 S2/P (Peninsula)
Maxspect Gyre XF350 Cloud x 2
EcoTech M2
Apex Controller
Ozotech Ozone Generator

Things I’m still thinking on:
Maxspect AD600 Skimmer
XR30’s. OR Kessil 360’s + AI Blades OR Just 4-5 AI Blades. <— Really struggling with lighting decision for a mixed reef

 

[Peace River]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[BetterJake]

Welcome! Looking forward to seeing future updates

 

[RWReefer]

We’ve got pretty similar tank sizes (marine X 110.4 here). Dealing with the same dilemma (mixed reef lighting). Learning quickly there’s about 10,000 ways to skin the lighting cat.

 

[steveschuerger]

Welcome to the R2R community !

 

[WhiteBeltReefer]

Here's a couple pictures of the basement progress to date. I added the wood to the fireplace today. The cardboard on the floor to the left of the fireplace is where the tank will go. The photobomb is from my son (14).

 

[Ocean_Queenie]

Welcome~

 

[00W]

Welcome Welcome to R2R!

 

[FrugalReefer]

 

[SPR1968]

Hi and welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[1112-425XL]

 

[kevgib67]

Welcome, glad you are here!

 

[I never finish anythi]

Welcome to the r2r community.

 

[zheka757]

Welcome to R2R! In a way you making a BIG, EXPENSIVE purchases, In my opinion don't justify the cost of equipment.
I just feel Sorry for people spending crazy money upfront on "high end" equipment, what happens if everything goes south after a year? And you In it already easy $10-15k?

 

[Buckster]

Hello and Welcome to R2R! Many different thoughts in this hobby about various products.

 

[Pvtgloss]

 

[WhiteBeltReefer]

Welcome to R2R! In a way you making a BIG, EXPENSIVE purchases, In my opinion don't justify the cost of equipment.
I just feel Sorry for people spending crazy money upfront on "high end" equipment, what happens if everything goes south after a year? And you In it already easy $10-15k?

Been there and done that about 13 years ago. I’m getting back into the hobby with way more research and the ability to drown some $$. Going in eyes wide open and getting what I want. (I hear you though and hopefully I didn’t just jinx myself).

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R. Go for it. Wishing you success.

 

[zheka757]

Been there and done that about 13 years ago. I’m getting back into the hobby with way more research and the ability to drown some $$. Going in eyes wide open and getting what I want. (I hear you though and hopefully I didn’t just jinx myself).

wish you best of Luck then, sounds like you know what you doing! I have being watching market forum here for a while, and I just feel bad for people ordering apex, echotech lights, mp40's for their new builds, just to shut down system and post it for sale here for half price. literally with-in 2 years of making a build