New reefer 90 gallon build

[yardubs]

Hey everyone, just looking for tips and advice as I start my reefing journey.
Being a broke college student it is going to be a slow process as I can only afford so much at a time.
Right now I have a used aqueon 90 gallon with overflow and return pipes. It has a stand which I have put a sump in. The sump is a used 20 long with acrylic baffles installed. I also have a mag drive 5 return pump. I am going with soft plumbing and I think I have all the parts to complete my plumbing.
I will post pictures of my build as it progresses.
I am absolutely open to any advice and criticism
Thanks for all your help!

 

[yardubs]

 

[yardubs]

 

[yardubs]

I will get some pictures of the sump when I get home tonight

 

[Killerflash]

I have the same tank and stand as you! It was also used and my first saltwater tank; looking forward to seeing your progress with it.

 

[yardubs]

That's awesome! Thanks man, can't wait to get it up and running

 

[Reefaddict305]

What equipment you plan on using brother?

 

[yardubs]

For now I have a mag 5. I plan on getting a jebao wp-25wave maker and a hydor koralia for my flow. I'm not too sure about what I will use for a heater. I am getting the current orbits led fixture for my lighting

 

[yardubs]

I'm buying everything exclusively at my lfs. So my equipment will be based off of what they have there

 

[yardubs]

I plan on getting the reef octopus classic 110 int skimmer as well

 

[yardubs]

 

[yardubs]

I bought the sump pre owned with the baffles already installed

 

[Dr. Phil]

Looking forward to seeing more of your build!

Where are you in college? I am in my senior year at the University of Mississippi.

 

[yardubs]

Im studying sound engineering at gtcc in North Carolina

 

[Dr. Phil]

Very cool, I run the sound at my church, but I am studying Management Information Systems in college (much easier to deal with than sound[emoji23]).

Good luck with your build!

 

[yardubs]

Thanks man!

 

[yardubs]

Is my setup okay on carpet? I've leveled it and its level side to side. It's slanted down from the back to the front. I figured I could use some shims to level it but should I put the stand on plywood or something?

 

[Dr. Phil]

As long as you get it level it should be fine. Mine is on carpet, leveled with shims.

 

[yardubs]

Just picked up the jebao wp-40. After talking with some people at my lfs I came to the conclusion that this would be the best for my budget

 

[yardubs]

What kind of heater would everyone recommend? I'm having trouble on figuring out how I'm going to heat my aquarium because there seems to be so many varied opinions