New tank build

[EchoStar]

Hey everyone,
Long time follower first time writer. I have out of the hobby for about 5 years and I'm looking to get back in. I'm wanting to create a mixed reef tank. Below is I'm equipments. Let me know what you think and what i may need to change. I have a few pieces of equipment from past builds but I'm open to any suggestions and input.

30-40 gal cube with stand 10-20 gal sump 500
Reefclearer rock 150
Hydra 52 led 599
Mount 65
Live sand 40
Bubbe magus curve 5 210
Vortech mp10 470
Heater Hanna ca phos and alk 150
Salinity test 20
Nitrate mag 40
Ph test 15
Spectrapure Rodi 225-175
Instant ocean reef crystals 55

 

[SurfTrack]

First off, Welcome to R2R!

You have a pretty good list of things. I actually use a lot of the things on your list and they work very well. The only thing I am unfamiliar with is the "reef clearer rock"?

 

[Geebs19]

Welcome to R2R!! #welcometor2r

I love my hydras!

 

[bsn_rn_cen]

Welcome to reef2reef. Looking forward to see what you come up with.

 

[EchoStar]

Reef cleaners rock is a man made dry rock that I have read really good reviews on. I'm still debating on live rock but I had a bit of a pest issue on my last tank nothing that couldnt be handled but it was still a pain.

Thanks for the welcome

 

[SPR1968]

Welcome to R2R!

The equipment looks great so far

 

[PDR]

Welcome to R2R!!!

The only things I would personally change is I would save some money and get dry sand instead of live, and I like regular IO salt over the reef crystals. I don't have any experience with the hydra lights, but I am a big fan of Kessils, especially the new A360x. I have used Reefcleaners rock on all of my builds and love it!

 

[dantimdad]

Welcome aboard!

 

[EchoStar]

So looking online I found this deal. I would slowly upgrade as I go but didn't know what everyone thought would be. It a 50 gal cube tank wigh 20 galsump so it a hair bigger than the plan. Comes with 2 mp10 that are 2 yr old but show no problems. maxspect razor 420 led lights w/ upgraded lens which I know nothing about and aquatics controller w/ temp probe. It also comes with a cheap skimmer and a few other things. I feel like the price is there for the equipment but my question is if anyone has experience with those lights and the lifetime of the mp10s.

 

[reef lover]

I have a 50 g cube i love!! The mp 10s will be great and can always replace the wetside for 60 dollars. Retail for over 200 new...sounds like a good start. And welcome to r2r!!

 

[tatties]

welcome!

hydra fan here, love my 26’s