Newb Here Saying Hello

[sm66th]

What's up. Like subject says I'm a newbie with this, but lookin to learn and have fun with it. Have been with freshwater for awhile, but when I got a free 55, I thought it would be a good time to try salt out. Currently starting a 55 gal w/ 20gal sump. Have it hard piped and running with cured live rock coming tomorrow and some chaeto shipping in Wednesday. Taking it slow and not in a rush to get fish, figured I would give it a couple months before any of that. Here is a rough shot after getting it all together. Try to get another once rock is in.

~Tapa on my Gnex~

 

[Clownfish Depot]

Welcome to R2R! Looks like you are off to a great start. FREE equipment is always a good. You will find lot's of helpful people and information here. Glad to have you!

 

[Aquaph8]

Looking good, keep us updated on your progress. Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[BarbH]

Hello and welcome to r2r, looks like you are off to a great start.

 

[strange33w]

Welcome to the addicting world of saltwater

 

[sirevans reef]

Welcom to R2R!! Looking good so far. Have fun

 

[revsgirl]

Welcome to R2R!! And the hobby!! You will find yourself in good company here! Feel free to ask any questions here!!

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Welcome to R2R! Thanks for joining and please make sure and post often!

We were all new at one time so we're happy to help you!

 

[sm66th]

Lighting is operational. Night lights on.

Will post wit day lights once rock is in. Hopefully tonite. Any tips on good layouts for live rock? Stack high or scatter? Have 40 lbs coming at first so a lil under the lb per gal setting...figured add some different type down the line. Hopefully doesn't cloud tank a lot like sand did.

~Tapa on my Gnex~

 

[wysiwyg]

looking good so far

 

[sm66th]

well for 40 lbs I was expecting more than 5 heavy pieces. Guess time to save for more...at least its a start. Will post a pic once cloudiness settles.

~Tapa on my Gnex~

 

[Young Frankenstein]

Welcome to the fiendlyest forum if you have any electrical questions please I will be glad to help.

 

[sm66th]

So there it is. Filter sock will be removed shortly, helped with the cloudiness after rock placement.

~Tapa on my Gnex~

 

[sm66th]

Updated:
Added more rock, got a rock of zoas as a present, urchin tagged along with it, and two yellow fin damsels.

Old sump:

New sump:

 

[Steelerfan747]

Welcome to the site, looks like you're off to a great start and free to top it off. Some guys have all the luck

 

[mallorieGgator]

Welcome! Tank looks great!