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[N3hihz]

Hi all decided to get into reef.

Just purchased a 45G cube.

Build the frame for stand today.

Need to finish the panels and trims next weekend.

Going to be building a sump using a 20H drilled and drain into a 10G

Purchased a used ASM Mini G skimmer
Kent Marine RO/DI unit 75 GPD

Purchasing a jebao dc 6000 for return
And a wp 25 for flow.

Haven't been able to decide on lights.

Sure I'm missing something.

Going to be asking questions. Thanks everyone for the help in advance.


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[robbrouse]

Welcome and looks good..

 

[mike007]

Welcome lots of good advice here.

 

[ShippD]

Welcome to R2R..Looks great so far keep the pics coming..

 

[spspirate]

Welcome to REEF2REEF!!!

 

[N3hihz]

Thanks. Going to be paneling with 1/2 inch wood panels. Install doors and stain it espresso.
Purposely build it up to 36" height. My tank is 24x24x18 didn't like looking down on it while I was standing.

Question:
Maxspect Razor nano would it be enough to light my tank?
Elos ATO old model any good?



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[DSP]

Welcome and nice size tank! I would throw a halide over that thing,that could be a killer reef!

 

[larangcon]

Welcome to R2R now get that thing WET...can't wait to see some pics

 

[Reefing Madness]

 

[VB68]

 

[N3hihz]

Ended up going a difference direction lol.... Going with a 58G oceanic instead now.



Time to build a new stand, think this time around, I'm not using 2x4 and going with 1" thick baltic birch, with all side 3 side access. Going to drop it to 30-32", because I need to build a 2-4" base to level the surface on my floor. Final dimensions should be ~38-39"x20"x30-32" to accommodate my sump

30G 4 chamber sump: 1. ATO 2. Drain skimming chamber 3. Refugium Chamber 4. Return Chamber.

 

[N3hihz]

Just to list the rest of my stuff so far

36" 4 bulb Tek lights
36" Coralife Dual bulb t5Ho light (just in case the 4 bulbs isnt enough, or I want a better bulb set up)
JBJ ATO
ASM Mini-G Skimmer
Hydor in line heater
150 GPD BRS RO/DI with TDS dual meter
1 Koralia model 1 or 2? not sure. will be ordering 2 x WP25

Close just a few things away

 

[Flameback Pair]

Did you use a Kreg jig on the first stand?

 

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[ymehuuh]

Wow. That looks awesome! I hope to see daily pics of your build.

 

[N3hihz]

Did you use a Kreg jig on the first stand?

Yes sir kreg jig is awesome

 

[N3hihz]

Wow. That looks awesome! I hope to see daily pics of your build.

I'll do that once I get my stand together. I'll start an official tank build