Prostar 200 Mixed Reef Detroit

FlyingOctopi · Jan 28, 2021

Hey everyone!

This will basically be my first build. I had a 20 gallon tank about 13 years ago and wasn't that successful. I'm currently still in the planning stages so if you'd like to help I'd greatly appreciate it.

Equipment
1. Prostar 200 (Bought)
2. Budget Lights until Neptune Sky?
3. Might modify sump for triton method?
4. 1 - 800w Finney Titanium Heater (Bought)
5. Neptune COR 20 Return Pump (Bought)
6. Neptune Apex WAV (Bought)
7. Neptune Apex Controller (Bought)
8. ATK V2 ATO
9. Reef Octopus Regal 200-S (Bought)

Stocking Wishlist

1. Ocellaris Clowns (2)
2. Anemone
3. Orange Stripe Prawn Goby
4. Pistol Shrimp
5. Lyretail Anthias (5)
6. Green Reef Chromis (6)
7. Ruby Red Dragonet
8. Melanurus Wrasse
9. Some type of Blenny
10. Yellow Tang
11. White Tail Bristletooth Tang
12. Blue Throat Triggerfish (1 male)
13. Mystery Wrasse
14. Cleaner Shrimp
15. Emerald Crab
16. Hermits & Snails
17. Starfish Possibly?

Note that's not a final list and will research more.

What do you think? I'm going to start ordering the essentials next week. I had some major changes to this is updated.

Russ

FlyingOctopi · Jan 28, 2021

I'll eventually want the dosing pumps and I'm going to set up a quarantine tank.

Zach B · Jan 28, 2021

Sounds like an awesome build!

FlyingOctopi · Feb 5, 2021

So my build completely changed, should I delete this and start over? I have a Prostar 200. And thinking about modifying the sump to a triton method sump. Thoughts would greatly be appreciated. I also am considering on getting a blue throat triggerfish.

FlyingOctopi · Feb 6, 2021

FlyingOctopi · Feb 6, 2021

I'm going to move the tank to the blank wall. I think it'll fit better and there's a closet on the other side. I can turn half the space into a fish closet.

FlyingOctopi · Feb 6, 2021

I like the rock on the bottom but need more dry rock. Here's the gear so far.

FlyingOctopi · Feb 7, 2021

I think I'm going to modify the sump so it works for the triton method

flyfisher2 · Feb 24, 2021

FlyingOctopi said:
I think I'm going to modify the sump so it works for the triton method

Did you modify the sump?

FlyingOctopi · Mar 10, 2021

I was on vacation so I'm still currently working on it. I've got the new glass dividers on order. Here's what I was thinking for the aquascape.

Jekyl · Mar 10, 2021

I started out with an RoDi that size. Upgraded to the BRS 5 stage. Original wore out too quickly for my 90 gallon and liked the built in TDS meter on the BRS 5 stage.

flyfisher2 · Mar 11, 2021

FlyingOctopi said:
I was on vacation so I'm still currently working on it. I've got the new glass dividers on order. Here's what I was thinking for the aquascape.

Looks good, think in terms of coral placement more than anything else. I myself have tried to place rocks to look pleasing not remembering that the tank is no where near its final appearance. If all goes as planned the rocks will just become elevations under your coral reef

FlyingOctopi · Mar 11, 2021

I posted those pictures under the aquascape discussion and someone said those rocks might not be meant for a reef tank. Just curious if this will cause problems?

flyfisher2 · Mar 12, 2021

FlyingOctopi said:
I posted those pictures under the aquascape discussion and someone said those rocks might not be meant for a reef tank. Just curious if this will cause problems?

My largest fear with rocks is what they might leach into the water.
It’s not as big a deal in fresh water but I’d be more concerned in a reef tank.
That’s why when it comes to dry rock you see everyone using basically the same and staying away from rock which could potentially contaminate the system.You may want to do some testing for metals in your system. You’re probably going to have to send away for the results.

FlyingOctopi · Mar 15, 2021

I replaced the two of them that I confirmed could be a problem and the rest were bought from a fish store that uses them in their systems

flyfisher2 · Mar 15, 2021

FlyingOctopi said:
I replaced the two of them that I confirmed could be a problem and the rest were bought from a fish store that uses them in their systems

Awesome! Better safe than sorry. The LFS is using them in reef tanks, not fish only tanks, right?