still getting ready to start my reef tank

[Michael v]

If I may I would like to introduce my self. I am a retired over the road truck driver. I work part time doing maintenance at a motel . I've always enjoyed wood working witch brought me to fish aquariums. I built a custom stand and hood hoping to make extra money selling it. As it went along I found out how interesting the aquarium could be so i filled the tank with fish. I was hooked. Of course I started out with fresh water (african ciclids) but was fascinated with the salt water aquariums. With my line of work I didn't think I could invest the time needed to maintain a reef tank. I had my freshwater system set up to be pretty much automatic. Lights, food and water so it took care of my fish while i was gone. had my set up for eight years and it was a success. Now I'm ready to try a saltwater system. I know it won't easy but with forms like this I know i won't have to go it alone. I appreciate the help I have already received and hope I can return the favor with all I learn along this journey.

 

[pluikens]

Welcome to R2R and to what I'm sure you'll find out is an awesome hobby! Do you have any ideas for your first tank? What interests you most about saltwater?

 

[Michael v]

Thanks for the nice welcome. My tank is a 65 gallon with I believe is about 25 gallon sump. I’ve started out refining the stand and hood. Built different doors. I’ve put baffles in my Simpson’s I can start a refugium. I’ve invested in a RODI system so I can mix my own saltwater. Made two reactors for gfo and carbon. Watch a lot of YouTube videos. I lucked out the person that lived in the house must of had a reef tank. He left some very nice coral rock of witch I power washed then soaked in a bleach and rodi water. I’m kinda on hold because we are moving. I don’t want to set it up and have to take it back down. So for now I’m just trying to get everything ready.

 

[Michael v]

 

[reef lover]

Welcome to r2r!!