This is my first saltwater tank. I know I'm taking on a lot but I've always wanted to get into a reef tank. I've done what I thought was a lot of research and it seems like a great hobby. I've quickly come to realize I barely touched the surface of researching, after starting to purchase equipment, of course.
I know there's a ton of glass lovers out there but I like the look of the acrylic so that's what I'm going with. I'm putting the tank in a tight spot between two doors and wanted a thicker acrylic so I ordered a 48"x18"x20" tank from Truvu. I had them drill the drain and returns in a center rear overflow. Their lead time is 3 to 4 weeks and it's been about 4 weeks now so hopefully I'll hear from them this week. I'm a tradesman and have personally done a few home remodels so I have a ton of tools that I'll be using to build my stand. It'll also be my first attempt at stand/cabinet building.
I did order a ton of different products before joining any reef communities/forums. I quickly came to realize that I should buy what I perceive to be the best that rather than going affordable now and upgrading down the road. So needless to say, I've done a ton of returns, refunds, and exchanges to get what I want.
Stock list to this point:
Truvu 70 gallon on order
Reef Octopus 150SS (still waiting on UPS, lost delivery)
Ecotech Vectra M1 return pump
(2) Ecotech MP10WQD wave pumps
(2) Radion XR30W G3 lights
Ecotech Reeflink
Trigger Systems Sapphire 26 (limited for space under stand)
Trigger Systems Sapphire ATO5 reservoir
DA Archon (on order)
DA SL2V2 w/ orp probe, salinity probe and 2 temp probes
(6) DA DP1 dosing pumps (plan on dosing Red Sea Foundation AB&C, Reef Energy A&B, and NO3
O4-X)
My original plan was to have MM or Fiji Mud in my refugium but that's now up in the air. I'm open to all opinions and ideas on my setup, especially my sump and dosing plans.
Finished framework of my stand. Probably structural overkill but it's my first stand build.
After paint, still need to add door handles and will trim the top around tank with stained oak after it arrives.
I know there's a ton of glass lovers out there but I like the look of the acrylic so that's what I'm going with. I'm putting the tank in a tight spot between two doors and wanted a thicker acrylic so I ordered a 48"x18"x20" tank from Truvu. I had them drill the drain and returns in a center rear overflow. Their lead time is 3 to 4 weeks and it's been about 4 weeks now so hopefully I'll hear from them this week. I'm a tradesman and have personally done a few home remodels so I have a ton of tools that I'll be using to build my stand. It'll also be my first attempt at stand/cabinet building.
I did order a ton of different products before joining any reef communities/forums. I quickly came to realize that I should buy what I perceive to be the best that rather than going affordable now and upgrading down the road. So needless to say, I've done a ton of returns, refunds, and exchanges to get what I want.
Stock list to this point:
Truvu 70 gallon on order
Reef Octopus 150SS (still waiting on UPS, lost delivery)
Ecotech Vectra M1 return pump
(2) Ecotech MP10WQD wave pumps
(2) Radion XR30W G3 lights
Ecotech Reeflink
Trigger Systems Sapphire 26 (limited for space under stand)
Trigger Systems Sapphire ATO5 reservoir
DA Archon (on order)
DA SL2V2 w/ orp probe, salinity probe and 2 temp probes
(6) DA DP1 dosing pumps (plan on dosing Red Sea Foundation AB&C, Reef Energy A&B, and NO3
O4-X)My original plan was to have MM or Fiji Mud in my refugium but that's now up in the air. I'm open to all opinions and ideas on my setup, especially my sump and dosing plans.
Finished framework of my stand. Probably structural overkill but it's my first stand build.
After paint, still need to add door handles and will trim the top around tank with stained oak after it arrives.
