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[ETORRES477]

Hey guys, I am starting a reef tank, but I am not new to marine husbandry. Ive been running a 46 gallon fowlr for about 3 years now and I decided to get more serious about the hobby and start my reef tank. I just purchased a 150 gallon dual overflow marineland tank (72" length) with Monterey canopy and stant, I have 180 lbs of fully established LR, some from my tank another I bought from a guy doing a break down, Reef Octopus RPS - 3000 recirculating skimmer, 40 gallon breeder I am going to cut a hole in to the side to convert into a 2 chamber berlin sump, I am getting the Diablo DC 10500 external sump, still debating lighting options but leaning toward 2 maxspect razors 27" 160 watt, going to use pink Fiji sand for substrate at about less than 2". Anyway, any suggestions you guys may have for me?

 

[Reefing Madness]

Yup, just one. You better get pictures of this build because it sounds like a good one!!!:bigsmile:

 

[mike007]

Sounds like it going to be a awesome build.

 

[Dalmatia]

Make sure everything will be reef safe,,, after having a fowlr for 3yrs it's prob gonna be hard. That's the only advice I can come up with
GL

 

[scruggyj]

I am looking to do something simular. I have a 65 reef and looking to go 180. If I can find a good deal on one.

 

[ETORRES477]

Thanks guys, Ive noticed many of the members here like to help out with questions, it is greatly appreciated. @ Dalmatia, I ran my fowlr with the intention of eventually setting up a reef, so I purchased livestock accordingly. 1 flame Angel, 2 fire gobies and a false clown. Scruggy J I would search on craigslist, you may be able to find a used 180 in near new condition for half the price you would pay in a store, a lot of people jump into the hobby thinking all u need is the tank, then they come to find thats only the beginning and either give up after a half hearted try or never even fill the tank. But you have to be careful the merchandise is of good integrity because unlike ebay once you buy your stuck. Also, I got my tank during a Marineland sale I found out about through my LFS, go to yours and see if its still going on. @ Mike & Madness, I'll post after I get that build up and running. Thanks again guys!