Yay! The time has come to start my reef build. I've been wanting a reef tank for AWHILE now and while its not the size I'd like, its what has to work for now! I plan to update this build thread as I piece the tank together and learn SW tank care. I can't do it alone, so I'm definitely looking for input.
It's going to be a slow build, so have some patience.
Here is what I have so far:
38g AGA (Aqueon) tank - 36"x12"x19"
Metal double 36" stand (plan on having a breeding project on the bottom in the future, probably FW)
75gpd 5 stage RO/DI filter from
BulkReefSupply
What I still have to buy:
6x39w Nova Extreme T5HO fixture and bulbs
Octopus BH100F Protein Skimmer with filter compartment
Koralia powerheads (need to decide which ones)
Refractometer
250w Stealth Heater
Test kits
Oceanic salt mix
Nets
Live Rock
Sand
And there's probably something else I missed.
But as you can see I have alot to buy! And its not cheap!
I plan on going to the lfs tomorrow to see about some sand. I'm planning on getting mostly dry aragonite. Depending on the price of live sand, I might get 1 bag for kicks and giggles.
After I get paid next week I'll be making an order with the good Drs (Drs Foster and Smith) to get alot of stuff on my list.
Any idea which Koralias I should get? I was thinking 2 Koralia 1s, but not sure if that will be enough.
Livestock Plans:
Mixed Reef - LPS, polyps, softies, some SPS eventually
Fish - undecided. Definitely a Blenny and/or Goby and a shrimp.
Stay tuned! I will take pics (of my empty tank) tomorrow.
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