I have been working on this build for a little while. This is my first saltwater tank I do have a couple freshwater tanks but am getting into saltwater now. First I would like to say any tips, tricks, help or advice is very welcome. I have been reading and researching a lot but feel there is a lot more to learn. Here is my equipment that I have and am planning on getting.
75 gal. DT
40 gal. sump
Reef Octopus Diablo DC 150 skimmer
Reef Octopus Diablo Dc 3500 return pump
2= 120watt dimmable led units
1= jebao wp 40 power head
1= tunze 6025power head
2= 200 watt aquatop heaters
75 GPD BRS 4 stage RO/DI system
75-80 lbs of live rock
80 lbs of dry sand
I built my own stand and canopy for the tank and actually built the wall that is behind the tank. As of right now I have the tank set up cycling with my rock and sand. Cycling with ammonia. Dosing to 4ppm. Currently it it is converting to 0 ppm ammo and just very trace nitrite in 24 hrs. will continue cycling until all equipment is up and going. I don't have the sump built yet but should in the next week or so.
I would like everybodies opinions on stocking as well. We have 4 kids and my 3 year old daughter asks every night if i brought home "Nemo" yet so as you can imagine I will be Getting a couple clowns so any stocking that would work with them is what I am after. I will try to keep every one update with my progress.
75 gal. DT
40 gal. sump
Reef Octopus Diablo DC 150 skimmer
Reef Octopus Diablo Dc 3500 return pump
2= 120watt dimmable led units
1= jebao wp 40 power head
1= tunze 6025power head
2= 200 watt aquatop heaters
75 GPD BRS 4 stage RO/DI system
75-80 lbs of live rock
80 lbs of dry sand
I built my own stand and canopy for the tank and actually built the wall that is behind the tank. As of right now I have the tank set up cycling with my rock and sand. Cycling with ammonia. Dosing to 4ppm. Currently it it is converting to 0 ppm ammo and just very trace nitrite in 24 hrs. will continue cycling until all equipment is up and going. I don't have the sump built yet but should in the next week or so.
I would like everybodies opinions on stocking as well. We have 4 kids and my 3 year old daughter asks every night if i brought home "Nemo" yet so as you can imagine I will be Getting a couple clowns so any stocking that would work with them is what I am after. I will try to keep every one update with my progress.