The tank is a 75G tank with a 35G sump. it will start out FOWLR, but in time I will prob add SPS and other corals.
The sump contains LR rubble, Corallife 220 skimmer, heater, and mag 9.5 return pump. The fuge contains 40 lb of LS as a DSB and cheato.
For lighting, I have 4 96W CF,two 10K daylight, & two Actinic. Plus have three moonlight for nightime viewing pleasure. I will add MH lights when I get closer to adding hard corals.
The tank has about 140lb of LR, some came from CA during the move and 20lb or so were from the LFS to help seed the old rock.
I am using a fishless cycle process; die off from LR re-curing and a raw shrimp for good measure. I have already had my NH3 spike, a rise and fall of NO2, and my NO3 has maxed out at 10ppm.
Current readings: NH3 = 0; NO2 = 0; NO3 = 10 ppm. 20% PWC planned for today.
as for a QT tank, I have a 10G tank ready for setup. I have a mature sponge in my sump to be used in the QT tank when setup. I will use water from my display w/ some fresh made SW for PWC.