Hi everyone! Here we go.
I started my tank journey in January 2023, maybe not 100% in the wrong way, but I would give my six month ago self a 9 outta 10 on the scale of how not to jump into a hobby. Reason, simple.. I have a few hobbies and they require research.. I should have known better.. I point this out for any person reading this thread that hasn't started yet..
With all of that out of the way, I am super excited I was able to succeed thus far as well as I have. I decided to go a bit over the top as it relates to the room for the tank, I took a space in the home we really had no use for whether it was to be a "den" "family room" or whatever, and turned it into the beginnings of a fish tank room\office\library. There is even a space for the dog to enjoy the tank..
Directly under this room is where I plan to have the mixing station etc.. currently the only item there is the RO system.
I am hoping that you all enjoy my start in the Aquarium world as much as my family and I do. To me, this is the room to be in any chance you can. Here is everything purchased listed out for my tank below. I have a pretty good idea at this point what was a good vs bad (or simply less good to not be so dramatic) buy, and as things progress I will be upgrading as necessary. Also, I went to my first reefapalooza at the Meadowlands convention center (New York show) which was really overwhelming..
but, I learned more stuff so all good!!
JK75Gal Tank - Main Products
48x18x21 75 Gallon Marineland Aquarium
ViparSpectra 165w Light (bought 1 ended up needing 2)
48x18 Pine wood majesty Stand - Black
Fluval FX6 Aquarium Canister Filter
Marineland Perfecto Glass Canopy 48 in, x 18 in.
Coralife Turbo Twist UV Sterilizer - 3X - 9V
Syncra Silent 0.5 Pump (185 GPH) - UV Pump
Sicce XStream 3500 Wave Pump - 925 GPH (2)
Aqua Clear 20 PWR Heads (2)
Aqua Top 500 WATT TITANIUM HEATER W/CONT
Loose Rocks .30 per LB
CARIB FLORIDA CRUSH CORAL 40
CARIB ARAGONITE REEF SAND 40
Tank - Convenience
Everyday Fish Feeder
Newa Maxi Powerhead - MP1200 (295 GPH) - Salt Mixer in 7 gal bucket
Syncra Nano Pump (110 GPH) - multipurpose extra pump
USB Smart Quantum SQ-420 PAR Sensor
TP-Link KASA PWR Strip WiFi (2)
A3 Apex Jr Controller System
Fish & Corals
Mushroom coral (2)
Clown fish (2)
Green Chromis (2)
Diamond goby (1)
Sail Fin Tang (1)
Snails (10)
Cleaner Shrimp (2)
Thank you for sticking around through my intro.. Let me know if you have any questions...Here are the images.
Fish room - I built the cabinets, Yes, I caught the shark... Hung a chair for my daughter to sit and read while enjoying the tank! Also, added a really cool ceiling light that makes the room look like it is under water. (can't explain any better hopefully, the image will show what I mean)
Let's get this tank started!!
The aquascaping is still ongoing......
Haven't really hit on a look that I like..
Time to just start - Cycling the tank!!
Started with one light - had to add a second later.
Ok, let's add some fish and clean up crew!!
PAR readings only I can understand LOL!! Oh, and the second light is in this image....
It's April time to add more fish AND our first Coral mushrooms
Close up!
Time to meet the family...
Marty!!!
Marlon
Nemo (of course)
Falcor
Jacques
Shyla (hides all day)
Spaz (he is all over the place)
Soon to be mixing station area
Will try to keep this thread updated
Thank you for everyone's help to even get this far!!!!
I started my tank journey in January 2023, maybe not 100% in the wrong way, but I would give my six month ago self a 9 outta 10 on the scale of how not to jump into a hobby. Reason, simple.. I have a few hobbies and they require research.. I should have known better.. I point this out for any person reading this thread that hasn't started yet..
With all of that out of the way, I am super excited I was able to succeed thus far as well as I have. I decided to go a bit over the top as it relates to the room for the tank, I took a space in the home we really had no use for whether it was to be a "den" "family room" or whatever, and turned it into the beginnings of a fish tank room\office\library. There is even a space for the dog to enjoy the tank..
Directly under this room is where I plan to have the mixing station etc.. currently the only item there is the RO system.
I am hoping that you all enjoy my start in the Aquarium world as much as my family and I do. To me, this is the room to be in any chance you can. Here is everything purchased listed out for my tank below. I have a pretty good idea at this point what was a good vs bad (or simply less good to not be so dramatic) buy, and as things progress I will be upgrading as necessary. Also, I went to my first reefapalooza at the Meadowlands convention center (New York show) which was really overwhelming..
but, I learned more stuff so all good!!JK75Gal Tank - Main Products
48x18x21 75 Gallon Marineland Aquarium
ViparSpectra 165w Light (bought 1 ended up needing 2)
48x18 Pine wood majesty Stand - Black
Fluval FX6 Aquarium Canister Filter
Marineland Perfecto Glass Canopy 48 in, x 18 in.
Coralife Turbo Twist UV Sterilizer - 3X - 9V
Syncra Silent 0.5 Pump (185 GPH) - UV Pump
Sicce XStream 3500 Wave Pump - 925 GPH (2)
Aqua Clear 20 PWR Heads (2)
Aqua Top 500 WATT TITANIUM HEATER W/CONT
Loose Rocks .30 per LB
CARIB FLORIDA CRUSH CORAL 40
CARIB ARAGONITE REEF SAND 40
Tank - Convenience
Everyday Fish Feeder
Newa Maxi Powerhead - MP1200 (295 GPH) - Salt Mixer in 7 gal bucket
Syncra Nano Pump (110 GPH) - multipurpose extra pump
USB Smart Quantum SQ-420 PAR Sensor
TP-Link KASA PWR Strip WiFi (2)
A3 Apex Jr Controller System
Fish & Corals
Mushroom coral (2)
Clown fish (2)
Green Chromis (2)
Diamond goby (1)
Sail Fin Tang (1)
Snails (10)
Cleaner Shrimp (2)
Thank you for sticking around through my intro.. Let me know if you have any questions...Here are the images.
Fish room - I built the cabinets, Yes, I caught the shark... Hung a chair for my daughter to sit and read while enjoying the tank! Also, added a really cool ceiling light that makes the room look like it is under water. (can't explain any better hopefully, the image will show what I mean)
Let's get this tank started!!
The aquascaping is still ongoing......
Haven't really hit on a look that I like..
Time to just start - Cycling the tank!!
Started with one light - had to add a second later.
Ok, let's add some fish and clean up crew!!
PAR readings only I can understand LOL!! Oh, and the second light is in this image....
It's April time to add more fish AND our first Coral mushrooms
Close up!
Time to meet the family...
Marty!!!
Marlon
Nemo (of course)
Falcor
Jacques
Shyla (hides all day)
Spaz (he is all over the place)
Soon to be mixing station area
Will try to keep this thread updated
Thank you for everyone's help to even get this far!!!!
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