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I think that planted tanks are the best-looking tanks. It sounds like you know what you're doing. I hope it looks great!Just getting the build thread started, stay tuned for as much detail as I can provide! See below for the build list and links to the supplier where I got each. BTW, I am not sponsored by any of these vendors, just sharing the best option that worked for me.
Display: Planet Aquariums Crystalline Reef 60X20X21 internal overflow, rimless. Link to PlanetAquarium.com
Sump: Trigger Systems Sapphire 39 Link to FishTanksDirect.com
ATO Tank: Trigger Systems Sapphire 10 Link to FishTanksDirect.com
ATO Control: XP Aqua Duetto ATO System Link to MarineDepot.com
Return Pump: EcoTech Vectra M2 Link to SaltwaterAquarium.com
Reactor Pump: EcoTech Vectra S2 Link to AquaCave.com
Wave Pump: 2x EcoTech MP40 Link to MarinDepot.com
Skimmer: AquaMaxx ConeS DCQ-2 Controllable Link to MarineDepot.com
Heater: 2x Finnex HMX 500s Link to SaltwaterAquarium.com
BioPellet Reactor: AquaMaxx BioMaxx BioPellet Reactor Link to MarineDepot.com
Media Reactor: AquaMaxx Fluidized GFO and Carbon Reactor Link to MarineDepot.com
UV Sterilizer: Aqua Ultraviolet Classic 25 Watt Link to FishTanksDirect.com
Lighting: 4x EcoTech Radion XR15 G5 Pro Link to AquaCave.com
Light Mounts: 4x ExoTech Radion XR15 RMS Mount Link to AquaCave.com
Pump Battery: EcoTech Marine Vortech Battery Backup Link to MarineDepot.com
System Battery: CyberPower ST900U Standby UPS Link to Amazon.com
Power Control: Kasa Smart HS300 Plug Power Strip Link to Amazon.com
Plumbing Pipe: 1" drain, 3/4" return & 1/2" reactor in blue PVC Link to FormuFit.com
Plumbing Fittings: Various Fittings & Valves Link to Grainger.com
Plumbing Accessories: Various Clips, Valves, Sump Leveling Mat Link to BulkReefSupply.com
That's the core of the system. Sand, rock and water will be determined later and will be sourced from my LFS. Waiting to decide on dosing pump until the tank / cabinet get delivered. Since I'm packing a ton of equipment in there, I need to get it plumbed and wired to see what the best option will be for the doser and containers. More to come....
I definitely can’t claim that I know what I’m doing! I learn something new almost everyday and do a ton of research on everything I plan to do before actually doing it. This forum has been a major contributor to my success so far!I think that planted tanks are the best-looking tanks. It sounds like you know what you're doing. I hope it looks great!
Thanks! It's slow and steady for now. Clarkii Clowns and Chromis are in and happy. I did put a couple of excess leather corals I had in there and they are doing very well. Parameters are stable so far and after almost a month of being live, nothing ugly has happened. All the filtration is operating perfectly as designed and I'm still practicing patience!Awesome setup!! Tank looks great so far, and the cabinet is really nice and neat!!
Can't wait to see how it progresses.
p.s nice Breakout!
What you used to bouA view of the left side from the end of the tank....hard to tell the NSA in the pic, but looks pretty solid in person.
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Cool, may I know how (what you used) to attach the rocks so nicely? Thanks.Initial deisgn of the aquascape is done. I still need to shore up a few of the pieces, but I think it's pretty close. Fingers crossed I don't need to change it after it gets in the tank!
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Cool, may I know how (what you used) to attach the rocks so nicely? Thanks.
It was in the beginning, but seems to have settled out over time. I have a 10g RO reservoir and it gets close to empty every week, so I would guess 9 gallons per week.Hello again. I'm building out a 100 gal tank with a large sump. Do I recall you saying you're going thru about 12 gal of RO/DI water a week? I'm trying to determine my water storage and salt mixing capacities.
Nice graph... what system are you using to monitor...
Just logged all my test results in Excel and created a graph. I also track it in the Aquarimate app, but the charts aren't able to be overlayed with each other.Nice graph... what system are you using to monitor...
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Cool... thanks.Just logged all my test results in Excel and created a graph. I also track it in the Aquarimate app, but the charts aren't able to be overlayed with each other.