Well,
After a 30-year hiatus from fishkeeping, I am trying my hand at another reef tank. What started in high school as a 10g with fresh water, moving to cichlids, then salt, then a little live rock, and some leathers has evolved into this tank for my office. After months of looking online at Red Sea, Waterbox, and Cade, I ended up pulling the trigger on a Planet Aquarium Matrix 94g. I am embarrassed to say that the center of my focus was to use a roller mat, specifically the Red Sea model. The second item I was focused on was a solid stand preferably metal but as costs mounted I had to cross off the CADE and WB Infinia. I also have some space limitations in the office so the dimensions of the Planet tank were a good fit for me. Unfortunately, the stand that I ordered was not in stock so now I get to wait for a couple of weeks before I can get things up in running.
Here is what I have for the build so far:
94G Planet Tank 48.5"x18.5"x25"
36" White Stand
29g Tank for Sump with baffles purchased on ebay to configure as I see fit and save some $
Red Sea Reefmat 500
Reef Octopus Skimmer Regal 150SSS
Apex Controler
Lights: NooPsyche K7 PRO III V3 x 2 Total gamble here but it was cost-effective and I can always switch if they don't work like I hope they will
Vortec MP40 x 2
Return: Vectra S2 & Battery Back Up
Adaptive reef Controller Board
80lbs of Aquaforest Synthetic Rock
I am looking forward to putting together the aquascape with the Aquaforest Rock and I love the idea that the tank will be right next to my work desk. Technology has changed so much and much of the excitement has been walking through all the new options. As a diver and a family of divers, I am excited for the journey ahead and hope to enjoy the tank with my family as well. Hopefully, I will be able to provide a space where my tank's inhabitants can thrive.
More to follow
After a 30-year hiatus from fishkeeping, I am trying my hand at another reef tank. What started in high school as a 10g with fresh water, moving to cichlids, then salt, then a little live rock, and some leathers has evolved into this tank for my office. After months of looking online at Red Sea, Waterbox, and Cade, I ended up pulling the trigger on a Planet Aquarium Matrix 94g. I am embarrassed to say that the center of my focus was to use a roller mat, specifically the Red Sea model. The second item I was focused on was a solid stand preferably metal but as costs mounted I had to cross off the CADE and WB Infinia. I also have some space limitations in the office so the dimensions of the Planet tank were a good fit for me. Unfortunately, the stand that I ordered was not in stock so now I get to wait for a couple of weeks before I can get things up in running.
Here is what I have for the build so far:
94G Planet Tank 48.5"x18.5"x25"
36" White Stand
29g Tank for Sump with baffles purchased on ebay to configure as I see fit and save some $
Red Sea Reefmat 500
Reef Octopus Skimmer Regal 150SSS
Apex Controler
Lights: NooPsyche K7 PRO III V3 x 2 Total gamble here but it was cost-effective and I can always switch if they don't work like I hope they will
Vortec MP40 x 2
Return: Vectra S2 & Battery Back Up
Adaptive reef Controller Board
80lbs of Aquaforest Synthetic Rock
I am looking forward to putting together the aquascape with the Aquaforest Rock and I love the idea that the tank will be right next to my work desk. Technology has changed so much and much of the excitement has been walking through all the new options. As a diver and a family of divers, I am excited for the journey ahead and hope to enjoy the tank with my family as well. Hopefully, I will be able to provide a space where my tank's inhabitants can thrive.
More to follow