Starting My Reef

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Hello everyone,

After a 10-year hiatus, I am back to owning a small part of the ocean again. Lots has changed since I walked away, and very little at the same time.

I got myself a sweet Cade 900 S2 with the summer deal from Algaebarn and a Hydros Kraken with a big battery for the inevitable power outage, and I am building up my system around those two. There is also a Syncra SDC9.0 and Phillips Coral Care Gen 2 light. And, of course, I had to install an RODI water station.

The tank just arrived very safely and now I try to find the perfect angle and location.

Let the fun begin!

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Spend the weekend working on things. Installed the hydros collective, plumbing, built a light hanger, cabinet lights and staring to fill with rodi water for leak and equipment testing.

I love how much wiring is hidden by the cade design.
 

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And things continue. The cycling has begun while be I wait for the florida love sand. Sadly not shipping until Oct.
 

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Making more progress as the ugly phase started.

Also finished the hydros installation, the filter roller and skimmer are working.

100 hour battery installed ...

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Welcome to Reef2Reef!​

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